If you have an interest in the paranormal or supernatural, you might think about developing your interest into a hobby, by becoming a ghost hunter. Keep reading to learn some basic steps and tips, with what you need & why. This is sure to help you develop this highly controversial hobby.
Step
Step 1. Try to find a partner
You'll want help with equipment, as well as having additional witnesses in case something supernatural happens.
Step 2. Get basic ghost hunting gear like:
- The camera is the first piece of equipment that most ghost hunters have. The 5 megapixel camera is a good one to have. The better resolution you have, the clearer you can see in your pictures.
- A good digital recorder is needed to record the phenomenon of electronic sound (EVP). Digital recorders from manufacturers such as Olympus, SONY, and RCA have a price range of around IDR 300,000, 00 to millions of rupiah. Again, get the best you can buy, because the higher the price, the better the quality because you will want a model that can record high quality sound.
- Not all ghost hunting gear is high tech or requires batteries. Just a pen and paper is also important in any investigation. Take notes about your other equipment readings, your experiences, and even your feelings.
- Have a small but powerful flashlight, one that fits easily in your pocket. These days, you can get 5 or 6 inch LED flashlights that emit an excellent beam of light.
- If some equipment, such as your camera, has a rechargeable battery, make sure it is fully charged before going on a ghost hunt. You might consider bringing a spare battery and recharging it as well. Many ghost hunters have noted (and are frustrated by this fact) that haunted places tend to drain the battery; even new batteries seem to drain quickly.
- Meters for detecting electromagnetic fields (EMF) are also popular among ghost hunters with the theory that the presence or movement of ghosts may interfere with or otherwise affect these fields.
- Paranormal investigators use temperature readers to detect "cold places" with the theory that the presence of ghosts reduces energy or warmth in the surrounding air.
- You can try to detect ghost movement with motion detector. This equipment is often used for house security, but ghost hunters can make it so that it can detect the movement of something that cannot be seen by the eye.
- Always carry first aid with you. You never know when things like this can happen.
Step 3. Look for the haunted location
Be sure to get permission before entering a private building or you could be found guilty of trespassing.
Step 4. Visit the location and investigate
You may want to take pictures, record, and take notes about anything out of the ordinary. Try to search as much as you can in any location you visit as this will help identify if a face, body, or both appears in the image. Perhaps this will help identify a person's voice even if it is caught on the EVP recorder.
Step 5. Compare notes about your experiences with your partners, online or with other ghost hunters & see if there is any connection
Some ghost hunters have unusual or rare encounters with these supernatural creatures.
Tips
- Be aware that any location you visit may not be haunted, and you may not find evidence of paranormal activity each time you search for it.
- If you feel noticed, unknown hot or cold air, or anything out of the ordinary, this should be recorded or photographed so you can analyze it later to see if it is truly supernatural.
- If you have tangible evidence of something truly supernatural, don't get too excited. Because, you will want to see more.
- If you or someone else can't overcome the first supernatural location, you can or can't cope with more.
- If you've ever felt something pass by you but you couldn't see it, it's most likely a ghost.
- You have to be careful, chances are no one will get hurt, but you have to be careful what you do and say, and if you are given a clear sign telling you to stay away, then stay away!
Warning
- You run the risk of being attacked by unknown creatures, but this is common. Many ghost hunters in the supernatural community have witnessed it.
- If you or anyone else on site feels sick or nauseous, you or someone should tell someone before things get serious.
- You're also at risk of being in a trance in some places. If this happens, stay calm, even if it's annoying. This is just one of many ways for ghosts to communicate with living things.
