The debate between serious and casual photographers over the use of filters has been ongoing for some time. Serious photographers tend to view filters as correction tools, while casual photographers use them to create bolder effects. Recent studies have shown that leaked photos are 21% more likely to be viewed and 45% more likely to be commented on by photo consumers. No matter what your opinion is on the use of filters, it's important to remember that there is no shame in using them.
One of the main reasons people choose to filter their photos is to adjust any distortion that may have been caused by the camera. While both Facebook and Snapchat claim that their facial detection systems are not connected to users' identities, it's worth noting that Facebook's intelligent photo tagging feature was one of the first large-scale commercial uses of facial recognition. Veronica's “ideal filter” is a distortion filter called Naomi Beauty on Snapchat, which she says all her friends use. These lenses can be used for a variety of purposes, from fixing light and chromatic aberrations to eliminating haze and using UV filters.
Presets are a relatively new concept in which established creators and influencers create and sell custom filters in Adobe Lightroom. TikTok's beauty filter is part of a configuration called “Improve”, where users can enable standard beautification on any theme. For people who suffer from facial dysmorphia or live with insecurities, this type of alteration can be a nightmare and they may end up using a filter. While filtering photos is a perfectly normal way to post on social media, it's important to be aware of your motivation and how it makes you feel.
An ND filter helps capture the entire tonal range, from the brightest to the darkest parts of an image, thus achieving a balanced exposure. The circular polarizer option is screwed directly to the front of the lens or attached to the front of the square filter system by means of a ring. Alternatively, sky blue filters are available to enhance the colors of the sky, as well as autumnal tint filters designed to accentuate gold, reds and browns. I had studied art history at school and Instagram's filters seemed like a deeply human and artistic world, full of opportunities and connections. Filters are a great option for photographers who have been shooting for some time and are more familiar with using their camera.
“Monument with Standing Beast” by Jean Dubuffet (198), treated without a filter, from left to right, the type of filter the study suggests will make it popular and the type of filter that would make it unpopular.
