Filters have long become part of our everyday lives as we scroll through photos and videos on social media platforms.
They are a fun and interesting way to make your images more unique. It definitely aids you in achieving the certain kinds of vibes you are going for.
Not all filters are produced from a digital program or presets.
Do you know that there are many everyday items found at home which can be used to make a filter?
Check out the 3 filters you can easily create!
1. Cellophane
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Place these sheets directly in front or wrap them around the lens and you can achieve coloured lighting to the image.
You can experiment by stacking different coloured sheets together or side by side to throw in a variety of colours or to mix colours.
Cellophane sheets are easily available online or at stationery shops at an affordable price.
2. Christmas lights Or Tinsel
Place these items directly in front of the lens to create a softer, dreamy look.
It makes the picture more magical with a different kind of lighting.
Similarly, you can try out different combinations of Christmas lights and tinsel colours to play with the effect.
Christmas lights and tinsel are available at party shops at an affordable price.
You need not purchase a large quantity, just sufficient to cover the lens will do.
Don’t limit yourself to these items! Experiment with other items by similarly placing them near the lens to try out the effect it can produce!
3. Translucent plastic
Place a translucent plastic sheet with a hole directly in front of your lens.
Shape the hole such that the subject of your focus fit into it to create a tilt-shift effect.
Translucent plastics are available online or at stationery shops. One affordable option is textbook wrappers/covers.
Also, experiment with clear plastic to find out the interesting effect it might produce.
Try out these DIY filters to make your own interesting photos. Looking at these options, filters are everywhere, and anything can be used to create an effect.
Do experiment with objects that you see in your everyday life and simply, have some fun!
