Radial Blur

Creates a rotational blur centered on a point. The effect is similar to the motion blur you would see if an image were spinning quickly.

Canvas showing effect of Radial Blur filter

Adjust this filter using the parameter controls in the Filters Inspector:

  • Center: Sets the position of the center of the radial blur. Drag the Center onscreen control in the Canvas to change the center position.t

  • Angle: Sets the angle of rotation of the blur.

  • Crop: Sets whether the filtered image is sharply cropped at its original boundaries. When this checkbox is deselected, the filter affects the edges of the image.

  • Mix: Sets the percentage of the original image to be blended with the blurred image.

  • Publish OSC: Publishes the filter’s onscreen controls in Final Cut Pro X. For more information on creating content for use in Final Cut Pro, see Final Cut Pro templates overview.