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202121 minPGdocumentary

The Lighting

202121 minPGdocumentary

Three Togolese photographers demonstrate techniques to improve exposure for dark skin tones in a 21-minute examination of discrimination in image production.

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Musquiqui Chihying

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Three Togolese photographers demonstrate techniques to improve exposure for dark skin tones in a 21-minute examination of discrimination in image production.

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Musquiqui Chihying

Musquiqui Chihyingdirector

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Three Togolese photographers confront challenges in capturing dark skin tones due to technological limitations in image production. They discuss techniques to adjust exposure and improve representation in their work. Meanwhile, a software engineer at MediaTek in Taiwan shares insights on a new camera algorithm that has gained popularity across Africa. The 21-minute documentary, released in 2021, addresses issues of discrimination linked to technological development in photography.

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