Monday 31 October 2016

Tuesday 4 October 2016

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Blog Questions About Photoshop

Q: What are some of the reasons why people would digitally manipulate an image?

(What are their purposes or intentions?)
 
A: Many people digitally manipulate an image to enhance the specific results/ effects they believe will grasp the attention of their intended audience. For example if a company is advertising a make-up product, they most likely want to make the model look as beautiful as possible in attempt to portray the message that if females buy this product they, too, will  be as attractive as the chosen model.
 
Q: Where do we draw the line? Consider fashion (skinny, more attractive models) and news reporting (faked or combined photos).
 
A: When advertising in magazines or using images in news articles I believe any picture is acceptable as long as the truth is still revealed. For example, if a photograph is used in an article and it is edited to the point where the true story is hidden, (for the soul purpose of greater reactions from the audience), than I believe a line has been crossed.
 
Q: What is ethical (or the right thing to do) in the digital manipulation and enhancement of a photo and what is not ethical?
A: In my opinion, it is acceptable to remove minor blemishes/imperfections of a model in order to make their product look more attractive to possible consumers. However, I believe a line is crossed if/when companies use Photoshop to change the race of a model to please certain audiences.