Skip to content
AEAfter Effects

AI Depth of Field

by Baskl.ai·VFX

Images © Baskl.ai. Used for product review; image policy.

Why we like it

AI Depth of Field stands out in the Toolfarm library for its depth-aware approach, reading the shot's layout to place blur on the background, foreground, or both.

What is AI Depth of Field?

AI Depth of Field is a Baskl.ai plugin for After Effects that adds realistic depth-aware bokeh background blur after a shot is filmed. It understands the layout of your shot and applies blur to the background, foreground, or both, so the effect follows the actual depth of the scene.

Five different blur settings let you dial in a range of custom looks. The plugin is available for both macOS and Windows, and it works with After Effects 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, so it fits into current versions of the app.

As a post-production approach, it lets you introduce a shallow depth-of-field feel to footage without capturing it in-camera. A demo video is available for a closer look, and the developer's page covers the full details on setup and licensing.

Who is AI Depth of Field best for?

AI Depth of Field is best for after Effects artists who want to add depth-aware bokeh blur to footage in post rather than in-camera.

How much does AI Depth of Field cost?

AI Depth of Field is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Depth-aware blur that reads the shot's layout and applies to the background, foreground, or both
  • Realistic bokeh background blur added in post
  • Five different blur settings for custom looks
  • Available for macOS and Windows
  • Compatible with After Effects 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025

Tags

#depth of field#bokeh#background blur#depth-aware#after effects#post-production#baskl.ai

Frequently asked questions

Which After Effects versions does AI Depth of Field support?

AI Depth of Field works with After Effects 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. If you are running one of these versions, the plugin is compatible. It lists the same range as its requirement, so a recent, supported install of After Effects is what you need. For anything outside this range, check the developer's page before installing to confirm current support.

Does AI Depth of Field run on Mac and Windows?

AI Depth of Field is available for both macOS and Windows, so it covers the two main platforms After Effects users run. Whichever operating system you work on, there is a build for it, and the plugin supports After Effects 2022 through 2025 on either platform. For platform-specific details and any setup notes, the developer's page is the place to confirm before installing.

Can AI Depth of Field blur the foreground as well as the background?

AI Depth of Field can blur the background, foreground, or both. It understands the layout of your shot and applies blur accordingly, so you are not limited to background bokeh alone. Five different blur settings give you room to shape the result into a range of custom looks depending on the effect you are after. Because the blur is added in post, you can adjust the look after the shot is filmed.

Is AI Depth of Field free?

AI Depth of Field is listed as free in this catalog. For current licensing terms and any conditions tied to using the plugin, check the developer's page from Baskl.ai directly, since that is where the most up-to-date details on availability and use are kept. The plugin runs on macOS and Windows and supports After Effects 2022 through 2025, so a supported install is all you need to get started.

Alternatives to AI Depth of Field

Also in VFX for After Effects.

Similar plugins