Lens-blur / Tilt-shift blur grayed out for a video clip as Smart Object

So instead of using Actions and apply the said effects to hundreds, even thousands of still frames, I was aware you can apply filters directly onto a rendered video clip in Photoshop.
I followed the instructions by opening the video which I created with "Open Image Sequence" in QuickTime, converted it into a Smart Object. But when I try to apply the said blur effects, they are all grayed out.
What am I doing wrong? Is this something CS6 can't do but CC can?
Please advise, thank you!

I'm kind of restricted as to the height and position on the indoors shots. I have my eye on positions but it means climbing up on things and getting into corners but, if needs must.
I was using alpha channels as the angles I've used so far don't lend themselves to making a straight mask. I'll stick with it though, it might look better on just the automated machine with no people.
Maybe being forced into working with odd angles and positions might give the video something unique over the rest, probably not though. I guess there's only one way to find out.

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