# Fast Blur node

The Fast Blur node applies an approximated Gaussian blur algorithm to its input.

## Inputs

The Fast Blur node accepts an RGBA input to be blurred and an optional blur mask that defines the intensity of the blur effect.

## Outputs

The Fast Blur node has three outputs:

- The first output is the result of the blur operation.

- The second output is the high frequency details removed by the blur. In other words, the first output subtracted from the original image. Note that all channels including alpha will be centered at 0, so this will need to be connected to a SwapChannels node to be seen in previews.

- The third output is the original image sharpened. In other words, this is the second output added back to the original image.

## Parameters

The Fast Blur node has four parameters:

- The resolution defines the size of the output image.

- The sigma parameter defines how smooth the output will be.

- The quality can be modified to choose between nicer result and rendering time.

- The strength parameter is a multiplier for the high-pass and sharpened outputs. It is unused for the blur output.

## Notes

This node outputs an image that has a fixed size.

## Example images