Visual effects
MCast Gaussian Blur Advanced
Applies the gaussian blur advanced visual effect.
Before you start
Select the intended collection or item before changing its settings.
Where to find it
Source right-click > Filters > Add Filter.
Use it
- Select the source and open Filters.
- Choose Add Filter.
- Search for MCast Gaussian Blur Advanced and add it.
- Adjust the controls below in the live preview.
- Compare with bypass enabled.
- Keep the effect only if the result suits the scene.
Controls and additional tasks
Reset returns defaults; disable bypasses without deletion. Filter order affects the picture.
Effect settings
| Setting | Use and limits |
|---|---|
| Expand Left | Add space at the left edge for effect pixels outside the source. Default: 0; Range: 0–9999. |
| Expand Right | Add space at the right edge for effect pixels outside the source. Default: 0; Range: 0–9999. |
| Expand Top | Add space above the source for effect pixels outside its bounds. Default: 0; Range: 0–9999. |
| Expand Bottom | Add space below the source for effect pixels outside its bounds. Default: 0; Range: 0–9999. |
| Directions (16.0) | Set directions (16.0) for this effect. Default: 16; Range: 1–100. |
| Quality (4.0) | Set quality (4.0) for this effect. Default: 4; Range: 1–100. |
| Size (8.0) | Adjust size (8.0); compare the effect in the preview or audio meter. Default: 8; Range: 0–100. |
| Mask left (1.0) | Set mask left (1.0) for this effect. Default: 1; Range: 0–1. |
| Mask right (1.0) | Set mask right (1.0) for this effect. Default: 1; Range: 0–1. |
| Mask top (1.0) | Set mask top (1.0) for this effect. Default: 1; Range: 0–1. |
| Mask bottom (1.0) | Set mask bottom (1.0) for this effect. Default: 1; Range: 0–1. |
If something is wrong
If a required image/source is missing, select it in the corresponding file/source control. If the effect is clipped, review its expansion controls.
Stop or remove
Bypass the effect to retain settings. Select it and choose Delete to remove it.
Related pages
Visual source filters · Keyboard shortcuts · Menu reference · Manual contents