Albany Ghost Investigators

4-CAMERA SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM WITH INFRARED ILLUMINATORS

This is probably our most important investigative tool. This system allows us to remotely view, in total darkness, four separate areas simultaneously. By feeding the video into a Digital Video Recorder, we are able to make a permanent and re-viewable record of all events that occurred within the field of each of the four, “fixed” cameras during the time of the investigation.   Since the fixed cameras (with infrared illuminators) are placed in locations where paranormal activity has been previously reported and surveillance is continuous, the likelihood is increased that any paranormal activity that occurs during the investigation hours will be recorded on video.

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDERS WITH

INFRARED NIGHT VISION

These are used much like the surveillance system. However, because they are portable, they can quickly be moved about the premises in response to any unplanned-for incidents at locations not under fixed camera surveillance.

AUDIO RECORDERS

Several types of audio recording devices are used during investigations to record any paranormal sounds or EVP: Each camera on the surveillance system is equipped with a microphone that can pick up sounds from the field of vision. Secondly, the infrared digital camcorders are equipped with microphones. Lastly, hand held digital recorders are used by team members.

The use of multiple devices for audio and video capture in the same locations on an investigation builds in a degree of “redundancy” into investigations that often allows us to cross- reference an anomaly from different perspectives.

DUAL CAMERAS

Digital and film cameras are used throughout an investigation. At the beginning of an investigation (interview stage), photographs are taken of the premises to document locations where paranormal activity has been reported. These photographs are then used to develop a floor plan of the building indicating where surveillance cameras and/or team members should be stationed during the actual investigation. Photos are also taken during the investigation for later analysis.

The dual camera system that we’ve recently started using is pictured to the right. This system allows us to simultaneously take two photos of the same location. Taking simultaneous “shots” allow us to rule out “dust orbs” and other camera or film defects. (If an orb or anomaly appears at the same place in both photos, we can reasonably conclude that the orb/anomaly is not caused by dust floating near the camera lens or by a camera/ film defect.)

THERMOMETERS

Thermometers are used to scan for areas where there are significant, unexplained, temperature divergences. Thermometers are also used to validate an investigator’s subjective perception of “cold” or “hot” spots.

GAUSS METERS OR ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD DETECTORS

EMF detectors are used to determine if there are any unusual electromagnetic fields in the premises. Paranormal activity is frequently reported in areas where unusually high EMF readings are obtained or where sudden unexplained increases occur. EMF readings are also helpful to validate subjective perceptions made by investigators or witnesses to paranormal activity.

COMPUTER

While not usually used during an investigation, it is indispensable for the post-investigation analysis of data. The computer is used to run various programs for analyzing any audio, video or photographic evidence obtained during the investigation.

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