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Pluralsight

Colorizing Black and White Photographs

via Pluralsight

Overview

This Pluralsight course will help you learn how to cloroize black & white photos correctly using Photoshop CS6 or higher, it's something everyone can learn.

When looking at an old black and white photograph, you may have imagined what it would be like to see that period of history in the glorious color that nature intended. With the power of digital retouching, you can now bring history to life. In this course, Colorizing Black and White Photographs, you'll learn how to take an old photo and convert it into an incredible colorized picture. First, you'll explore basic color theory, how to understand the relationship between color and greyscale, and how to find pictures to colorize. Next, you'll discover how to utilize advanced layers, such as gradient map, photographic toning, and 50% grey. Finally, you'll learn the approaches you can take towards different skin tones and environments. By the end of this course, you'll have the necessary skills and knowledge to create a realistic color conversion. Software required: Photoshop CS6 or above.

Syllabus

  • Course Overview 1min
  • Introduction to Colorizing 7mins
  • Preparing Your Image in Photoshop 10mins
  • Skin, Hair, & Eyes 19mins
  • Clothing & Background 28mins
  • The Finishing Touches 13mins

Taught by

James Trory

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