Filter – Blur
The Blur filter lets you blur incoming video using a number of different options.
Blur options
Box, Gaussian and Directional blur
Blur Type
Use this dropdown to select different types of blur. The remaining options will change based on which blur type you select.
· Box
– This is a quick blur that provides good results.
· Gaussian
– A slower blur, produces finer results.
· Directional
– Allows blurring in a specific direction using the Direction spinner.
Blur Channel
You can select an individual color channel to blur. This can create interesting color effects on the incoming video.
Mix with original %
This slider allows you to overlay the blur on top of the original image to produce more interesting results. The higher the number, the more of the original image you will see.
Percentage From Transition
When checked, this option automatically keyframes the blur so that the object blurs more over time as the transition progresses. If this option is checked, the blur amount sliders will not be visible.
Box: Horizontal
Controls the amount of blur in the horizontal direction.
Box: Vertical
Controls the amount of blur in the horizontal direction.
Directional: Direction From Transition
If checked, then the blur direction will be based on the Flight Rotation spinner in the FX options. If cleared, then the Direction spinner will appear.
Directional: Make directional blur one-sided
When checked the blur is calculated from the center in one direction. When cleared, the blur is calculated in both directions from the center.
Directional: Direction
This spinner controls the direction of a directional blur. The image will blur in the same direction as the spinner.
Directional: Blur percentage
This slider controls the amount of blur that is calculated and is only visible if the Percentage From Transition is cleared.
Gaussian: Blur percentage
This slider controls the amount of blur that is calculated and is only visible if the Percentage From Transition is cleared.