№ 14 · RESTORATION

Colorize a black-and-white portrait naturally

№ 14

№ The prompt

Colorize this black-and-white portrait naturally. Add believable skin tones and period-accurate clothing color, and keep the tonal contrast of the original intact. Do not over-saturate. The result should look like a color photo from the era, not a modern edit.

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№ How to use it

  • Input

    A clean black-and-white scan with good tonal contrast.

  • Preserve

    The original tonal contrast, composition, and grain.

  • Avoid

    Over-saturated or anachronistic colors, and flattening the contrast.

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№ 12

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