Depth Scanner 1.7.2 for Mac
Mac VideoDepth Scanner 1.7.2 for Mac is an AI-based Adobe After Effects plug-in from Blace Plugins, sold on the aescripts marketplace. It analyses ordinary images and video and automatically estimates a depth map, showing which parts of the shot are near and which are far — information a normal camera never records.
Compositors and motion designers use those depth maps for realistic post work: adding fog and haze, creating shallow depth-of-field blur, relighting-style effects and converting footage towards stereo-3D. Depth Scanner is paid software, listed at around $99.99 for the current line, and it requires Adobe After Effects — it does not run on its own. The official page offers a free trial, and the developer advises testing your Mac configuration before you buy.
Key Features
- Automatic AI depth estimation from still images and video footage in After Effects
- Multiple depth models, so you can pick the best match for each type of shot
- 20+ colour maps for clear visual guidance or stylised depth effects
- Pairs with After Effects blur tools for convincing shallow depth-of-field looks
- Useful for fog, atmosphere, stereo-3D conversion and other depth-based effects
How to Download
- Download from the official site
- Sign in to aescripts, download the free trial first or buy a licence, then get the Mac version from your account.
- Install via the aescripts + aeplugins manager app, restart After Effects and apply Depth Scanner to your footage.
Is Depth Scanner free?
No. It is a paid plug-in, but a free trial is available on the official aescripts page so you can check speed and quality on your own footage before paying.
Does Depth Scanner need Premiere Pro or only After Effects?
Depth Scanner is built for Adobe After Effects and needs a supported After Effects installation on your Mac. Check the compatibility list on the official page for your exact version.
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