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Is it possible to combine a Cinefade with a Dolly-Zoom shot?
Is it possible to combine a Cinefade with a Dolly-Zoom shot?

Yes, it is certainly possible to combine a so-called Vertigo effect with the Cinefade variable depth of field in-camera effect and the results are amazing.

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Cinefade, Cinematography, cmotion Cinefade VariND, Commercial, Education, FAQ, Filmmaking, Variable depth of fieldOliver Janesh ChristiansenDolly Zoom, Cinefade, Trombone shot, Hitchcock effect, Vertigo effect, experimentation, Alura lens, Motion Control rig
What is the optimum T-stop range for the Cinefade effect?
What is the optimum T-stop range for the Cinefade effect?

A good Cinefade effect is one in which the depth of field noticeably changes so that the viewer perceives the effect. In our experience, a minimum 4-stop Cinefade over 1-3 seconds is required to make the effect visible and 5 stops are ideal.

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Cinefade, Cinematography, cmotion Cinefade VariND, Education, FAQ, Filmmaking, Variable depth of fieldOliver Janesh ChristiansenCinefade range, storytelling tool, subtle, novelty, experimentation, knowledge, education, perception, cinema, cinematography, timing, camera movement, occlusion, sound effect, music score, acting