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Author:  meetdilip [ Fri Mar 20, 2020 9:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Old sepia-ish photo to colour
GIMP Version: 2.10.14
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Hi, I have an old photo which is black and white originally. But due to the age of it, it is more or less having a natural sepia filter. If possible, I would like to have it converted to a colour photo. It is a passport like photo, only up to chest. Is there any plugin or filter using which I can achieve this ? Thanks.
Author:  Wallace [ Fri Mar 20, 2020 11:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Old sepia-ish photo to colour
In the example below.
I show one way of accomplishing the coloring of a sepia/B&W photo.
Image

This is my result,
with only a single layer used for coloring.
Image
The amount of detail you wish to add is up to you.
You could us a separate layer for every color,
or you can do as I have and use a single layer for the color.
This is merely one of the ways of accomplishing this task.
Author:  meetdilip [ Sat Mar 21, 2020 12:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Old sepia-ish photo to colour
Thanks. I will try

" Color layer " is a manual operation ?
Author:  sallyanne [ Sat Mar 21, 2020 12:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Old sepia-ish photo to colour
You could try it this way as well https://turbofuture.com/graphic-design- ... P-Tutorial
I have followed it in the past and have been successful.
Can be time consuming though so I don't do it often.
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Also GMiC has a colour option but it too is not an immediate thing and not always the best way to colour photos, each color layer needs to be given a different amout of opacity and even probably a different blending mode. GMIC is probably best for just line art.
Author:  Wallace [ Sat Mar 21, 2020 1:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Old sepia-ish photo to colour
meetdilip wrote:
Thanks. I will try

" Color layer " is a manual operation ?

Yes,
this is done by creating a new layer above the B&W layer.
Click the B&W layer within the layers dialog,
to make it the active layer.

Go to: Layer > New Layer.
The New Layer dialog will open click OK.
This should create a new layer,
above the B&W layer for adding any color.
Author:  meetdilip [ Sat Mar 21, 2020 1:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Old sepia-ish photo to colour
@sallyanne @Wallace, thanks.

The photo has some dots on it as well. Any way to clear the noise without manually cleaning them ?
Author:  sallyanne [ Sat Mar 21, 2020 1:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Old sepia-ish photo to colour
You could try despeckle but otherwise no, unless you want to not ruin your photo

Better still, post your photo here in the photo retoration and enhancement forum and a few people may give it a go for you.
Author:  meetdilip [ Sat Mar 21, 2020 1:51 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Old sepia-ish photo to colour
Thanks @sallyanne. I couldn't find an option for " despeckle ".
Author:  sallyanne [ Sat Mar 21, 2020 1:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Old sepia-ish photo to colour
It's under Filter - enhance. Or it was. I only have 2.10.14
Author:  meetdilip [ Sat Mar 21, 2020 2:04 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Old sepia-ish photo to colour
Works like a charm. Thanks.
Author:  david [ Sat Mar 21, 2020 7:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Old sepia-ish photo to colour
Some time ago I was asked to write a tutorial to explain the method I use for colouring photographs.
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=16112
It is labour-intensive, but perhaps allows for accurate control of the process and subsequent adjustments.

david.
Author:  meetdilip [ Sat Mar 21, 2020 7:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Old sepia-ish photo to colour
Thanks @david . I will check the guide :)
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