### 6.2. Bloom

#### 6.2.1. Overview

Figure 17.110. Applying example for the Bloom filter

Original image

Filter applied

This filter adds a glow around bright areas.

#### 6.2.2. Activating the Filter

This filter is found in the main menu under Filters → Light and Shadow → Bloom….

#### 6.2.3. Options

Figure 17.111. “Bloom” filter options

Presets, “Input Type”, Clipping, Blending Options, Preview, Merge filter, Split view

  | Note
  These options are described in Section 2, “Common Features”.

Threshold

  Glow area brightness threshold.

Softness

  Glow area edge softness.

Radius

  The radius of the glow.

Strength

  The strength of the glow.

Limit exposure

  When enabled, it limits the exposure of highlights. This can be used to reduce the glow in areas that are over exposed.

6. Light and Shadow Filters |  | 6.3. Supernova

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