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Discover the Power of Radial Blur in Photoshop!
Understanding the Essence of Radial Blur in Photoshop
Unleash the Magic of Radial Blur in Your Photoshop Creations
When you open an image, it appears under the background layer, which is uneditable. Create a duplicate layer before proceeding.
Right-click on the background layer and choose Duplicate Layer...
Once the Background Copy layer is created, ensure you have selected it.
Step 2: Select the subject using the Quick Selection Tool.
To ensure clarity, separate the subject to prevent blurring by the Radial Blur filter. Use the Quick Selection Tool located on the left toolbar.
Employ the Quick Selection Tool with the plus sign to choose your subject. Repeat until the subject is outlined as follows:
Quick Selection Tool minus helps remove surplus selections.
Once the subject is fairly accurately selected, press Ctrl + J (or Command + J). Photoshop will convert this selection into a new Layer.
Step 3: Introducing Radial Blur.
To incorporate the mesmerizing radial blur effect, first ensure the selection of the “Background Copy” layer.
Then, navigate to Filter >> Blur >> Radial Blur.
The Radial Blur control panel will emerge, offering you the space to make adjustments.
- Adjust the blur level according to your perception.
Preview your adjustments with the white square box in the Blur Center section.
Next, align the Blur Center to your object's position on the image. In my case, the object is near the bottom right corner.
Click OK, and your settings will be applied. If you're not satisfied with the result, you can go back to the Radial Blur window and readjust.
Step 4: Adjust the object accordingly.
You may notice the object still stands out distinctively with the Radial Blur effect. Smooth out the adjacent area.
Select Layer 1 >> Add layer mask.
Choose Brush Tool (B) from the toolbar, set the brush to black, with Opacity and Flow both at 100%.
Now, slowly draw around the edges of the object positions you don't want to focus on. In my case, it's the tail of the car, to enhance the sense of speed in the overall image.
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Thus, we've achieved an impressive result with Radial Blur. Feel confident applying this technique to many other images. Wish you success!
