My favorite Photoshop hack for extreme blur effects!

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  • Опубліковано 1 гру 2024
  • In this tutorial, we'll check out a method to create this grungy blur effect using an unexpected tool in Photoshop. Screen or overlay some texture on top to quickly create an awesome graphic design effect!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 209

  • @thedebapriyakar
    @thedebapriyakar 3 роки тому +83

    Every single time I've come here I learn 10 new things.
    Brady you're a freakin' legend, brother.

  • @durere
    @durere 3 роки тому +34

    You know you're doing a good job when people start watching your tutorials for entertainment. I even laughed a little when you started blurring.
    That being said, I'll be sure to use this technique in future projects. Thank you!

    • @Texturelabs
      @Texturelabs  3 роки тому +1

      Very cool, I actually like watching tutorials just to see people work as well. Appreciate it!

    • @jlzeni
      @jlzeni 3 роки тому +2

      I don't even use Photoshop that much, but it feels this channel just fills bag of tools. It definitely opened my mind on the usage of textures, as I never really used them a lot. I'm using TextureLabs now :P

    • @durere
      @durere 3 роки тому +1

      @@Texturelabs you also got that smooth tone in your voice ^^

  • @steviesmith5161
    @steviesmith5161 9 місяців тому

    I really appreciate you not only giving clear helpful direction but also explaining the things that could have been done and why you didn’t use them, and smaller side tips throughout that really helped me understand this effect a lot more :)

  • @xoutofstep
    @xoutofstep 3 роки тому +65

    been using field blur for this effect but this is much faster and more convenient. great stuff as always. thanks!

    • @Texturelabs
      @Texturelabs  3 роки тому +5

      Right on thanks... Ah ya someone just mentioned field blur - definitely works! Always nice to have multiple tools for slightly different looks

    • @ElectricalSwift
      @ElectricalSwift 3 роки тому

      @@Texturelabs Yeah definitely since some methods mesh well with other tools differently

    • @pwaegemans
      @pwaegemans 3 роки тому +1

      I also use field blur for this. A bit slower but you don't need to rasterize the text. You can do this on smart layers. Which means you can come back to this and make changes later on.

    • @Magic_carpet666
      @Magic_carpet666 2 роки тому

      I think you lose a lot of the hands-on aspect using Field Blur, which is why the smudge tool is a more attractive option IMO.

  • @IanJones942
    @IanJones942 3 роки тому +7

    One of my favorite Photoshop UA-cam channels!

  • @tareklarine5260
    @tareklarine5260 3 роки тому +27

    I see notification i click, i learn something new, i appreciate, thnx

  • @rutkowski1490
    @rutkowski1490 3 роки тому +3

    Great to see you back again, Brady!

    • @Texturelabs
      @Texturelabs  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks, been a hectic month but it was nice to get something posted!

  • @chrisbedwards
    @chrisbedwards 3 роки тому +3

    Omg the king has dropped a new one

  • @TheAquabears
    @TheAquabears 3 роки тому +15

    I've been smudge-blurring since version 6, way back in the 90's. The blur tool has never been capable of the levels of blur which it should have been able to. This is a good way to get around how wimpy the blur tool is.

  • @thekaradi
    @thekaradi 3 роки тому +1

    I still cant believe how all these are free, thank you so much!

  • @thomaat460
    @thomaat460 3 роки тому +9

    You can also use alt + right click to adjust your brush size. You usually have your left hand around the ctrl/alt area anyway. Works well with alt + scrolling and (shift +) scrolling, which is zooming and moving around the canvas. Which happens often when using any sort of brush-like tool.

  • @eddyjuillerat835
    @eddyjuillerat835 7 місяців тому

    Photoshop is a set of tools, and Brady knows how to blend them like a maestro, a true genius. No licking here, just the simple and humbling truth.

  • @yomnagad658
    @yomnagad658 2 роки тому

    It's my first time to realize this use for smudge tool. thank you

  • @Taraeth
    @Taraeth 3 роки тому +5

    You could also play around a bit with the scatter option on a brush. Instead of the useless blur-tool I'm mostly using smudge with a scatter, because it immediately blurs what's underneath the stroke instead of just blur-dragging the pixels along the stroke

  • @lethanief
    @lethanief 3 роки тому

    this only tell us a thing: traditional media and i mean old tools from photoshop still rocks! thanks for this dude!!!

  • @Asanfilms
    @Asanfilms 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much!!!! I love the website. Until 5 minutes ago I used to browse across the web and download low quality texture but that is just amazing. Please keep it up, you might end up something like unsplash

  • @user-zv6lz7mi9o
    @user-zv6lz7mi9o Місяць тому

    unbeliveible tut, thank you so much

  • @husbint
    @husbint Рік тому

    easily the BEST tut I've ever seen!

  • @sultanjum2041
    @sultanjum2041 3 роки тому +7

    Oh that makes sense on why I couldn't get the same effect with the Lens Blur when doing your spray paint effect.... I just ended up smudging and applying texture hah

    • @Texturelabs
      @Texturelabs  3 роки тому

      Ah yup! Haha, I was kind of wondering if anyone had noticed that....

    • @ElectricalSwift
      @ElectricalSwift 3 роки тому

      @@Texturelabs I won't lie, I just assumed I was doing something wrong lol.

  • @racerschin
    @racerschin 3 роки тому

    great as always. we can use the layer brightness as a mask to retrieve transparency so no issues.

  • @mehdithiriot
    @mehdithiriot 3 роки тому

    Hi from France !
    I discovered your videos this week and I want to say thank you ! I discovered a lot of great tips that I didn't know.
    - A happy type designer

  • @elishscott
    @elishscott 3 роки тому

    Where have you been all my life???? You've got a new subscriber!

  • @sachinyadav031.
    @sachinyadav031. 3 роки тому

    Man i love your channel you got some best tricks for photoshop

  • @devinkelly1881
    @devinkelly1881 3 роки тому +1

    The best. Dropping that knowledge. Thank you!

  • @vera3518
    @vera3518 3 роки тому

    I've really waited this tutorial for long time.

  • @shamsihf
    @shamsihf 2 роки тому

    I would pay a lot of money to be your student. Like, I dont know if you do masterclasses online, but if not, you def should. I am obsessed with how clear and nicely you explain everything!

  • @DarioSam14
    @DarioSam14 2 роки тому

    Excelente tutorial! Saludos desde Argentina!

  • @pandeboi
    @pandeboi 3 роки тому

    you are the best!!! thank you soo much!!

  • @630designs
    @630designs 3 роки тому

    VERY NICE!!! I always learn so much!!

  • @graphicscanada8505
    @graphicscanada8505 3 роки тому

    you are a genius

  • @morsinadaria
    @morsinadaria Рік тому

    thank you for amazing textures

  • @KellySWard
    @KellySWard Рік тому

    Excellent. Love this. Looks so much like a dirty window on a very frosty day...

  • @DLJMUSIC
    @DLJMUSIC 3 роки тому +2

    I look forward to each and every video you post, Brady. Your techniques have helped me create multiple works of art, and 4 complete album covers for my EPs. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @Adisone
    @Adisone Рік тому

    u r lifesaver

  • @flywidme13
    @flywidme13 10 місяців тому

    Great tutorial! Thanks

  • @carlieschouweiler9452
    @carlieschouweiler9452 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for making this tutorial video, as it has helped me a lot with this current project I am working on for my internship.

  • @lucaswitier
    @lucaswitier 3 роки тому +2

    i'm new here and i'm loving your content! good job!

  • @nateoski3635
    @nateoski3635 2 роки тому

    Again thank-you Brady for taking the time to make a comprehensive video. Definitely will consider the field blur as well for a non destructive work flow. I like the concept of blurring the edges. Not exactly sure how I will use this technique. However, I am use that I will find a use for it in the near future.

  • @ytninick
    @ytninick 3 роки тому

    What a legend! Thank you for all your content.

  • @CatalinGulan
    @CatalinGulan 3 роки тому

    Simply..THANK YOU Brady! Great Channel!

  • @icyjaam
    @icyjaam 3 роки тому +1

    Wow this is just amazing! never thought we could use this tool for blurring, this looks very professional. THANKSSS

  • @charrski2918
    @charrski2918 3 роки тому +1

    That is a great technique!

  • @brainiac123
    @brainiac123 3 роки тому +1

    Brady, I've watched a LOT of Photoshop tutorials, and yours is my favorite channel by far. Thank you for being so engaging and informative.
    Edit: Liked and subscribed!

  • @wegbringer3382
    @wegbringer3382 3 роки тому

    i saw it on instagram somewhere it's great effect!

  • @michaelmccrory2220
    @michaelmccrory2220 3 роки тому

    I am never surprised at being surprised at your fantastic tips, techniques and creative solutions.
    Thanks Brady!👍

  • @linnealowden7904
    @linnealowden7904 3 роки тому +1

    Great tutorial! Thank you!

  • @erikaweirdsurname4150
    @erikaweirdsurname4150 2 роки тому

    Wow love it so much, thanks!

  • @SyanArtStation
    @SyanArtStation 3 роки тому

    Hey, this is pure genius!

  • @larrydelacruz1574
    @larrydelacruz1574 3 роки тому

    Again with the skills! Thanks Brady for these tips.

  • @rajuitsnata
    @rajuitsnata Рік тому

    This is exactly what I needed, thank you!

  • @markricks
    @markricks 3 роки тому

    Boom 💥 another great tutorial. Thank you very much!

  • @JamesGowan
    @JamesGowan 3 роки тому

    Brady… GREAT VIDEO!

  • @MorningLightHaze
    @MorningLightHaze 3 місяці тому

    Thank you!

  • @infographie
    @infographie 2 роки тому

    Excellent

  • @creativereflux4336
    @creativereflux4336 Рік тому

    Direct to the point. Thanks for sharing!
    You deserved a follow :)

  • @bubanga
    @bubanga 3 роки тому

    Great, great, great x hundred times.

  • @ccuny1
    @ccuny1 3 роки тому +1

    That is such a nice look. Thank you for the tut.

  • @chucktailord1235
    @chucktailord1235 3 роки тому +1

    Another brilliant Tutorial! sometimes the simplest methods are the most underlooked ones. Thank you for another crucial peice of information.

  • @kupotenshi
    @kupotenshi 3 роки тому +3

    Man I've been wondering if there was a better way to get good isolated light bloom blur effects in painting and have been using the Box and Gaussian blurs but this method gives way more freedom in how the blur looks. Thanks for the tutorial!

  • @wedistation2997
    @wedistation2997 2 роки тому

    AWSOME!

  • @JacksonCarson
    @JacksonCarson 3 роки тому +20

    Great effect. I love the textures! I'd recommend Field Blur non-destructively on a Smart Object. :) As far as I know, you can't do the lighten and darken with just Field Blur but you could use multiple layers and Blend If. Edit: Just tried to reproduce this in Field Blur with good effect. I was glad because I went back in and adjusted the blur points to make improvements after I moved things around. Definitely recommend non-destructive techniques when possible. 👍 Thanks for the inspiration!! :-D

    • @Texturelabs
      @Texturelabs  3 роки тому +6

      Cheers thanks for the comment! Absolutely, field blur has the non-destructive thing going for it; should have included that in the vid instead of lens blur... so, +1, worth exploring for anyone who's into this kind of treatment

  • @ryy5255en
    @ryy5255en 2 роки тому

    Amazing!!Thx for sharing

  • @brennofran
    @brennofran 3 роки тому

    amazing as always

  • @matthewndlovu5274
    @matthewndlovu5274 3 роки тому

    This is for sure the style I'm trying to portray, I really appreciate this man

  • @stefanomainini166
    @stefanomainini166 3 роки тому

    Nice video as always

  • @warrierwarrier
    @warrierwarrier 3 роки тому

    Brilliant and Easy Tutorial ! Loved it !! Thank you so much

  • @GesielMachado
    @GesielMachado 3 роки тому

    very, very cooollll, thanks man!

  • @aldiansyahwahfi
    @aldiansyahwahfi 3 роки тому

    your tutorials are teaching so many unique things I really love it, thanks!

  • @miftake77
    @miftake77 3 роки тому

    AWESOME ! thank you for sharing this !

  • @siwol_kim
    @siwol_kim 3 роки тому

    dang! this is brilliant!

  • @editboy23
    @editboy23 3 роки тому

    I love taking these amazing tutorials and trying to figure out how to duplicate it with After Effects. Not always doable, but at least they give me inspiration.

  • @gamerxdesigner5735
    @gamerxdesigner5735 Рік тому

    Thanks dude really cool

  • @VaracolacidVesci
    @VaracolacidVesci 3 роки тому

    Great tip man. Surely earned a sub

  • @citizenx3801
    @citizenx3801 Рік тому

    Great job 🎉

  • @dusandulemihailovic5009
    @dusandulemihailovic5009 3 роки тому

    Amazing! Thanks for sharing...

  • @maltbia_
    @maltbia_ 3 роки тому

    thank you!
    i feel like this shouldn't be free, but I'm grateful that it is :))

  • @MrRicardoax01
    @MrRicardoax01 3 роки тому

    Nice trick! Thanks!!

  • @andreasuppan9716
    @andreasuppan9716 3 роки тому

    Großartig!!!

  • @gabsilva7670
    @gabsilva7670 2 роки тому

    This is lit! ♥

  • @keto9423
    @keto9423 3 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @shkltn
    @shkltn 2 роки тому

    great tutorial, straight to the point!

  • @thinkbolt
    @thinkbolt 3 роки тому

    This is really awesome!

  • @EmanDeMoan
    @EmanDeMoan 8 місяців тому

    thank you so much!

  • @bubblegumbonnibell4233
    @bubblegumbonnibell4233 3 роки тому

    10/10 would try

  • @jshanker2005
    @jshanker2005 3 роки тому

    Very useful. Thanks.

  • @badboyjubby
    @badboyjubby 3 роки тому

    I've looking to do this ever since i saw the LOKI opening credits. Cheers, brother

  • @Domy414
    @Domy414 2 роки тому

    Awesome tutorial! Very helpful!

  • @LOGOASSASSIN
    @LOGOASSASSIN 3 роки тому

    Awesome thanks!

  • @jmoya111
    @jmoya111 2 роки тому

    Amazing THANKS

  • @mambi74
    @mambi74 3 роки тому

    Always something great to learn from your videos - THANK YOU!

  • @LeoFOntRaudal
    @LeoFOntRaudal 3 роки тому

    Loved this tutorial! Thanks a lot...Subscribed and ready to see everything you´ve done and what´s to come

  • @PossiblySyth
    @PossiblySyth 3 роки тому

    I've never seen this type of tip, very nice! I like to use Blur Gallery > Field Blur so I can have more control over exact parts of text that I want blurred out and/or sharper.
    Still an amazing video, keep up the good work.

  • @myyoutubechannnel4
    @myyoutubechannnel4 3 роки тому +1

    thx youre mvp

  • @bradfab_fx
    @bradfab_fx 2 роки тому

    I would love to see this made in aftereffects as a title reveal sequence

  • @SarahAndBoston
    @SarahAndBoston 3 роки тому

    Very cool!

  • @pro2dstudioCOM
    @pro2dstudioCOM Рік тому

    Great stuff,

  • @Fmartinezsaso
    @Fmartinezsaso 3 роки тому

    Amazing content, I really wish I had discovered you before. Such handy resources. Thanks for your work!

  • @abhadityaparth3629
    @abhadityaparth3629 2 роки тому

    Nice tutorial

  • @ridni2388
    @ridni2388 3 роки тому

    Very cool! Thanks!

  • @davidalanmedia
    @davidalanmedia 3 роки тому

    Great tutorial, never messed with the smudge tool before.