Friday, February 10, 2012

Photoshopped or Not? A Tool to Tell


The article Photoshopped or Not? A Tool to Tell, is about how alot of people are now photoshopping their pictures to make them look better. Dr.Farid who became interested in the photoshopping problem after reading about the Photo labeling proposals in Europe. He is proposing software tool for measuring how much fashion and beauty photos have been alteres. Seth Matlins who is a former talent agent and marketing executive said that “this could be hugely important tool for measuring the degree to which photos have been altered.
Researchers believe that the images contribute to eating disorders and anxiety about body types. In my opinion, I think that it is okay to edit your pictures. However I don’t think its okay to edit a picture so much it looks like a whole different person. I believe that that’s being fake because its not the real you. People should keep there real beauty in there pictures. In the article Mr.Matlins said, “we’re not trying to demonize Photoshop or prevent creative people from using it. But if a person’s image is drastically altered, there should be a reminder that what you’re seeing is about as true as what you saw in ‘Avatar’. I agree with him.
I think that people should cut back on photoshopping their pictures, and let people see who you really are. People need to realize that their pictures don't have to be perfect. People would rather see a real picture then an edited picture. 

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