*Project 5 - Colourizing B&W PhotosThe job of digital colourist is a real thing. In the past, colourization of black and white photographs or videos was done manually using tinted dyes. Fortunately, we have modern software at our disposal and it's never been easier!
(Language warning: there are a couple of profanities in this video)
(Language warning: there are a couple of profanities in this video)
The example below was colourized by B.C. digital colourist Mark Truelove.
You can check out his work (and read interesting FAQs) on his website: canadiancolour.ca.
One of his major projects, a series of Canadian World War I photos, was commissioned by the Vimy Ridge Foundation and was featured on CBC. Check out the article HERE.
One of his major projects, a series of Canadian World War I photos, was commissioned by the Vimy Ridge Foundation and was featured on CBC. Check out the article HERE.
COLOURIZING B&W PHOTOS ASSIGNMENT
Your task is to submit ONE fully colourized black and white photo, using the methods shown in the video above.
CRITERIA
- Use a web search to find a suitable image
- Please find an image with a natural (not studio) background.
- Try to choose an image that has colours that are predictable and obvious. (having sky is good because you can easily make it blue).
- Lighter skin tones are probably easier to colourize but try whatever you like.
HAND IN BEFORE & AFTER IMAGES TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM.
Your task is to submit ONE fully colourized black and white photo, using the methods shown in the video above.
CRITERIA
- Use a web search to find a suitable image
- Please find an image with a natural (not studio) background.
- Try to choose an image that has colours that are predictable and obvious. (having sky is good because you can easily make it blue).
- Lighter skin tones are probably easier to colourize but try whatever you like.
HAND IN BEFORE & AFTER IMAGES TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM.