Complete Guide to Digital Infrared Photography (A Lark Photography Book)
by Joe Farace
Sales Rank: 72457
List Price: $24.95 $16.47 At Amazon
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Lark Books October 28, 2006
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1579907725
ISBN-13: 978-1579907723
Product Dimensions:
11.2 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
Product Description
Cameras can capture what the eye can’t perceive: the presence of infrared light. And shooting infrared (IR) with a digital camera makes it easier than ever to create distinctively dreamlike high-contrast black-and-white pictures. Using a wealth of stunning images, this thorough resource explores the technical and creative possibilities of this unique and increasingly popular medium. Begin with the basic concepts for shooting infrared, along with an overview of equipment. Get tips on focus and exposure; IR filters; and having a camera converted to shoot specifically in infrared. Follow instructions for processing and printing the photos—including toner effects and faux color. One glance through this guide and it’s clear why infrared pictures are fun to take and beautiful to look at.
Customer Reviews & Comments
Most of the information in this book is available for free on the internet. Filter information, how to properly expose and focus a shot, etc. is all basic and common sense. The most disappointing part of the book was the post processing. Almost all of the post-processing instructions describe how to use Photoshop PLUG-INS that the reader may not have. Each of the plug-ins mentioned will cost you between $50 - $200 and even if you already have them the instructions are so basic you never get a feel for what you are doing or why. If you don't have access to the internet and are a complete newbie to IR Photography this book would be OK, which is why I am giving it 2 stars.
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