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in_the_gym · Mar 20, 2006, 5:19 PM

I volunteered to scan some photos for a family member a while back so everyone could get a copy. While I started doing that, I also decided it might be fun to colorize some. I know that some of the hair does not look natural - still trying to play with that. Any other suggestions for improvements??? This photo is from the early 1920's.

Original B & W

in_the_gym · Mar 20, 2006, 5:19 PM

Colorized

In search of Syd · Mar 21, 2006, 3:23 AM

I think you've done a fine job here.

headhunter66 · Mar 21, 2006, 6:40 AM

I agree, I think you did a very good job on these. May I ask what how you did this? If it's all by hand, i admire you greatly. If it isn't all by hand, there is still some admiration for you.

Dave

in_the_gym · Mar 21, 2006, 7:57 AM

Thanks. I know as much about photo restoration as I do PS Elements 3 - just enough to make me dangerous ! ! ! I "painted" each color using a hue/saturation layer.A few people have the same hair color - because I did them on the same layer. Once finished with this pic, I probably had at least 15+ layers. Like I said before - don't know if this was the easiest/best way, but for the most part I liked the results. The pic on the web doesn't seem as vibrant as the one I see on Photoshop. I just think the picture comes to life once it is in color.

Thanks again for the nice comments

shadowlies · Mar 21, 2006, 8:54 AM

What is there to say except....WELL DONE!

I think you have done an exceptional job. The colors look just fine on my screen.

As for all the layers, I know enough to make me dangerous too, I think you went about it the right way to control the intencity of the colors. I don't know if you also used the opacity slider but that is another way to tone down or blend colors into a B & W, in my limited (very limited mind you) experience.

Mugmar · Mar 21, 2006, 9:23 AM

Very good with the colorizing

You might try posting this in the Xtreme Makeover Forum. Those folks really know how to fix up a picture

Mugmar

Mar 20, 2006, 5:19 PM	#1
in_the_gym Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 251	I volunteered to scan some photos for a family member a while back so everyone could get a copy. While I started doing that, I also decided it might be fun to colorize some. I know that some of the hair does not look natural - still trying to play with that. Any other suggestions for improvements??? This photo is from the early 1920's. Original B & W Attached Images

Mar 20, 2006, 5:19 PM	#2
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Mar 21, 2006, 3:23 AM	#3
In search of Syd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,657	I think you've done a fine job here.

Mar 21, 2006, 6:40 AM	#4
headhunter66 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 414	I agree, I think you did a very good job on these. May I ask what how you did this? If it's all by hand, i admire you greatly. If it isn't all by hand, there is still some admiration for you. Dave

Mar 21, 2006, 7:57 AM	#5
in_the_gym Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 251	Thanks. I know as much about photo restoration as I do PS Elements 3 - just enough to make me dangerous ! ! ! I "painted" each color using a hue/saturation layer.A few people have the same hair color - because I did them on the same layer. Once finished with this pic, I probably had at least 15+ layers. Like I said before - don't know if this was the easiest/best way, but for the most part I liked the results. The pic on the web doesn't seem as vibrant as the one I see on Photoshop. I just think the picture comes to life once it is in color. Thanks again for the nice comments

Mar 21, 2006, 8:54 AM	#6
shadowlies Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 251	What is there to say except....WELL DONE! I think you have done an exceptional job. The colors look just fine on my screen. As for all the layers, I know enough to make me dangerous too, I think you went about it the right way to control the intencity of the colors. I don't know if you also used the opacity slider but that is another way to tone down or blend colors into a B & W, in my limited (very limited mind you) experience.

Mar 21, 2006, 9:23 AM	#7
Mugmar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,196	Very good with the colorizing You might try posting this in the Xtreme Makeover Forum. Those folks really know how to fix up a picture Mugmar