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'''Retouching''' is a technique that can be used to [[Photo manipulation|edit photographic imagery]]. Nowadays, retouching has declined in popularity due to the widespread practice of [[photoshopping]], which simply requires a [[personal computer]] and a copy of [[Adobe Photoshop]]. Retouching requires additional tools and expertise. |
'''Retouching''' is a technique that can be used to [[Photo manipulation|edit photographic imagery]]. Nowadays, retouching has declined in popularity due to the widespread practice of [[photoshopping]], which simply requires a [[personal computer]] and a copy of [[Adobe Photoshop]]. Retouching requires additional tools and expertise. |
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Retouching is a technique that can be used to edit photographic imagery. Nowadays, retouching has declined in popularity due to the widespread practice of photoshopping, which simply requires a personal computer and a copy of Adobe Photoshop. Retouching requires additional tools and expertise.
Historical examples
Joseph Stalin was reported to have retouched photos for propaganda purposes. On May 5 1920 his predecessor Lenin held a speech for Soviet troops, which Leon Trotsky attended. Stalin's had Trosky retouched out of a photograph showing Trotsy in attendance.
Saddam Hussein also reported to have retouched family photos to remove the images of brothers-in-law.