This effect was generated in Filter Forge, a Photoshop plugin that allows you to create your own filters.
Designed specifically to create convincing Infrared Film Images.
NOTE: This filter is designed for RGB landscapes... containing greenery...
STEP1: Adjust Color thresholds Using Mode 1
STEP2: Switch to Mode 2
STEP3: Readjust for style and add glow/grain
Enjoy :)
WARNING: There are a LOT of hoops jumped through here to get the right effect with SPECIFIC images. That is, landscapes with greenery and blue skys. When one starts moving the color thresholds, all bets are off. This is a pretty specific use filter. Though some really cool effects can be achieved with color photos. it's a bit difficult to predict outside it's target use. :)
photo, infrared, film grain
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