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How to Project a Holographic Image

Holograms are either two-dimensional or three-dimensional images that are projected from a fixed source. If you have seen the movie "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope," you probably remember the scene where the lovable R2-D2 android projects a 3-D holograph of the Princess Leia character. Subsequent "Star Wars" movies expanded on this movie magic technique and used holographic images in communication among characters. While the technology is probably a number of years away from being in our households as a day-to-day tool like the telephone, you can create holograms with tools available now.

Things You'll Need

Digital camcorder
Dark backdrop
Holographic screen

Instructions

- 1
  Create the video you want to project. The best type for this purpose is a high-contrast video shot against a dark or black background. Make sure there is sufficient lighting and enough separation between the subject and the background to keep the background dark.
- 2
  Position a holographic projection screen in the location you want your hologram to appear. Ideally, this screen will be 3 to 4 feet from the projector you will use. The projector needs to be set up so it will have an unobstructed line between the lens and the holographic screen.
- 3
  Turn down or turn off lights in the room.
- 4
  Turn on your projector and start the video you shot earlier. The image will appear on screen.

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