Handcolor (Verb)
Meaning
Color by hand; "Some old photographs are handcolored".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The technique of handcoloring black and white photographs was popular in the 19th century.
- The artist handcols the intricate patterns on the white ceramic vase.
- The film uses a unique effect, where old photos are handcolored to look like they belong to the characters' past.
- A group of skilled technicians had been employed to carefully handcolor the films before digital technology became available.
- The historic photographs were handcolored in a specialized studio using traditional methods and materials.