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Distant Viewing: Computational Exploration of Digital Images

Name: Distant Viewing: Computational Exploration of Digital Images
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Book Synopsis: A new theory and methodology for the application of computer vision methods to the computational analysis of collected, digitized visual materials, called “distant viewing.” Distant Viewing: Computational Exploration of Digital Images presents a new theory and methodology for the computational analysis of digital images, offering a lively, constructive critique of computer vision that you can actually use. What does it mean to say that computer vision “understands” visual inputs? Annotations never capture a whole image. The way digital images convey information requires what researchers Taylor Arnold and Lauren Tilton call “distant viewing”—a play on the well-known term “distant reading” from computational literary analysis. Recognizing computer vision’s limitations, Arnold and Tilton’s spirited examination makes the technical exciting by applying distant viewing to the sitcoms Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie, movie posters and other popular forms of advertising, and Dorothea Lange’s photography. In the tradition of visual culture studies and computer vision, Distant Viewing’s interdisciplinary perspective encompasses film and media studies, visual semiotics, and the sciences to create a playful, accessible guide for an international audience working in digital humanities, data science, media studies, and visual culture studies.

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Introducing the groundbreaking book, Distant Viewing: Computational Exploration of Digital Images! Explore a new theory and methodology for the computational analysis of digital images that challenges the traditional norms of computer vision. Learn how to apply the concept of "distant viewing" to unlock fresh insights and understanding from visual materials using cutting-edge techniques.

Discover how computer vision can be utilized to delve deeper into the meaning and context of visual inputs. Distant Viewing offers a unique approach that goes beyond basic annotations, providing a comprehensive framework for extracting valuable information from digital images. Uncover the hidden potential of computer vision with this innovative and thought-provoking book.

Join authors Taylor Arnold and Lauren Tilton on an exhilarating journey through the world of computational analysis. Through engaging case studies on popular culture artifacts and iconic photographs, Arnold and Tilton demonstrate the power of distant viewing in unraveling complex visual narratives. Gain practical insights and real-world applications that will transform the way you perceive and interpret digital images.

Are you ready to revolutionize your approach to visual analysis? Whether you are a researcher, data scientist, media scholar, or enthusiast of visual culture studies, Distant Viewing is a must-read for anyone seeking to broaden their horizons in the digital humanities. Dive into a captivating exploration of computer vision and discover the endless possibilities that await in the realm of distant viewing.

Grab your copy now and embrace the future of visual analysis!

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