THE VERGE Thursday October 31, 2024
Google Photos now notes when an image was edited with the help of AI, notes The Verge. “Photos edited with tools like Magic Editor, Magic Eraser and Zoom Enhance already include metadata based on technical standards from The International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC) to indicate that they’ve been edited using generative AI,” John Fisher, engineering director of Google Photos, wrote in a blog post. “Now we’re taking it a step further, making this information visible. The “AI info” section will be found in the image details view of Google Photos both on the web and in the app.
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David Schonauer Thursday October 31, 2024
The photography industry "continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological advancements, changing client expectations, and shifting market dynamics." So notes AI culling and editing software maker
Aftershoot, which has released a report, based on a survey of 500 pro photographers that offers insights into the current state of the industry, emerging trends, and opportunities for growth and
innovation. Among the findings: Wedding photography remains … Read the full Story >>
The New York Times Wednesday October 30, 2024
When Gabriel Martinelli scored against Liverpool in February, most Arsenal supporters were only thinking about celebrating. But notes The New York Times, one fan, Matt Dingle, was focused on keeping his arms in a fixed position above his head, pointing his camera at the corner flag while trying to keep his balance in the chaos. Dingle, notes The Times, is one of the fan photographers of Arsenal who have begun working with the club, players and the Premier League itself, forging a new way to photographic fame.
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Associated Press Wednesday October 30, 2024
When Associated Press photographer Bilal Hussein set up his camera outside an evacuated Beirut apartment building after Israel announced it would be targeted as part of military operations against Hezbollah, he had one goal in mind. “All I thought of,” he says, “was photographing the missile while it was coming down.” That he did, capturing an image that shows the captivating power of still photography. “A photo holds us in the scene, stops time, invites a viewer to take the most chaotic of events and break it down,” notes AP.
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