After Effects Camera Lens Blur: Customize It With Shape Layers @MotionScience

Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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It's easy to customize the camera lens blur effect in After Effects using shape layers and a gradient fill. This process is a better than using gradient effects inside of After Effects and it's easier to see what you are doing.

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After Effects Camera Lens Blur: Customize It With Shape Layers

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