All articles tagged with #photo manipulation
Affinity is a comprehensive, free photo editing and design software that combines features of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, offering powerful editing tools, layer management, and advanced features like HDR merging and object selection, but lacks cataloguing and preset effects, making it ideal for experienced users who prefer a manual, technical approach.
Google DeepMind's new Gemini Flash 2.5 Image model enables quick and realistic photo edits through simple prompts, allowing users to manipulate images with high fidelity, but raising concerns about potential misuse and the difficulty of detecting AI-generated manipulations.
A German newspaper investigation reveals that Hamas has staged and manipulated images of hunger and suffering in Gaza to influence international opinion, with some photos being misleading or taken out of context, raising concerns about media credibility and propaganda.
The article exposes a media hoax involving a misleading photo of a child with cerebral palsy used to falsely depict Israel starving Gazan children, revealing internal media discussions that highlight ethical concerns and the difficulty in proving widespread malnutrition among healthy children, thus challenging the narrative of Israeli cruelty.
Getty Images added a disclaimer to the video of Kate Middleton announcing her cancer diagnosis, stating that it was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to their editorial policy. This comes after scrutiny over altered photos posted by Middleton, leading to speculation about her health and whereabouts. Middleton recently revealed she has been undergoing preventative chemotherapy treatment after a planned abdominal surgery showed the presence of cancer. She and her family were absent from Easter services, as she focuses on making a full recovery.
A photo of Queen Elizabeth II with her grandchildren, posted on Princess Kate and Prince William's Instagram account, has been flagged for digital alterations by a photo agency. This comes after a previous photo of Kate with her children was revealed to be manipulated. Signs of editing, similar to the Clone tool in Adobe Photoshop, were found in both images, raising questions about the authenticity of the royal family's social media posts.
A photograph taken by Kate Middleton of Queen Elizabeth and her grandchildren was manipulated, according to a photo agency. Getty Images is reviewing handout images and placing editor's notes on those suggested to be digitally enhanced. This comes after a previous photo scandal involving a picture shared by Catherine on Mother's Day, which was also alleged to have been manipulated. Middleton issued an apology for the confusion caused by the family photograph, and Instagram labeled the post as an "altered photo."
Getty Images claims that a photo of Queen Elizabeth with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, taken by Kate Middleton and released by Kensington Palace, was digitally enhanced, sparking a second royal retouching controversy. This follows a previous incident involving a Mother's Day photograph of Kate and her children. The inconsistencies in the photos have raised questions about potential misinformation and have strained the royals' relationships with news and photography agencies. Kate has been spotted in public for the first time in months, easing concerns over her health, but the controversies continue to swirl.
A BBC sports reporter and an American entrepreneur have fueled conspiracy theories by suggesting that a woman photographed with Prince William was a Kate Middleton lookalike, sparking speculation about the Princess of Wales' health and the authenticity of recent images. The Princess, who has been recovering from surgery, has faced scrutiny over manipulated photographs, with photo agencies recalling images and Buckingham Palace acknowledging digital enhancements. Amid the increased speculation, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer emphasized the Princess's need for privacy while she recovers.
A photo taken by Kate Middleton of the late Queen Elizabeth II with her grandchildren was found to have been digitally altered, with inconsistencies in the image's details. This comes after Middleton admitted to editing a Mother's Day family portrait, leading to concerns about her health and fueling conspiracy theories. Additionally, the photo of the Queen and her grandchildren does not include Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children, who live in California and were not present during the visit to Scotland.
Agence France-Presse (AFP) has announced that it will no longer consider Kensington Palace a "trusted source" after a photo of Kate Middleton was found to be manipulated. The agency will subject future submissions from the palace to heightened scrutiny and editing checks. Kate Middleton apologized for the edited photo, explaining that she occasionally experiments with editing as an amateur photographer. Additionally, the article provides updates on various members of royal families, including Lady Kitty Spencer welcoming a baby and health updates on King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Kensington Palace's credibility has been called into question after releasing a manipulated photo of Kate Middleton and her children, prompting top news agencies like AFP, AP, and Reuters to issue "kill notices" for the image. The scandal has heightened concerns about the palace's trustworthiness, with AFP's global news director stating that the bar for source reliability has been raised. The incident has fueled existing rumors about Kate's well-being and whereabouts, and raised questions about the palace's transparency and adherence to media guidelines.
Agence France-Presse (AFP) has declared Kensington Palace as an untrustworthy source after the palace released a doctored photo of Kate Middleton and her children, prompting AFP and other news agencies to issue a "kill notice" for the photo. The altered image, which was meant to celebrate Mother's Day, raised ethical concerns and led to a rare move by news agencies to retract it. The incident has raised questions about the credibility of the palace as a source, as public interest in Kate Middleton's health and whereabouts continues to grow.
Agence France-Presse (AFP) has declared that Kensington Palace is no longer a "trusted source" following the controversy over a doctored photo of Kate Middleton. The global news agency's news director stated that the image raised "major issues" and violated their guidelines, leading to a review of their relationship with the royals. This comes after the palace failed to provide the original image and declined to comment further. The incident has prompted concerns about trust and the media's responsibility to accurately represent reality to the public.
Photographer Misan Harriman refuted tabloid reports claiming he doctored Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's pregnancy announcement photo, calling the allegations "insidious" and "unacceptable." The controversy comes amid increased scrutiny of royal photos following concerns over an edited picture of Kate Middleton released by Kensington Palace. Harriman clarified that he only changed the color to black and white and shared the original photo and metadata to debunk the claims. The proliferation of AI image generators has made it difficult to distinguish between untouched photos, doctored images, and completely AI-generated creations, leading to increasing mistrust of online content.