README.md

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title: Image Blur Effects
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# Image Blur Effects using Segmentation and Depth Estimation

This Hugging Face Space demonstrates how to apply two different blur effects to images:

1. **Gaussian Background Blur**: Uses image segmentation to identify the foreground object and apply a Gaussian blur to the background
2. **Depth-Based Lens Blur**: Uses monocular depth estimation to create a realistic lens blur effect, with blur intensity proportional to estimated depth

## How to Use

1. Upload an image with a clear foreground subject
2. Choose a blur effect type
3. Adjust the blur strength
4. For Gaussian Background Blur, specify the target class (e.g., person, cat, dog)
5. Click "Apply Effect"

## Models Used

- Image Segmentation: `facebook/maskformer-swin-base-ade`
- Depth Estimation: `intel/dpt-large`