You can use the Tilt-Shift effect to create emphasis on specific subjects in your photos, or make your photos look like miniature landscapes.
To Use the Tilt-Shift Effect:
Tilt-Shift Options
Use the guides on the image to place the effect. The inside boxes represent the points where the focus is transitioning to blur. Complete blur occurs at the outside boxes. Move the boxes to define where the effect will begin or end. Hold down the Shift key while positioning the effect to lock to the nearest 45° angle, for straightness. |
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Blurring |
Select the type of blur you want from the Blur drop-down menu.
See Blur Types for more information. |
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Amount |
Specifies the amount of blur applied. |
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Bokeh Frequency |
Specifies how often the bokeh shapes occur. |
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Bokeh Brightness |
Specifies how bright the bokeh shapes appear. |
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Bokeh Sides |
Defines the number of sides the bokeh shape will have. |
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Saturation |
Drag the slider to the right to intensify the effect. |
You can use the Edit Brush to paint this effect onto specific areas of your image.
You can use the Gradient tool to transition this effect across specific areas of your image.
You can use the Radial Gradient tool to apply effects around, or directly to, a center point.