Just how much of the superb cosplay turned out by the likes of Kipi is due to liberal usage of Photoshop? And can such manipulation allow even the most ugly or inept of cosplayers to emerge as colourful cosplay butterflys?

This none too sparing video demonstrates the process:
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Although obviously intended as a rebuke to cosplayers who are dependent on heavy Photoshop to achieve their looks, those who are fans of Kipi and company can at least rest easy knowing that video or third party photographed appearances do demonstrate the Photoshops are not entirely fanciful…