{"id":361541,"date":"2025-12-21T01:22:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T01:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/361541\/"},"modified":"2025-12-21T01:22:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T01:22:10","slug":"ive-never-seen-bokeh-like-this-before-this-photographer-diyed-a-filter-for-a-crazy-spinning-bokeh-effect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/361541\/","title":{"rendered":"I\u2019ve never seen bokeh like this before! This photographer DIYed a filter for a crazy spinning bokeh effect"},"content":{"rendered":"

DIY gear modifications can create some unusual shots, which is exactly what caught my attention about a recent project from Snapiness YouTuber, photographer and camera hacker, James Warner.<\/p>\n

Warner\u2019s channel<\/a> is known for retro camera insight and unusual camera tricks. One of Warner\u2019s latest projects fits into the latter category.<\/p>\n

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Shaped bokeh<\/a> disks are a common photography hack for unusual photos. By placing a disk with a cut-out shape over the camera lens, photographers are able to change the shape of the bokeh balls to whatever shape is cut from the disk.<\/p>\n

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Warner took that one step further, creating a way to spin the disk and make the bokeh shapes actually move, creating an unusual bokeh effect for video. Warner was inspired by another YouTuber, Pablo of Lensevision<\/a>, who created two split shapes, sandwiched them together and added a motor to get a flickering effect with spinning bokeh.<\/p>\n

Take a look at the method and the results below:<\/p>\n

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Warner 3D-printed a bearing and gear system that attaches to the camera lens, much like a screw-in lens filter does. Then, he added different 3D-printed shapes. Spinning the gears on the holster spins the disk, which spins the shaped bokeh for an unusual video effect.<\/p>\n

Warner\u2019s creation has garnered 1.7 million views on YouTube<\/a> (and counting). He\u2019s even shared the 3D printing files for free.<\/p>\n

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A self-described beginner at 3D modeling, Warner admits there are some faults. In particular, the creator noted that the effect could be a bit faster; one hack is to use a drill with the 3D printed holder to turn the disks even faster.<\/p>\n

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For more unusual hacks and retro camera inspiration, follow Snapiness on YouTube<\/a> or Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Follow this tutorial to make your own (non-spinning) shaped bokeh<\/a>, no 3D printer required! Or, read about more of Snapiness’ photo hacks, like this cheap DIY waist-level viewfinder<\/a>.<\/p>\n