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Cineblur - Bokeh Blur Add-On

by LIGHTARCHITECT·VFX

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Why we like it

CineBlur stands out in the superhive library for keeping its lens-blur effect entirely inside Blender's compositor, so the look can be dialed in non-destructively across Cycles and Eevee renders.

What is Cineblur - Bokeh Blur Add-On?

CineBlur is an add-on that works inside Blender's node compositor to add cinematic bokeh and camera blur. It ships with more than 30 organic lens kernels, spanning hexagons, triangles, circular fringe and anamorphic streaks, with each kernel carrying its own look.

After installation, pressing Shift+A in the node compositor drops the CineBlur node into your setup, so you can start adjusting right away. Controls cover blur strength, kernel rotation, distortion and style. Because the effect lives in the compositor, the workflow stays non-destructive and leaves your original render untouched.

The kernels introduce small distortions, streaks and irregular shapes that mimic the imperfections of real-world glass, aiming for a look closer to physical lenses than clean digital blur. CineBlur runs with the Cycles and Eevee render engines and is built for Blender 4.4. It is distributed under the GPL license.

Who is Cineblur - Bokeh Blur Add-On best for?

Cineblur - Bokeh Blur Add-On is best for blender artists who want cinematic bokeh and lens blur applied in the node compositor without altering the original render.

How much does Cineblur - Bokeh Blur Add-On cost?

Cineblur - Bokeh Blur Add-On is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • More than 30 organic lens kernels, including hexagons, triangles, circular fringe and anamorphic streaks
  • One-click import via Shift+A in the node compositor to add the CineBlur node
  • Controls for blur strength, kernel rotation, distortion and style
  • Non-destructive workflow inside the compositor, leaving the original render untouched
  • Kernels that introduce distortions, streaks and irregular shapes to mimic real-world glass
  • Works with the Cycles and Eevee render engines

Tags

#Blender#bokeh#compositor#depth of field#lens blur#cinematic#VFX

Frequently asked questions

Does CineBlur work with Cycles and Eevee?

CineBlur runs with both the Cycles and Eevee render engines in Blender. The add-on works inside the node compositor rather than the render engine itself, applying its bokeh and blur as a compositing step after the render, so the effect sits on top of output from either engine. Its listing notes Blender 4.4 as the supported version, so check the developer's page for details on other Blender releases before installing it into your project.

How do I add the CineBlur node in Blender?

CineBlur uses a one-click import. Once the add-on is installed, press Shift+A in the node compositor to drop the CineBlur node into your setup, then start adjusting. From there you can fine-tune blur strength, kernel rotation, distortion and style to match the shot. Because it lives in the compositor, the workflow is non-destructive, so you can experiment with the look without harming your original render or committing to a single result.

What lens kernels does CineBlur include?

CineBlur ships with more than 30 organic lens kernels, including hexagons, triangles, circular fringe and anamorphic streaks, among others. Each kernel carries its own character, and they introduce small distortions, streaks and irregular shapes that mimic the imperfections of real-world glass. You can rotate and adjust each kernel through the node's controls, shaping the bokeh from subtle depth-of-field to more stylized blur depending on the mood of the shot you are working on.

Is CineBlur free to use?

CineBlur is listed as free here in the catalog. The add-on is distributed under the GPL license, according to its listing. Licensing and pricing can change over time, so check the developer's page for the current terms before you download or rely on it in a project. The listing also notes a demo video is available if you want to see more of the add-on before installing it.

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