Re: [photo-3d] C.G. vs. real (was: Re: Digest Number 286)

[Herbert C Maxey <bmaxey1@xxxxxxxx>]

>>I ignore the rule because it is theoretically unenforceable.  Some
types of
>>imagery can be digitally created now that is nearly impossible to tell
from
>>"real" photography.  Granted, BOSSUS is mostly artificial, and quite
>>apparently so, but that's only because I am not in command of the
newest
>>technology and software.  In due time, I can assure you, it will be
>>possible to create any kind of image - be it a portrait, landscape,
sports
>>action, you name it - using purely digital creation and rendering
tools,
>>and you will be hard pressed to tell it from a "real" scene.  Probably
>>within the next ten years you'll be able to do it even with moving
pictures
>>(and in 3d!!).

I also guess it depends on the competition as to what is allowed and what
is not allowed to be entered. Personally, I enjoy great CGI but not in a
competition that is supposed to be photographic. I am amazed that you
admit to ignoring the rules because they are unenforceable. If I were a
judge and I was judging a photographic exhibit, an entry that does not
follow the rules would be ignored - at least by me.

FYI: National Geographic once offered it's readers a cover that was
pieced together from digital images; and long before any of us had the
means or knowledge to create digital images of any merit. As for the
future? You are correct. The future holds the promise of truly amazing
digital imagery.

But I still say that computer generated digital images have no place
among conventional photographic images. After all, there are lots of
competitions out there for graphics.

Bob