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Infrared Conversion / Work Flow

Feb-2006:  For a long time, I have been planning on putting together a Work Flow to share my method for post-processing.  When I have time, I will be making updates to this gallery.  A small handful of people have expressed some interest, so I hope that I can share this information with many more.  The workflow below is a combination of things I have learned from others (too many to mention) and my own experience.  Comments / feedback are welcome;  I would love to hear your thoughts...

You can visit some of my 300D IR images here: https://pbase.com/dlarson2/infrared_images
Also, please check out: https://pbase.com/dlarson2/ps_camera_irconversion for a link to a self modified P&S camera project.
–Dave
In case it is not obvious, each image will have some descriptions/instructions below it, so you may need to scroll down to read everything.
*** The basic assumption is that you already know how to use Photoshop and understand how to use your camera in Manual mode. ***
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Canon 300D with 50mm f/1.8 Lens and Hoya R72 IR Filter Starting Point – Unprocessed Image IR — Step 0 IR — Step 1: Noise Reduction
IR — Step 2: Auto Levels IR — Step 3: Channel Swap (Red/Blue) IR — Step 4: Clip Black & White Points IR — Step 5: Adjust Hue and Saturation
IR — Step 6: Optional Adjust Hue and Saturation IR — Final Image: Resize and Sharpen Final Version — Framed Alternatives... Ethreal Glow Filter Added
Alternatives... Ethereal Glow Framed on Canvas Alternatives... Red Sky! Alternatives... Black & White 50mm f1.8 Lens & Hoya R72 IR Filter
Hoya R72 IR Filter

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pbatecsona30-Oct-2012 11:07
Superb stuff. Do you have some more ?
Guest 04-Aug-2012 04:32
Superb. Thanks for sharing.
David 15-Jun-2009 09:38
Thanks for the tutorial! I started taking photos in infrared last week and can´t stop shooting.
Dan 21-Mar-2009 09:12
Hi there. I just wanted to say a big thanks for this. I just started taking IR photos today and this has helped a lot. Great stuff!
madz 19-Jun-2007 02:57
Hi, I really like What you do, Don't stop helping people, it's really kind. I was wondering, If you modified the camera to achieve these results... Have you took out the IR blocking filter in front of the sensor?
Me 04-Apr-2007 21:06
Very nice job here, you did it very well. Thanks.
Bobbie 28-Jan-2007 17:02
This is a lot of work you have gone to for we beginners. I just want to say Thank You and I appreciate you.
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IMRAN HAFEEZ15-Jan-2007 02:00
Nice work, Looks very artistic
Guest 21-Mar-2006 10:18
I still dont know how to do it.... :-(
John Beck15-Mar-2006 22:04
Thank you very much. Although I had figured out most of the steps, you showed me a trick or two and you had fewer steps with less 'finagling'. Nice job.

John
Alex Lau12-Mar-2006 20:32
Thank you so much for sharing your workflow, I have been struggling to get my IR post editing work, and you are providing solutions to me here. So what nice man u are!!!

Cheers,
Alex
Sean Hsieh10-Mar-2006 03:00
Nice tutorial, I will try it ^__^, V
Guest 07-Mar-2006 21:30
Heya thanks for posting this how-to!
Guest 07-Mar-2006 08:23
Thanks so much for the details, should make it much easier for those just starting to shoot IR.
Guest 06-Mar-2006 21:04
Thanks very much indeed for taking both the time and trouble to do this for us all - that really helps!
Dougie Young13-Feb-2006 19:36
Definately interested Dave. Looks fantastic, well done. Cheers Dougie
Kees Terberg04-Feb-2006 13:08
Hey Dave, great idea and I am looking forward to the final portfolio.
My only question here is the structure of the workflow. Am I missing the initial image that is being converted?

Either way, pleas add me to the handful of people that has expressed an interest.
Having observed your infrared images I am looking forward to learning how to achieve those. AMAZING!!!
Guest 04-Feb-2006 06:09
Dave, this will be very helpful. Do keep it going.
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