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How to Take Kirlian Photos

How to Take Kirlian Photos
You have seen those amazing photos with the lightning bolts shooting out of everyday objects. Now it is your turn to learn how to make these pictures

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Step 1Danger!!!!

Danger!!!!
Warning this project involves extremely high voltages. I am not liable for any damages you cause to other people or yourself. SO have fun and be careful
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Apr 9, 2012. 7:52 AMmfredrick says:
I am sorry... To me,...... this is NOT KIRLIAN photograpgy at all. But more of taking pics of static elect. and then photoshoping something into the pic..... .Kirlian is the takiing of photo's of aura. the NATURAL static discharge of objects. No superimposing or photoshoping or layering........That is to say.....To me....
Dec 4, 2011. 5:15 PMtat2duck says:
I think this post-processing method would yield better results. I think that if you create a silhouette cutout of the 'item' out of foil you can use that to generate the effect. Then take a second shot of the 'real' object and layer them together. It will definitely give you better control over the process and avoid conductivity and shorting issues.

Of course this is just speculation on my part as I have yet to try this experiment.
Jul 12, 2011. 2:49 PMmad_scientist says:
Just wondering: Neon sign transformers output AC, right? If so, what is the difference between the positive and negative outputs?
Jul 12, 2011. 3:53 PMrocketman221 says:
Neon transformers are AC. There are two hot wires and a center tap which is normally connected to neutral or ground. There is no positive or negative. You could use a high voltage rectifier if you want DC.
Apr 30, 2010. 8:43 AMNoblenutria says:
 I see kirlian photography of peoples hands all the time.  How is that possible?  This one would short circuit your heart, as you said.
Mar 30, 2011. 8:50 PMlloydrmc says:
Hook the HOT wire to the conductive side of ITO glass, or to an electrode immersed in salt water, between two pieces of glass: http://www.rmcybernetics.com/projects/DIY_Devices/homemade_kirlian_photos.htm This is thousands of volts, so you are a good enough ground just standing there.
Aug 12, 2010. 2:46 PMnatman3400 says:
That is ether a different type or someone else's hand (Still dangerous, probably kill the hand muscles) or a hand shaped plate. There is a type that only images the electric field you make by existing.
May 4, 2009. 7:33 PMThe 4th Doctor says:
i love messing around with my flyback looking at corona discharge and soforth once your eyes are completely adjusted to the dark its really neat cool pics you should put more do you know of any other good insulates to use
Mar 15, 2009. 5:57 PMCameronSS says:
Try doing some closeup pictures of coins, those always look cool. Looks good!
Mar 15, 2009. 6:19 PMCameronSS says:
Nice! I wish I could find a larger transformer...
Mar 15, 2009. 6:42 PMCameronSS says:
I'd prefer the dumpster model. ;-)
Mar 16, 2009. 3:25 AMPazzerz says:
Instead of holding the two wires together, use a knife switch, like the ones in the Frankenstein movies. The contacts are far enough apart to keep the higher voltage from jumping.
Mar 17, 2009. 3:15 AMPazzerz says:
I see your point, though you COULD use a clip in many cases (I think), or a levered arm that rests on the object.
Mar 17, 2009. 3:19 AMPazzerz says:
Here's a good project to try... take a photograph of someone, like your favorite girlfriend, and cut out her profile from the picture. Use it as a template to cut a piece of foil. Take the Kirlian photo of the foil and place it as the background to your original photo. The electrifying woman.
Mar 16, 2009. 4:15 PM10dsmallwood says:
Awesome, im gonna try this

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