said Lucy Danziger, Self's editor in chief.
The line between truth and deception is far from defined, said Terry Eiler, director of the School of Visual Communication.
The problem arises when you put a model or a personality on the cover of your publication. Then the skin is retouched until it is flawless
and the body is trimmed and narrowed to be sculpturally in somebody's eyes more perfect. The question is
'If it is
is it still truthful?' Eiler said.
Students studying visual communications at OU learn to use judgment when it comes to photos that fall in the gray area of commercial photography, Eiler said.
Self magazine's September cover - which shows Kelly Clarkson ten pounds lighter, thanks to Photoshop - has Ohio University professors talking about the ethics of photo editing.
While readers have been voicing angry opinions on Self's Web site, the changes only made Clarkson look her personal best
said Lucy Danziger, Self's editor in chief.
The line between truth and deception is far from defined, said Terry Eiler, director of the School of Visual Communication.
The problem arises when you put a model or a personality on the cover of your publication. Then the skin is retouched until it is flawless
and the body is trimmed and narrowed to be sculpturally
in somebody's eyes
more perfect. The question is
'If it is
