Q: Ok, problem needs resolving with depth of view..If you have 3 objects 500 meters appart and you render the scence from the front so you see object one to three. How do you prevent the camera from infinite focus - what I want to do is not have three objects perfectly focused - and I dont particularly want to feather the edges with something like photoshop to achieve distance..

Can any one help please email me with suggestions - the manuals don't seem to even touch the problem - I know that Real 3d had settings for this type of thing!!!

Is there a camera setting without infinite focus like a standard I want to focus on what I want and everything out of camera target area to be auto out of focus..


A: Well, life is hard, and you need a plug-in for everything. You described the "Depth of field" function provided by LenzFX. Check
http://www.digimation.com/catalog/digimax.htm#lenzfx
Addition 1:
This function is also part of LenzFX in it's IPAS version.
The function DoF is also provided by
RealLensFlare by Cebas, distributed in the States by Trinity.
Addition 2:
The function DoF is also available as shareware for MAX:
Fields of Depth by Andrew Cross/ Deadline Software.