Gaussian blur enhancement / addition

[Cam]

Hi,

 

I would like to voice a feature request to the gaussian blur layer effect. In its current state when applying the gaussian blur to an object/layer, the edges of the object/layer are also blurred/feathered, which is great and expected! :) However, in some situations that’s not the desired effect. It would be great if there was a ‘clamp edges’ or ‘clamp transparency’ toggle in the gaussian blur settings that would preserve the layers edges when increasing the blur radius.

 

This addition to the Gaussian blur effect would be beneficial for iOS design specifically but would also come in handy in other areas as well.

 

I’ve attached two images for reference. I applied a gaussian blur effect in both Affinity and Illustrator. As you can see in the second image, Illustrator blurs the layer while preserving the edges.

 

Thanks

Cam

 

[wildfox76]

+1 .... Yes, i'm agree with you!!!! Great improve even for me

[rui_mac]

I also agree that it would be useful.

Also, being able to set the direction of the blur it would be nice.
A kind of "Motion Blur.

Sometimes, specially with shadows, I only need horizontal blurring.

But some nice shading effects would be achievable with directional blurring.

[Cam]

@rui_mac Yep, more blur options would be a huge plus.

[MEB]

This option (Preserve alpha on Gaussian Blur FX) is now included in the latest beta (1.0.21458).

[IsabelAracama]

I add here the need of more blurring effects, motion would be the most important for me.

 

Thanks

[TonyB]

Affinity Photo has motion blur filters.