Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction to infrared photography
History of infrared photography
Discovery of IR light
Development of infrared film
Development of digital cameras
Applications/uses
Medicine
Military
Astronomy
Botany
Ecology
Forensics
Law enforcement
Art
Chapter 2 – Basic Theory
The electromagnetic spectrum
Ultraviolet light
Visible light
Near infrared light
Far infrared light
Color is reflected light
How humans see color
How photography film records light
How digital camera sensors record light
Light sources
Sunlight
Tungsten light
Flouresent light
HID light
Electronic flash light
How filters work
How light waves focus at different points
Infrared focus marks on lenses
3 – Film Infrared Photography
Film choices
Film sensitivity
Film handling
Camera choices
Filter choices
Focus techniques
Exposure methods
Reciprocity
4 – Digital Infrared Photography
Advantages over film photography
Sensitivity
Grain
Glow
Mobility
Focus
Previews
Costs
Handling
Manipulation
Choosing a camera
Sensor Size
Hot mirror filter
Stock vs modified
Do it yourself or Professionaly
DIY modification
Professional modification
Portability
Image quality
Lens choices
Lens speed
Hot spots
Ability to attach filters
Lenses
Custom calibration for converted cameras
Hot spots
Wide angle distortions
External filters
IR filters
ND filters
Polarizing filters
Internal filters for modified cameras
Deep BW Infrared Filter
Standard Color Infrared Filter
Enhanced Color Infrared Filter
Super Color Infrared Filter
Super Blue Infrared Filter
Full Spectrum (UV/IR/Visible) Filter
5 – Infrared Shooting Techniques
Importance of white balance
Importance of RAW file capture
Photoshop RAW vs OEM RAW software
Focusing considerations
Exposure
Tripod
Filters
Electronic Flash
Conventional
Modified to IR
