Previsualizing IR

[ADavidhazy <ANDPPH@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Previsualizing generally means being able to predict what a scene is going to
look like on a final print. This is rather difficult to do (in my opinion)
since we can not perceive infrared in the same manner that infrared sensitive
film used with red or infrared transmitting filters does. So, at best, we have
a "gut" feeling of what something might look like ... or a wish for something
magical to happen.

On the other hand, as has been discussed on this list several times, there are
tools available that DO allow a _certain_ amount of previsualization to take
place. Use of a IR sensitive camcorder such as the Sony ones with "night shot"
capability is one way to go. Another is the use of an infrared image converter 
device such as often used in darkroom conditions ... sniperscopes and similar
devices many now exported from Russia and sold by outfits like Sharper Image
and Edmund Scientific.

adios,

Andrew  o o  0 0 o . o  Davidhazy, Imaging and Photo Tech
         \/\/\/\/\/\/          http://www.rit.edu/~andpph
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