What is it? Infrared photography is the technique of capturing light not visible to the naked eye. Infrared (IR) light lies right between the visible spectrum and radio waves.
Rock photographer Elliott Landy took this beautiful infrared photograph of Bob Dylan in 1968. Click HERE for Landy's site.
PROCESS:
1. Duplicate the background layer.
2. On that duplicate background layer IMAGE+ADJUSTMENTS+INVERT it.
3. Change the BLENDING MODE of that new duplicate layer to COLOR.
4. Create a NEW ADJUSTMENT LAYER + CHANNEL MIXER.
5. Adjust the CHANNEL MIXER levels to the following:
1. Duplicate the background layer.
2. On that duplicate background layer IMAGE+ADJUSTMENTS+INVERT it.
3. Change the BLENDING MODE of that new duplicate layer to COLOR.
4. Create a NEW ADJUSTMENT LAYER + CHANNEL MIXER.
5. Adjust the CHANNEL MIXER levels to the following:
RED CHANNEL:
RED=0
GREEN=0
BLUE=100
BLUE CHANNEL:
RED=100
GREEN=0
BLUE=0
GREEN CHANNEL:
RED=0
GREEN=100
BLUE=0
*These are the basics. Adjust levels as necessary for your individual photographs
*These are the basics. Adjust levels as necessary for your individual photographs
6. Add an IMAGE+ADJUSTMENTS+PHOTO FILTER to enhance your photo to your preferences.
Richard Mosse photos of Africa. Click HERE>
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| Image from Star Trek: Into Darkness |