How to blur the background for tiktoks in resolve

To blur the background for TikTok videos in Adobe Premiere Pro (Resolve), you can use the "Gaussian Blur" effect. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Using the Gaussian Blur effect

1. Import your video into Premiere Pro (Resolve).
2. Select the clip you want to blur the background for.
3. Go to the "Effects" panel and search for "Gaussian Blur".
4. Drag and drop the "Gaussian Blur" effect onto your video clip.
5. Adjust the "Blur" slider to set the level of blur you want. You can also adjust the "Radius" and "Threshold" settings to fine-tune the blur.
6. To blur only the background, you'll need to create a mask. Select the "Gaussian Blur" effect and go to the "Mask" panel.
7. Click on the "Track Matte" button and select "Alpha Inverted" to create a mask that selects the background.
8. Adjust the mask to fit the background area you want to blur. You can use the "Pen" tool or the "Brush" tool to refine the mask.
9. Once you're happy with the mask, click "OK" to apply it to the "Gaussian Blur" effect.
10. Preview your video to see the blurred background.

Method 2: Using the "Orton Effect"

1. Import your video into Premiere Pro (Resolve).
2. Select the clip you want to blur the background for.
3. Go to the "Effects" panel and search for "Orton Effect".
4. Drag and drop the "Orton Effect" onto your video clip.
5. Adjust the "Amount" slider to set the level of blur you want. You can also adjust the "Size" and "Softness" settings to fine-tune the blur.
6. The "Orton Effect" will blur both the foreground and background. To blur only the background, you can use the "Mask" panel to create a mask, just like in Method 1.

Tips and Variations

• To create a more subtle blur, you can use a smaller radius and a lower threshold.
• To create a more dramatic blur, you can use a larger radius and a higher threshold.
• You can also use other blur effects, such as "Motion Blur" or "Lens Blur", depending on the look you're going for.
• To blur the background while keeping the foreground sharp, you can use a combination of the "Gaussian Blur" effect and the "Unsharp Mask" effect.

Remember to experiment with different settings and techniques to achieve the desired look for your TikTok video!