GPU acceleration of these filters brings their performance to the point where they can be used for animating elements in conjunction with CSS animations powered by -webkit-transition or even HTML5 video tags.
To get a sense of how much you can do with CSS filters, check out this interactive abstract painting app.
For more info on CSS filters, including a full list of those available in Chromium and how to use them, check out the new CSS Filter tutorial on HTML5Rocks.
Posted by Stephen “Rose-Colored Glasses” White, Software Engineer