Looking Perfect, One Pixel at a Time

Looking Perfect, One Pixel at a Time – New York Times

Many problems, though, demand more dexterity, more sophisticated software and a deeper understanding of how a computer represents an image.

Removing the wrinkles from under the eyes requires outlining the area and using a blending filter that eliminates the ripples by replacing each pixel with an average of the surrounding pixel. While the averaging is done automatically, it takes a deft hand to outline the area and choose the correct amount of blending.

Many professionals turn to Adobe’s flagship product, Photoshop, and the aftermarket offering a range of plug-in enhancements. The newest version of the product, CS3, was just released and sells for around $700.

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