Create an abstract ADAMSKI blur in Photoshop

Learn how to create an abstract and unique motion blur effect in Photoshop while keeping a portion of the image in focus. This technique is referred to as the "Adamski Effect" and is popularized by photographer Josh Adamski.
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📖 CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Image #1: Duplicate the background
01:03 Image #1: Select and mask the subject
02:46 Image #1: Fill the background with content-aware
04:16 Image #1: Add the blur effect
05:59 Image #2: Duplicate the background
06:28 Image #2: Select and mask the subject
07:16 Image #2: Fill the background with content-aware
07:59 Image #2: Add the blur effect
09:59 Image #2: Adjust and correct the mask
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[@drandrewclarke]

this is my third adamski video. yours is the best at mode and explanation

[@christineshaaban4004]

I actually just tried to do something like that a few days ago and failed. Very happy I found your tutorial. Short, calm and precise. Learnt A LOT! Thank you.

[@user-cl2xe1hk3b]

Thank you so much. I love how simply you explain all of the actions. Thank you so much.

[@tpiorkowski]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing these great techniques, really enjoyed it,

[@baggerrider8073]

Excellent tutorial. You take your time and explain every action. A refreshing change from videos where the presenter moves so quickly it’s almost like a slight of hand trick. Thank you!

[@johnoswald7117]

Thanks Nicole. Good pace for me to keep up with you. Happy New Year and I wish you continued success.

[@nicolesy]

Thanks so much, John. Happy New Year!

[@cgonsalves4]

This was a very helpful tutorial video! Thank you! - Subscribed!

[@RichardGingrasPhotography]

This was so interesting. I had never heard of this effect before. Sometimes we don’t know what to do to give our photo a special touch. This was most interesting. You are a great teacher and I love your tutorials.

[@nicolesy]

Thanks so much, Richard, I appreciate it! I'm glad you found interest in the video :)

[@fabioxcc2244]

Great tutorial....thanks

[@AdeleRaemer]

I found this really helpful, thanks!

[@christineshaaban4004]

Thanks!

[@gailinflorida]

I've seen this effect in photos and I really love it. I wondered how it was done, and now I know! I am so glad I came across your tutorial. You explained it so clearly. I can't wait to try it. Thank you!

[@nicolesy]

I'm so glad you liked the video and that it helped you learn how to create the effect! Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions. :)

[@jarr1520]

Wonderfully informative video.... many thanks!

[@nicolesy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mdturnerinoz]

This was really cool. I usually don't try and create art like this, but I will now! Thanks!

[@nicolesy]

I hope you have fun with it!

[@joelmanscour6100]

Very nice

[@ej17occs]

Thank you so much for this tip and video. I was looking for a way to make my backgrounds look more interesting and to enhance my subject..... more of this please.

[@nicolesy]

I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@GizmoMaxx]

ADAMSKI BLUR, it's called " Panning " technic back on the film photography Era where photographer were more into capture technics rather than photoshop technics

[@steffidi3759]

Fantastic video - easy to follow, great visual support in the video as well. I have one problem ... whenever I apply e.g. the path blur and hit okay - it turns back to the old picture and doesn't show the effect anymore. What am I doing wrong?

[@jeanniegirard8323]

what about doing it in On1?

[@SwissNetHawk]

Good tutorial. Only suggestion: copy the main layer and blur the copy. If you want to try out different versions, you always have access to the original image within your Photoshop file.

[@nicolesy]

That’s the entire purpose of using a smart object in the video. They are fully re-editable so you don’t lose your original image.

[@wwishman]

Can this be done using Photoshop on an iPad? If so, could you do a video showing the steps?

[@nicolesy]

The iPad version of Photoshop is limited compared with the desktop version. I don't believe it has the same lens blur capabilities.

[@wwishman]

@@nicolesy that is what I thought, just wanted to check. Thanks