How to Add Motion Blur in Alight Motion?

To add motion blur in Alight Motion, follow these steps.

1. Open Alight Motion and Create a New Project or Open an Existing One:
   First, you need to launch the Alight Motion app on your device. If you’re starting fresh, tap on the “+” icon to create a new project. You will be prompted to choose your project settings, like the aspect ratio and resolution. If you already have a project in progress, open it by selecting it from your project list.
2. Select the Layer:
   Once your project is open, locate the layer or object that you want to apply the motion blur effect to. This could be a video clip, animation, text, or shape that you’ve already added to your timeline. Tap on the layer to highlight it, which makes it the active element for editing. This is important because the motion blur will be applied specifically to this selected layer.
3. Open the Layer Settings:
   After selecting the layer, you’ll see a toolbar with options to adjust the layer’s properties. Tap on the Edit button, which is represented by a pencil icon. This will open the properties menu where you can make various adjustments to the layer, including its position, size, rotation, and more. This is where you’ll find options to apply visual effects like motion blur.
4. Add Motion Blur:
   To add motion blur, you need to access the effects section of the layer properties. In the menu, scroll down until you find the Effects section. Tap on the Add Effect button, which will open a list of available effects that you can apply to the layer. From this list, look for the Motion Blur effect and tap on it to apply it to your selected layer. Motion blur simulates the natural blur that occurs when an object is in motion, which can make your animations and video transitions look smoother and more realistic.
5. Adjust the Settings:
   After applying the motion blur effect, you’ll see a set of customizable options for fine-tuning the effect. Two key settings are typically available:
   • Strength: This controls the intensity of the motion blur. Higher values will result in a more pronounced blur, while lower values will give a subtler effect.
   • Samples: This setting determines the number of blur “samples” or frames used to calculate the blur. Increasing the number of samples can make the blur smoother, but it may also require more processing power, depending on the complexity of your project.
   You can experiment with these sliders to achieve the exact level of motion blur you desire.
6. Preview the Effect:
   Once you’ve adjusted the motion blur settings, tap the play button on the preview window to see how the effect looks in motion. This will give you a real-time view of how the motion blur interacts with your animation or video clip. If it doesn’t look quite right, you can go back and adjust the strength or sample settings until you’re satisfied with the result.

By following these steps, you can easily add a professional motion blur effect to your videos and animations in Alight Motion, enhancing the overall fluidity and realism of your project.