here is a tutorial link on lens blur filter
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http://retouchpro.com/tutorials/?m=show&id=167

i applied the above tutorial on a portrait and here is what i got,

before

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/144/398638597_31fff1132a.jpg

after

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/147/398639578_4c520a150b.jpg

what can you say on the lens blur effect?

I find it easier and more effective to use the Lens Blur Filter in conjunction with an alpha channel.

hi rudy, just wondering - why do you want to blur a circular region around the face?

hi rudy, just wondering - why do you want to blur a circular region around the face?

to see how it will look just highlighting the face.

I find it easier and more effective to use the Lens Blur Filter in conjunction with an alpha channel.
the above tutorial used the alpha channel too (it used 2 alpha channels).

I didn't read the tutorial :D

I just commented on how I saw the filter was used.

If its just a circular region, I could have just duplicated the layer and used a layer mask to achieve the same effect.


the above tutorial used the alpha channel too (it used 2 alpha channels).

I could barely notice the difference between the two photos.. XD

[ QUOTE]I could barely notice the difference between the two photos.. X[/quote]


what i really wanted to see is - if i can get the a kevyn major howard headshot effect just using the lens blur filter.
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http://www.headshot-photography.com/

i think i really have to buy the canon 50 mm 1.8f for my canon 300d to get a better lens blur effect for headshots.