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Old 11-17-2006, 08:39 AM
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Is there a way to change an old black and white photo to color. I think I have heard of this but not sure where to go. I don't have a negative, just the picture. I also want to blow this picture up a little bit. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks
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its doable, they used to color in old movies, usually sections will have a reddish tint, or a bluish tint. later they colorised em by computer
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Old 11-17-2006, 09:41 AM
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Nope. Nothing short of paying an artist to "hand color" it. This is not an unusual process, however. At least not in the old school of photography. If you were in Richmond, VA, I could hook you up. Best bet is to take it to a high-end portrait studio and see if they know of anyone who could do it.



Reproducing an old B&W print involves basically putting it on a flat, well-lit surface, and shooting a picture of it. Then you have a negative and can make whatever size enlargements you want.
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Or you could try it yourself, or ask an artistic friend to do it.



http://www.michaels.com/art/online/display...ticleNum=ae0166
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Thanks for the help guys. I really learned something here. I am up for any other suggestions any one has.
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Old 11-18-2006, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Danno' post='845874' date='Nov 18 2006, 08:37 AM

Thanks for the help guys. I really learned something here. I am up for any other suggestions any one has.




Send them to me. I can photoshop em to life.
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Old 12-08-2006, 12:44 AM
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i think it was at walgreens where they said they can take BW and make them color. they had a sign by there photo stand
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