Replicate traditional photographic techniques using step-by-step walkthroughs - part three: infrared film effects.

border=0 /><BR></div> </p> <p> The use of infrared film was originally developed in the scientific community, but it is also used for artistic purposes. The characteristics of infrared photography lend a surreal, haunting quality to an image, which is why it has become so popular with art photographers. </p> <p> METHOD 1: A DRAMATIC, ARTISTIC LOOK </p> <p> <div class=inlineimage><img src= Blur> Gaussian Blur). Set the Radius to 8.0. Change the shimmer layer's blend mode to Screen, and reduce opacity to 83 per cent.

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This change is fairly subtle. If you want a more dramatic effect, experiment with the adjustment layer's settings until you get the results you want.

Channel Mixer

border=0 /><BR></div> </p> <p> Using a Channel Mixer adjustment layer for creating greyscale images from colour originals can provide many advantages over a straightforward greyscale conversion or desaturation. </p> <p> Select the Monochrome checkbox before you begin, and experiment with the percentage settings for each of the Red, Blue, and Green channels to see the wide range of different effects and moods that can be obtained using this method. </p> <div id="otherBodyContent"><p> <div class=inlineimage><img src= Print

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