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This article examines the potential misuse of photo-altering technology on photojournalism. Due to computer programs like Photoshop, it is remarkably easy to alter photographs with unnerving veracity. Even for established photojournalists the temptation is great to add or subtract from an image. All...

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Publicado en:American Journalism Review Vol. 29; no. 4; pp. 36 - 44
Autor principal: Ricchiardi, Sherry
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: University of Maryland Aug/Sep2007
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Sumario:This article examines the potential misuse of photo-altering technology on photojournalism. Due to computer programs like Photoshop, it is remarkably easy to alter photographs with unnerving veracity. Even for established photojournalists the temptation is great to add or subtract from an image. Allan Detrich was an award-winning photographer for the "Toledo Blade," until he was caught altering one of his submissions. John Long, chairman of the ethics and standards committee of the National Press Photographers Association, believes there will be more scandals in the future. INSET: BACK IN ACTION.