as a special effect, to "modernize" black-and-white films, or to restore color segregation. The first examples date from the early 20th century, but colorization has become common with the advent of digital image processing.

Early techniques

Hand colorization

The first film colorization methods were hand-done by individuals. For example, at least 4% of Georges Méliès' output, including some prints of A Trip to the Moon

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