Tilt-Shift

The Tilt-Shift filter creates emphasis on specific subjects in a photo, or makes photos look like miniature landscapes.

To use the Tilt-Shift filter:

  1. Select Filter | Add | Tilt-Shift from the main menu, or press Shift + Alt + X.
  2. In the Tilt-Shift dialog, set the options as described below.
  3. Do one of the following:
    1. Click OK to accept any changes and close the panel.
    1. Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the panel.

Tilt-Shift Options

Use the guides on the image to place the effect. The inside boxes represent the points where the focus is transitioning to blur. Complete blur occurs at the outside boxes. Move the boxes to define where the effect will begin or end. Hold down the Shift key while positioning the effect to lock to the nearest 45° angle, for straightness.

 

Tilt-Shift Options

Blurring  
Blurring

Use the drop-down list to select the type of blur. Options include:

  • Lens Blur
  • Gaussian Blur

See Blur Types for more information.

Amount

Specifies the amount of blur applied.

Bokeh Frequency

Specifies how often the bokeh shapes occur.

Bokeh Brightness

Specifies how bright the bokeh shapes appear.

Bokeh Sides

Defines the number of sides the bokeh shape will have.

Saturation

Drag the slider to the right to intensify the effect.

 

Use the Edit Brush to paint this effect onto specific areas of the image.

Use the Gradient tool to transition this effect across specific areas of the image.

Use the Radial Gradient tool to apply effects around, or directly to, a center point.