CGTalk - depth of field

true_to_XSI

03-21-2003, 09:23 AM

hey guys i need some help

i cannot seem to get the settings right for seeing things in focus close up and blurry in to back

i need the cam as it moves closer to see the object in focus at all times but still see the background out of focus

help please

vortex

03-21-2003, 10:38 AM

Hi there

This might help:
Set your DOF shader to 'Custom mode' and in the DOF properties put "ctr_dist_cam_int( Camera. )" in both Near/Far focus. This will give you a sharp focus where your camera interest is.
If you want to use a null to control the focus area replace the expression with: "ctr_dist_cam( my_null. )".
Then you can adjust the amount of blur with the "DOF Strength" slider.
Cheers

Alex.

true_to_XSI

03-21-2003, 06:16 PM

that is awsome thanks for the help i will try that out

thanks

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