I'm sure everyone agrees that the presentation of evidence can sometimes be very thinly woven. Everyone sometimes has to cope with the fact that they thought they had something, but what they had turned out to be just dust, or something called matrixing. The problem arises when multiple groups are interested in evidence of questionable value, accepting it as definitive without even examining it or knowing how to examine it. I think everyone wants their evidence to be good. Of course, there are those who aren't worth paying attention to, who "investigate" ghosts for the sheer thrill of it, not for the actual purpose of examining them. This leads me to conclude that this is the case in most cases. Nevertheless, if you surf the internet, you've probably come across many sites presenting evidence that is largely considered fake by those who view it.
As most of us know, the only way to determine the nature of a paranormal phenomenon is through elimination. You must eliminate all mundane factors before you can claim you've captured something paranormal.
We at The Northern Minnesota Paranormal Investigators pride ourselves on conducting rigorous research. Indeed, many people have gotten angry with me because their evidence, which I saw, had never been examined before it reached my hands. These people "had hunches" from photographs, possessed EVP recordings or videos, and didn't use real research methods to expertly evaluate their evidence. This may sound strange, but we rely heavily on our own evidence, not on evidence from other people.
Below, I'd like to share some tips for those who don't analyze their work and procrastinate. Whether you're a novice or just starting out in research, please follow them, as I hope they'll be helpful.
1. Get rid of digital equipment. Using digital equipment, because it can be manipulated after the photos are taken, doesn't eliminate mundane factors. Besides the fact that there's nothing tangible about it, you can't examine such material. Use a good 35mm film camera; this will eliminate 99% of the dust that digital cameras typically pick up. And something else... did you know that cameras aren't admissible as evidence in court, at least in the US? If they're not considered evidence, could whey serve as satisfactory proof of a paranormal phenomenon?
2. Orbs are very difficult to photograph and study. Most orbs captured in digital camera photos are dust, moisture, pollen, etc. These constitute 98% of such objects. If you photograph something similar with a digital camera, simply ignore it. Since digital cameras essentially create orbs, you can't tell if an orb captured in a photo is a paranormal phenomenon. When you capture an orb on film, it won't be static, three-dimensional, thin, limp, and never have a halo. If an orb has a halo, it's simply dust and shouldn't be considered. Objects captured on video must demonstrate direction and/or changes in acceleration and resist air movement in the location being filmed.
3. Use a tripod when filming with a video camera. This will produce video that shows the entire area being filmed and allows you to zoom in and get closer to even very small objects. Even if you capture something with a still camera, camera movement will destroy evidence, as such evidence can always be the result of camera movement. A tripod on the camera will allow you to observe, film, and capture good, strong evidence.
4. When investigating, always be aware of the situation. You can't run around clapping and jumping when you catch something others might call paranormal. If you don't know the circumstances, the evidence you capture won't be evidence at all. Make sure the area you're investigating is closed and clear of other people. You need to know if anyone will be passing by the area you're investigating. Eliminate all earthly factors before any of them appear!
5. Never whisper when recording EVP. I constantly hear about evidence recorded this way during demonstrations. You never know which is real EVP and which is just a recorded whisper. This is one of the principles of our research group. We always advise anyone studying EVP: "Never whisper."
6. Don't break the law by trying to get into a place you want to research. ALWAYS make sure you have permission to enter. If you break the law, it only shows that you're not a responsible and trustworthy person. How can I then believe what you're saying? If you break the law by conducting research, you'll manipulate evidence without thinking about it, and then I'm afraid that evidence will be worthless.
I know there's more to it than that. However, I hope these tips will prove helpful. I think by using them, we can convince a few more skeptics that what we're doing isn't a waste of time and energy!
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