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Turn a client-supplied black-and-white archival photo into a color reference for the campaign.
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Execute — do the immediate task
+Colorize the [client]'s black‑and‑white archival photo to create a color reference for the campaign…
Execute — do the immediate task
+Colorize the [client]'s black‑and‑white archival photo to create a color reference for the campaign — edit colors in Camera Raw to achieve natural skin tones and period‑accurate hues, then save a high‑res JPEG for [reviewer=Naomi] to review.
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Improve — make it easier to accept
+Turn the archival black‑and‑white photo into a campaign color reference for [director=Naomi], the…
Improve — make it easier to accept
+Turn the archival black‑and‑white photo into a campaign color reference for [director=Naomi], the creative director: apply gentle colorization in Camera Raw focusing on accurate skin and fabric tones, produce side‑by‑side B&W/color proofs, and include a short note calling out any guesses made for period colors.
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Art DirectorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Lightroomalso: Colorize Archival Photoalso: Create Color Reference
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