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*Bela Lugosi* · 12-02-2004, 02:21 PM

Does anyone know of a site where I can download a program that will colorize B&W photos?

Hollow · 12-02-2004, 02:22 PM

i really don't think any program can do that.

Kazza · 12-02-2004, 03:25 PM

VCW Vicma'ns photo editor. In the "Harry's filter' feature there are several options to colorize.
Probably you can download it at www.download.com

*Bela Lugosi* · 12-02-2004, 04:16 PM

Thanks, but it didn't quite have what I wanted.

Kay Scarpetta · 12-02-2004, 04:24 PM

You can do it on Paint Shop Pro... it takes a while to get the hang of, though. Took me forever.

PZelda · 12-02-2004, 06:42 PM

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Originally posted by Kay Scarpetta
You can do it on Paint Shop Pro... it takes a while to get the hang of, though. Took me forever.

What she said. Plus...it's best to use really really dark colors when you colorize, because if you use a light color, it will come out all funny. With darker colors, your picture will come out more natural.

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 12-02-2004, 07:20 PM

Yeahhhhhhhh I use PSP.

-*Forever*- · 12-02-2004, 08:10 PM

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Originally posted by PZelda
What she said. Plus...it's best to use really really dark colors when you colorize, because if you use a light color, it will come out all funny. With darker colors, your picture will come out more natural.

For me, it's the opposite O_O

swedeace · 12-02-2004, 10:16 PM

If you have access to Adobe PhotoShop, the best thing would be is to select each area and copy onto its own new layer. Then, use the color blending mode under 100% and then fill the area(s) with the desired foreground color. The color blending mode allows the color to conform to the pixel of the original background for realistic effect.

You can also download a free 30-day-trial of PhotoShop CS (version 8) at Adobe's website:

http://www.adobe.com/

12-02-2004, 02:21 PM	#1
Bela Lugosi Don't be afraid. Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 30, 2004 Location: My House Posts: 216	Colorizing Black & White photos Does anyone know of a site where I can download a program that will colorize B&W photos?

12-02-2004, 04:24 PM	#5
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12-02-2004, 02:22 PM	#2
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	i really don't think any program can do that.

12-02-2004, 03:25 PM	#3
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	VCW Vicma'ns photo editor. In the "Harry's filter' feature there are several options to colorize. Probably you can download it at www.download.com

12-02-2004, 04:16 PM	#4
Bela Lugosi Don't be afraid. Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 30, 2004 Location: My House Posts: 216	Thanks, but it didn't quite have what I wanted.

12-02-2004, 07:20 PM	#7
AllIWantIsYourClutch peaceout. Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 02, 2001 Location: Illinois. Posts: 53,424	Yeahhhhhhhh I use PSP.

12-02-2004, 10:16 PM	#9
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	If you have access to Adobe PhotoShop, the best thing would be is to select each area and copy onto its own new layer. Then, use the color blending mode under 100% and then fill the area(s) with the desired foreground color. The color blending mode allows the color to conform to the pixel of the original background for realistic effect. You can also download a free 30-day-trial of PhotoShop CS (version 8) at Adobe's website: http://www.adobe.com/