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'''Retouching''' is a technique that can be used to [[Photo manipulation|edit photographic imagery]]. Nowadays, mechanical retouching has declined in popularity due to the widespread practice of |
'''Retouching''' is a technique that can be used to [[Photo manipulation|edit photographic imagery]]. Nowadays, mechanical retouching has declined in popularity due to the widespread practice of [[Digital image editing]], which requires a [[personal computer]] and a copy of [[Adobe Photoshop]] or some other image editing software. Mechanical retouching requires specialized tools, but both methods require much practice and expertise. |
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==Historical examples== |
==Historical examples== |
Revision as of 06:15, 26 March 2006
Retouching is a technique that can be used to edit photographic imagery. Nowadays, mechanical retouching has declined in popularity due to the widespread practice of Digital image editing, which requires a personal computer and a copy of Adobe Photoshop or some other image editing software. Mechanical retouching requires specialized tools, but both methods require much practice 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.
See also
External links
- RetouchPRO website for retouching professionals
- Newseum Reinventing the Bolsheviks