This video tutorial on the simulation of an anamorphic look is divided into two parts: In the first part, the Bookeh is made with gaffer tape and scissors. The results with different lenses are interesting here: Fixed focal lengths are more suitable here - especially the vintage optics used here on the Sony Alpha 6500, a currently (quite popular) Helios 44-2 58mm f/2.0.
The second part is about the post-production, where a new flare plugin is used (MFlare 2), which as far as we know is only available for FCPX (and motion) at least at the moment. Actually a quite normal flare plugin like there are many others - but thanks to the built-in tracker and the coupled intensity automatics it is quite helpful. Here is the video clip of Brandon Li:
If you want to make the widescreen look as comfortable as possible in DaVinci Resolve, you will find 
here our How-To Tip.
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