Colorize: meaning, definitions and examples

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colorize

 

[ หˆkสŒlษ™raษชz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to add color

To colorize means to add color to something, especially in a visual context. This can refer to both digital and physical forms of art, where black-and-white images are enhanced with color. Colorizing can also be used in various forms of media, including photography, film, and illustration, to make the subject more vibrant and engaging. The process often involves selecting appropriate colors to match the original tone or mood of the subject.

Synonyms

enhance, paint, tint.

Examples of usage

  • The artist decided to colorize the old photographs.
  • Colorizing black-and-white films can bring them to life.
  • She spent hours trying to colorize her digital artwork.
  • The publisher colorized the comic for a new release.

Translations

Translations of the word "colorize" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น colorir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค‚เค—เฅ€เคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fรคrben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mewarnai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปะพั€ะธะทัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koloryzowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‰ฒใ‚’ใคใ‘ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coloriser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colorear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท renklendirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ‰์น ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู„ูˆูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zbarvit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zafarbiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธŠ่‰ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obarvati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lita

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏัั‚ะตะฝะดั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช ุฑู†ฺฏแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™nglษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colorear

Etymology

The term 'colorize' is derived from the word 'color,' which has its roots in the Latin word 'color' meaning 'hue, appearance, or form.' The suffix '-ize' is a verb-forming suffix used to indicate a process or transformation. The usage of 'colorize' became more prevalent in the 20th century, particularly with advances in technology that allowed for the editing of black-and-white images and films. Originally, being a term used in the context of art and painting, 'colorize' now finds its application in digital media, highlighting the evolution of its meaning through technological advancements. In the realm of film and photography, colorization techniques emerged as a method to restore historical footage, making it accessible and relatable to modern audiences.