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UPDATED PHOTOSHOP ACTIONS FOR COLOR INFRARED V3

2021-August-07

PHOTOSHOP ACTIONS

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 * Infrared Actions v3
 * Infrared Extras v3
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 * Installation Instructions
 * Comments

I’ve updated my Photoshop Infrared Actions with more color swapping methods for
color infrared images. These are designed for infrared images shot with a 470 to
720 nm filter. This version includes multiple channel mixer variations for more
color options. I’ve included a set of extra actions if you wish to explore
beyond the main set.

Infrared color swap methods applied to a 590 nm infrared image


VIDEOPERMALINK




INFRARED ACTIONS V3PERMALINK

Here are the Infrared Actions. Actual colors produced will vary depending on
your camera sensor, infrared filter, and lighting conditions. The actions are
free to download.

 * IR RB Swap - Red Blue Swap. A straight swap between Red and Blue output
   channels with the Channel Mixer adjustment layer. The Red output channel is
   set to 0% Red and 100% Blue. The Blue output channel is set to 0% Blue and
   100% Red. No change to the Green output channel.
 * IR RB Swap, G to R - Green to Red. The Red and Blue output channels are
   swapped, same as IR RB Swap. Additionally, the Green channel is set Red; 0%
   Green and 100% Red.
 * IR RB Swap, G Split - Green split to Red and Blue. The Red and Blue output
   channels are swapped, same as IR RB Swap. Additionally, the Green output
   channel is split between Red and Blue; 50% Red, 0% Green, and 50% Blue.
 * IR RB Swap, G to B - Green to Blue. The Red and Blue channels are swapped,
   same as IR RB Swap. Additionally, the Green output channel is set Blue; 0%
   Green and 100% Blue.
 * IR Invert - This uses an Invert adjustment layer with the blend mode set to
   Color.
 * IR Hue 180 - Uses a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer to shift the hue of all
   colors by 180 degrees.
 * Orton Effect - This action combines your existing layers into a layer named
   “Combined Layer”. That layer is duplicated and blurred resulting in a new
   layer named “Orton Effect”. The “Orton Effect” layer is set to an opacity of
   25%. Change the opacity to increase or reduce the effect.


INFRARED EXTRAS V3PERMALINK

The Infrared Extras set also includes the following actions.

 * Color Balance Contrast 10 (Blue/Yellow) - Adds contrast via a Color Balance
   adjustment layer increasing blue in the shadows and yellow in the highlights.
 * Color Balance Contrast 20 (Blue/Yellow) doubles the effect.
 * These actions all use a variation of invert, but produce results similar to
   “IR Invert” adjustment layer.
   * IR Invert via Curves
   * IR Invert via Layer
   * IR Invert via Levels
 * IR Channel Mixer R>G>B>R - Set Red output channel to Green, set Green output
   channel to Blue, set Blue output channel to Red. Results in purple skies and
   green foliage.
 * IR Channel Mixer R>B>G>R - Set Red output channel to Blue, set Blue output
   channel to Green, set Green output channel to Red. Results in green/teal
   skies and pink foliage.
 * IR Channel Mixer (RB, G R/G/B) - A variety of channel mixer adjustment layers
   with Red/Blue swap and different assignments for the Green output channel.
   Actions with a negative value for Green in the Green output channel (the
   middle value) can result in added color noise to the image.


DOWNLOADPERMALINK

Download Color Infrared Actions

The Color Infrared Actions are also available for download from the Adobe
Exchange.

Warning: These actions are designed for Adobe Photoshop. Adobe Photoshop
Elements doesn’t support actions that use the Channel Mixer, but other actions
will work.


INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSPERMALINK

 * After downloading the zip file, extract the contents to a new folder.
 * In Adobe Photoshop, if the Actions panel is not open, select the Window menu
   and select Actions.
 * Click the 3-line menu icon in the upper right corner of the Action panel.
 * Select Load Actions.
 * Navigate to the location of the extracted zip file.
 * Select one of the .atn files and select Load.
 * Repeat this process to load the second .atn file.
 * To use an action, select the Action, and select the Play selection button at
   the bottom of the Action panel.


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