Many people think achieving a shallow depth of field on DV formats (especially Mini DV formats with smaller 1/4 inch CCDs) is virtually impossible. Although it can be difficult, it is not impossible.
[caption id="attachment_86" align="alignnone" width="600"] Shallow depth of field can be achieved with a little patience on small DV cameras.[/caption]Here are some tips for achieving that Hollywood style narrow depth of field effect. First, make sure your subject is placed as far away from the background as possible, this will make throwing the …