News- no, it's propoganda - Page 3

Alex · 07-31-2006, 03:00 PM

Here's a take on how Israel tries to work its image in the international press. Here's another on the Hezbollah PR effort.

Propoganda in photography is a serious issue because photographs simultaneously increase the emotional content of the information shown while simultaneously masking the fact that a photograph, almost by definition, lacks context. It is a still moment that only implies what happened just before, just after, and just ouside the frame.

People tend to forget that there is still an intermediary between themselves the events in a photograph, to a degree that is extremely difficult to achieve with the written word.

I would remind that not only is propoganda a part of every war but that all (good) photography is essentially propogandistic and distorting. This is not to say that all distortion is acceptable and if the timestamp information in the first link is correct then I would be very interested in hearing the response from Reuters and AFP about how they'll deal with it.

Disneyphile · 07-31-2006, 03:08 PM

I don't give a crap whether it's "propaganda" or not. People are dying needlessly over self-righteous battle. I think both sides of the "war" need to look at that for a moment.

Nephythys · 07-31-2006, 03:13 PM

Self-righteous?

scaeagles · 07-31-2006, 03:14 PM

I think it makes a huge difference as to if the photos are intentionally designed to deceive.

BarTopDancer · 07-31-2006, 03:18 PM

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Lisa would rather attack me and make it clear that she does not welcome me here-

Fun with context

Nephythys · 07-31-2006, 03:26 PM

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I think it makes a huge difference as to if the photos are intentionally designed to deceive.

Can you think of any other reason to carry two dead children around posing with them?

Ghoulish Delight · 07-31-2006, 03:32 PM

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Can you think of any other reason to carry two dead children around posing with them?

Putting together a portfolio for an Anne Geddes job application?

Nephythys · 07-31-2006, 03:36 PM

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Putting together a portfolio for an Anne Geddes job application?

glerk- ew

Looks like their usual mode of operation

BarTopDancer · 07-31-2006, 03:38 PM

Hey Nephy, when is the last time you posted anywhere but in the Daily Grind with something to stir everyone up?

Nephythys · 07-31-2006, 03:42 PM

It's a valid topic- if you are stirred up you need to figure out why.

Not my job nor my problem.

07-31-2006, 03:00 PM	#21
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Here's a take on how Israel tries to work its image in the international press. Here's another on the Hezbollah PR effort. Propoganda in photography is a serious issue because photographs simultaneously increase the emotional content of the information shown while simultaneously masking the fact that a photograph, almost by definition, lacks context. It is a still moment that only implies what happened just before, just after, and just ouside the frame. People tend to forget that there is still an intermediary between themselves the events in a photograph, to a degree that is extremely difficult to achieve with the written word. I would remind that not only is propoganda a part of every war but that all (good) photography is essentially propogandistic and distorting. This is not to say that all distortion is acceptable and if the timestamp information in the first link is correct then I would be very interested in hearing the response from Reuters and AFP about how they'll deal with it.
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Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	I don't give a crap whether it's "propaganda" or not. People are dying needlessly over self-righteous battle. I think both sides of the "war" need to look at that for a moment.
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07-31-2006, 03:13 PM	#23
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	Self-righteous?
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I think it makes a huge difference as to if the photos are intentionally designed to deceive.
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07-31-2006, 03:42 PM	#30
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	It's a valid topic- if you are stirred up you need to figure out why. Not my job nor my problem.
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