Instagram for Android has now been hit by v1.1.0 that arrives with the much talked about tilt-shift feature. The update has rolled out keeping in mind user feedback from those who have been accessing the software right since its launch.
With this attribute, current users can conveniently modify the depth of field for the concerned images. Firstly, a focal point needs to be marked, after which the area around it can be blurred to lend the snap a natural touch. With this inclusion, pictures should look closer to reality and still bring out the main essence of the image.
Amateur photographers employing the app may have a slight idea of the tilt-shift terminology used often in photography. Say, a picture has many buildings spread over a large area, with things like the sky and trees in the background. In order to mimic a miniature effect, the middle portion of the image in question ought to be the focus with a steady blur over the sides.
For this, the widget ‘Choose’ needs to be hit for selecting the desired filter. Subsequently, a choice between linear and radial requires to be made. Once the fingers are removed from the display after selecting the focus, the white blur guides will disappear.
The result will display the final miniaturized photo that can first be perused before sharing the same. Often, the subject in the image needs to be the highlight with a slight blur in other regions. In this case, the depth of field can be made significantly shallow as well.
Instagram for Android v1.1.0 can be downloaded via Google Play.