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April 15, 2008
digital manipulation
The problem of digitally altering photographs is definitely a new problem in today's society. As Kittross points out, pictures have never been exactly truthful, since photographers can choose which angle to choose from and other camera tricks to get a certain point across. But today, images can be completely altered to look completely different to manipulate its viewers into thinking something.
I think one of the biggest issues today is in regards to magazines "touching up" actresses and models that grace the cover and pages of their magazines. Many magazines have been exposed for slimming down different people in order for them to look skinnier and more "attractive" to their readers. This is disheartening because it fuels the idea that only people who are skinny are beautiful.
I agree with Kittross's solution that people should be trained to be skeptical about pictures their seeing advertised and produced. The more people know about manipulation, the more people can be defensive against any sort of manipulation a publication may be attempting.
Posted by srichard at April 15, 2008 6:51 PM