A smooth, even softening of an image that blends detail into a haze, named after the mathematical curve used to spread the blur.
Synonyms
- blur
Related terms
- motion blur
- bokeh
- glassmorphism
- depth of field
In plain words
- making something soft and out of focus
- a smooth foggy blur
Usage example
The background photo gets a heavy gaussian blur so the headline stays readable.
Don't confuse with…
- motion blurGaussian blur softens evenly in all directions; motion blur smears in one direction to imply movement.
Categories
- Visual effects