I’ve heard before that HD broadcasts of the evening news has caused problems because HD revealed how cheaply the sets were constructed.

Now it seems like the high resolution of HD is revealing how badly people’s faces are falling apart. Celebrities are America’s version of royalty. They are larger than life, and more beautiful. They’re going to have to work harder to maintain that illusion, though, if there’s an HD camera trained on their faces.

Atlanta’s FOX5 news anchor Amanda Davis has even nudged management to consider using airbrushing - makeup that is applied as spray - when her station makes the digital switch.

“Obviously, it will be an issue for some more than others,” she said. “Women have been more vain about it than men. It’s my understanding we’ll need better coverage, which means heavier makeup. I don’t want people going, ‘Oh my gosh, look at the huge pore on her cheek!’

Tee hee.

Link: Sun Herald - Warts and all? It will be with HDTV