How to Add Spin Blur to an Image in Photoshop

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Photoshop.

   And an image.
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   Step 2: Make a duplicate of the background layer.

   Do this by pressing Ctrl+J in Windows or ⌘ Command+J in Mac. , The Spin Blur gallery will come up with a circle of blur already created in the middle of the image. , In this case, the desired position is Car's wheel. , The mouse pointer will change into a four headed arrow when clicked. , Do so by pressing Alt or ⌥ Option and clicking the middle point of the circle and dragging it. , 10 to 27 degree is the most convenient. , Noise is given to add more realism to an image.
   
   Without noise an image can look totally fake(photoshop-ed).
   
   Motion Effects can also be added.
   
   Although some motion effects are added by Photoshop by default. , Don't click inside any already present circle of blur. , It may take time depending upon the processor and graphics card. , If the blur is coming out of the wheel, you can add a layer mask. , To download the car image click here.
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   Step 3: Go to Filter → Blur Gallery → Spin Blur....

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   Step 4: Click inside the circle of blur to move it to the desired position.

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   Step 5: Click on one of the outer four points and the circle's outline to resize the circle.

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   Step 6: Position the middle of the wheel with the middle point of the circle.

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   Step 7: Adjust the Blur Angle (Blur amount) of the blur to be given.

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   Step 8: Play around with the Noise and Motion Effects.

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   Step 9: Make another blur simply by clicking on the image.

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    Step 10: Press OK above when done creating blurs.

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    Step 11: Add a Layer mask if required.

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    Step 12: Practice these steps again and again.

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