The file refers to a specific version of Depth Scanner , an artificial intelligence-based plugin primarily used in Adobe After Effects . It is designed to automatically generate depth maps (Z-depth passes) from standard 2D video footage or still images. Core Functionality and Features
: The maps can be used to convert 2D footage into stereoscopic 3D or to create parallax "2.5D" animations. Technical Specifications (v1.2.2)
: Users can add realistic background blur (bokeh) to footage that was originally shot with a deep focus.
: This version historically required After Effects 2021 or later and was primarily optimized for Windows systems.
: The "GPU" designation in your file name indicates that this version is hardware-accelerated. It leverages NVIDIA CUDA or Apple Silicon to perform AI calculations significantly faster than the CPU-only version. Creative Applications :
: It allows for the precise placement of fog, haze, or volumetric lighting based on the distance of objects in the frame.
: High-resolution processing (like 4K) can be memory-intensive and may cause software instability if system resources are insufficient. Early versions also occasionally struggled with fine details like hair or complex accessories.