This
page will detail proven pitfalls and common sense issues involved in
getting successful spirit photographs and EVP recordings. Many
photos and recordings that could have been great have been marred by
carelessness and ignorance of the basics, and as such, anyone contemplating doing serious photographic or EVP work should read through
and abide by the guidelines below.
PHOTOGRAPHING
YOUR GHOST HUNT
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REMOVE
YOUR CAMERA STRAP!
Removing your camera strap will
eliminate reasonable doubt about the authenticity of your
photo should you capture an image of a vortex, etc. If you
cannot remove your camera strap, tie it tightly around your wrist or
neck to keep it out of the view of the camera lens.
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TIE
YOUR HAIR BACK! If your hair is long, simply tying it back
will greatly reduce the risk of capturing false-positive images
during your investigation.
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CLEAN
YOUR CAMERA LENSES! Routinely cleaning your camera lens
will reduce the problem of water-spots, dust and fingerprints and
help distinguish true anomalies from typical dirt and smudges.
Though sometimes it is unavoidable, we recommend avoiding ghost
photography while it is raining. Also, never clean the lens while in
the middle of a roll of film!
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DON'T
SMOKE!
Designate a time and place to smoke away from your
investigation. This should be decided on before the actual
investigation takes place. Cigar, cigarette and pipe smoke can
easily be confused as an ectoplasmic cloud. These phenomena
may also be caused by lens condensation, breath (if it is cold),
vehicle exhaust, and fog - making it equally important to document
the weather and location of the area in each and every
investigation.
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VISIT
DURING THE PSYCHIC HOURS!
The best time to photograph
spirit entities are during the psychic hours of 9:00 pm to 6:00 am,
though it is possible to produce results at any hour - even during
daylight. Trial and error has revealed that photos usually
turn out better at night, but don't let that discourage you from
taking them during the day. Spirits don't have a set schedule
and may be present at any time.
CAPTURING
EVP RECORDINGS
The
first and best tip for making EVP Recordings is to NEVER GIVE UP!
Though it is definitely possible, EVP recordings are extremely difficult
to capture on tape. Nonetheless, here are some tips that should
help you in your quest for disembodied voices.
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Use
a recorder with a separate microphone. Recorders with the
microphone built inside create unwanted sounds generated by the
internal motor and wheels. A separate microphone greatly
diminishes this type of interference.
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Place
the recorder in an area you feel will get the best results, and make
sure no people will be present during the recording.
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Keep
conversations to a minimum. When you do talk, speak clearly in a
normal tone of voice. Never whisper. This will help you
distinguish the difference between an actual EVP and the voices of
your team members
Our good friend Rachael has
donated a few EVP's she took in a cemetery in New Jersey. They do
indeed seem to have voices on them. What do YOU think these voices
are saying? Let us know via the
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EVP #1
EVP #2
EVP #3
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GHOST HUNTING TIPS
After your investigation is over, it is time to review your film and
tapes. As boring as it may seem, it is extremely important that
you pay close attention to everything that was filmed or recorded.
Place any relevant paranormal pictures that have been developed with the
corresponding data in your log book, and be patient as you view the
hours and hours of video tape you may have. It is extremely easy
to miss crucial evidence. Should something appear on the film,
freeze-frame the picture and study it closely.
The
same amount of patience applies to EVP recordings. Make sure you
listen carefully! If something out of the ordinary surfaces,
rewind the tape and listen again to try to distinguish what you are
hearing.
GOOD
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