Computer Quote by Charles Traub
“Though the computer can correct anything, a bad image is a bad image.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Photojournalism Talk, 2015
Even perfect editing cannot fix fundamentally poor visual content; the source quality determines the final result.
In simple terms: Bad source images stay bad despite editing.
Key Takeaway
Focus on capturing quality at the source.
Themes
photography
technology
quality
Mood
critical
pragmatic
Type
advice
instructional
When to use this quote
- photojournalism
- media production
- content creation
Key Concepts
image integrity
digital editing
visual communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure good source material?
- When is re‑shooting better than editing?
A Different Perspective
Even with advanced tools, a flawed original limits impact.
