You have full control over the amount of motion blur, allowing for subtle adjustments or extreme, stylistic motion streaks.
As a rule of thumb, the standard version is perfectly adequate for most video editors and motion graphics artists who need to add natural blur to regular footage. However, if you regularly work with complex composites, 3D renders, keyed material, or difficult tracking scenarios, the extra control and precision offered by RSMB Pro quickly justify the additional cost. At the time of version 6.2.1’s release, RSMB Pro was priced at approximately (regional pricing and bundles may vary).
The render farm was humming, a low-frequency vibration that felt like a migraine in waiting. Elias sat in the blue light of his edit suite, staring at a frame that looked like a mistake. It was a high-speed chase sequence—clean, digital, and utterly lifeless. Every frame was too sharp, every movement felt like a stuttering slideshow.
Users can draw splines or masks directly within their host application to separate foreground elements from the background. This prevents foreground motion from bleeding into static backgrounds, a common issue in lower-end blur utilities. Why Version 6.2.1 Matters
: Users can specify up to 12 user-defined points to guide the motion estimation, which is essential for footage where the automatic tracker might struggle.
Use "Motion Sensitivity" to fix edge warping.
The ability to both add realistic blur and remove excessive blur gives you a flexibility no other plug-in offers. While the $199 price tag seems steep for a single effect, consider how much time it saves manually rotoscoping or keyframing directional blurs. One client revision paid for by a faster turnaround means the plug-in pays for itself in a single day.
| Tool | Motion Vector Accuracy | Speed (4K) | Price | De-Blur Feature | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Poor (Broken edges) | Fast | Free (in AE) | No | | DaVinci Resolve (Spatial Blur) | Medium | Very Fast | Free | No | | Boris FX Continuum (BCC Motion Blur) | Good | Slow | $295 | No | | RSMB Pro 621 | Excellent | Fast (GPU) | $199.95 | Yes |
One of the standout Pro features is the ability to use a matte (alpha channel) to separate foreground and background elements. RSMB will then track the motion of the background even when it is partially obscured by the foreground, filling in missing information using proprietary filling techniques. This is incredibly useful for CG composites, keyed footage, or any shot where you have a clean subject cutout against a moving background.
He queued the render. Frame 621 was the money shot: the Mustang drifting sideways through an explosion of water, the driver’s face visible for a single, critical moment.