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How to use the Motion Blur feature in Photoshop CS6

Tutorial Name: How to use the Motion Blur feature in Photoshop CS6  

Category: Graphics Tutorials

Submitted By: Giga

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This is an extremely simple tutorial that will help you take advantage of the Motion Blur tool.
It's a very nice feature and I like the look of it!


  • First of all, open up Photoshop CS6.
  • Second, create a new project and choose the dimensions you wish to use. Today, I'll be using 500x500 pixels.
  • Use the paint bucket tool to create your background layer. Use any color you want. I'll be using dark graphite color.
  • Now, you're going to want to find an object that you want to blur. I'll be using text for starters, because it's simplest.
  • After you have your object you'd like to blur, duplicate the layer and convert it to a smart object.
  • After converting it to a smart object, rasterize the layer. You can do this by right-clicking the object.
  • After that, click on the "Filter" tab and navigate to Blur > Motion Blur.
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  • Once you've clicked on that, a window like this should appear.
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  • Adjust the distance to your liking, and then your image should appear like this:
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    If you want to adjust how blurry the object is, simply adjust the Opacity of the object.



And that's all you need to know to start blurring your objects in Photoshop!

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"How to use the Motion Blur feature in Photoshop CS6" :: Login/Create an Account :: 4 comments

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GhostPosted:

Quick and easy to to follow instructions, I'd love to see a distortion blur tutorial.

MrParkerPosted:

Very easy to follow thank you a video it's always nice tho

ZydrinPosted:

Awesome guide dude, very helpful! :D

HaloPosted:

Sweet guide Giga, keep up theGFX guides. A lot of them are not the best.