Why Animated Films Are Faking Anamorphic Lens Looks

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Why Animated Films Are Faking Anamorphic Lens Looks

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When animation studios start rendering fake lens flares and oval bokeh, you know anamorphic has stopped being a tool and become a visual shorthand — worth knowing if you're selling a cinematic look to clients who've grown up watching it without realising it.

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