Be anonymous on the web:Kiteman's Unique Pixellation Indication Device.

 by Kiteman
Previously, when people needed anonymity in photos, you have to pixellate their faces. Now, with Kiteman's Unique Pixellation Indication Device (K.U.P.I.D.) you don't need to.
 
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Step 1: Background.

Computer-based pixellation lowers the resolution of digital images, merging details and averaging tonal data to render individual features unrecognisable.

But haven't you ever suspected that some clever bugger somewhere could undo it? We've all seen those spy films where they keep enhancing passport-sized photos until they can see the faces of people reflected in the subject's pupils...

Maybe I'm just being paranoid, but K.U.P.I.D. is a guaranteed barrier to such processes.
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Kiteman (author) says: Jul 23, 2011. 1:39 PM
Pixel merchandise is now available!
astroboy907 says: Dec 9, 2012. 8:57 PM
Of course, put the warning of the Sharp Things AFTER you tell me to poke holes!! Now one side of my box is all red and bloody...
Kiteman (author) in reply to astroboy907Dec 10, 2012. 12:12 PM
I bet it still works, though!
mrmath says: Feb 11, 2007. 9:36 AM
I ran the image of the box through my software to depixelize it, and I came up with this. I guess it doesn't work as well you you might think. :)
Kiteman (author) in reply to mrmathFeb 11, 2007. 10:07 AM
It's you! You're one of THEM!!

(panicked footsteps fade rapidly into distance, accompanied by the sound of kitchen foil being wrapped hurridly around a head...)
Derin in reply to KitemanMar 26, 2010. 1:44 PM
"(panicked footsteps fade rapidly into distance, accompanied by the sound of kitchen foil being wrapped hurridly around a head...)"
 CORRECTION
(panicked foorsteps fade rapidly into distance, accompanied by the sound of reloading heavy weaponry and packing loads of money in a suitcase)
note: I CAN'T TURN ITALIC OFF HELP ME
Punkguyta in reply to KitemanFeb 11, 2007. 10:45 PM
Wow, added to my list of favourite things to say when I'm stoned!
Kiteman (author) in reply to PunkguytaFeb 12, 2007. 2:38 AM
Dude, you want to try the Goon Show for choice phrases...
Lftndbt in reply to KitemanApr 28, 2009. 8:52 AM
LoL, dude.... KITEMAN SAID DUDE!!!
Kiteman (author) in reply to LftndbtApr 28, 2009. 9:09 AM
More than two years ago!
Lithium Rain in reply to KitemanApr 28, 2009. 10:26 AM
Wow. Has it really been two years?! Wow...
Kiteman (author) in reply to Lithium RainApr 28, 2009. 10:52 AM
I just checked - I made that comment three days before you joined the site...
Lithium Rain in reply to KitemanApr 30, 2009. 7:56 AM
:D I distinctly remember this ible coming out new - I think I may in fact have signed up just to comment on it...
Kiteman (author) in reply to Lithium RainApr 30, 2009. 9:16 AM
You mean... you're my fault?!?
Rock Soldier in reply to KitemanAug 5, 2009. 4:34 PM
How dare you! (Don't worry twin, I'm just kidding, mostly.)
Lithium Rain in reply to KitemanApr 30, 2009. 12:48 PM
I think I am...I was quite impressed and intimidated by you and your projects, and wished to know more. I read the site for months if not a year or more before joining. It's a bit hard to remember preibles, but I think you provided the impetus.
Kiteman (author) in reply to Lithium RainApr 30, 2009. 1:41 PM
Gosh.

I'm... humbled.

Beats ego back into cage with big pointy stick.
Lithium Rain in reply to KitemanApr 30, 2009. 8:15 PM
Oh, you changed my life quite a bit! :D
Kiteman (author) in reply to Lithium RainMay 1, 2009. 10:54 AM
Really? Gosh. Er...

Wow. That gives me such a warm feeling - thank you.
Derin in reply to KitemanJun 15, 2010. 9:26 AM
*loads helicopter with heat lamps* *hovers over Kiteman* does that give a warm feeling?
Lithium Rain in reply to KitemanMay 1, 2009. 1:26 PM
Yep, really.

Awww. Thanks for inspiring me to join!

>Hug<
Kiteman (author) in reply to Lithium RainMay 1, 2009. 1:30 PM
>Hugs back<

NachoMahma in reply to KitemanApr 30, 2009. 10:04 AM
. You've created a monster!
Kiteman (author) in reply to NachoMahmaApr 30, 2009. 11:07 AM
Cue maniacal laughter and the crackle of a Jacob's Ladder
Lithium Rain in reply to KitemanApr 28, 2009. 10:25 AM
Wahahahaha, I did the exact same thing...
Lithium Rain in reply to KitemanJun 20, 2008. 7:48 AM
KITEMAN SAID DUDE!!!
Kiteman (author) in reply to Lithium RainJun 20, 2008. 9:49 AM
Good grief, that was nearly a year and a half ago - are you trawling through all my comments? You can give a man a complex, you know.
Lithium Rain in reply to KitemanJun 20, 2008. 10:56 AM
Lol, no, I searched for something...I can't remember what, I think I searched for "Goodhart", that may be it. Anyway, for some reason the keywords led me to this ible, and I happened to notice that comment!

I'm not that crazy...;)
mrmath in reply to Lithium RainJun 20, 2008. 11:37 AM
"I'm not that crazy...;)" That's what ALL the stalkers say. :)
Lithium Rain in reply to mrmathJun 20, 2008. 3:14 PM
I am not a stalker! It was a coinc-i-dinc!
Goodhart in reply to Lithium RainFeb 13, 2009. 9:17 AM
Um, you were searching for Goodhart ? LOL
Lithium Rain in reply to GoodhartFeb 13, 2009. 10:48 AM
=O

Stalker!

:D:D
Goodhart in reply to Lithium RainFeb 13, 2009. 11:06 AM
Is that an admission then? Since you wrote to Kiteman that you came across his post while looking for me ;-) I came across this because Kiteman pointed me here....
Lithium Rain in reply to GoodhartFeb 13, 2009. 12:09 PM
I really don't remember, it's been so long ago...if I said it, I must have been! I was probably searching for your comments, this was before I figured out just clicking on people's names and going to profiles. :D
mrmath in reply to KitemanFeb 11, 2007. 2:13 PM
Too bad "we" swapped your kitchen foil for "our" "psychic foil"! BWAH-HA-HA-HA! (Besides, I've heard the foil bras work better.)
dombeef in reply to mrmathAug 13, 2008. 5:31 AM
HA!
man5000000 says: Sep 2, 2009. 6:26 PM
who do you think you are?
Kiteman (author) in reply to man5000000Sep 3, 2009. 11:18 AM
I think I'm Kiteman. Who do you think you are?
The Jamalam says: Aug 11, 2009. 9:53 AM
This made me laugh so hard...
lemonie says: Feb 18, 2007. 2:34 PM
Why don't TV doccumentary crews use this? Maybe it's some heath & safety thing... If anyone's interested in this type of pixellation, let me know (it's very easy):
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