any software that blurs an image?

[Techno]

Hi,

I was wondering is there any software, where I can take a picture of something and then create a blur effect as if the camera was out of focus?

Thank you!

 

[robphelan]

photoshop.

 

[thetman]

but photoshop is really expensive, and we would never think about obtaining it in less appropriate ways :x

 

[hjo3]

Originally posted by: thetman
but photoshop is really expensive, and we would never think about obtaining it in less appropriate ways :x

Or you could download the free 30-day demo...

 

[Techno]

good god is that expensive... anything in the $0 - $200 range?

 

[tfinch2]

The GIMP. Price? Free

 

[Cooler]

paint shop pro?

 

[hjo3]

Originally posted by: Techno
good god is that expensive... anything in the $0 - $200 range?

Corel Paintshop Pro is only $99 and has a gaussian blur filter, which seems to be what you want. But again, if you don't plan to use it a lot just get the demo.

 

[archiloco]

i think photoshop elements does the trick......

$67

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/...53629?gclid=CMyGxfCJuYMCFUsHOAodDxc9aA


trial version i think

http://www.adobe.com/products/tryadobe/main.jsp#product=40

unsure if it has the blurr tool try it out to see if it has it.

 

[tfinch2]

Why is everyone suggesting something you have to buy? You can blur in Irfanview as well. Price? Free.

 

[imported_FishTaco]

Paint dot Net 2.6

http://www.eecs.wsu.edu/paint.net/

Free and comes with gaussian blur, motion blur and radial blur.

 

[NuclearNed]

Microsoft Photo Editor - this software comes with MS Office, but may not be installed with default installation options.

There is a "soften" effect that will probably do what you want.

 

[imported_Phil]

Originally posted by: FishTaco
Paint dot Net 2.6

http://www.eecs.wsu.edu/paint.net/

Free and comes with gaussian blur, motion blur and radial blur.

Agreed. Fvcking awesome considering it's free. Easier to use than the GIMP.

 

[ZoomStop]

Originally posted by: Phil

Originally posted by: FishTaco
Paint dot Net 2.6

http://www.eecs.wsu.edu/paint.net/

Free and comes with gaussian blur, motion blur and radial blur.

Agreed. Fvcking awesome considering it's free. Easier to use than the GIMP.

That is a lot like saying MS Paint is a lot easier to use than Photoshop.
The new version 2 of Gimp is a lot easier to use than previous versions so check it out.
Paint.NET is awesome but is highly limited. Especially when working with a few images at once.
Gimp can do almost anything Photoshop does and is a lot easier to use than Photoshop on a few operations.

/Gimp Fanboy Post

 

[Techno]

Awesome... Thanks for all the suggestions. I did download pain.net 2.5 and it seems pretty cool. I will try all the others to and see which one i like the best!

 

[imported_Phil]

Originally posted by: AcidBath

Originally posted by: Phil

Originally posted by: FishTaco
Paint dot Net 2.6

http://www.eecs.wsu.edu/paint.net/

Free and comes with gaussian blur, motion blur and radial blur.

Agreed. Fvcking awesome considering it's free. Easier to use than the GIMP.

That is a lot like saying MS Paint is a lot easier to use than Photoshop.
The new version 2 of Gimp is a lot easier to use than previous versions so check it out.
Paint.NET is awesome but is highly limited. Especially when working with a few images at once.
Gimp can do almost anything Photoshop does and is a lot easier to use than Photoshop on a few operations.

/Gimp Fanboy Post

For "regular" users, Paint.NET is easier. Sure, GIMP is more powerful, but if they're just looking to blur something or add some text, Paint.NET is a far better bet.

 

[randomlinh]

i hate paint.net... especially the way it handles layers and text... at least by default... I'm so used to how photoshop works I guess. however, for the OP, I'm sure it's more than enough.

 

[Techno]

Just installed GIMP 2.2.10... DAMN THATS COOL!..... the different blur effects are sweet!

 

[Chunkee]

yes, shakyhand