Re: Previsualizing IR

["Philippe Boucher" <pb31416@xxxxxxxxx>]

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From: "Keith Zimmerman" <zz_ir@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <infrared@xxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2000 8:00 PM
Subject: Re: Previsualizing IR


> 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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