BLUEGRADE

Soft focus

Blend a broader blur into the image for an intentionally softened result.

When to use it

Use it for dreamlike color studies and compositions where fine detail is less important than shape.

How to control it

Amount controls the mix with the original. Size changes the softness radius.

A starting approach

Compare at the final viewing size. Soft focus is global and does not selectively retouch skin.

Combine with intention

Choose one main direction first. Compare with the effect reduced or off before adding another treatment. Check the exported photograph as well as the preview.

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