Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Are these colorized movies legal to share?

Yes. All movies we colorize and share are carefully sourced from public domain archives, meaning their copyrights have expired or do not apply in our jurisdiction. We do thorough research to ensure the content is legally free to use.

2. What is “public domain”?

Public domain means that a creative work is no longer protected by copyright laws and is free for anyone to use, modify, and share without permission or paying royalties.

3. How do you colorize old black-and-white films?

We use advanced AI-based tools like DeOldify to automatically add realistic color to black-and-white footage. After colorization, we enhance video quality using additional tools like EDVR and ESRGAN for restoration and upscaling.

4. What tools and software do you use for colorization?

Our main tools include:

DeOldify (AI colorization)
EDVR (video restoration)
ESRGAN (video upscaling)
Google Colab (cloud processing platform)
FFmpeg and other open-source utilities for video editing.

5. Can I reuse or redistribute your colorized videos?

Yes, since the source videos are public domain and our enhancements do not infringe on copyrights, you may reuse or share them. However, we appreciate if you give credit to our channel/blog when sharing.

6. Do you own the rights to these films?

No, we do not claim ownership of the original films. We only create and share enhanced, colorized versions of public domain movies.

7. What if someone claims copyright on your videos?

We respect copyright laws and promptly act on any valid DMCA takedown requests. Please contact us at investorate@gmail.com if you believe your rights are affected.

8. How long does the colorization process take?

Depending on video length and cloud processing resources, colorization and enhancement may take from a few hours to a couple of days.

9. Why colorize old movies?

Colorization helps modern audiences connect better with historical content, making it more engaging and accessible while preserving cultural heritage.

10. How accurate are the colors?

AI models predict colors based on context and training data, but they are not 100% historically accurate. The goal is to create visually pleasing, plausible colorizations rather than perfect historical reproduction.