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Computer Vision

Blur-Generator

Image Blur Generation Tool

Makes perfectly good images worse on purpose: motion, lens, Gaussian and depth-aware blur, for training models that have to cope with bad photos.

Source7070 stars on GitHub(opens in a new tab)PyPI(opens in a new tab)
Role
Creator & Maintainer
Period
2019 – 2020
Status
Completed
Theme
Libraries & tools
Blur-Generator, screenshot 1

Overview

A comprehensive image processing tool that generates various types of blur effects including motion blur, lens blur, and gaussian blur using OpenCV. This tool is particularly useful for data augmentation in machine learning projects and creating realistic image effects.

The problem

  • Realistic blur simulation
  • Parameter optimization
  • Batch processing efficiency
  • Quality preservation

What I did

  • Implemented advanced blur algorithms
  • Created parameter tuning interface
  • Optimized batch processing pipeline
  • Added quality control mechanisms

Results

  • High-quality blur generation
  • Widely used in ML data augmentation
  • Efficient batch processing
  • Positive community feedback

Features

  • Multiple blur types (motion, lens, gaussian)
  • Batch image processing
  • Customizable blur parameters
  • Preview functionality
  • Command-line interface

Screenshots

  • Blur-Generator, screenshot 2
  • Blur-Generator, screenshot 3
  • Blur-Generator, screenshot 4
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