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A multidisciplinary education at the service of History

A multidisciplinary academic background supports this approach. Trained in history with a specialization in archaeology, then in digital humanities focused on cultural and heritage mediation, this academic path was further enriched by a specialization in 3D, video games, and game art. At the crossroads of these disciplines emerges a shared ambition: to put digital tools and 3D creation at the service of the transmission, promotion, and understanding of history and heritage.

  • 2026

    Master's Degree in 3D/Animation/Video Games/Game Art – BRASSART: Tours

  • 2022

    Master's in Digital Humanities: Digital Mediation of Culture and Heritage – Center for Advanced Renaissance Studies: Tours

  • 2020

    Bachelor's degree in History, Archaeology track – University of Tours: Tours

Images and places from the past are not static. Each one carries a story that deserves to be preserved and told. Let's breathe new life into history.

Because, beyond black and white, the past was in colours.


More than an activity: a transmission process

A passion for the past

The past plays a vital role in our lives and in our society. It serves as a point of reference, a foundation upon which to build and to move towards the future. A civilization deprived of memory struggles to evolve without repeating the same mistakes.

The experiences and actions of those who came before us, when preserved, become invaluable guides. They allow us to learn, progress, and better understand the world we live in.

Preserving the past does not mean preserving everything indiscriminately. History is also made up of evolution and transformation. But certain traces, certain moments, and certain testimonies deserve to be protected because they carry irreplaceable historical, cultural, or personal value.

Images: Witnesses to Memory

Photographs are much more than just images. They are witnesses to the past and to history, fragments of memory where recollections, emotions and events intertwine.

However, these images were captured using the technologies of their time. Over time, they degrade: they tarnish, tear, and sometimes deteriorate irreparably. Little by little, the moment they represented can lose its power and clarity.

Restoration and recolorization bring these images back to life. They offer a new perspective on the past and allow these memories to be passed on to present and future generations.

A commitment to quality

Passionate about history, I pursued university studies in both history and digital humanities. This dual approach allows me to combine historical research and technological tools in a single process.

Each project is based on in-depth research, accompanied by documentation on the sources and references used.

In the context of photographic restoration and recoloring, each intervention is carried out manually, like a true artistic endeavor, respecting the original image.
No artificial intelligence-based colorization software is used in this process.

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Personal data

No personal data (name, surname, address, telephone number, bank details, etc.) will be shared or communicated to services or other persons outside of The past was in colours.


Delivery time

Working time and delivery times may vary depending on the type of service. An estimate will be provided when pricing and invoicing the work.

Payment

After consideration, acceptance of rates and commencement of work, the client undertakes to pay the full amount of the service, previously discussed with the client, in a single payment (unless a deposit has been paid by the client).


Use my work

All artistic content on the website thepastwasincolours.com, created by Gabin Faucard and associated with the names "The Past Was in Colours," "Thepastwasincolours," "Le passé était en couleurs," and "Lepasséétaitencouleurs," is protected by French and international intellectual property laws. Any reproduction, distribution, modification, or use, in whole or in part, of this content or elements related to the company, regardless of the method or medium, is strictly prohibited without prior authorization and may constitute copyright infringement.