<p>All the main editing packages have lens flare as an option, so this is incredibly easy in post.</p>

<p>To do it live is less controllable, but is still simple - in fact avoiding lens flare is one of the challenges, as many lens configurations give unpleasant flare when shooting anywhere near the sun.</p>

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2015-01-25T09:57:16.620Z
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Dr Mayhem
<p>If you have an editing package, you can see if any of the popular lens flare plug-ins are available for it. For example:</p>

<p><a href="http://www.motionvfx.com/mplugs-1.html" rel="nofollow">mFlare</a></p>

<p><a href="http://www.redgiant.com/products/knoll-light-factory/" rel="nofollow">Knoll Light Factory</a></p>

<p>I know that Motion has a built-in lens flare generator. I'd assume most other packages do, too.</p>

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2015-02-07T03:21:21.740Z
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user1118321
<p>I think the type of lens flare you're looking for is anamorphic lens flare.</p>

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2015-02-10T13:52:07.530Z
Best to do it with a real anamorphic lens, but those are crazy expensive, and I hear diopters are a PITA to focus.
Jason Conrad
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2015-02-10T20:21:15.240Z
Ah, yes, that's exactly what I'm looking for! Thanks!
Soviero
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2015-02-06T23:38:41.063Z
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vivalamovie
<p><strong>How are lens flares akin to that in shows like Battlestar Galactica, SGU, etc. achieved?</strong></p>

<p>Here is an example:</p>

<p><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/EXSUx.jpg" alt="Lens Flare Example"></p>

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Battlestar Galactica Style Lens Flare?
Soviero
# Battlestar Galactica Style Lens Flare?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-01-25)

**How are lens flares akin to that in shows like Battlestar Galactica, SGU, etc. achieved?**

Here is an example:

![Lens Flare Example](https://i.sstatic.net/EXSUx.jpg)

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## 3 answers

### Answer by username_3 on 2015-02-06. Score: 4 | Accepted answer

I think the type of lens flare you're looking for is anamorphic lens flare.

> **Comments:**
> **username_4**: Best to do it with a real anamorphic lens, but those are crazy expensive, and I hear diopters are a PITA to focus.  
> **username_0**: Ah, yes, that's exactly what I'm looking for! Thanks!  

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### Answer by username_1 on 2015-01-25. Score: 1

All the main editing packages have lens flare as an option, so this is incredibly easy in post.

To do it live is less controllable, but is still simple - in fact avoiding lens flare is one of the challenges, as many lens configurations give unpleasant flare when shooting anywhere near the sun.


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### Answer by username_2 on 2015-02-07. Score: 0

If you have an editing package, you can see if any of the popular lens flare plug-ins are available for it. For example:

[mFlare](http://www.motionvfx.com/mplugs-1.html)

[Knoll Light Factory](http://www.redgiant.com/products/knoll-light-factory/)

I know that Motion has a built-in lens flare generator. I'd assume most other packages do, too.


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