Radial Blur Action Effect In Photoshop

Written by Steve Patterson. In this photo effects tutorial, we’ll learn how bring more action and excitement to an image with a simple zoom effect created using Photoshop’s Radial Blur filter. The one drawback to the Radial Blur filter, however, is that it doesn’t give us a preview of what we’re doing, but not to worry. We’ll get around that problem using Smart Objects and Smart Filters to keep our effect fully editable and non-destructive. We’ll also be using a layer mask and Photoshop’s Gradient Tool to hide the effect where we don’t need it. A radial blur is a great way to add motion to an image, and the entire effect can be completed in a matter of minutes. Learn More

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