### 3.11. Linear Motion Blur

#### 3.11.1. Overview

شكل 17.33. The Linear Motion Blur filter

Original image

Filter applied

This filter creates a linear blur in a direction determined by the “Angle” option. The default direction is horizontal to the right (0.000 degree).

#### 3.11.2. Activating the Filter

This filter is found in the main menu under Filters → Blur → Linear Motion Blur….

#### 3.11.3. Options

شكل 17.34. “Linear Motion Blur” filter options

Presets, “Input Type”, Clipping, Blending Options, Preview, Merge filter, Split view

  | ياداشت
  These options are described in قسمت 2, “Common Features” .

Length

  In this case, “Length” represents the blur intensity. More Length will result in more blurring.

Angle

  “Angle” describes the direction of the movement. Thus, a setting of 90 will produce a vertical blur, and a setting of 0 will produce a horizontal blur.

On-canvas controls

  This option (default) allows you to modify blur settings directly on canvas, for easier visual tweaking of blur settings. It displays a line with handle on both ends to vary direction and transform.

  Press Ctrl key to change direction by 15° steps.

3.10. Circular Motion Blur |  | 3.12. Zoom Motion Blur

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