Unit 6 - 5/6
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 / 6:18 PM
I feel that sometimes, advertisements, commercials, and other various forms of media trying to portray an example of what they're trying to show, go over board in their editing. For example, a picture like this - a shoe produced by nike - is trying to portray the usage of the shoe, on how the shoe will enhance the performance of the sport you are doing. By adding the editing, it shows how over-the-top the expectations are. These effects attract buyers. I really don't find their editing disturbing because they're trying to make us consumers interested in their product. Basically every edit goes towards the progression of sales. The better and over-the-top while still maintaining a sense of reality can attract a numerous amount of buyers, resulting in a big amount of cash at the end of the day. I think that some of the celebrities are showing how natural beauty can be beautiful too. That some people, or most, don't need to cake their face up with make-up. I think it's a good think because they're giving those who think make-up makes them look good, a chance to realize that make-up doesn't mean your beautiful. I think that the idea of using "normal" people in the magazines and runways is weird. Not everyone is that skinny, and not everyone looks the same. It's just another ploy to show that their way is the "best." That if you look like them, you'd be a better looking person. When I look at these actors and models, I see people manipulated to show off a look that everyone might not like or can follow.