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How to blur background in Gimp
Let me show you how to blur the background in GIMP so the chosen objects stands out more.
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Open a picture where you want to blur out the background on.
I'm using a picture of an indie rock band Arctic Monkeys.
Click here for the lesson on where to get and how to install the free image editing software Gimp.
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Choose the Free Select Tool.
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And select an object you want it to be in focus.
I'm going make the lead singer Alex Turner pop out.
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In the menu click Select and choose Invert (or press Ctrl + I for a keyboard shorcut).
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Now again click Select and choose Feather...
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In the Feather Selection window enter 25 pixels and click OK.
This will make your selection smoother on the edges.
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Let's blur out the background now.
In the menu click Filters, Blur and choose Gaussian Blur...
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In the Gaussian blur settings window, choose 5 for Horizontal and Vertical Blur Radius then click OK.
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In the menu click Select and choose None (or press Shift + Ctrl + A for a keyboard shorcut).
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And that is all!
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