Bokeh Builder

A package of presets to create custom aperture maps

Aperture maps are used to create bokeh for a realistic depth-of-field effect in 3D renders.

These image assets and After Effects project file are optimised for the 3D rendering workflow.

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Made for Realism
High fidelity textures

Easy to Use
User-friendly setup

Customisable Preset
For full control

Developed by
Leonardo Verkoelen
Leonardo Verkoelen
License type
MIT License
Download size
224 MB
Version update
1.4
Included files

After Effects Setup (.aep)

Aperture Maps (.png)

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Create Bokeh

This product includes an After Effect Project File for making Aperture Maps.

For a quick workflow, 220 Preset Aperture Maps are included. 
This pack provides a full variety of Bokeh presets, from under-compensated to over-compensated, with or without chromatic aberration and with a variety of lens smudges and aperture shapes. 

Simulate the photographic qualities of a camera lens in CGI. 
Bokeh Maps are compatible with any 3D software that allows custom aperture map input.

Craft a Feel

Control the look and feel of the blurry areas in 3D renders. 
Use Bokeh Builder to achieve a new level of photorealism.

The After Effects Bokeh Builder set-up allows for complete creative control over the creation of custom aperture maps. 

The Bokeh Builder makes it easy and straightforward to experiment and make your own, realistic aperture maps.

This is a package of presets to create custom aperture maps. Aperture maps are used to create bokeh for a realistic depth-of-field effect in 3D renders. These image assets and After Effects project file are optimised for the 3D rendering workflow. Control the look and feel of the blurry areas in 3D renders. Use Bokeh Builder to achieve a new level of photorealism.

® 2021 Syntactic Labyrinths
® 2023 Bokeh Builder
Developed by Blauw Films


Because of the ongoing Research & Development of our original production Syntactic Labyrinths, we have been able to push the limits of what the native render engine can achieve. Adding realism in the Depth of Field was an essential step to achieve the result we are after. We have always built our file on customer feedback and industry requirements. We are continuing work with our partners and collaborators to improve Bokeh Builder to meet your new standards and to elevate your renders to photographic realism.

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