ReelSmart Motion Blur (RSMB) is a popular third-party plugin developed by RE:Vision Effects that automatically adds natural-looking motion blur to video footage, particularly useful for enhancing fast-paced edits, smooth pans, or time-remapped clips. Key Features of RSMB
Automatic Motion Tracking: It calculates motion between frames automatically, meaning you don’t need to manually animate the blur.
Warp Concealment: It is frequently used to hide “warps” or distortions created when using time-remapping tools like Twixtor.
Pro Version Features: The Pro version includes “Spline Guidance” (allowing you to guide tracking with shapes) and tracking for RGBA (useful for transparent backgrounds).
GPU Acceleration: The plugin is GPU-accelerated for faster rendering. How to Use RSMB in Premiere Pro
This video provides a complete tutorial on how to use RSMB in Premiere Pro: How To Use RSMB on Premiere Pro! (Full Tutorial) YouTube · May 18, 2025
Apply Effect: Create an adjustment layer above your video clip, search for “RSMB Pro” in the effects panel, and apply it to the adjustment layer.
Adjust Intensity: Increase the “Blur Amount” to make the motion blur more intense. A value of around 1.5 is often considered a “sweet spot” for speed ramps.
Fix Tracking Issues: If the blur doesn’t appear correctly on certain frames, adjust the Track Frame setting. Changing Track Frame from “Auto” to “Previous” or “Next” can force the plugin to calculate movement based on surrounding frames.
Enhance: Switch the “Enhance” setting to “Delinearize” to improve quality and reduce potential distortions.
Optimize Performance: Enable “Use GPU” and uncheck “Use less GPU memory” in the settings if you have a fast GPU to reduce lag. Best Practices
Use Adjustment Layers: Apply RSMB to an adjustment layer rather than directly to the clip, allowing you to easily manage multiple clips or toggle the effect off.
Use with Speed Ramps: Apply RSMB after creating a speed ramp to ensure the accelerated movement looks smooth and realistic. If you’d like, I can:
Explain the differences between the regular and Pro versions of RSMB.
Provide a guide on how to use the Spline Guidance feature to fix complex tracking issues. Give tips on optimizing rendering times for longer videos. Let me know which of these would be most helpful! How To Use RSMB on Premiere Pro! (Full Tutorial)