Just to be comprehensive, anamorphic lens flare[1] is substantially different than that of a normal lens too. The title's specificity of "anamorphic bokeh" is c

Just to be comprehensive, anamorphic lens flare[1] is substantially different than that of a normal lens too. The title's specificity of "anamorphic bokeh" is correct, but it's important, like you pointed out, to let the audience know that there are several components to the "anamorphic look" of which bokeh is one and squeezing another. You can see a hint of lens flare in the final example image and it's what I'd expect from a normal lens. This ultimately is a creative decision, but a mix of anamorphic bokeh and normal lens flair may not meet viewers' expectations depending on the execution. 1. See Abrams and Mindel's 2009 Star Trek(&c) as an example of anamorphic lens flare https://www.businessinsider.com/why-star-trek-has-so-much-lens-flare-2015-11?op=1 https://www.businessinsider.com/why-star-trek-has-so-much-le...