Art 138 - Selective Focus Tutorials
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Overview of Lens Blur Effect to mimic shallow depth of field.
1. Duplicate corrected image and become aware of the area of the image that you want to be in focus.
2. Using the Gradient tool on a new channel to create a gradual change in depth of field.
Motion Blur Filter
1. Preparation to separate subject from background.
Radial Blur Filter
1. Overview of Radial Blur Effect in Zoom mode and Spin Mode.
2. Radial Blur in Zoom mode.
Utilizing Layer Masks, Blur Layers, and Gradients
1. Overview of altering the plane or area of focus using blurs plus layer masks.
2. Creating a blur layer and utilizing the gradient tool on a layer mask.
Lens Blur Filter
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3. Create a visual emphasis on your main subject by using a second channel with a mask that isolates
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the main subject.
4. Combine both selections using the “Load Selection” feature.
5. Using the Lens Blur Filter to create the effect.
2. Basic use of Motion Blur Filter.
Lens Blur Filter to mimic shallow depth of field in photography.
3. Using multiple layers of Motion Blur.
4. Creating a curve or arcing motion with Motion Blur Filter & Transform.
3. Radial Blur in Spin mode.
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