Depth Of Field Blur filter

The Depth Of Field Blur filter applies a blur gradient that can be used to simulate extreme depth of field and miniaturization effects, such as tilt shift.

Before
After
Using the Tilt-Shift mode to produce a miniature model effect.

About the Depth of Field Blur filter

This filter can be applied as a non-destructive, live filter.

Modes

Settings

The following settings can be adjusted on the context toolbar:

Modifying the applied blur gradient

The gradient stops determine the position and extent of the transition between the areas in sharp focus and those that are blurred.

DOF blur

(A) Focus origin, (B) Inner lines, (C) Outer lines, (D) Transition areas.

The focus origin (A) defines the central point at which the image is kept completely in focus. Reposition the focus origin by dragging on the stop.

The inner lines (B) define the width of the area in focus. For the Tilt Shift mode these can be set independently by dragging each of the stops in turn. The Elliptical mode always matches the shape of the inner lines to the outer lines so that only the width can be specified.

The outer lines (C) define the end of the blur transition. For the Tilt Shift mode, these can be set independently by dragging each of the stops in turn. The Elliptical mode always sets the stops in pairs.

The transition areas (D) between the inner and outer lines are where the blurring gradually increases. The wider the lines, the more gradual the transition. The area on the outside of the lines has the filter applied at the full amount set by the Radius slider.

The angle of the filter can be changed by dragging the stops at an angle.

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