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How to Use Blur Effects in CapCut Pro APK?

This complete A-to-Z tutorial guides you through applying background blur, motion blur, and other professional blur styles for a cinematic look.

Why Use Blur Effects?

Blur is one of the most versatile and professional effects in video editing. It's not just for hiding things; it's a powerful tool for directing the viewer's attention, creating a mood, and adding a high-quality, cinematic feel to your footage. Learn how in our Beginner's Guide

Creates Depth of Field

Simulates a professional camera look by blurring the background to make your subject pop.

Adds a Cinematic Feel

Soft focus and subtle blurs are hallmarks of cinematic storytelling, adding a polished look.

Conceals Information

Effectively obscure faces, license plates, or sensitive information within your video.

Enhances Motion

Motion blur adds a sense of speed and realism to fast-moving objects or camera movements.

How to Add Blur Effects in CapCut

Follow these four steps to apply and customize blur effects in your project.

Step 1

Access the Effects Panel

With your clip on the timeline, tap the 'Effects' option in the main toolbar. Then, select 'Video Effects'. This will open CapCut's extensive library of effects.

Step 2

Find the Blur Category

In the Video Effects library, navigate to the 'Lens' category. This is where CapCut houses most of its blur and distortion effects. Scroll to find various blur options.

Step 3

Apply and Adjust the Effect

Tap on a blur effect like 'Blur' or 'Gaussian Blur' to apply it. An effect layer will be added to your timeline. Tap the effect layer and then 'Adjust' to control the intensity and other parameters of the blur.

Step 4

Use Keyframes for Dynamic Blur

For advanced effects like a 'rack focus', use keyframes. Place a keyframe where you want the blur to start, move the playhead, adjust the blur intensity, and CapCut will automatically add another keyframe, animating the change smoothly.

Pro Tips for Cinematic Blurs

Blur Backgrounds with Cutout

For a perfect portrait mode effect, duplicate your clip. On the top layer, remove the background using 'Cutout'. On the bottom layer, apply a Gaussian blur. The result is a sharp subject and a beautifully blurred background.

Add Subtle Motion Blur

To make fast movements look more natural, add a touch of 'Motion Blur' from the 'Lens' category. Keep the intensity low (5-15) for the most realistic effect.

Animate a Title Reveal

Add a text layer, then apply a blur effect to it. Use keyframes to decrease the blur intensity to zero over a second. This creates a professional 'fade-in-from-blur' title effect.

Frequently Asked Questions

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