Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Want to level up the quality of your composites? While not usually the focus of the scene, the type of blur you use in your VFX work can make a huge difference in the overall realism of the shot. In this tutorial, Zach introduces you to the Lens Blur effect and explains how it can be used to greatly increase the realism of your composites.

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