Are there any programs that can convert color infra-red photos to actual color?
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From: Scotius on 30 Jul 2010 16:36 On Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:14:26 -0400, "J. Clarke" <jclarke.usenet(a)cox.net> wrote: >On 7/28/2010 11:41 PM, Peter wrote: >> "Scotius" <yodasbud(a)mnsi.net> wrote in message >> news:ol71561r89gtl96gip2smnem0am62prmf4(a)4ax.com... >> >>> Well, you've convinced me. I still think B & W infra-red is a >>> good idea for not bothering a band or crew though... or am I wrong >>> about that too? Oh God don't let me be wrong about that too... can an >>> IR flash be seen (I'm hoping not)? >> >> BW infra red changes the tonal quality of BW: You may also have focusing >> issues, unless you have an infra red marker on your lens. I have >> starting experimenting with it, by having one of my digital cameras >> converted to IR. The only way you can get IR color is in post >> processing. You can convert some colors to pseudo IR color. For rock >> bends you might get some interesting effects, but don't count on >> faithful reproduction. >> >> Here are some links to get you started: >> >> http://www.tutorial9.net/photography/infrared-photography/ >> >> http://www.tutorial9.net/resources/101-absolutely-breathtaking-infrared-photographs/ > >IR is good for snipers and for special effects, but if you're shooting a >concert there is no substitute for high ISO and large aperture. > >Some fabrics are somewhat transparent in infrared--you may end up >effectively shooting your performers in their underwear. Gee... that would be... terrible... Yeah, I better stay well away from that... >Here's one >example that demonstrates the issue: ><http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzHCDknFbDU&feature=related>. If you >search youtube on "see through clothing infrared" or "nightshot see >through clothes" you'll find numerous other examples. I remember hearing all the hooplah about how the Nightshot was "seeing through clothes". Apparently it left little to the imagination before they changed how much it sees. Damned corporate worrywarts... |