Video Editing Tutorial: How to Blur an Object or Face

Objective

Learn how to blur out an object or a person's face in a video using CapCut for PC.

Steps

1. Prepare the Video:

   • Add the original video to the main track.

2. Add a Blur Effect:

   • Click on the Effects tab in the library panel.
   • Search for and select a Blur effect.
   • Set the blur effect's duration to match the length of the object or face you want to hide. Adjust the blur level as needed.

3. Duplicate the Main Video Track:

   • Hold the Alt key, click and drag the video to duplicate it above the blur effect.
   • Ensure the duplicate clip aligns perfectly with the original clip.
   • Trim the duplicate to match the duration of the blur effect if necessary.

4. Apply a Video Mask:

   • Select the duplicate clip, navigate to the Properties panel, then click Video, and select Mask.
   • Choose an appropriate mask shape (e.g., circle for a face) and click the Reverse button for the desired effect.

5. Position the Mask:

   • Set the playhead at the start of the video.
   • Resize and position the mask to cover the object or face.

6. Add Keyframes for Mask Movement:

   • To ensure the mask follows the face:
     • Add a start keyframe to the mask position when the face starts to move.
     • Add an end keyframe when the movement changes direction or speed.
     • Adjust the mask position and size at each end keyframe.

7. Finalize Mask Movement:

   • Repeat the keyframing steps until the end of the video to maintain mask alignment with the face.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively blur out an object or face in your video using CapCut for PC. This tutorial provides a systematic approach to ensure the blur and mask maintains alignment with moving subjects.

Note

This guide is specifically for using CapCut for PC. Adjustments may vary for different video editing software.

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I hope you find this tutorial helpful. Thank you for watching!