Positives and Negatives of Photoshop

Applying Photoshop to Images

When editing images using photoshop, the outcome can be positive or negative. These are some of the points that when applying photoshop, can enhance the images which also has its negatives or make the image look unrealistic and ridiculous. The following points highlight the positives and negatives of using photoshop...

Positives

• Editing makes it look more appealing- Editing and enhancing the image can make it look more appealing to people. It can inspire people to model themselves on the enhanced images as it is more appealing. If used correctly, editing can enhance the current image by editing the colour or applying a glow/shine to the image.

• Gain new followers- By editing the images, a new look will gain new followers. It inspires readers to want to look like images in magazines and gain new followers. A perfect example of this is the Cheryl Cole edition of Q Magazine. This images gives her the 'rock n roll' look instead of her usual 'pop' look. Through wearing clothes, pulling the facial expression and make-up, Cheryl Cole has been transformed into a rock icon in this edition of Q Magazine.

      

• Breaking into a new genre- By breaking into the rock and roll genre, Cheryl Cole is gaining more readers. Current regular buyers of Q will buy this edition and then read the main article which will reflect the truth and see her for what she really is and this results as gaining new followers

Negatives

• Unreal perception- Readers would have a perception that isn't real. If they were to meet the person in real life, they wouldn't be as attractive and it would be disappointing.

• False illusion- False hope for young girls is created as the image is an illusion, it is false, enhanced too much and heavily edited.