| Keep blur on a moving target | AI tracks the selected object | Reposition or correct the mask over time | Does not follow movement |
| Initial setup | Draw a box around the target | Create a mask and timeline keyframes | Place one fixed blur area |
| Best use | Moving plates, logos, screens, labels, badges, and other details | Complex shots that require detailed manual intervention | Stationary details in locked-off footage |
| Effect controls | 10 Blur Styles plus Strength, Feather, and Opacity | Depends on the editor and applied effect | Usually limited to the overlay settings |
| Frame-by-frame keyframing | Not required for normal tracked movement | Commonly required for position or shape corrections | Not used, but the blur remains fixed |
| Sensitive source footage | Processed in a local desktop workflow | Local when using a desktop editor | Depends on the chosen desktop or online tool |
| Multiple source videos | Batch video workflow | Usually set up by project or sequence | Depends on the tool |