The Vergecast Marc Levoy on moving from Google to Adobe and the ethics of computational photography
Sep 8, 2020
Marc Levoy, a former engineer at Google and current Adobe Fellow, dives into the evolution of computational photography. He discusses his transition to Adobe and innovations transforming smartphone cameras. The conversation touches on the ethical responsibilities in photo editing, especially with deep fakes and sensitive imagery. Levoy also explores the future of imaging technology, balancing innovation and authenticity, and how algorithms can enhance photographic realities while raising questions about viewer perception and content integrity.
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Levoy's Move to Adobe
- Marc Levoy, renowned for his work on Google Pixel's camera, joins Adobe.
- He aims to create a universal camera app, expanding beyond the Pixel platform.
Levoy's Diverse Career
- Levoy's career spans diverse fields like animation, medical imaging, and 3D scanning.
- His Digital Michelangelo Project digitized Michelangelo's statues.
Universal Camera App Vision
- Adobe's universal camera app aims for cross-platform compatibility and computational photography.
- It targets diverse users, from everyday consumers to professionals.