How To Get A REAL Blurry Background From Your Webcam
Getting that much sought-after blurry "depth of field" background from a webcam IS possible, but there's a few steps involved. In this video, I'll break down the necessary equipment it takes to make it happen and show you my virtual studio setup.
Spoiler alerts for those that want an equipment list:
DSLR / Mirrorless camera with a CLEAN HDMI output
An "art lens" for depth of field blurry backgrounds (ex. - Sigma 1.4 art lens)
Mini HDMI to HDMI cable
Video capture card (for HDMI to computer)
Desk pole mount (for compact mounting of camera to your table)
Two key lights (mounted at "10 and 2")
An office with windows BEHIND the camera
00:00 - Introduction
01:34 - Camera tips
04:15 - Art lens tips
06:05 - Capture card tips
07:40 - HDMI-mini HDMI cable tips
08:40 - AC adapter - dummy battery tips
09:29 - Table-mount for camera tips
11:30 - BONUS Lighting Tips