I just finished watching a sneak peek demo from the creators of Photoshop for their upcoming CS5 version where they introduced a new tool called "content-aware fill." This tool shortcuts the slow process of deleting information from a photo, be it a tree awkwardly positioned, a person who doesn't look right, or a piece of garbage on the ground. By just clicking on the offending item and then the "content-aware fill" tool they disappear completely.
Why it's just like what they used to do in the old Soviet Union when people were erased from the images of their own history!
Now we all know you've been able to do similar things with Photoshop since it came out, but you at least had to have some level of skill to really work it. This new tool makes it possible for anyone and everyone to remake the world in their own perfect image.
As for me, I don't know how anyone is going to be able to trust any photograph at all anymore. I know I won't be able to tell that this has been done to a photograph. So what's going to stop our history from being completely rewritten, with photos to prove it!
Maybe I'm kidding myself to think there has every really been reality to begin with. But when I saw this demo, all I could think about was what was going to be taken out of the world, and how we'll all be the poorer for it.
I'd love to know what you think. Write and tell me.
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Hasselblad and Resource Magazine are joining forces and taking their show on the road in a series of events called "Three Stage".
Thursday, March 25 they'll be in New York and the first stop on their road trip is Milk Studios at 450 W. 15th St.
In their own words:
"The Three Stage" events will celebrate the release of Hasselblad’s new H4D line of cameras, featuring the innovative TrueFocus technology, and offer photographers a hands-on and interactive experience with this and other selected equipment, from computer to lights to photo software.
Attendees will be able to test the latest photography gear, discuss with company reps and fellow photographers, and witness and participate to live demonstrations. Each event will include “Three Stages”, 3 separate shooting spaces hosted by highly recognized photographers from each community, each representing a different field of photography (i.e. still life, fashion, portrait)."
There will also be cocktail parties in each city, and a chance to hang out and network. I'll be there as a media sponsor, so find me and say hello.
Hasselblad will also be announcing their Hassy Community winners at each event. More info here
You can also check Twitter and Facebook.
Other cities on the tour are:
Los Angeles- April 8th, 2010
Chicago- April 22nd, 2010
San Francisco- April 29th, 2010
Atlanta- June 2010
D.C.- July 2010
Toronto- September 2010
Miami- October 2010
New York City- October 2010
So sign up and join your fellow photo people for shoots, talk, cocktails and the chance to get your itchy little fingers on some very cool new equipment..0Add a comment
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I will be speaking tonight at the Apple Store in San Francisco at 7pm (see more information here).
If you're in the neighborhood please stop by and say hello. I'll be talking about the New York editorial market, new media platforms and photographers moving into film. There will also be a live website critique. So, fun for all.
I'm also making appointments for one-on-one consultations. Email me if you're interested.
Hope to see some of you tonight.0Add a comment
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Be sure to mark this on your calendar and enter the ASMP Image 10, your best images shot after January 1, 2009. Enter here for a chance to win over $25,000 in prizes.
This year's judges are:
Brian Paul Clamp, Gallerist, CLAMPART
Nathalie Kirsheh, Art Director W Magazine
Katherine Schad, Photo Director O-The Oprah Magazine
Michael Boulia, Creative Director, BBDO
Alex Tasch, Senior Art Buyer, Euro RSCG Worldwide
Deadline for submission is May 1, 2010.3View comments
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ASMPNY is proud to be producing a fundraiser for DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS Haiti Relief Efforts at the VERGE ART FAIR, NYC, March 4th - 7th. Curated by ELIZABETH AVEDON.
More than 100 prints donated by ASMP members will be on sale for $100 each at a booth donated by the Verge Art Fair and 100% of all sales go directly to Doctors Without Borders.
Work available from John Dolan, Aaron Lee Fineman, Deborah Gilbert, Robert Hooman, Michelle Kawka, Salem Krieger, Stephen Mallon, Cynthia Matthews, Philip Mauro, Margaret McCarthy, Viviane Moos, Clayton Price, Susan May Tell, Gilberto Tadday, and more!
OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW RECEPTION
Thursday, March 4, 6 to 10pm
The Opening Night Preview is for those cardholders and for paid public admission.
PUBLIC HOURS
Friday & Saturday, 5 - 6 March, Noon to 8 pm
Sunday, 7 March, Noon to 6 pm
TICKETS AT THE DOOR
Opening night preview: $20
General admission: $10
Students and Seniors: $5
Free Pass available for download from Verge's Facebook Fan Page: Click here
LOCATION
The Dylan Hotel
52 East 41st Street, New York 10165 (MAP)
So come by, check out our booth and buy great work for a great cause.0Add a comment
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