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October 13, 2010
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Blurred Edges?

  • October 13, 2010
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How do I get blurred edges effect in Premiere Pro? Like those videos that everything is blurred except a "spotlight" in middle of frame. I have some BCC blur effects but I dont think they do it.

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    Correct answer Colin Brougham

    Thanks, Kevin--but don't tell Bill Hunt! He thinks I'm crazy for using the Circle effect so much


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    Colin Brougham
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    October 13, 2010

    You're looking for a "vignette" effect (might help in your search). I'd bet, dimes to donuts, that one of your BCC blurs has masking built-in, which would enable you to limit where the blur effect is applied within a frame.

    Barring that, you could try this:

    1. Stack another instance of your clip on top of the original.
    2. Apply a blur of your choice to the lower clip, and set the blur to taste.
    3. Apply the Circle effect to the upper clip. Tweak the following settings:
      1. Set Blending Mode to "Stencil Alpha"
      2. Increase Radius as necessary
      3. Apply Feathering as necessary to soften the edges of the matte
      4. Position the circle matte using the Center property
    4. You could also use Levels, Curves, or some other CC effect on the background blurred clip to darken/lighten it, if you like.
    Kevin-Monahan
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    October 13, 2010

    I like your method Colin!

    Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
    Colin Brougham
    Colin BroughamCorrect answer
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    October 13, 2010

    Thanks, Kevin--but don't tell Bill Hunt! He thinks I'm crazy for using the Circle effect so much


    Kevin-Monahan
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    October 13, 2010

    I do this in After Effects usually. Just make a mask and feather the edges. You can fake the look in Premiere Pro CS5 by stacking up a Bevel Edges and Edge Feather effect, respectively. For Bevel Edges, set all parameters to zero. Adjust Edge Feather to taste, I start with around 25 to get a decent look.

    Here's what I came up with.

    Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
    October 18, 2010

    Kevin when you say "edge feather", what exactly are you referring too? There seems to be no edge feather anywhere in the bevel effect. I didnt see it anywhere.

    Kevin-Monahan
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    October 18, 2010

    Hi emin3m33,

    Effects > Transform > Edge Feather is what I was talking about.

    Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio