IrisFilter for AfterEffects ... reproducing depth of field effects

The foreground is in focus.
(Photo & composite: Reiji Sakurai with IrisFilter5.6)

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A virtual lens with true representation of depth of field that gives the natural qualities of a camera lens to your 3D images and genuine perspective to your video composition.

For Video Composite
The method in this example is what we frequently see in dramas. The point of focus moves along with the dialogue. By giving distance information of the objects in a picture to the filter, you can modify the depth of field and focal point of the image. This feature is a great tool for digital animation.
All you need to recreated this example is a still picture and its distance information.


The background is in focus.
A blurred image catches people's eyes
The method used in this example is frequently seen in movies and TV dramas. The point of the focus moves between actors along with the dialogue. By giving distance information of the objects in a picture to the filter, you can choose the focal point of the image. This feature is a great tool for digital animation.
Original Image Distance map (depth map) embedded in this picture. The distance of the object from the lens is represented by the black and white. Objects get dark as they get closer to the lens.
Sakurai Optical Lab.