How to Use the Blurrr Effect in CapCut Pro (Simple Guide for Everyone)
If you make videos with CapCut Pro, you may have seen the Blurrr effect. This tool helps you make part of your video look soft or hidden. People use it to hide faces, soften a busy background, or give their clip a smooth look. This guide explains how to use the Blurrr effect in a clear and easy way, even if you are new to video editing.
What the Blurrr Effect Does
The Blurrr effect makes an area of your video look fuzzy. You can use it to:
- cover the whole screen
- hide one spot
- hide a face
- blur the background
- follow a moving object
- change how strong the blur looks
CapCut Pro also has AI tools that can find people or objects for you. This saves time and keeps your edit simple.
Why People Add Blur to Videos
There are a few common reasons:
Hide Faces
If someone does not want their face shown, you can cover it with blur.
Keep Attention on One Area
If the background is messy or bright, blur helps the viewer look at the main subject.
Create a Smooth Look
A soft blur can make your video look calm and neat.
Cover Small Details
Blur can hide house numbers, plates, or anything you do not want people to see.
How to Add a Blurrr Effect
Here are the steps in simple form.
Step 1: Add Your Video
Open CapCut Pro, start a new project, and place your video on the timeline.
Step 2: Find the Blurrr Effect
Go to the Effects menu.
Find Video Effects.
Choose the Blur section.
You will see options like Basic Blur, Motion Blur, and Lens Blur.
Step 3: Apply the Blur
Drag the effect onto your video.
Stretch the effect bar so it covers your whole clip.
Use the slider to make the blur stronger or softer.
How to Blur Only One Spot
Sometimes you only want to blur a face or a small part. Here are easy ways to do that.
Method 1: Use a Mask
A mask is a shape that lets you blur only one area.
- Add your video.
- Duplicate the clip so you have two layers.
- Add blur to the bottom layer.
- Select the top layer and choose Mask.
- Pick a shape.
- Place the shape over the part you want to keep clear.
Everything outside the shape will look blurry.
Method 2: Use Auto Cutout
Auto Cutout uses AI to find the person in the video.
- Add your clip.
- Press Cutout.
- Choose Auto Cutout.
- CapCut will mark the person.
- Add blur behind them.
This works well when you want the person clear and the background soft.
Method 3: Use Keyframes for Movement
If a face or object moves, keyframes help the blur follow it.
- Add a blur mask.
- Go to the start of the clip.
- Place the mask over the face.
- Add a keyframe.
- Move forward a little.
- Move the mask to match the new face position.
- Add another keyframe.
Repeat until the blur follows the motion.
How to Blur Only the Background
Here are two simple ways:
Use Auto Cutout + Blur
Auto Cutout marks the person.
Then you blur the layer behind them.
This keeps the person clear and the background soft.
Use Built-In Background Blur
Some versions of CapCut Pro have ready-made background blur effects.
You tap once and the background becomes soft.
Tips for Better Blur Results
- Do not make the blur too strong. A soft blur often looks nicer.
- Feather the edges so the blur blends smoothly.
- Watch the full clip to check if the blur stays in place.
- Use Motion Blur for fast scenes and Basic Blur for faces.
Simple Fixes for Common Problems
Blur does not follow the face:
Add more keyframes.
Blur shape looks harsh:
Change the mask size or add more feathering.
Background blur looks uneven:
Try a different blur type or use Auto Cutout again.
Blur effect not showing:
Update CapCut Pro or check the Effects menu.
Final Thoughts
The Blurrr effect in CapCut Pro is easy to use once you learn the steps. You can blur the whole video, just one area, or only the background. You can also follow moving subjects with keyframes or let the AI tools do the work.
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