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Softening

Vintage lens softening

Softening effect example

What It Does

Applies a gentle softening blur that mimics the optical characteristics of vintage lenses and plastic lens cameras.

How It Affects Your Image

  • Slight overall softness
  • Reduces digital sharpness
  • Creates a more organic, less clinical look
  • Mimics vintage lens characteristics

Parameters

Strength

0-100%

Controls the intensity of final softening blur

Pro Tip

This is applied in the pipeline for a finishing touch. Keep it around 50% for balanced results.

Best For

Vintage aesthetics
Softening digital sharpness
Organic look

Coming Soon to iOS

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