How is the black and white with color effect done on film?

Question

The effect I mean is one of a black and white photo with an element of the photo left in color. An example is seen here http://www.autographicphoto.com/Print-ds002.html however this is done with photoshop. I was told once that it is possible to do it with film in the development process. Does anyone have any ideas or links that explain how it might be done? Thanks

Answer 1

Many digital still cameras have the ability to be turned onto B&W but allowing one colour to come through, be it red, yellow, blue or green. This gives the effect you're talking about.
I think the only way to do it with a film camera, would be to have colour film and develop the background in black and white and then overlay the coloured section, ie the car at a later date in colour. This wouldnt really be possible in a home studio though.... so I would say your best option is to buy a digital camera with the built in function.
I have a Pentax Optio s50 which does this.
All the best :)

Answer 2

Selective color black and white images using black and white film is just not possible and for that matter color film as well. Prior to the advent of digital technologies this process was achieved simply by painting a black and white image, also known as hand coloured black and white photos. In terms of this process being achieved in the development process, it just isnt possible, perhaps with a lot of work in the printing process you could achieve something similar, but not with the finesse as the image you have shown.

Answer 3

Not in the development process but in C printing, I done it before digital came about; it takes time and a lot of it.
Proof strips to go B&W from a negative onto color paper; then masking the section you want color; after that reverse until you get the proper color and opposit masking for the color

Answer 4

I think you are refering to the old fashioned hand colored look. It is not done on the film, but on the B+W print. A spray is applied to the print, then oil paints are applied to areas that you want colored. It takes several days to dry, then a finishing spray is applied. You get those sweet pictures of a girl holding a rose, but only the rose is in color and the rest is in b+w.

Answer 5

Hi, I recommand you to try google picasa.

picasa is a Google's photo software. It's what should've come with your camera.

It can Edit , organise and Share you picture and small video flips.

It's very easy to use and is free, just like Google

Download it free in here:

http://www.bernanke.cn/google-picasa/

Good Luck!