Grass Valley NewsEdit XT v.5.5 - Manual (Page 281)

Effects and What They Do
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To create a blur effect using the keyboard:
1. Add a blank effect to the Timeline and select it.
2. Check the Blur checkbox to choose the effect.
3. Find a size and shape for the blur that you like.
Move the slider up or down to change the size of the blur; check the Key
Shape box on the Effects tab and click
Change to change the shape.
4. Move the blur pattern over the image at the beginning of the effect.
5. Hit Insert on the keyboard.
This places a keyframe in the effect on the Timeline.
6. Using the A , S , D , and F keys, step through the clip to determine if you need
to move the blur pattern in order to cover the image.
7. If you need to move the blur, use the left, right, up, and down arrow keys to
place the blur pattern over the image.
8. Hit Insert on the keyboard.
9. Continue until the end of the clip.
If you need to resize the blur, press the Ctrl + Up and Down keys.