Colorize a B&W Photo -- 3

Status: Closed
Prize: $190
Entries Received: 29
Winner: JonBenn

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Contest Brief

I want a black & white promo photo of my father converted into color.

I have the original negative of the photo. I have an original print of the photo. Several 1200DPI scans of the negative, a glossy, and a matte of the photo are uploaded for this contest --- to this dropbox link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3ss0yh0ng99ew3m/AAA6u6aRyF5Z4J0OO2r5Lcr8a?dl=0

The files uploaded include the promo photo (low-resolution scan) and color photos of my father, his red hair and hazel green eyes, and a natural, freckled complexion. Also included are photos of similar guitars. In one of the photos, the guitar is much more blonde (not darkened by time) that is the correct color for the guitar body. That guitar has a dark pickguard -- this is the correct color. The other photos of the red-ish, somewhat translucent pickguard is NOT the correct pickguard color for the guitar.

The photo of the guitar with my dad sitting on a couch is probably the best color.

The deliverable is a high resolution (1200 DPI ??) JPG or PNG.

Additional information added on Sunday, August 1st.
The contest is to use the uploaded photos as color information to guide your skilled colorization of the high resolution 1200 DPI scans uploaded to the DropBox link included in the Contest Description.

Guitar strap – Tan Leather, raised embossed letters. - Best if it looks like the strap in uploaded photo “Dad & FT110-N Epi (2).jpg”
Guitar body – Maple, tan, slightly yellowed. Best if it looks like the guitar in uploaded photo “Dad & FT110-N Epi (2).jpg” and in “Epi 1.jpg”
Guitar pick guard – Several photos were uploaded to show the detail of the rope and cactus. Best if it looks like the guitar pick guard in uploaded photos “Dad & FT110-N Epi (2).jpg” and in “Epi 1.jpg”
Guitar head stock -- Best if it looks like the head stock in uploaded photo “Epi 2.jpg” The tuning keys are yellowed as is the inlay at the center of the headstock and the word “Epiphone”. The Greek “E” and the trim of the truss rod adjustment cover plate (on the headstock) are white and not yellowed.
Guitar Neck – The neck is Rosewood, which is a very deep red, nearly brown-black. The mother of peal inlays are nearly white (not yellowed). Best if it looks like the neck in uploaded photo “Epi 6.jpg”
Dad’s skin color is best if it looks like the photo “Dad 3.jpg”.
Dad’s hair color is best if it looks like the photo “Dad 2.jpg” and the color of his beard in “Dad 3.jpg”.
Dad’s eyes are hazel - best if it looks like the photo “Dad 2.jpg” and “Dad 3.jpg”.

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mh132006
- 2 years ago
it's fake image choice
- 2 years ago
rabbihmd
- 2 years ago
Please check #254 #257
- 2 years ago
YiskahInc
- 2 years ago
please check #256
- 2 years ago
eslamsaad0109
- 2 years ago
kindly check #255
- 2 years ago
almazsharipov
- 2 years ago
Hello.
Please check it out #229 and #230-an enlarged view of my work
I hope you like my version. If you want to make changes. let me know.

Regards, Almaz
- 2 years ago
YiskahInc
- 2 years ago
Please don't close the contest earlier, I'm almost done. I will submit my entry tomorrow :)
- 2 years ago
mdtarikul260
- 2 years ago
Dear contest holder,
If you have the original negative of the photo please inbox me.
- 2 years ago
mdrabbani3
- 2 years ago
#181
- 2 years ago
airubel
- 2 years ago
there are several versions of that pickguard so that i redesign with two most realistic version that would be match, Here is my work please have a look

#177 #178

have a nice day
- 2 years ago
Contest Holder
- 2 years ago
Than you to everyone for you entries!!!

I deleted everything previously marked as a 1 star.
Tomorrow I will delete everything currently marked as a 2 star.

I see that some entries have included what looks like a copy & paste of the newer pickguards of new guitars, probably a photo directly from the Epiphone website. I like this, however 1) most of those who did this made it much too "perfect" and it doesn't fit well with the look of the rest of the materials in the original photo. I do VERY MUCH like getting the detail into the pickguard, but it would need to not look brand-new-perfect. Also, 2) there are several versions of that pickguard and so the photos online don't always match the one in the promo photo you are restoring. I suggest looking at my uploaded photo "Dad & FT110-N Epi (3).jpg" to compare the color detail in the pickguard.
- 2 years ago
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1. HemaMaximDesign
  - 2 years ago
  Timothy, please note that all entries submitted get compressed by Freelancer servers for protection. Much of the detail is lost in all of the entries. If you want to see specific detail it's best to contact us (freelancers) and ask for area crops in 1:1 quality ratio. I can send you those so you see the full texture and editing in detail. It's also worth noting that Freelancer compression also alters entry color slightly due to compression and some elements get blurred and mixed with other color elements. With this being a high res scan recovery color is important.
  - 2 years ago
2. airubel
  - 2 years ago
  hi,
  I attached 2 version photos for your requirement,
  I hope you will be satisfied #177 #178
  
  I am able to handover the final file as your demand on description
  - 2 years ago
ahmedalysharaf
- 2 years ago
#163
- 2 years ago
Contest Holder
- 2 years ago
Thank you to everyone submitting entries.
Tomorrow I will go through and remove the entries I have marked as 1 Star, leaving the 2 Star and the one 3 Star to improve upon.
Thank you, Tim
- 2 years ago
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1. rabbihmd
  - 2 years ago
  Please check #142
  - 2 years ago
2. HemaMaximDesign
  - 2 years ago
  Thank you for rating my previous entry and for giving me feedback which I have carefully listened to.
  
  I have uploaded a new entry with new improvements and changes. I'd appreciate your rating and feedback on this one as well. My new entry is #155
  
  If you'd like specific changes made in the new entry feel free to contact me and I will apply those changes.
  - 2 years ago
YiskahInc
- 2 years ago
working on that!!
- 2 years ago
BidyutSarkarbd
- 2 years ago
Please check #145.
- 2 years ago
rabbihmd
- 2 years ago
Please check #142
- 2 years ago
rezkifauzan98
- 2 years ago
Please wait for my entry
- 2 years ago
mdrabbani3
- 2 years ago
#127
- 2 years ago
azi82
- 2 years ago
please check #117
- 2 years ago
mh132006
- 2 years ago
I sent the amend after yesterday's additional info.
Entry # 113
Thank you.
- 2 years ago
BidyutSarkarbd
- 2 years ago
Please Check My Entry #105 , #106 , #108.
- 2 years ago
rabbihmd
- 2 years ago
Please check #103
- 2 years ago
shaifulVshakil
- 2 years ago
please check #98
- 2 years ago
rabbihmd
- 2 years ago
working on it ....
- 2 years ago
JonBenn
- 2 years ago
I have colorized your photo as a pro would do according to your brief. However, your eyes are the best judge of accuracy. Please have a look at #91 .
- 2 years ago
azi82
- 2 years ago
please check #79
- 2 years ago
Sumaakter98858
- 2 years ago
#75
- 2 years ago
Sumaakter98858
- 2 years ago
#76
- 2 years ago
Sumaakter98858
- 2 years ago
#78
- 2 years ago
Sumaakter98858
- 2 years ago
#77
- 2 years ago
HemaMaximDesign
- 2 years ago
#sealed Contest holder please seal the contest if possible. Some individuals have already stolen other's entries color and texture editing for their own.
- 2 years ago
1. sagarcreation
  - 2 years ago
  wait dear, we are also here. also give chance to make it bette
  - 2 years ago
rabbihmd
- 2 years ago
#sealed #sealed #sealed
- 2 years ago
mdtarikul260
- 2 years ago
Please don't close the contest before ending the deadline.
- 2 years ago
Privilege52
- 2 years ago
Still editing................
- 2 years ago
reyesonline
- 2 years ago
#sealed contestant entries are easy to steal by other.
- 2 years ago
Md Nurul Amin
- 2 years ago
please check my entry #27
- 2 years ago
shaifulVshakil
- 2 years ago
please check #15 #16 #17 entry
- 2 years ago
liyakatbd
- 2 years ago
Sir, Can We Talk in inbox About This Project.?
- 2 years ago
liyakatbd
- 2 years ago
Sir Kindly check my all Updated #14 , Entry.
I hope you like it, If you need any changes to please messages my Inbox.
Thank you!
- 2 years ago
liyakatbd
- 2 years ago
Sir Kindly check my all Updated #13, Entry.
I hope you like it, If you need any changes to please messages my Inbox.
Thank you!
- 2 years ago
fshomaji
- 2 years ago
I am fascinated by your love for your Dad. Please check my entry #12.
- 2 years ago
reddmac
- 2 years ago
joining soon
- 2 years ago
msashometv
- 2 years ago
#4
- 2 years ago
RealCreative12
- 2 years ago
please check #3 and tell me if u need any change
- 2 years ago