DOF Effect

The photos taken from common cameras are usually flat without dimension because of the lack of DOF (Depth of Field) options for the lens. However, a good lens is not always that affordable. With the DOF Effect provided by FaceFilter, you are able to transform a common photo without much DOF effect into a photo that seems like it was taken with a high-end camera and lens.


The original photo without DOF effect (The entire photo is flat and slightly out of focus)	With DOF effect applied (The foreground is sharpened while the background is intentionally made blurrier)

Creating the DOF Effect

Prepare a photo. Optionally perform the tasks for the Makeover or Reshape if you want to enhance the face (if any) in the photo.
Switch to the Effect tab and click the DOF Effect button.
Separate the photo into foreground and background areas.

Sharpen the Foreground

Switch to the Foreground tab.

Activate the Sharpen check box and drag the Level slider to determine the strength of the sharpen effect.


The original photo (a little bit out of focus).	Sharpen Level: 25 (The foreground is sharpened).

De-focus the Background

Switch to the Background tab.

Activate the De-Focus check box and drag the Aperture Level slider to determine the strength of the background blur.


The photo with sharpened foreground and original background.	Aperture Level: 10 (The background is blurred).

Fine-tuning the Mask

After the DOF is done by via the masking method, you may find some defects at the edges of the foreground and background. You are able to use the Brush tool to modify the mask, or you may use the Feather Tools to fine-tune the entire mask edges.

Click the Feather Tools button to open the Feather Tools panel.

Adjust the edges of the mask in either Foreground or Background modes by using the Feather and Contract / Expand sliders.


The distance between the mask and the edge of the foreground causes the imperfection.	After being adjusted with the Feather Tool. Feather: 2 Expand: 2

Click the OK button and the mask edges are optimized, which makes the DOF effect even better.