1. the process of adding color to a black-and-white film, photograph, or video using digital or chemical techniques
Usage: also spelled 'colorization' in U.S. English; commonly used in film and media production

Examples

• The studio invested in colourization to restore the classic 1940s film for modern audiences.
• Digital colourization has made old black-and-white photographs appear more lifelike.
• Some film purists argue that colourization changes the artistic intent of original directors.
• The colourization of historical newsreels helps viewers connect with the past.
• Advanced software now makes colourization faster and more accurate than manual methods.
• The documentary used colourization to bring archival footage to life.