My favorite Photoshop hack for extreme blur effects!

In this tutorial, we'll check out a method to create this grungy blur effect using an unexpected tool in Photoshop. Screen or overlay some texture on top to quickly create an awesome graphic design effect!

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[thedebapriyakar]

Every single time I've come here I learn 10 new things.

Brady you're a freakin' legend, brother.

[durere]

You know you're doing a good job when people start watching your tutorials for entertainment. I even laughed a little when you started blurring.
That being said, I'll be sure to use this technique in future projects. Thank you!

[tareklarine]

I see notification i click, i learn something new, i appreciate, thnx

[xoutofstep]

been using field blur for this effect but this is much faster and more convenient. great stuff as always. thanks!

[eddyjuillerat]

Photoshop is a set of tools, and Brady knows how to blend them like a maestro, a true genius. No licking here, just the simple and humbling truth.

[IanJones]

One of my favorite Photoshop YouTube channels!

[TheAquabears]

I've been smudge-blurring since version 6, way back in the 90's. The blur tool has never been capable of the levels of blur which it should have been able to. This is a good way to get around how wimpy the blur tool is.

[steviesmith]

I really appreciate you not only giving clear helpful direction but also explaining the things that could have been done and why you didn’t use them, and smaller side tips throughout that really helped me understand this effect a lot more :)

[thomaat]

You can also use alt + right click to adjust your brush size. You usually have your left hand around the ctrl/alt area anyway. Works well with alt + scrolling and (shift +) scrolling, which is zooming and moving around the canvas. Which happens often when using any sort of brush-like tool.

[thekaradi]

I still cant believe how all these are free, thank you so much!

[Taraeth]

You could also play around a bit with the scatter option on a brush. Instead of the useless blur-tool I'm mostly using smudge with a scatter, because it immediately blurs what's underneath the stroke instead of just blur-dragging the pixels along the stroke

[lethanief]

this only tell us a thing: traditional media and i mean old tools from photoshop still rocks! thanks for this dude!!!

[shamsihf]

I would pay a lot of money to be your student. Like, I dont know if you do masterclasses online, but if not, you def should. I am obsessed with how clear and nicely you explain everything!

[yomnagad]

It's my first time to realize this use for smudge tool. thank you

[DLJMUSIC]

I look forward to each and every video you post, Brady. Your techniques have helped me create multiple works of art, and 4 complete album covers for my EPs. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[sultanjum]

Oh that makes sense on why I couldn't get the same effect with the Lens Blur when doing your spray paint effect.... I just ended up smudging and applying texture hah

[Ashlyn_]

Why are the thumbnails always better than the tutorials result.

[elishscott]

Where have you been all my life???? You've got a new subscriber!

[michaelmccrory]

I am never surprised at being surprised at your fantastic tips, techniques and creative solutions.

Thanks Brady!👍

[brainiac]

Brady, I've watched a LOT of Photoshop tutorials, and yours is my favorite channel by far. Thank you for being so engaging and informative.
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