Using gaussian blur for smoothing video

CodePoet wrote on 1/7/2002, 11:35 AM

In researching using gaussian blur to achieve a smoother look, I've noticed you can add the Gaussian blur Event FX to your track. There's also a project option where you can specify a motion blur type. Which is best to use?

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CodePoet wrote on 1/8/2002, 9:16 AM

And what settings?

wvg wrote on 1/8/2002, 9:38 AM

Depends on what you're trying to accomplish. Just try a very small amount otherwise the video is going to look out of focus or blury.

I have a question...

If I remember right I recall reading in the VF forum that it is best to drag a FX effect to the first frame as opposed to just dropping it anywhere in the event.

So is there some default relationship that makes the effect progressive if you do or don't drop the effect on a specific event frame? I know dropping the effect on the preview window effects everything, but how about the subtleties of dragging FX filters to specific points in an event's timeline?

SonyEPM wrote on 1/8/2002, 11:33 AM

If you drop fx on an event (anywhere on the event), they will affect the entire event. Drop on a track, the entire track get affected. Add to a piece of media, all instances of that media on the timeline will have the effect. Add as "Video Output FX", the entire project will be affected.

CodePoet wrote on 1/8/2002, 12:46 PM

So is it better to use the Gaussian Blur FX or set the motion blur properties of the project - what's the difference in the two?