verb
- to add color to (a black-and-white film, photograph, or video) using digital or chemical techniques
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American English uses 'colorizes'; commonly used in film and media contexts
Examples
- The studio decided to colourize the classic black-and-white film for modern audiences.
- Technicians carefully colourize old photographs to restore them to their original appearance.
- She colourizes vintage newsreel footage as part of her restoration work.
- The director chose not to colourize the film, preferring to preserve its original aesthetic.
- Advanced software now makes it easier to colourize historical documents and images.