When bloggers and Photoshop geniuses can’t decide between a candidate, they simply create a new one from two faces.
Political face morphing has become an art of its own this election year. The New Republic Magazine pulled off a hauntingly realistic blend of Hillary/Obama that is perfectly androgynous. Earlier this year Trendhunter told you about another shocking Hillary/Obama blend in Belgium that is advertising Hogeschool University. While some of the images are disturbing, they have perfect shock-value for magazine covers and billboards.
If you aren’t a Photoshop master and want to create your own political or personal face morphing, try it out at http://www.morphthing.com. You can combine celebrities or upload your best friend’s face.
Facial Remixing
Political Face Morphing
Trend Themes
1. Face Morphing - The trend of combining two faces to create a new one is creating new opportunities for photo editing software and apps
2. Political Remixing - The trend of creating a new candidate by blending two faces together creates opportunities for political satire and commentary
3. Shocking Advertising - The trend of creating disturbing images for advertising purposes can catch the attention of consumers and create buzz
Industry Implications
1. Photo Editing Software - Photo editing software companies can take advantage of the face morphing trend by developing new features and tools that make it easier to create realistic blends
2. Political Commentary and Satire - Political commentators and satirists can use the trend of creating new candidates through face morphing to create thought-provoking content
3. Advertising - Companies can use the trend of creating shocking images through face morphing to create attention-grabbing advertisements