Hobbies And Interests
Instructions
Place the camera in the middle or towards the top of the tree, as a higher vantage point should provide a wider angle with better coverage of the room, but ensure there is sufficient foliage to conceal it. Depending on its size, lodge the camera between the tree trunk and two branches. A larger camera may be easier to secure in the lower branches than a smaller camera, which can be placed further up the tree if it can be hidden.
Cover the camera with a thin, green piece of material so it blends in, as most surveillance equipment is black, gray or silver, so unless it is camouflaged, it could be spotted. However, ensure the lens is completely unobscured. Secure the camera to either the main trunk or to the branches on which it is resting, using a small piece of green string.
Fasten large and gaudy decorations to the branches on which the camera is tied, but do not over-do it, as this will look as if you are trying to hide something. However, be careful not to weigh down the branches around the camera if the decorations are heavy, as this might dislodge the camera. Again, it is imperative the decorations do not obscure the lens's view of the room.
Ensure the tree is in the best position to record the information you need while not betraying the camera's presence. For instance, if you need to record activity around the fireplace, angle the tree so the camera focuses on this part of the room. The challenge is to allow the tree to look completely natural in its setting, but angled in such a way it does not miss anything.
Scrutinize the tree from every angle in the room, to see if there are any places from where the camera can be seen. Also, shake the tree gently to ensure the camera is securely fastened. If the camera cannot be seen, and it can withstand a bit of movement, it should be successfully concealed until it is revealed on your terms.