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Gaussian Blur
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The Gaussian Blur strip is used to blur the input strip in a defined direction.
This can be used to blur a background or to blur a transition strip.


Options
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Size X
   Distance of the blur effect on the X axis.
Size Y
   Distance of the blur effect on the Y axis.


Example
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For example, in the image below it shows an example of this strip being used to blur a transition.
In this set up the *Gaussian Blur Strip* is modifying a
:doc:`Adjustment Layer Strip </editors/vse/sequencer/strips/effects/adjustment>`
where the curve defines the amount of blur over the length of the *Adjustment Layer Strip*.

.. figure:: /images/editors_sequencer_strips_blur_example.png

   Example of Blurring a Transition.