If you are operating on a newer Apple Silicon (M1, M2, or M3) Mac, you should verify if you need to run AE in Rosetta mode for this specific older version. The developer, Frischluft , issued specific updates in subsequent builds (like version 1.5+) to natively support Apple Silicon and Multi-Frame Rendering (MFR). Step-by-Step Workflow: Creating Cinematic DOF
A faster alternative for constant radius blurs across the whole image, ideal for simple defocusing. Key Features: Frischluft Lenscare 1.43 for AE -MAC-
This is a known OpenGL issue with macOS Metal drivers. Go to Lenscare settings > Options > Uncheck Use GPU for Depth Map . This shifts processing to the CPU, slowing renders slightly but stabilizing playback. If you are operating on a newer Apple