BOKEH EFFECT IN VRAY SKETCHUP . . .

Bokeh effect is defined as “the effect of a soft out-of-focus background that you get when shooting a subject, using a fast lens, at the widest aperture, such as f/2.8 or wider.” Simply put, bokeh is the pleasing or aesthetic quality of out-of-focus blur in a photograph. 

V-Ray also offers a feature to simulate this type of effect: enable the depth of field and just flag on “blades” 

Trial 1 | Aperture (f number) 8.0 | Shutter speed 300

 

Trial 2 | Aperture (f number) 1.0 | Shutter speed 300

Trial 3 | Aperture (f number) 2.0 | Shutter speed 125

Trial 4 | Aperture (f number) 2.0 | Shutter speed 60

3 important things to affect DOF "Depth of field" 

• Focal length
• Distance from the subject - CameraDistance.rb
• Aperture (f-number)

 Adjust or increase Blur DOF effect

• Using a bigger Focal length
• Reducing the distances from the subject (actual distance of camera to object)
• Decreasing f-number

Note : The more you decrease the value of f_number more strong effect in DOF "Depth of field"   -  -

EV (Exposure value) a combination of a shutter speed and an aperture "f-number" setting, independent of any ISO setting.

EV (Exposure value)
 
I have lots of trial and error...correct me if I'm wrong about the setting and I need a comments and more suggestion if you have. :) GOD BLESS

Project 365_ photography by Arvin Dela Cruz

here's one of my favorite series from project_365 "Day 24" 

you can follow and check all the images - HERE

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Saint Michael Archangel Basilica Minor de Tayabas - Philippines

ONE OF THE LONGEST CHURCH IN ASIA...TAYABAS, QUEZON

Basilica_of_St_Michael_the_Archangel

 

First concept and illustration by Arnel Suarez (my brother)

The Minor Basilica of St. Michael The Archangel in Tayabas, Quezon is known as the longest (103 meters) Spanish Colonial church in the country, the 2nd biggest in the Philippines, and one of the oldest religious structures. The Franciscan Missionaries had the first church built in 1585; indigenous materials like bamboo, anahaw and nipa were used. It was rebuilt in 1590 by Pedro Bautista (Trivia: This man became a Saint), and again rebuilt in 1600 using bricks. Ravaged by an earthquake in 1743, the church was repaired and enlarged in 1856 to include a transept and cupola. An 18th century clock that chimed every 30 minutes was installed on the side of the belfry, said to be the only one of its kind in the Philippines. This clock and the antique pipe organ on the choral loft have become favorite conversation pieces of tourists.

The Church of St. Michael The Archangel is a Diocesan Shrine and Pilgrim Church, and was declared by the National Historical Institute as a National Historical Landmark in 1978. Then, it was conferred the distinction of being a Minor Basilica on October 18,1988.

The church has earned the reputation of being one of the most beautiful churches in the country.