Gaussian blur
A type of image filter commonly used to blur an object. It may be used to blur the entire image or to produce a drop shadow effect. See image filter.
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| Gaussian Blurred |
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| The Gaussian Blur filter was applied to the original image (top) to produce the one below. (From "Moonlit Gladiolas" by Barbara Postel. Original image courtesy of Pyramid Studios, www.artistexpo.com) |
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| A Drop Shadow |
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| The Gaussian Blur filter is widely used to create a drop shadow effect around text. Using an image editor, a duplicate of the text is made, changed to black and then passed through the filter. The blurred result is aligned under the original text to create the effect. |
