Cross Blend
Cross Blend applies perpendicular directional blur and blends it with the original image. Use it for subtle visual accents or channel-specific glow effects using creative blending modes.
| Parameters: | |
| Blur Type | Constant yields strong stylistic effects; Soft produces gentle accents. |
| Blend | Combines horizontal and vertical blur output. |
| Size | Controls blur strength. Values up to 4.0 offer more blur with slight quality tradeoff. |
| Direction | Rotational angle for directional blur. 1.0 = full 360°; animate up to 100.0 for motion effects. |
| Blend Mode | Choose from various blending methods to target luminance, contrast, or specific channels. |
| Opacity | 0.0 = original image, 1.0 = fully blended; 1.0–2.0 mixes blur and blend. Extended range (-20 to 20) for experimental looks. |
Glint accent mode: With color blending modes, you can isolate highlights or add shimmering accents without full-image blur.
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Cross Blur – Apply full-strength directional blur and create texture overlays.
Variable blur with Radial Mask or Linear Mask – shape where and how blur is applied.