How to blur static images?

[Gerardo]

I'm editing a talk with a presentation. I have to blur a couple of big rectangular images on specific slides for copyright reasons. What's the best option for that on Corel VideoStudio 2023'? I tried Track Motion, but seemed too complicated for static images. I also tried the blur filter, but it blurred the whole screen and not a small portion. How would you do it?

Thank you in advance.

[lata]

Hi Gerardo
and welcome to the forums
I am sure there are many ways to do this

There is a FX filter called Pixelator, that may do what you want.
If you need to blur a second face you can add pixalator again, make sure Replace Last Filter is deselected

[gewb]

Selective blackout on a static image is simple. Use a background image as a mask overlay that you size as needed.

Target image

Select background

Select mask and resize

Result

[gewb]

You can then copy the mask and place it on the same or different overlay track then move and resize as needed.

Copy, paste, move, resize

Done!

[Gerardo]

Thank you both. I had no idea about pixelator; it did the job. I do have a question about it, but it's probably best to ask on a different thread.