How to Create a Tilt Shift Effect in Zoner Photo Studio Pro

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find an appropriate image to create the effect with.

   You will want to have a landscape type of photo, and something with parts of it that can be brought out using blurring.
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   Step 2: Open up the image in Zoner Photo Studio and make sure you are in the Editor part of the program.

   , This will open up the dialog with several sliders.
   
   Don't start out with adjusting the blurriness.
   
   Leave that for later. , You will need to adjust the rotation.
   
   To do this, select which part of the image that you want to be clear.
   
   Here, +18 degrees is the correct angle, and the intended blurred area is at the back of one row of cars. , In this image, the area between the cars is the objective. , What that does is change the degree of gradient in the blur at the edge. , Decide, at this time, if you want more or less blur. ,
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   Step 3: Click on Effects >> Tilt-Shift Effect.

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   Step 4: Get the right angle.

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   Step 5: Go to the Focus Width slider and increase or decrease the band of clarity.

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   Step 6: Reduce or increase the first or second gradient as desired.

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   Step 7: Adjust the blur.

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   Step 8: Adjust the color and lighting with all of the sliders on the right.

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