Generate depth maps from images using each::sense AI. Create depth estimation for 3D effects, parallax animations, VR/AR applications, focus effects, and stereo image generation.
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Generate depth maps from images using each::sense AI. Create depth estimation for 3D effects, parallax animations, VR/AR applications, focus effects, and stereo image generation.
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{"author":"eachlabs","version":"2.0"}
Depth Map Generation
Generate accurate depth maps from any image using each::sense. This skill extracts depth information from 2D images for 3D effects, parallax animations, VR/AR applications, computational photography, and more.
Features
Monocular Depth Estimation: Extract depth from single images
Portrait Depth Maps: Precise depth for portrait photography effects
Landscape Depth: Scene depth for panoramic and landscape images
Product Depth: 3D-ready depth maps for e-commerce
Architectural Depth: Building and interior depth analysis
3D Parallax Effects: Depth data for Ken Burns-style animations
VR/AR Depth: Real-time depth estimation for immersive experiences
Stereo Image Generation: Convert 2D to stereoscopic 3D
Focus Stacking: Depth-based focus plane selection
Background Blur: Depth-aware bokeh and blur effects
'{
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Generate a depth map from this photo"}],
"model": "eachsense/beta",
"stream": true,
"image_urls": ["https://example.com/photo.jpg"],
"mode": "max"
}'
Depth Map Output Formats
Format
Description
Use Case
Grayscale
8-bit depth (white=near, black=far)
General purpose, visualization
Inverse Grayscale
8-bit depth (black=near, white=far)
Some 3D software compatibility
Normalized
0-1 range depth values
Machine learning pipelines
Metric
Real-world distance estimation
AR/VR, robotics
Use Case Examples
1. Generate Depth Map from Photo
Basic depth extraction from any image.
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
-H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
-d '{
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Generate a depth map from this image. Output as grayscale where white represents closer objects and black represents distant objects."}],
"model": "eachsense/beta",
"stream": true,
"image_urls": ["https://example.com/scene.jpg"],
"mode": "max"
}'
2. Portrait Depth Map
Extract precise depth from portrait photos for bokeh effects and 3D portraits.
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
-H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
-d '{
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create a high-precision depth map from this portrait photo. Focus on accurate edge detection around the subject, especially hair and facial features. I need this for applying realistic depth-of-field effects."}],
"model": "eachsense/beta",
"stream": true,
"image_urls": ["https://example.com/portrait.jpg"],
"mode": "max"
}'
3. Landscape Depth Map
Generate depth from landscape and outdoor scenes with extended depth range.
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
-H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
-d '{
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Generate a depth map from this landscape photo. The scene has foreground elements, mid-ground terrain, and distant mountains. Capture the full depth range from near to far with good separation between depth layers."}],
"model": "eachsense/beta",
"stream": true,
"image_urls": ["https://example.com/landscape.jpg"],
"mode": "max"
}'
4. Product Depth for 3D Effect
Create depth maps for product images to enable 3D viewing experiences.
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
-H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
-d '{
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Extract a depth map from this product photo. I need accurate depth information to create a 3D interactive view for an e-commerce website. Focus on capturing the product shape and surface details."}],
"model": "eachsense/beta",
"stream": true,
"image_urls": ["https://example.com/product-sneaker.jpg"],
"mode": "max"
}'
5. Architectural Depth Map
Generate depth from architectural and interior photos for visualization.
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
-H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
-d '{
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create a depth map from this interior architecture photo. Capture the spatial relationships between walls, furniture, and architectural elements. I need this for a virtual tour with depth-based transitions."}],
"model": "eachsense/beta",
"stream": true,
"image_urls": ["https://example.com/interior.jpg"],
"mode": "max"
}'
6. 3D Parallax Effect Creation
Generate depth maps optimized for creating parallax animations and Ken Burns effects.
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
-H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
-d '{
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Generate a depth map from this photo that I will use for a 3D parallax animation. I need clear depth separation between foreground, midground, and background elements. The depth should be smooth with distinct layers for a compelling parallax effect."}],
"model": "eachsense/beta",
"stream": true,
"image_urls": ["https://example.com/scene-for-parallax.jpg"],
"mode": "max"
}'
7. VR/AR Depth Estimation
Create depth maps suitable for virtual and augmented reality applications.
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
-H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
-d '{
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Generate a depth map from this room photo for AR/VR use. I need metric depth estimation that accurately represents real-world distances. This will be used for placing virtual objects in an augmented reality application."}],
"model": "eachsense/beta",
"stream": true,
"image_urls": ["https://example.com/room.jpg"],
"mode": "max"
}'
8. Stereo Image Generation
Convert 2D images to stereoscopic 3D using depth estimation.
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
-H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
-d '{
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Generate a depth map from this photo and use it to create a stereoscopic 3D image pair (left and right eye views). The stereo effect should be subtle enough for comfortable viewing but noticeable enough to create depth perception."}],
"model": "eachsense/beta",
"stream": true,
"image_urls": ["https://example.com/photo-for-stereo.jpg"],
"mode": "max"
}'
9. Focus Stacking Depth
Generate depth maps for computational focus stacking and all-in-focus composites.
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
-H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
-d '{
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Create a depth map from this macro/close-up photo. I need precise depth information to identify focus planes for computational focus stacking. Each depth layer should be clearly defined so I can select which areas should be in focus."}],
"model": "eachsense/beta",
"stream": true,
"image_urls": ["https://example.com/macro-photo.jpg"],
"mode": "max"
}'
10. Depth-Aware Background Blur
Generate depth for applying realistic bokeh and background blur effects.
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
-H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
-d '{
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Generate a depth map from this photo for applying depth-aware background blur. The subject in the foreground should be clearly separated from the background. I need accurate edge detection so the blur transition looks natural, similar to a portrait mode effect."}],
"model": "eachsense/beta",
"stream": true,
"image_urls": ["https://example.com/photo-for-blur.jpg"],
"mode": "max"
}'
Multi-Turn Depth Processing
Use session_id to refine depth maps or process multiple related images:
# Initial depth estimation
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
-H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
-d '{
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Generate a depth map from this photo"}],
"model": "eachsense/beta",
"stream": true,
"image_urls": ["https://example.com/scene.jpg"],
"session_id": "depth-project-001"
}'# Refine the depth map
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
-H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
-d '{
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "The depth map looks good but can you enhance the edge detection around the main subject? The boundaries are a bit fuzzy."}],
"model": "eachsense/beta",
"stream": true,
"session_id": "depth-project-001"
}'# Apply the depth map for an effect
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
-H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
-d '{
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Now use this depth map to create a 3D parallax video animation with subtle camera movement"}],
"model": "eachsense/beta",
"stream": true,
"session_id": "depth-project-001"
}'
Batch Depth Processing
Process multiple images for consistent depth estimation:
# Process first image
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
-H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
-d '{
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Generate a depth map from this product photo. I will be sending more product images that need consistent depth estimation."}],
"model": "eachsense/beta",
"stream": true,
"image_urls": ["https://example.com/product1.jpg"],
"session_id": "product-depth-batch",
"mode": "eco"
}'# Process second image with same settings
curl -X POST https://eachsense-agent.core.eachlabs.run/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "X-API-Key: $EACHLABS_API_KEY" \
-H "Accept: text/event-stream" \
-d '{
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Generate depth map for this product using the same approach as before"}],
"model": "eachsense/beta",
"stream": true,
"image_urls": ["https://example.com/product2.jpg"],
"session_id": "product-depth-batch",
"mode": "eco"
}'
Mode Selection
Mode
Best For
Speed
Quality
max
Final production depth maps, VR/AR applications, professional compositing
Slower
Highest precision
eco
Quick previews, batch processing, prototyping
Faster
Good quality
Recommendation: Use max mode when depth accuracy is critical (VR/AR, 3D conversion, professional compositing). Use eco mode for rapid iteration and batch processing.
Best Practices
Input Image Quality
Resolution: Higher resolution inputs produce more detailed depth maps
Lighting: Even lighting helps with accurate depth estimation
Contrast: Clear contrast between objects improves depth separation
Focus: Sharp images yield better edge detection in depth maps
Depth Map Applications
Parallax Effects: Use 3-5 distinct depth layers for best results
Bokeh/Blur: Ensure clean subject edges for natural blur falloff
3D Conversion: Provide context about scene scale for metric depth
VR/AR: Request metric depth for real-world distance accuracy
Prompt Tips
Specify output format: Grayscale, normalized, or metric depth
Describe the scene: Help the model understand spatial relationships
State your use case: Different applications benefit from different depth characteristics
Request edge quality: Specify if you need sharp or smooth depth transitions
Error Handling
Error
Cause
Solution
Failed to create prediction: HTTP 422
Insufficient balance
Top up at eachlabs.ai
Image loading failed
Invalid or inaccessible image URL
Verify image URL is publicly accessible
Timeout
Complex or high-resolution image
Set client timeout to minimum 10 minutes
Low quality depth output
Poor input image quality
Use higher resolution, better lit source image
Technical Notes
Client Timeout: Set your HTTP client timeout to minimum 10 minutes for complex depth estimation
