Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
If you want to apply a blur with an additional effect, the Radial blur applies a soft blur
with a spin or zoom, and the Smart blur applies a precise blur with a radius, threshold,
quality level, and edge options.
Use the Smart Blur Effect
Select the
Layers
panel, and then select the layer you want to modify with an ef-
fect.
Click the
Effect
menu, point to
Blur
, and then click
Smart Blur
.
Drag a slider or enter a pixel value for the following:
•
Radius.
Specifies the area size to apply the blur.
•
Threshold.
Specifies how dissimilar the pixels need to be before they are
changed.
Click the
Quality
list arrow, and then select a quality value:
Low
,
Medium
, or
High
.
Click the
Mode
list arrow, and then select a quality value:
•
Normal.
Applies the blur to the entire selection.
•
Edge Only.
Applies the blur to the edge only for color transitions.
•
Overlay Edge.
Applies the blur to edges with an overlay for color transitions.
Click
OK
.
