Questions tagged [blur]
Questions about the method of rendering a visual element (text, image, drawing) "out of focus", wholly or partly.
1
vote
2answers
41 views
How to simulate a better lens blur, i.e. in linear space, with Gimp?
Human perception of intensity is proportional to the logarithm of the physical intensity. When light from an image enters our eyes, we do not perceive the changes in brightness proportionally, but ...
0
votes
1answer
39 views
Blurred, embedded raster image after importing PDF in Inkscape
I imported a figure from PDF (generated from Latex) into Inkscape as SVG for final editing. It contains a raster image, which for some reason is completely blurred and I cannot figure out why. Any ...
0
votes
3answers
110 views
Instagram profile image is blurred [duplicate]
When I upload this 110x110px image with 100px resolution it seams blurry.
Have any idea what's happening? Do you think it's the color?
0
votes
2answers
123 views
How do I get this vintage/retro look using Photoshop? [closed]
I'd like to get a similar vintage/retro blur look shown in these images below, using Adobe Photoshop.
What would be the best strategy to use to mimic these images effectively?
0
votes
1answer
93 views
How can I achieve this frosted-like effect?
I am trying to use Photoshop to create this effect:
The original image can be any image, then I plan to apply a:
blur effect
semi-opaque white overlay
Is this correct? Is there a specific way to do ...
-1
votes
2answers
75 views
How to blur images in bulk?
I have an HTML theme and to avoid copyright issues I want to blur all images so my clients can use it freely. There are 50 images, I need some tool that is free and have the ability to blur images ...
-1
votes
1answer
309 views
Font rendering blurry in browser
So hopefully this is the right form for this question.
I'm not much of a designer however on a site I'm working on, I noticed that on my "404" page, the text appears blurry on chrome, and a lot more ...
0
votes
0answers
432 views
Blur as adjustment layer?
An adjustment layer changes only the appearance of the layers below it without affecting those lower layers. For example, all color layers below a black-and-white adjustment layer will look black and ...
0
votes
1answer
237 views
When saving Ai file as Jpeg it gets blurry [duplicate]
When I save my .ai file as Jpeg by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Shift+S and it gets blurry. No matter how high or low I set in presets. Why? Help!!
1
vote
2answers
428 views
Why Gaussian blur in Illustrator fades into gray?
Why does my Guassian blur in Illustrator go to gray or faded white when I use it?
0
votes
0answers
34 views
What are the exact parameters of Apple's Defocus filter?
Apple OS X does a fine job of blurring images with gaussian blur and opacity.
Does anyone have the parameters for using PhotoshoSketch to achieve this precision?
Apple defocus
My defocus
-2
votes
1answer
163 views
How do I create a radial blur in photoshop? [closed]
I don't remember how to do it I am on a layer mask but I forget what to do after that I remember you can do it but that is about it
1
vote
1answer
331 views
How to export an svg icon in adobe illustrator with gaussian blur?
How to export an svg icon in adobe illustrator with gaussian blur?
I am working with Adobe illustratot CC. When I use "effekt - svg filter - AI Gauscherweichzeichner 4 or 7" doesen`t work. When I ...
1
vote
2answers
103 views
How not to get dark line on the edge of colors when doing gaussian blur
When gausian blurring image that is left half red and right half green there appears somewhat of black border instead of liquid transition from red do green.
In photoshop I can use LAB Colorspace and ...
0
votes
1answer
248 views
blur every object behind itself [duplicate]
sorry I am a new guy here and in illustrator, I am gonna make a low opacity and blur object that effects on every object behind itself.
like below finally
1
vote
1answer
261 views
How to create a gradient shape that blurs on one side?
How do I achieve the effect in the pictures below where the shape is defined on one side and the shape and gradient blur on the other? (I hope i'm even describing it right)
2
votes
2answers
305 views
Achieve a tilt-shiftesque effect in Illustrator
I'm looking to create an effect similar to the Photoshop "tilt-shift" blur in Illustrator. All the blur effects in Illustrator I could find only blur the whole element, without any "gradient" so to ...
2
votes
2answers
604 views
Inkscape: Smooth blur effect
I am following a tutorial which is far too quick for me to see what is being done, I am trying to smooth a kind of blur effect, it looks like it's blur being used, but when I try something similar it ...
0
votes
0answers
226 views
illustrator PNG file being blurry
Helllo,
I do an Icons by illustrator and when i export it to png it become blurry (i do a perfect pixel icon) at the same time if i do it with photoshop it become sharp and crispy.
I don't know where ...
0
votes
1answer
246 views
Is there an automatic way to resize images to a specific dimension. (blur background and not crop image)
Lets say that I choose a bunch of differents images with diferentes dimensions and sizes (for example)
And then I want all files with 1600 X 900px, and magically it transform all images in something ...
0
votes
3answers
489 views
How to create the blur like in this low quality photo?
I'm looking for a way to do that type of blur with Photoshop.
Anybody ?
You can find more examples on Wiz's Instagram account.
6
votes
2answers
440 views
How can moiré effects be diminished in clothing photographs?
I am almost ready to launch an e-commerce site for a client but some of the clothing images have a strong moiré that is quite disturbing:
I know I could blur the photos to get rid of the moiré but:
...
4
votes
3answers
4k views
How to make an acrylic blur using gaussian blur in Affinity Designer
I am using Affinity Designer and it lacks an acrylic blur feature. Is there any way to create an acrylic blur using a gaussian blur?
In simple, the first one is a background blur and the second is an ...
0
votes
2answers
3k views
Illustrator: fuzzy looking icons when exporting to PNG
I have a vector file which contains many objects. One of them is attached below. The top is original, crystal clear/pixel perfect. But I want lower size (dimensions not by filesize). Original images ...
0
votes
1answer
503 views
Area around text & objects looks pixelated after saving
I am using Photoshop CS6 to create a banner of size "500X420" and used resolution 300 PPI. But when i save the image. It looks pixelated around text and object on the image. Please see attached image ...
1
vote
1answer
67 views
Why grainy blur when layering blurred things?
Why is it that when you layer a blurred dot over and over you begin to see the "grains" of grayscale? Is there a fix? Higher resolution? Gamma correction? Higher color bit depth (more colors)?
3
votes
3answers
1k views
How to create a blurred/glow background for better text readability Photoshop
I am a photoshop newbie, I am trying to add some transparent background for my text in order to make it more readable, but I don't know, how to create simple semi-transparent background with glowing ...
3
votes
1answer
10k views
How do I feather a mask in Sketch?
This same question was marked as a duplicate, so it never got answered here:
Sketch: How to get a feathered mask?
This is not a duplicate. I'm asking about Sketch, not Photoshop.
1
vote
1answer
82 views
Is it possible to have filter of only guassian blur?
I want to be able to save a file of my logo, with a guassian blur filter under it, that blurs any background you choose to place it on. The text of the logo is within a rectangle and it's transparent ...
0
votes
2answers
288 views
Can I apply Field Blur safely without making a duplicate layer?
I want to use Field Blur but I do not want do that on my primary layer. I wish to use a secondary layer so I can safely edit that layer. But can it be done without having to create copies of the ...
0
votes
1answer
512 views
My app icon is showing Blur
I am a fresher UI/UX designer.
My APP icon is showing blur and I am using photoshop 72 resolution and please tell me about android & ios icon measurement, Resolution and size.
0
votes
2answers
118 views
How to mimic thermograph
These images are a actual thermographs of floors with electric radiant heat. I'm a novice working under deadline pressure with access to the whole Adobe CC suite. I need to recreate the effect on a ...
0
votes
2answers
429 views
Reset radial blur to center
I recently changed the radial blur center to a corner and I would like to set it back to default (in the center). Is there any keyboard shortcut?
1
vote
2answers
507 views
Reducing blur via GIMP command line
I should preface this by stating that I'm a developer, not a graphic designer. I have a need to programmatically reduce image/video blur and have seen evidence that GIMP supports blur reduction:
...
2
votes
4answers
741 views
How to create outline on blurred shape in photoshop
Hello I need help creating an outline to a blur shape I managed to blur the shape but I'm just trying to create a an outline to the blurred shape so it stands out more and I cannot seem to do it. The ...
1
vote
1answer
256 views
4
votes
2answers
14k views
How to create blurring layer in adobe illustrator
I'm interested in Gaussian blur layer that blurring all inside of some figure located on this layer.
I mean, blurred background of some exact area.
And in case of I move this area, blurred image must ...
1
vote
1answer
2k views
Batch convert portrait photo to landscape with blurred, extended background - Windows utility needed (NOT Photoshop)
For a slideshow I want to extend 82 portrait images to landscape so that the image is duplicated as a blurred background, like this:
will be turned into
This is a one-shot-thing that I probably won'...
1
vote
2answers
312 views
How to fix blurry text underline?
Sometimes I am so lazy to make underlines by using Line Tool
And the underline on text function on Photoshop is a bit blurry
When I zoomed :
There is 2 pixels (like 1 pixel semi-transparent extra)
...
4
votes
3answers
18k views
Photoshop CC 2015 - Make anything behind a shape blurred [duplicate]
I have a rectangle shape, nothing added or changed. It needs to be a bit transparent but what I want is that anything that is behind the shape becomes blurred. This means that wehereever I move the ...
10
votes
1answer
2k views
In GIMP, how do I get the smudge/blur tools to work properly?
I use the smudge tool very often in GIMP while painting. Unfortunately, the algorithm tends to generate a much darker version of what the smudged color ought to look like. For instance, a normal ...
3
votes
1answer
11k views
How do I extend an image by adding blur to sides?
I need to make an image 1080 x 1920. But when I do, the image looks very distorted. Is there a way I can extend an image by adding this blur to the sides of it? Also, does anyone know what this is ...
0
votes
1answer
1k views
Sketch: How to get a feathered mask? [duplicate]
How can I make the edge of a mask blurred/feathered like this example in Sketch?
1
vote
2answers
1k views
Batch fit images into ratio with blurred background
I need to resize a lot of images into a 4:3 ratio with the desired effect.
Is there a way to do this using photoshop actions? (the background can be scaled or two copies moved to the sides, either ...
0
votes
1answer
689 views
Gradient mesh to blur photos
I'm trying to apply a gradient mesh to a photo in illustrator to create a blurred vector background. It limits me to using 50 x 50 columns and the results are very blocky. I had downloaded a vector ...
7
votes
4answers
895 views
How can I make the logo light up against a blurred background?
I'm trying to create a website for a friend and I'm having trouble
I tried adding a transparent white or black background on the logo and it just doesn't look good.
The text is okay, it's just the ...
1
vote
2answers
620 views
How to create Radial flower effect like this?
It is also seen that the flowers leave a nice trail.
Is there any tutorial to do this or similar?
I took this image Radial streaks and added as a layer on top of my image with add blend mode and ...
1
vote
4answers
3k views
How to get a non pixelated illustration upload to social media (mostly FB)? [duplicate]
Intro: I'm not a GD, but bear with me.
I've been doing digital illustrations for a while and never had an issue with posting them anywhere, until this year.
I keep getting all my illustrations sort ...
1
vote
1answer
1k views
Illustrator - prepare logo with blur effect
My client wish was a logo with blur effect (as TATE Modern for example). Now I need to prepare all kind of files to deliver with small CI.
The issue is, that logo doesn't scale properly.
So the ...
0
votes
3answers
4k views
Gaussian Blur in Illustrator CC Problem
I am using Gaussian Blur in Illustrator CC. However, parts of the glow are outside of the line art. How can I delete those parts?
Before I applied the blur on that layer (solid color) i could easily ...
