DOF PRO for After Effects 2.0 for Mac
Mac UtilitiesDOF PRO, from developer Richard Rosenman, builds depth of field the way a real lens does. Rather than smearing a frame with a plain blur, it reads a depth map and shapes the out of focus areas with proper bokeh, aperture blades and optical quirks. The plugin has been refined since its first release in 2005, and version 2.0 adds preservative highlights that keep bright bokeh discs from blowing out your grade.
Key Features
- Depth map driven focus with photorealistic bokeh and highlight handling
- Circular and polygonal apertures from 3 to 16 blades, plus custom aperture maps
- Spherical and chromatic aberration, optical vignetting and astigmatism controls
- Preservative highlights in version 2.0 keep specular bokeh rich without clipping
- Noise engine restores grain in defocused areas so shots stay convincing
How to Download
- Use the download button on this page, or Download from the official site to open the vendor shop page.
- Complete your order there and run the installer for your system.
- Restart After Effects, add a depth map to your comp and apply DOF PRO.
System Requirements
DOF PRO needs Adobe After Effects on macOS or Windows and supports 8, 16 and 32 bit colour projects. It supports masks and multi frame rendering, and recent builds cover current After Effects releases.
FAQs
Do I need a depth map to use it?
For its most accurate mode, yes. Renders from 3D apps usually provide one, and simple gradients work well for photos and flat artwork.
Can I design my own bokeh shape?
Yes. Load a custom aperture map, even one cropped from a photo, and the bokeh takes on that shape across the frame.
What is new in version 2.0?
Version 2.0 adds preservative highlights, mask support, depth maps at different sizes and better handling of bokeh near sharp edges.
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