PHOTOSHOP: Motion Blur Filter

MOTION BLUR FILTER

Step 1:

• To control the picture parts to be blurred, we start by selecting the area to remain sharp. Use the Lasso tool to draw a freehand selection around the driver. Next, invert the selection (Select>Inverse) so that the entire image except the driver is now selected.

Step 2:

• To soften the transition between the sharp and blurred sections apply a large feather (Select>Modify>Feather) to the selection. This replaces the normal sharp edge of the selection with a gradual change between selected and non-selected areas.

Step 3:

• Next, hide the selection using the shortcut keys of Ctrl/Cmd + H (the selection is still active, you just cannot see the marching ants) and open the Motion Blur dialog. Adjust the Angle and Distance settings to suit the picture and check the preview. Click OK to complete.