The most critical update for Mac users arrived with version 1.5 of Lenscare. The developer ensured that Lenscare supports and is fully compatible with Apple Silicon chips.
Download the latest .dmg or installer package directly from the official Frischluft website to ensure Apple Silicon compatibility. Close all host applications (After Effects, Premiere). frischluft lenscare mac exclusive
| Feature | | Native AE Camera Lens Blur | Quick Chromatic / 3rd Party | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Quality | Photorealistic, Physically Accurate | Prone to banding and halos | Variable, often less accurate | | Speed on M1 Mac | Very Fast (MFR optimized) | Slow, lacks advanced bokeh control | Moderate | | Custom Bokeh | Yes (Anamorphic/Hex/Custom maps) | No | Limited | | 32bpc Support | Yes (Recommended) | Yes | Varies | | Best Use Case | High-end VFX, 3D integration | Simple motion graphics | Colorful aberrations | The most critical update for Mac users arrived
Lenscare handles depth-based blur remarkably fast, allowing for quick iteration compared to 3D ray-traced bokeh. Close all host applications (After Effects, Premiere)
If you’re a vintage compositor or a studio preserving legacy projects, Lenscare on Mac is irreplaceable for: