Photoshop Feature #14: Gaussian Blur

Photoshop Top 40 with Deke McClelland by lynda.com

Jan 12, 201000:11:04Technology

Gaussian Blur is a filter that blurs an image. But its also the math behind the Feather command, drop shadows, and everything that is soft in Photoshop. Watch this video and learn why GB is so important.

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