Re: Previsualizing IR

["Keith Zimmerman" <zz_ir@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

In my eyes, previsualizing in photography is part of the logical brain 
function.  It is necessary to have an understanding of your tools in order 
to achieve what the mind's eye sees with the creative brain.

In our case, we are using IR.  Since these wave-lengths of light are unseen, 
the logic of what can be expected can only be achieved with a knowledge of 
what to expect with X film, using Y filter, under Z light.  Having this 
knowledge allows one to make the adjustments necessary to interpret the 
subject in order to match the mind's eye.  Of course, the way to gain this 
knowledge is by testing, experimentation, and experience.

This is the basis of my philosophy of photography; the aspect that keeps me 
interested in what can be a very frustrating endeavor.  Achieving a result 
that matches what was seen in the mind's eye is one of the greatest feelings 
I know.

But then, I ramble.  Remember, these are just my thoughts.

Keith Zimmerman
zz_ir@xxxxxxxxxxx
http://homepage.dave-world.net/~vkzimm/infrared.html




>From: ADavidhazy <ANDPPH@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: infrared@xxxxx
>To: infrared@xxxxx
>CC: ANDPPH@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Previsualizing IR
>Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2000 16:00:57 -0500 (EST)
>
>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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