Trying to blur out an individual in a clip

ffej_b · Post by **ffej_b** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 2:13 am

I'm using VS9. Anyone have a suggestion on how I blur out an individual in a video clip. Like the they will do on a News program when a person doesn't want their face shown on TV. I have the same situation in a project I'm doing.

GeorgeW · Post by **GeorgeW** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 10:04 am

Try using the Star Video Filter. Customize that filter to be smaller and maybe a different color. Then track your target using key frames. ADvance the video a little bit, add a key frame and move the star over the face. Repeat for as long as you need.

I've done this for up to about 30 seconds. Move in baby steps (i.e. do not advance the frame too far before adding another key frame).

It works easiest if your "face" is stationary (like in an interview).

Regards,
George

BrianCee · Post by **BrianCee** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 3:00 pm

But if the scene is prolonged or the path of the blur is tricky then you might want to use the "Moving Parts" programme from here :-

http://www.stagetools.com/

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