[Isaac Kumer]

Thanks for that Dave. Your input as always is appreciated.

[Isaac Kumer]

thanks for your response.

my solution is as follow.

mask the subject that I want to keep in focus.
invert the mask.
turn the mask off.

create a lens blur on the image (not the mask)
assign source: layer mask.

modify controls to my liking.
render.

viola.
works great.

[Isaac Kumer]

agreed. i must export 150 still frames (not in sequential order) as png’s i set up markers for all the stills i need and hot keys 1,2,3 to got to next marker, copy the time code, exp-conv, save tc number as file name, and then manually pull the menu for still image. streamlined this grunt work for everything but the pull down menu. i have 300 more to do, total grunt work, did i mention that. and no, mac automator is not doing the job its supposed to – even after i delete the plist. i feel plist off. any one else have any input to save my day would be greatly appreciated.