DUPE: How The USSR Cleaned Up Photos in 1987 Reminds Me That Photoshop Is Awesome

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8cqtv6a2uU

The USSR has a rather frightening history when it comes to photograph use . Over time they ’ve resolve to utilize their photo use skill for secure instead of , well disappear people .

In 1987 Glasnost and Perestroika were in full upshot . So the dick that would have been used to remove an “ opposition of the people ” likeLeon Trotskywere being used to restore photos . It ’s a long tedious process that involves drum scanners and computers with bobbin - to - reel memory . Remember this video next time you ’re complaining about how difficult it is to remove red eye .