The standout feature is the Highlight Bokeh panel. This algorithm detects specular highlights (e.g., sunlight through leaves, city lights) and turns them into distinct geometric shapes. You can adjust brightness, halo size, and edge softness to replicate the "swirly" bokeh of a Petzval lens or the smoothness of a modern Sigma Art lens.
Press Ctrl + J (Windows) or Cmd + J (Mac) to duplicate your background layer. This ensures non-destructive editing. Step 2: Launch the Plugin Navigate to the top menu bar. Click . Select Alien Skin and click Bokeh 2 . Step 3: Set Focus Regions Alien Skin Bokeh 2.0.1.481 Plugin For Photoshop
Most blur tools use a simple circular or Gaussian blur. Bokeh 2 allows you to choose from 20 different iris shapes (hexagonal, octagonal, heart, star) to replicate specific vintage or modern lenses. You can even control the number of blades in the diaphragm. The standout feature is the Highlight Bokeh panel
: Requires Windows XP SP3 or later and at least a Pentium 4 processor. : Requires Mac OS X 10.5 or later and an Intel processor. Modern Support : Alien Skin rebranded as Exposure Software . Modern versions like Exposure X7 Press Ctrl + J (Windows) or Cmd +