Photoshop vs. Reality
October 3, 2007William Mitchell Cites 1989 as the dawn of the
post- photographic era when digital recording
and processing began to replace photography. The introduction of photoshop
challenges the conventions of traditional photographic practices, as well as
our perceptions of visual authenticity. So what are the implications of this shift?
The before/after images of U.S. newsreader Katie Couric (pictured below)
demonstrate the power of digital imaging applications to alter both the
appearance and public perception of a given subject. In a world where the
image is king, digital imaging software enables high profile celebrities to
achieve and maintain an appearance that is merely a digital deception.
So is this a problem or is it an expectation that we look our best, no
matter how we achieve that goal. As we spend more time online and
less time in RealLife (RL), is the designing of avatars that reflect our fantasies
rather than realities a given?
Take a look at the video below to see a photoshop makeover.
glumbert – The Extreme Photoshop Makeover
