What is this filter/ lens attachment

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chuuch.

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Hey guys,

I was wondering what this filter/ lens attachment is, that can be seen in the first 8 seconds of this snowboard video? I really like the look and I have tried to create it, by creating some vintage frames in photoshop and overlaying them over videos, but it doesn't seem to have the same effect, so I'm just really curious on your opinions of what it might be or maybe some tips on how to make a better one.

Thanks!



 
It's an image from a 35mm adapter. You normally zoom into the frame so it takes up the entire video, but you can zoom out and you get that effect. You could definitely create a matte that could mimic it though.
 
oops, you can also get close to creating this image by keeping your lens wide open and therefore decreasing your depth of field. you will probably need a neutral density filter, or you can jack your shutter up but it won't look very natural
 
he ask about the first 8 seconds, which is probably just the 35mm with no effect in post.
 
Thanks for the reply. I looked at the wiki article and I'm still kind of confused, does this 35mm adapter fit on the front of the lens, and is it only for video cameras, or could I hypothetically get one for my DSLR if I wanted to emulate that effect?
 
Well first, you don't wanna buy a machine that costs 500 bucks just for one effect that you could mimic in post. All you have to do is create an overlay that looks the same (or find one online, probably exisits) put that on top of your shot and then frame it how you want and then if you shoot with your dslr at 2.8 or lower you could get some nice shallow dof to create the effect.

35mm adapters are made for cameras that don't have large sensors and interchangeable lenses. People buy them (like I did) for the filmatic look, the ability to use interchangeable lenses and get a shallow dof. With the introduction of the HDDSLR, 35mm adapters are dying. They used to sell for like 2k for a brand new setup, i bought mine for 1k and then sold it for like 600 after a year. Please, do not buy one. You can make the effect you want with some very simple post work.
 
Okay thanks, I don't plan on buying one haha, I was just curious, and I'm def gonna try and make this effect in post. Thanks for the info!!
 
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