Now That Was A Surprise
AI picture filters such as FaceApp were something I didn’t take much notice of until the other day when I saw the transformations of some people I sort of know. What was intriguing was that you could see the actual person in the different pictures, even with the gender filters. That gave me the impetus to go have a look for a bit of fun.
As artificial as they are, the results are quite surprising. I can still see the me that looks back from the mirror. Yet, for the first time I can also see why people have told me that I’m closer to being passable than I dare to let myself believe.
I think that one aspect of playing around with these filters is that with some further thought I can reach out to a makeover artist to find out how close I can get to consistently recreating some of these looks for everyday interactions.
The header picture is scary in its own way because the hair style and colour are close to what my hair actually looks like. The filter has just cleaned it up a bit and got rid of the frizz.
Playing with colours, styles and hues has been fascinating.
Yes, that really is me and I’m quite shocked at the extent of the transformation without actually losing the original.
This has been fun and has provided an unexpected bonus to suggest some of my goals and dreams are not as unrealistic as they often seem.
November 24, 2020 @ 12:28 pm
Wow! You’re clearly a stunner, filter or no 🙂
June 29, 2020 @ 8:18 pm
It’s fascinating isn’t it? How filters like these have become so realistic. It’s quite a good way indeed to try out different hairstyles and show it to the stylist if it’s something you want to go for. Might be something I’ll try as I’m looking for a new haircut, ha! You’re gorgeous you know!
June 25, 2020 @ 2:00 am
Melody you are gorgeous!!!
Even if you say you’re not and its filters….still shows your beauty. 😘
June 25, 2020 @ 11:22 am
Thank you Cat 😘
This has forced a re-evaluation of what’s possible and hopefully brings more positivity. 🌹🌹
June 24, 2020 @ 2:56 am
You look marvelous!
June 24, 2020 @ 9:55 am
Awww 😊 thank you.
If I can get halfway to something like that for real, I’ll declare victory 🌹🌹
June 19, 2020 @ 8:12 pm
Ooooh Melody, just look at you! Such a beautiful face. WOW!
~ Marie
June 20, 2020 @ 2:42 pm
If only it was that easy in real life .😛
Thank you 🌹🌹
June 19, 2020 @ 2:42 pm
Wow Melody! You didn’t tell me u were gorgeous!
June 19, 2020 @ 2:53 pm
😂🤗
I wouldn’t go that far, May. It’s quite a bit of magic from the technology. And yet … the first pic is pretty close to actual hair.
What the magic seems to be able to do is not obliterate the original image as older software did. That’s still the face I see in the mirror in the morning. Suddenly what you see here is not such a great leap. Of course the next question is, is it obtainable and how close can I get to that in real life ?
🌹🌹