I ran across this on another site and although it is not specifically photo related I thought some might be interested in seeing this. The gentleman has shifted the focus point of his shots in a time lapse series giving the visual impression of everything being in miniature. It appears both foreground and background are out of focus with only the center held sharp. I have a few 4x5 view cameras and I would like to see if I can duplicate the effort. I find it an interesting effect.

http://www.iheartchaos.com/2008/10/08/amazing-tilt-shift-time-lapse-videos-photography/

If you know how to use tilt or swing to increase the apparent depth of focus, simply use the opposite method to get that defocus affect. It does work better from a higher vantage point, though sometimes it can work from a level/even vantage. I have done a few of these, though the set-up is a bit slow. It also helps to have a lens with lots of coverage, since to really get a good effect takes more movement than more traditional set-ups.

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That is just very strange . It does so look like miniature models.

It is interesting. However, I'm at a loss as to how it is accomplished. Could someone walk through the process?

The newest lensbaby that locks in place, and a d*gital slr with intervalometer set to take a frame every so often. Import file sequence into an effects program such as Motion or After Effects , enhance focus effect with blur filter in specific area, cast frame sequence to time, export as video.