Can RED ONE do Infrared?

[David Wilson]

Tom, we were just using wratten 3x3 gel filters in a screw on filter holder on Canon lenses. The 87 worked beautifully for us producing very dark sky and white foliage (depending on the light conditions, of course). We should have but didn't test other filters.

 

[Deanan]

Guys, I would really like to get an additional filter for this camera, if you are saying the IR effect will pop even more. Can anyone tell me where I can get an IR pass filter in 6x6 or 4x5.6 in a HURRY? I only have 3 more days of filming.

The looking I am going after is "Deep Black & White", like this sample photo from LifePixel:

Thanks so much!

If you can't find an IR pass 4x5 quickly, find some wratten gels locally and drop them in behind the lens. Or get two ND 1.2s and use those (make sure they're not IR NDs).

 

[Tom Lowe]

I have a non-IR ND 1.2. I will give that a go... thanks!

 

[Deanan]

I have a non-IR ND 1.2. I will give that a go... thanks!

What other filters do you have?

 

[Tom Lowe]

Deanan, I used our basic ND 1.2 and it made a HUGE difference! I only wish I had known this during my first two days of filming

If I shoot any more on it, I am going to look into getting a proper IR pass filter, even if it needs to be custom made. You guys don't have one of those sitting around at Red do you?