Motion Library · Type
Blur reveal
A blur reveal starts text slightly out of focus and transparent, then sharpens it into readable type. It feels like information coming into focus rather than entering from a direction. Used sparingly, it gives a film a calmer, more premium register.
When to use it
Use it for quiet proof lines, product names, and transitions out of dense visual noise. It pairs well with slow camera drift.
Common mistakes
Blurring too much; blurring small text until it becomes unreadable; using blur on every line so the scene feels smeared.
How Impractical uses it
Impractical includes blur as a named text entrance and exit. The system uses it when a director wants a softer reveal than the house rise or pop.