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directional blur along curved paths given by grey scale gradients


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On 6/3/2020 at 6:22 AM, rikkarlo2 said:

Hi everyone,
is it possible to  apply a directional blurr to an image according to curved patsh given by the orientation of greyscale gradients?
attached there is an example image. The image is meant to be the vector mask that hould give the blur directions
example image

Yes. You can add a conical gradient directly to the Blur Live Filter.
But, once you exit the gradient tool you lose the ability to work with it again.

Instead use the gradient on it's own shape and use that to mask the blur. The gradient controls will remain available .... and available while in the mask position.
Make sure the gradient is going from 100% Opacity to zero, not black to white. Do not "Rasterize to Mask". Do not use "Mask to below".
(you can also get the same ability by adding a gradient to a fill layer. Gradient will still be editable.)

Add more stops to the gradient for more control...

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