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Distorting Face Algorithms

The 'Perspective-Awareness Manipulation' Reduces Unflattering Angles

— July 30, 2016 — Tech
For consumers that have always wondered if a camera can accurately pick up the features of one's face, the 'Perspective-Awareness Manipulation' is an algorithm coined by a researcher at Princeton University proves that the unflattering angles are in fact a reality. A special software has been designed using 3D-modelling to help counteract the effects of distortion by applying 3D technology to two-dimensional illustrations.

The software utilizes algorithms to understand how camera angles add a zoomed effect to different aspects of a photo -- such as the nose or forehead -- and render the portraits in different compositions. In other words, the software counteracts the camera's compositions to draw a much more realistic depiction of the face using 3D modelling and editing software. The technology helps to ensure portraits remain more true to the real model's visage.
Trend Themes
1. Perspective-awareness Manipulation - The 'Perspective-Awareness Manipulation' algorithm is an innovative approach to counteracting unflattering angles in facial recognition technology.
2. 3d-modelling - The use of 3D-modelling in facial recognition software allows for more accurate depictions of faces and reduces the effects of distortion.
3. Realistic Portraits - The technology of rendering portraits in a more realistic manner using 3D modelling and editing software provides a disruptive innovation opportunity in the photography industry.
Industry Implications
1. Facial Recognition Technology - The 'Perspective-Awareness Manipulation' algorithm presents an opportunity for advancements in the facial recognition technology industry to improve accuracy and eliminate unflattering angles.
2. Photography - The use of 3D-modelling and editing software to create more realistic portraits opens up disruptive innovation possibilities in the photography industry.
3. Software Development - The development of software utilizing the 'Perspective-Awareness Manipulation' algorithm creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the software development industry, specifically in the field of image manipulation and editing.
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