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How to Blur part of an image like in this example

Discussion in 'Photoshop' started by JustBusiness, Nov 3, 2009.

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  1. #1
    Hi,

    How do I blur part of an image like in this example so that it looks better when I want to put text on one half of it?

    BTW I'm using CS2 if that helps.

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    Thanks in advance
     
    JustBusiness, Nov 3, 2009 IP
  2. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    #2
    Duplicate the layer, then apply the blur (or paintbucket the entire thing white), then use a big soft eraser to remove part of the blur layer to uncover the original underneath.

    At least that's how I'd do it :)
     
    Kerosene, Nov 4, 2009 IP
  3. freebanner

    freebanner Active Member

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    #3
    quickmask > gradient fill (black to white, the area u want faded/blured) > exit quickmask > fill color/blur filter
     
    freebanner, Nov 4, 2009 IP
  4. DylanM

    DylanM Active Member

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    #4
    If you're using a PC,
    Press Q,
    then G,
    (make sure gradient is black to white),
    hold down shift and drag from right to left,
    let go,
    Press Q,
    press delete key few times..
    and bobs your uncle.
     
    DylanM, Nov 5, 2009 IP
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  5. JustBusiness

    JustBusiness Peon

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    JustBusiness, Nov 7, 2009 IP
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    vertabatim Peon

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    #6
    What you need to do has been said before,
    Make a new layer
    Make a gradient and edit it so that the right side is opaque and the left is white.

    To do this you drag the little tabs that show the colour of each side of the gradient.

    Not the best explanation I know, but I tried.
     
    vertabatim, Nov 8, 2009 IP
  7. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    Kerosene, Nov 8, 2009 IP
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    pi0tr3k Member

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    ^That's a nice tutorial. Thanks a lot, very useful.
     
    pi0tr3k, Nov 8, 2009 IP
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    yeah...cool!
    :)
     
    twinkerbell, Nov 21, 2009 IP
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    #10
    Then you Duplicat Blur layer image, then change the blending options in the Big Shoft..
    Very Helpful :)
     
    redrigo, Nov 21, 2009 IP