Achieve Perfect Depth of Field Instantly in Corona Renderer for 3ds Max

The Corona Camera Auto Focus Tool transforms your workflow by automatically setting your Corona Camera's focus point based on the center of your 3ds Max viewport. Instantly achieve tack-sharp subjects and beautiful, creamy bokeh on your projects with professional-grade depth of field effects – all with just a click.

Key Benefits & Features

Instant, Intelligent Auto Focus: Simply point your camera! The tool locks onto whatever is at the center of your viewport in real-time, providing immediate, accurate focus. Say goodbye to guesswork and tedious manual adjustments.Precision Offset Control: Easily fine-tune the focus point slightly in front of or behind the center target for precise artistic control over the plane of focus.Professional Crosshair: A clear visual overlay confirms your exact focus point directly in the viewport for confident composition.

Master Your Depth of Field (DOF) Artistry: Unlock stunning cinematic results with intuitive, integrated controls.

One-Click DOF Activation: Instantly enable and visualize Corona's powerful depth of field capabilities right from the tool's interface.Effortless F-Stop Control: _Dial in the perfect amount of background blur, from subtle subject separation to dramatic shallow focus, enhancing realism and visual interest._Artistic Bokeh Shaping: Customize the aesthetic of your out-of-focus areas by adjusting the virtual bokeh blade count and rotation for unique visual styles.Visual Focus Plane: Clearly see exactly where your sharp focus lies within the 3D scene with a helpful viewport indicator.

Streamlined for Production: Built for professional workflows, demanding projects, and dynamic shots.

Rapid Camera Management: Easily select and manage focus settings across multiple Corona Cameras within your scene.Clear Distance Readout: Always know your exact focus distance at a glance for technical precision.Real-Time Viewport Feedback: All changes update instantly in the viewport, giving you immediate visual confirmation without needing test renders.

Why Choose This Tool?

• Save Hours, Not Minutes: Drastically reduce time spent on manual focusing, especially in complex scenes or animations involving focus changes.
• Unlock Creative Freedom: Concentrate on the artistry of your shot – composition, lighting, movement – knowing focus is handled intelligently or precisely keyframeable.
• Achieve Professional Polish: Consistently produce images and animations with compelling, cinematic depth of field.
• Reliable & Production-Tested: Built for stability and efficiency, ready to be deployed in your demanding professional projects.

Technical Details & Compatibility

• Requires 3ds Max 2020 or newer.
• Tested only in Corona Renderer 12 Update 1 (Hotfix 1). Designed exclusively for Corona Cameras (a Corona Renderer license is required and not included).

Included:

• Corona Auto Focus Camera script file (.mse)
• Corona Auto Focus Camera macroscript file (.mcr)
• Clear, step-by-step Installation Instructions
• Comprehensive Technical Documentation detailing features and usage.

Stop wrestling with manual focus and start creating stunning, focused visuals faster and more creatively than ever before!

Coming in Future Updates:

• Transition System
• Smooth focus transitions with customizable timing
• Advanced Keyframing
• One-click keyframe creation
• Keyframe management tools
• Automated focus point animation