The Pasted App Mimics the Style of Paper-and-Scissors Collages
Joey Haar — April 12, 2017 — Art & Design
References: itunes.apple & digitaltrends
There are plenty of software programs and apps that can use facial recognition technology to perfectly crop out the subject of an image, but the Pasted app intentionally messes up the precision of such algorithms.
Though there's something to be said for those perfectly cropped faces, such accuracy can often come off as robotic and excessively clean when used in collages. The Pasted app instead opts for a more classic aesthetic, using a system that mimics the paper-and-scissors cuts that accompanied physical collages from that distant, almost-forgotten time before digital media.
The Pasted app still uses facial recognition, but it essentially provides a rougher cut that includes some of the background, similar to the cutting that one would do with scissors. Users then have the option to further edit the crop as they see fit.
Though there's something to be said for those perfectly cropped faces, such accuracy can often come off as robotic and excessively clean when used in collages. The Pasted app instead opts for a more classic aesthetic, using a system that mimics the paper-and-scissors cuts that accompanied physical collages from that distant, almost-forgotten time before digital media.
The Pasted app still uses facial recognition, but it essentially provides a rougher cut that includes some of the background, similar to the cutting that one would do with scissors. Users then have the option to further edit the crop as they see fit.
Trend Themes
1. Imperfect-cut Apps - Apps using imperfect facial recognition to mimic paper-and-scissors collages.
2. Vintage Aesthetic Apps - Apps replicating the classic aesthetic of physical collages.
3. Diy-style Editing Apps - Apps that offer the ability for users to manually edit the imperfect cuts made by the app.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The photography industry can incorporate these apps as part of their editing software or in conjunction with their printing services to offer customers unique display options.
2. Graphic Design - Graphic design industries can utilize these apps to add a vintage and DIY-feel to marketing materials and products.
3. Social Media - Social media platforms can include these types of apps as part of their editing tools to offer users a distinct look and experience on their platform.
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