Photographers, You're Being Replaced By Software 282
Mrs. Grundy writes "CGI software, even open-source software like Blender, continues to improve in quality, speed and ease-of-use. Photographer Mark Meyer wonders how long it will be before large segments of the photography industry are replaced by software and become the latest casualty to fall to outsourcing. Some imagery once the domain of photographers has already moved to CGI. Is any segment of the photography market safe? Will we soon accept digital renderings in places where we used to expect photographs?"
Hell yeah! (Score:5, Funny)
I know that when I get married, I won't be hiring a photographer. Instead I'll hire Pixar to make a 15 minute short commemorating the occasion.
Re:CGI wishes (Score:0, Funny)
Most of the populace are getting dumber as more electronic toys come into play.
Really? All the data I've seen indicate that average people keep getting smarter.
Re:CGI wishes (Score:3, Funny)
That's an awsome idea, why hire a wedding photographer when you can outsource it to a chinese 3d rendering company, and the results will be so much better!