Show HN: Shift – Photo filters designed by you

by gregalbritton • 12 years ago

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hnriot6• 12 years ago

Does the world really need more photo filter apps?

In nearly every case, and in all of the examples, these filters have degraded the images substantially. I guess some people might find these fun, but don't we already have enough photo filter apps?

sp3323• 12 years ago

It's not for merely reproducing what's in front of the camera. It's an artistic tool for producing emotional effects.

gregalbritton2• 12 years ago

Thanks for articulating this - it's a nice way of looking at it. This is one of six Pixite apps that brings another feel to creating 'edits' (or works of art made on mobile devices). All six apps work together to provide a pretty comprehensive platform for creating new things.

hnriot6• 12 years ago

Please! Seriously.

what you're describing isn't photography, but graphic design. That's fine, and of course people are free to corrupt their images as much as they want, but we really don't need another app for this, there are already hundreds of them and they all do the same stuff.

As for the OP suggesting these are works of art, yeah right.

These move photography away from being an accepted form of art, not towards it, these filter apps take photography more and more into the world of cheap throw-away effects. There's nothing new here, nothing that creates any real artistic value, it's just pixel pollution.

Along with t clarity slider in LR these apps are doing so much harm to the reputation of photography in the art world.

Raphmedia• 12 years ago

It's a trend. When all your friends share sepia coloured photos, and yours are boring normal colour, they stand out. People don't like to stand out. Also, a nice purpleish filter is perfect to hide skin imperfections!

hnriot6• 12 years ago

I know it's a trend, but that doesn't mean we need more stupid filter apps.

dang• 12 years ago

Please review the guidelines for Show HN comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/showhn.html.

hnriot6• 12 years ago

@dang, what are you suggesting I didn't follow? I don't see your point. Just because I think these me-to apps are a stupid waste of time is just my opinion, some people will share it and some won't, but why does having that opinion violate your guidelines. Maybe you should read them, or be specific about what you're objecting to.

I was respectful, I respectfully think this app is worthless. I suggested alternatives, like not applying filters and taking better photos. I presume you believe me to be gratuitously negative. First, don't use adverbs, second it's not unwarranted, we just need to stop making more of this shit.

olla• 12 years ago

Will it also be available for android any time in the future?

gregalbritton2• 12 years ago

Yes it will be in the near future :)

purans• 12 years ago

That's pretty cool. Waiting for android

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