How: Creating Fake or Faux Infrared Photos
Feb 7, 2019 09:12:28 #
I enjoy the look of IR photos (sometimes) and particularly when there is color. I am really not interested in adapting a camera or purchasing an IR filter right now, BUT I would like to take existing daylight captured photos and using Lightroom and (gulp) Photoshop and create a Faux IR colored image. Anthony Morganti sells a neat set of Presets for $15 BUT the workflow begins with an IR prepared or taken image.
Please share ideas and suggestions. I have decent skills in Lightroom and pursuing this venue is introducing me to functions and features in PS ... only if I follow a step by step guide.
Thanks, Bob
Please share ideas and suggestions. I have decent skills in Lightroom and pursuing this venue is introducing me to functions and features in PS ... only if I follow a step by step guide.
Thanks, Bob
Feb 7, 2019 10:14:22 #
Bogin Bob wrote:
I enjoy the look of IR photos (sometimes) and part... (show quote)
Lr, Ps, Topaz, etc. all have built in fake IR filters. No interest as I have a real IR Converted Camera. Also one can take with (difficulty) IR images thru an IR (black) filter using a regular digital camera. 740 to 880 nm usually.
Feb 7, 2019 10:20:09 #
Nik Color Efex also has a filter. This video is less than five minutes long. Maybe you can get some ideas:
https://youtu.be/CcpyKDAMy_Y
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https://youtu.be/CcpyKDAMy_Y
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Feb 7, 2019 12:02:09 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Nik Color Efex also has a filter. This video is less than five minutes long. Maybe you can get some ideas:
https://youtu.be/CcpyKDAMy_Y
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https://youtu.be/CcpyKDAMy_Y
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Feb 8, 2019 07:13:06 #
I've been shooting infrared for over three years with a converted Olympus E-500 camera, purchased on eBay. The IR filter is 590nm which produces the faux color you like. Screw on filters will not give you the result you desire, only a conversion unless you go for what is called a "full spectrum" and then you have to buy a special set of filters plus the expense of the conversion etc. I know this can be confusing, at least in the beginning it was for me. It is not that complicated to learn the steps in PS to achieve the ends you desire once the image is taken. Two faux color infrared images attached for examples.
Feb 8, 2019 08:20:42 #
Bogin Bob wrote:
I enjoy the look of IR photos (sometimes) and part... (show quote)
I have tried software conversions for I/R, the images were close but never made the grade. They lacked the brilliance of Real I?R printed on Silver paper.
The best digital I/R I have seen has come from converted cameras.
Feb 8, 2019 10:59:43 #
Bob, although there are a number of plugins that will produce "IR" images, unless one is exceptionally familiar with IR imaging, getting an accurate portrayal of a scene using those filters is difficult. Sure they will produce an image that has some interesting colors. However, anyone with a modicum of experience using IR filters and film will notice differences in the images produced with plugins.
I simply put a filter on the front of an older lens and shoot with digital. Then, I convert to black and white in processing. The reason for the older lens use is they have DOF markings, as well as IR focus marks on them. Nothing like using the real thing.
--Bob
I simply put a filter on the front of an older lens and shoot with digital. Then, I convert to black and white in processing. The reason for the older lens use is they have DOF markings, as well as IR focus marks on them. Nothing like using the real thing.
--Bob
Bogin Bob wrote:
I enjoy the look of IR photos (sometimes) and part... (show quote)
Feb 8, 2019 12:38:46 #
Bogin Bob wrote:
I enjoy the look of IR photos (sometimes) and part... (show quote)
Don't be cheap, get a camera conversion, you won't regret it. It's a whole new world.
Feb 9, 2019 08:01:31 #
I apologize for not recognizing the support and ideas provided.
Thank you all for your time and suggestions.
Bob
Thank you all for your time and suggestions.
Bob
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