3.5 Video: Ethics in Photo Manipulation

What are ethics?

• A set of rules for digital photo editing.

• Moral principles that guide any activity.

• The legal guidelines for image sharing on the internet.

• A debate about the colors of a dress.

What is the primary purpose of the surreal images shown in the video (e.g., floating rock, house with tree roots)?

• To deceive viewers into believing they are real.

• To demonstrate advanced photo editing techniques.

• To spark creativity and inspiration.

• To document unusual natural phenomena.

What is the main difference between photo retouching and photo manipulation?

• Photo retouching changes the image's message, while manipulation repairs damage.

• Photo retouching is for artistic expression, while manipulation is for realism.

• Photo retouching removes or repairs damage/blemishes, while manipulation alters the message or meaning.

• Photo retouching is done manually, while manipulation uses software.

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What was a significant aspect of the Matthew Brady Civil War photograph discussed?

• It was the first photograph ever taken.

• It depicted an unmanipulated scene from the battlefield.

• A dead body was moved to create a specific composition.

• It was taken before photography was widely used.

What was the primary purpose of photo manipulation in early Soviet Russia?

• To enhance the aesthetic quality of official portraits.

• To create artistic and abstract compositions.

• To erase individuals from historical records and news for propaganda.

• To correct technical flaws in early photographic processes.