The course also introduces the techniques behind digital infrared photography, and details a variety of effects that can add the popular analog look to photos: film grain simulations, vintage monochrome and color effects, and border and edge effects. The final chapters show how to use Photoshop's custom brushes and plug-ins for creative effects.

Topics include:

• Combining HDR (high dynamic range) toning with color effects
• Improving color with Curves and Color Balance
• Creating drama with lighting effects
• Adding realistic lens flare
• Creating a luminance blur
• Blending and masking in motion
• Performing HDR toning and black and white conversions
• Combining infrared with contrast and sharpness
• Crafting vintage color
• Adding borders and edges to a photo
• Finding and installing custom brushes and plug-ins