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Kodachrome Conflict Captures

In Focus Releases the Largest Collection of Colored WW2 Photographs

— August 8, 2011 — Tech
Although color photography was still relatively new, American President Roosevelt passed an executive order which would ensure the public a cavalcade of snapshots depicting life, war and production in the uncertain era -- the photo historians at In Focus got their hands on those pictures for the first time.

Any documentary will make it obvious that in the mid-40s, most camera footage was still captured on black-and-white film. In the hopes of bringing us closer to a conflict most will never understand, Alan Taylor of In Focus has released over 1,400 kodachrome photographs with their original captions. The photographs, published in co-operation with the Library of Congress, mostly depict soldiers and factory workers Stateside in the midst of training or manufacturing war goods.

Historically, this is without precedent, as the modern memory of the Second World War is informed by the grainy, monochromatic footage we've all seen. Coloring or unearthing colored photographs is a habit growing in historian circles, as it provides a more engaging account of life during the most violent conflict ever.
Trend Themes
1. Color Photography in WW2 - The release of over 1,400 kodachrome photographs from World War 2 encourages the trend of unearthing and sharing color photographs from the era, providing a more engaging and realistic account of life during the conflict.
2. Historical Archiving - The growing habit of coloring or unearthing historical photographs opens up opportunities for archiving organizations and researchers to provide a more comprehensive understanding of past events.
3. Visual Storytelling - The use of color photographs from World War 2 offers a new avenue for visual storytelling, allowing historians and filmmakers to create more immersive and compelling narratives about the war.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Photography companies and professionals can explore the demand for colorizing or preserving historical photographs, providing a unique service to individuals and organizations interested in historical documentation.
2. Archival Services - Archival services and organizations can seize the opportunity to digitize and catalog historical photographs, offering a valuable resource to researchers, historians, and the general public.
3. Film and Documentary Production - The availability of color photographs from World War 2 presents an opportunity for filmmakers and documentary producers to create visually captivating and historically accurate projects that redefine our perception of the war.
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