Linear Blend
Linear Blend applies motion blur in a single direction and blends it with the original image. Instead of full blur, it gives the impression of movement or accent—perfect for wind, light streaks, or directional shifts with blend mode control.
| Parameters: | |
| Blur Type | "Constant" simulates motion blur; "Soft" gives subtle directional haze. One-Way modes add perceived movement. |
| Size | Controls blur strength. Range: -4.0 to 4.0. Negative values reverse direction in One-Way modes. |
| Direction | Sets blur angle. 1.0 equals full 360° rotation. Animate up to 100.0 for spinning effects. |
| Blend Mode | Select from many blend modes—great for color channel targeting or overlay effects. |
| Opacity | Adjust visibility of blended blur. 0.0 = base image, 1.0 = full blend. Values above 2.0 or below 0.0 enable creative effects or distortions. |
Color blending: Apply directional shifts only to color channels for vivid offsets or dynamic highlights.
Creative blending: Unique looks emerge when opacity is set outside typical ranges—great for distortion, wave effects, or abstract glows.
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Linear – Apply motion blur in one direction with precise control.
Apply blur selectively using Radial Mask or Linear Mask.