Depth Scanner 2

AI-based plugin for automatic video depth estimation. Depth Scanner 2 includes a brand new video depth estimation model for flicker-free results over multiple frames. Plus 4 new models for a total of 8 different models, so you can find the best match for your footage. Available for macOS (>11.5) and Windows!

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Description

Depth Scanner 2

Overview

Depth Scanner lets you create depth maps from images and videos. The resulting depth map can be used for a variety of post-processing tasks, like adding fog, converting footage to stereo-3D, and many more image effects.

Native video depth

Depth Scanner 2 includes a brand new video depth estimation model for flicker-free results over multiple frames.

Color Maps

Use 20+ different color maps for easy visual guidance or fancy colorful effects.

4 new models

The new version contains 8 different models, so you can find the best match for your footage.
City HQ

Create... cool slicing effects

Slice parts of your footage based on the pixel depth.

... depth based grading

Apply grading effects and control their intensity by the image's depth.

... post-process depth of field

Combine Depth Scanner 2 with After Effects internal blurring tools to create shallow DoF effects.


Hardware support


cpu mode hardware acceleration
Windows with NVIDIA GPU (>10GB recommended)
Windows with other GPU
MacOS ≥ 12.3 (M1/M2 or Intel with AMD GPU) MacOS ≥ 11.5

Hardware acceleration will run orders of magnitude faster than the CPU mode.


Tutorials & Documentation


Documentation


Additional Infos


Upgrade Notice

If you purchased Depth Scanner v1 after Feb 12, 2025, you can upgrade for free. Otherwise, the upgrade is $70.

If you need assistance, please open a support ticket and we will be happy to assist you.

Compatibility

It runs on AE 2022 and above. Please test your configuration using the free trial before purchasing.

Limitations

GPU mode may not be as stable as CPU mode.

On Windows, an Nvidia graphics card is needed for the GPU version of the plugin.

Trial version

The trial is fully functional with a blue cross watermark, which is removed once a valid license is entered.

Credits

Based on research and implementation of https://arxiv.org/abs/2103.13413


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Version History

2.3.41 -

Improve stability in composition with multiple effect instances. Please update all of our other plugins as well.

2.3.40 -

Fix black frame bug.

2.3.39 -

Update shared AI libraries.

2.3.36 -

Fix initializing bug on some systems with AMD cards.

2.3.35 -

Fix initializing bug with RTX 5xxx cards.

2.3.33 -

Improve error logging.

2.3.31 -

Compatibility update.

2.3.30 -

Fix for memory leak that could appear under some settings.

2.3.29 -

Greatly improved Premiere Pro playback performance.

1.2.29 -

Compatibility update.

1.2.28 -

Fix 16bit mode causing artifacts in bright areas.

1.2.27 -

Fix for memory leak that could appear under some settings.

1.2.23 -

Fix installer.

1.2.26 -

Improved performance and lower memory consumption across all models.

1.1.23 -

Reduce memory consumption for native video depth estimation.

1.0.23 -

Make non-cuda version dependent on less system libraries.

1.0.20 -

Initial Release

Compatibility

After Effects

2025, 2024, 2023