Monday, July 27, 2009

Photoshop - a dangerous tool

Ok, I putting this one here to illustrate the danger of Adobe Photoshop.

We all know Miley Cyrus - that adorable young teenager that so many youths adore.

Here she is at a recent photo opportunity - I don't know where, but somewhere.

She is wearing a tight outfit, perhaps a mistake on her part. But, whatever. Someone Photoshoped to modify the 'gamma' on the outfit she was wearing. It is not incorrect. This is a correct interpretation of her outfit at that time. There is nothing false about the photo. But, it is somewhat uncomplimentary.

BTW, 'gamma' refers to a complex set of parameters used to adjust the display of images, usually on PC screens. PC games, as well as web sites, have to be concerned with these values. Adobe Fireworks, for example, goes through a lot of effort to deal with this. Here a is basis 'gamma' relationship:



Yes, this is a differential equation. Get over it. It isn't that hard to understand.

Well, what can you do. This is Miley as she was dressed at the time.

And let's address the fact that Miley, conscientiously, was displaying a 'camel-toe'. Now, I will NOT go further into the meaning of 'camel-toe'. There are lots of places you could go to learn about that. Although I would prefer to thing my readers treat the term as 'obvious'.



Now, let's keep in mind that this is a fifteen year old girl.. So, stupid is as stupid does.

And I will probably remove this post soon. But I thought you should see what can be done in Photoshop. And exhibit caution in your photos.

Rich

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