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Technical Deep Dives··4 min read
Why a Fake Background Blur Looks Fake, and What Depth Fixes
Two things give away a background blur added after the photo was taken: everything behind the subject is equally blurred, and the subject's own colours glow into the backdrop. What causes each, how a depth map and a subject outline fix them, and what they still cannot do.
Tutorials··6 min read
Portrait Blur vs Background Removal, Which One Do You Actually Need?
Portrait blur and background removal look similar in the final photo, but they serve different purposes. Here is when to use each, and when to combine them.