Porn actors not thrilled about their films in Hi-Definition.

[edbermac]

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 21 — The XXX industry has gotten too graphic, even for its own tastes.

Stormy Daniels says she isn’t sure “why anyone would want to see their porn” in high definition because it makes the picture so crisp and clear. Pornography has long helped drive the adoption of new technology, from the printing press to the videocassette. Now pornographic movie studios are staying ahead of the curve by releasing high-definition DVDs.

They have discovered that the technology is sometimes not so sexy. The high-definition format is accentuating imperfections in the actors — from a little extra cellulite on a leg to wrinkles around the eyes. Producers are taking steps to hide the imperfections. Some shots are lit differently, while some actors simply are not shot at certain angles, or are getting cosmetic surgery, or seeking expert grooming.

“The biggest problem is razor burn,” said Stormy Daniels, an actress, writer and director. Ms. Daniels is also a skeptic. “I’m not 100 percent sure why anyone would want to see their porn in HD,” she said. The technology’s advocates counter that high definition, by making things clearer and crisper, lets viewers feel as close to the action as possible.

Other female actors say they generally like working with high-definition — except for the cosmetic-surgery part. Jesse Jane, one of the industry’s biggest stars, plans to go under the knife next month to deal with one side effect of high-definition. The images are so clear that Ms. Jane’s breast implants, from an operation six years ago, can be seen bulging oddly on screen. “I’m having my breasts redone because of HD,” she said.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/22/business/media/22porn.html?_r=1&ref=business&oref=slogin

Ah, the good old days of poorly lit, 8mm film loops...

[KG]

1. i'd hit it!

:hi:

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

2. Apparently, she doesn't understand "porn rule #1."

Which says: "If it's possible, then there is a demand for it."

[tjwash]

3. ummmmm....razor burn

I'm sorry, what were we talking about?

:yoiks: