Photographer
A toolkit for managing camera and lighting settings in Blender for realistic rendering.
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Verified by Renderjuice
This add-on has been tested on a real Renderjuice render farm and confirmed to work. Follow the prep steps below before submitting.
What It Does
Overview and common use cases for this add-on.
- Includes a Camera List to easily manage multiple cameras in your scene.
- Offers Physical Camera Exposure controls like Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
- Provides per-camera resolution settings with real camera Field of View calculations.
Common Use Cases
- Quickly switch between different cameras in your scene using the Camera List.
- Adjust camera exposure settings for realistic lighting effects.
- Set up architectural renders with automatic lens shift.
- Create a hierarchy of camera settings for complex scenes.
Getting Started
How to install and start using this add-on in Blender.
How To Install
- Open Blender and go to Edit > Preferences.
- Click on the top right arrow and select 'Install from Disk'.
- Choose the zip file you downloaded from Gumroad.
- The add-on will install and load automatically.
First Steps After Installing
- Open the Camera List to see all cameras in your scene.
- Use the Main Camera feature to set a primary camera with specific settings.
- Test different camera resolutions and Field of View settings to match real-world cameras.
Using On A Render Farm
What render farm submitters need to know before sending jobs.
This add-on has been tested and confirmed to work on Renderjuice. Ensure that the same add-on version is installed on all render workers.
Scene Prep Checklist
Complete these steps before uploading your scene to a render farm.
- 1
Install the same add-on version on every render worker
Required - 2
Run a 1-frame test render on the farm before full submission
Recommended
Things To Watch Out For
- Do not assume background-render compatibility until you test the add-on in a local headless render.
Common Mistakes
- Not saving interactive setup steps into the .blend file before rendering.
- Missing the exact add-on build or required asset bundle on workers.
Recommended Workflow
- Install the exact same add-on version locally and on workers before rendering.
- Open the scene in desktop Blender, run the documented setup steps, save it, then test a one-frame background render before scaling out.
Worker Node Setup
For render farm administrators: what each render node needs to run this add-on.
This add-on is verified for Renderjuice. Install the same add-on version on all workers and ensure external assets and presets are available.
More Context
Camera, lighting, and photographic workflow toolkit for Blender lookdev and rendering.
Camera List to overview and quickly manage the Cameras in your scene
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Before You Render
Run a short local background render or one small farm job before relying on this add-on in a longer production submission.