Colorizing a Photograph using Gradient Maps
I find this method a really good way to add realistic colour to a black & white image and it is actually a lot easier than you think.
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Related Tags: black and white conversion, colorizing photos, gradient maps
Christell
June 21, 2010 at 11:56 am
Wendy, Thanks so much for this info. Looks like this one is going in my to- try-list soon.
Morris
August 7, 2010 at 11:46 am
Wendy,
Great tutorial. I will definitely use it.
Paul
September 4, 2010 at 10:38 am
Wendy..Thanks!!
I’m always amaised at what can be done in Eements by those in the know and appreciate your willingness to share.
Roy
February 12, 2011 at 6:08 pm
I’ve been busy scanning old black and white family photos and wondering if I could give them new life. This looks like a way to do it, you may have a better way but I’m going to give it a go.
Thanks a lot,
Roy
Kenneth A
August 11, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Roy,
I just came upon your comment related to Colorizing a Black and White Photograph. When I attempt to apply the technique outlined by Wendy Williams, Elements 8, that I recently began using, doesn’t allow me to select, Color”, when I get into Gradient Map; therefore, I’m unable to complete the procedure as outlined! Were you successful with this technique, or did you modify it? Did you find a technique that worked for you to add color to your black and white images?
Ken
Kenneth A
August 11, 2011 at 1:04 pm
I need some more advice. I’m using Elements 8, and I’m trying to add color to an old family black and white image. When I get to Gradient Map and I want to set the Mode, it doesn’t allow me to select, “Color”! Therefore, I’m unable to continue forward with this technique, as outlined here! Any suggestions?
Ken