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Brian Damage · 09-13-2007, 08:56 PM

In the world of digital image manipulation there are two types of Photoshop users: those who use it like an artist uses a brush, and those who use it like a 1st grader uses glue to paste cutouts on a worksheet. In today's lesson, we'll be talking about the 1st grader.

Take a look at the image of Ugly Betty's America Ferrera from the cover of October's Glamour magazine. Many reports are saying that America's head has been sloppily pasted to a thinner woman's body. From the most recent image of America on the left, it certainly looks like a digital imaging hash job. The head seems a bit off kilter. And, take a look at her neck. Isn't it just a tad thinner and longer than we are used to seeing?

Also, take a look at Ferrera's arms on that cover. Maybe it was the way the shot was taken (which, if done with a normal camera, was not done well), but they look extremely thin. Compare them to what you see in the other image. There's definitely a lot more meat to them than the Glamour cover shows.

Of course, the magazine is denying that any digital manipulation has occurred. Emails sent out to angry readers by Reader Services are saying that the picture is really that of America Ferrara and that she is a smaller size on her bottom (6/8) and a larger size on her top (10). Sorry, but the image I see looks a lot more even than that!

Look, if Glamour did digitally manipulate the image to sell magazines they made a mistake. They would have sold more magazines if they put America and her average-sized body on the cover. That's because women are tired of seeing pictures of practically emaciated women on the front of their magazines. They want to see average-sized women like themselves. Here's hoping that Glamour, or America herself, respond to these allegations.

http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/09/12/ug...er-of-glamour/

Mikado · 09-13-2007, 10:15 PM

Well, that girl is very "high waisted, as is ms Ferrera...perhaps she lost 20lbs (Which would account for the smaller bustline )....however it does look as if the head isnt in proportion with the body..... on the other hand, dont forget, shes wearing padding and other "uglifiying" makeups when shes on the show, which would have hidden any large weight losses during the filming of the series ......I cant say for sure, but, it COULD be her real body. ( I know, wishy washy

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TJL · 09-13-2007, 10:16 PM

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TJL · 09-13-2007, 10:23 PM

This is a great "before and after" photo of Faith Hill in Redbook magazine.

It looks like one of those brain teaser games where you look at two pictures and try to figure out all the differences!

http://www.jossip.com/redbook/faith-...donk-20070716/

Brian Damage · 09-13-2007, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

This is a great "before and after" photo of Faith Hill in Redbook magazine.

It looks like one of those brain teaser games where you look at two pictures and try to figure out all the differences!

http://www.jossip.com/redbook/faith-...donk-20070716/

EGAD!

Mikado · 09-13-2007, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

This is a great "before and after" photo of Faith Hill in Redbook magazine.

It looks like one of those brain teaser games where you look at two pictures and try to figure out all the differences!

http://www.jossip.com/redbook/faith-...donk-20070716/

Frankly, i find the unretouched photo on the right to be the more attractive one...and certainly more realistic. the retouched photo looks more like a painting....done by a really hack artist

HuntingtonM15 · 09-13-2007, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

Frankly, i find the unretouched photo on the right to be the more attractive one...and certainly more realistic. the retouched photo looks more like a painting....done by a really hack artist

I agree. When that was first released, people went on and on about how horrible she looked. Sorry, but I don't see it.

Janice · 09-14-2007, 12:48 AM

Faith Hill is beautiful with or without photoshopping; however, they did take off at least 15 pounds and a good 12 to 15 years.

As for Ugly Betty, they had a field day with her in the photoshop department, lol.

Brian Damage · 09-14-2007, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Faith Hill is beautiful with or without photoshopping; however, they did take off at least 15 pounds and a good 12 to 15 years years.

As for Ugly Betty, they had a field day with her in the photoshop department, lol.

Faith Hill is hot and frankly, so is America. I like a little meat on the bone. lol

Mikado · 09-14-2007, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Faith Hill is hot and frankly, so is America. I like a little meat on the bone. lol

waichingliu81 · 09-14-2007, 04:50 AM

i hate it when magazine editors airbrush real photo images and use it in their magazines because those images are fake. i think america if she sees this ought to be fuming. there is nothing wrong with being curvy or fat, yet unfortunately because of the image obsessed society we are living in today, it is assumed that being ultra skinny and thin is not just an acceptable way for a woman, or indeed man to look but it is the norm, and that is just not on

09-13-2007, 08:56 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Ugly Betty becomes Skinny Betty for the cover of Glamour In the world of digital image manipulation there are two types of Photoshop users: those who use it like an artist uses a brush, and those who use it like a 1st grader uses glue to paste cutouts on a worksheet. In today's lesson, we'll be talking about the 1st grader. Take a look at the image of Ugly Betty's America Ferrera from the cover of October's Glamour magazine. Many reports are saying that America's head has been sloppily pasted to a thinner woman's body. From the most recent image of America on the left, it certainly looks like a digital imaging hash job. The head seems a bit off kilter. And, take a look at her neck. Isn't it just a tad thinner and longer than we are used to seeing? Also, take a look at Ferrera's arms on that cover. Maybe it was the way the shot was taken (which, if done with a normal camera, was not done well), but they look extremely thin. Compare them to what you see in the other image. There's definitely a lot more meat to them than the Glamour cover shows. Of course, the magazine is denying that any digital manipulation has occurred. Emails sent out to angry readers by Reader Services are saying that the picture is really that of America Ferrara and that she is a smaller size on her bottom (6/8) and a larger size on her top (10). Sorry, but the image I see looks a lot more even than that! Look, if Glamour did digitally manipulate the image to sell magazines they made a mistake. They would have sold more magazines if they put America and her average-sized body on the cover. That's because women are tired of seeing pictures of practically emaciated women on the front of their magazines. They want to see average-sized women like themselves. Here's hoping that Glamour, or America herself, respond to these allegations. http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/09/12/ug...er-of-glamour/ Attached Images
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09-13-2007, 10:15 PM	#2
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	Well, that girl is very "high waisted, as is ms Ferrera...perhaps she lost 20lbs (Which would account for the smaller bustline )....however it does look as if the head isnt in proportion with the body..... on the other hand, dont forget, shes wearing padding and other "uglifiying" makeups when shes on the show, which would have hidden any large weight losses during the filming of the series ......I cant say for sure, but, it COULD be her real body. ( I know, wishy washy )

09-13-2007, 10:23 PM	#4
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	This is a great "before and after" photo of Faith Hill in Redbook magazine. It looks like one of those brain teaser games where you look at two pictures and try to figure out all the differences! http://www.jossip.com/redbook/faith-...donk-20070716/

09-14-2007, 12:48 AM	#8
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Faith Hill is beautiful with or without photoshopping; however, they did take off at least 15 pounds and a good 12 to 15 years. As for Ugly Betty, they had a field day with her in the photoshop department, lol.

09-14-2007, 04:50 AM	#11
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	i hate it when magazine editors airbrush real photo images and use it in their magazines because those images are fake. i think america if she sees this ought to be fuming. there is nothing wrong with being curvy or fat, yet unfortunately because of the image obsessed society we are living in today, it is assumed that being ultra skinny and thin is not just an acceptable way for a woman, or indeed man to look but it is the norm, and that is just not on