Yeah, I use the distance map in photoshop ALL the time now for DOF blurring, SO much faster.

Anyway (I) do this in Photoshop;

I copy/paste the two pics into one layered image.

I select all, and copy the distance render.

In the Channels tab, I click the "Create New Channel" icon, then "ctrl+v" pastes it into that channel.

Then click "Selection", "Load Selection", and choose "aplha 1"

This loads that distance render.

In Layers switch to the color render and apply the gaussian blur to whatever degree you desire.

*Notes - before applying the Gaussian blur I usuall "ctrl+h", which hides the selection lines, so you can more accurately guage the blur effect (imho)

• I also some times apply the following to the distance render before doing any of the above; "Image>Adjustments>Auto Levels". This will make the distance render much contrasted and can heighten the blurring affect when you do apply it.

AgentSmith

Message edited on: 01/07/2005 05:54

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