Image Editing Filters and Effects 2

Question 1

What does the 'Motion Blur' filter simulate?

Accepted Answer

Linear directional blur representing motion in a single direction

Answer

Motion Blur adds a directional streak of blur along a specified angle, simulating the appearance of fast linear movement.

Question 2

Which filter would you use to add realistic film grain to a digital photo?

Accepted Answer

Add Noise / Film Grain filter

Answer

The Add Noise or Film Grain filter introduces random pixel variation that mimics the organic texture of analog film.

Question 3

What does the 'Tilt-Shift' blur effect simulate?

Accepted Answer

A shallow depth-of-field effect that makes real scenes look like miniature models

Answer

Tilt-Shift blur mimics the narrow depth-of-field of a tilt-shift lens, making large real-world scenes appear like miniature dioramas.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the 'Vanishing Point' filter in Photoshop?

Accepted Answer

Editing within correct perspective planes defined by the user

Answer

Vanishing Point lets you define perspective planes in the image so that cloning, pasting, and painting automatically follow the correct perspective.

Question 5

What does 'Smart Sharpen' offer over 'Unsharp Mask'?

Accepted Answer

More control over noise amplification and the ability to target motion or lens blur specifically

Answer

Smart Sharpen lets you choose the type of blur to remove (Gaussian, Motion, or Lens) and includes shadow/highlight fade controls to prevent haloing.

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