A ghost-hunter's tech toolkit

Before you start the next great poltergeist hunt, check out our skeptical look at what ghost-hunting gadgets supposedly reveal.

Photo-Editing Software and Tricks



Creating phony ghostly effects through photos has been a common practice throughout history. In the late 19th century, William Mumler, the first professional spirit photographer, created fake images using multiple exposures to make it look as if a spirit were present in the photo. Today, anyone can create ghostly illusions using basic photo-editing software, such as Photoshop. The image here is a Photoshopped combination of two photos, with special effects added to give it a more realistic appearance.

Image: Courtesy of WebDesign.org

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