responsible-editing

Reviewing before-and-after images

Compare an original and a proposed result with consistent framing and a clear audit trail.

A useful comparison keeps the crop, scale, and viewing conditions consistent. Preserve the source files so a reviewer can understand what changed.

Make the comparison clear

  • Use the same crop and zoom for both images.
  • Review on a reasonably calibrated display.
  • Check windows, fixtures, edges, reflections, and color transitions.
  • Record approval without embedding private notes in public files.

Reject a result that misrepresents the property, introduces obvious artifacts, or cannot be traced to an authorized request.