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    "Morph Cut" Technique in Political Videos Sparks Debate on Authenticity

    A recent online video has shed light on a sophisticated video editing technique, the 'morph cut,' which has sparked public debate regarding the authenticity of political communications. The video, created by an independent content creator, meticulously breaks down a press release featuring former President Donald Trump, pointing out subtle visual discrepancies in his hands, tie, and shirt as evidence of the technique's application. The creator, who explicitly stated a neutral stance on politics, explained that morph cuts are not artificial intelligence but a method to seamlessly blend different video takes. "It's something called a morph cut," the creator noted, "and I'm going to show you what that is." This technique, reportedly pioneered by Lucasfilm for the Star Wars franchise, is primarily used to eliminate pauses and filler words, thereby enhancing the speaker's fluency and the overall pacing of a presentation. Comment sections on the original video reveal a spectrum of public reaction, from those expressing frustration over perceived manipulation ("This should be illegal. So frustrating") to others clarifying the technical nature of the edit ("it's not ai but it is ai"). Concerns were raised about the implications for official communications, with one user stating, "the White House is putting out digitally altered videos as part of the official record! yeah, that's what's problematic." The discussion underscores a growing public awareness and scrutiny of media authenticity in the digital age, particularly when it pertains to political figures and official statements.

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