digital retouching
Pixel-level photo correction
Digital retouching is the process of altering photographs or images using software to improve appearance or correct flaws.
Portrait retouching might smooth skin, whiten teeth, or remove blemishes.
Fashion and advertising images are routinely retouched to reshape bodies or perfect lighting.
The practice raises questions about unrealistic beauty standards: The magazine's retouching policy prohibits altering models' body shapes.
- PhotoshopProfessional graphics manipulation program
- healing brushPhoto editing repair feature
- croppingCutting to resize
- color correctionAdjusting image hues
- copyright issuesLegal conflicts over ownership
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