codocrome

Codocrome is a term that refers to a specific type of photographic material or process that utilizes color dyes for image reproduction. While the term itself might not be universally recognized in standard photographic terminology, it likely describes a system where colors are formed by the selective deposition or alteration of colored chemical compounds. This stands in contrast to additive color systems, such as the dichromate processes, where colors are generated by filtering white light.

Historically, many early color photography processes involved dye-based methods. These often relied on the formation of dyes through chemical reactions, such as the coupling of a dye intermediate with a component exposed to light. The resulting image would be a composite of these dyes, creating the illusion of full color. The term "codocrome" could potentially be a proprietary name for a specific company's dye-based color process or a descriptive term used in a particular context to distinguish it from other color reproduction techniques. Without further context or historical records, the precise nature and origin of "codocrome" remain somewhat ambiguous, though its core concept is rooted in the chemical synthesis of color for photographic images.