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Some frightening photography ideas to try out this Halloween.

Categories: Photo Ideas , Halloween

What you'll need:

  • digital camera
  • willing subjects

How to make it:

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    Ghostly Images

    Ghostly Images Ghostly Images

    To make your subject appear transparent and ghostly, set your camera exposure to a longer amount of time, like 8 seconds. When you take the shot, count out loud and have your subject duck out of the picture early, like at 5 seconds if your set to 8. Shooting the pictures at dusk will help keep the images from being blown out because you need a darker setting to avoid overexposure.

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    Double Exposures

    Using the same technique of a long camera exposure, have your subject move to a different spot half way through the exposure instead of leaving the frame completely. Then their image will be repeated in the same picture.

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    Create an Eerrie Scene

    For a scarier effect, shoot in black and white mode or desaturate the color image in a photo editing tool afterwards. Black and white photos create a feeling of timelessness and mystery. Try dressing your subjects in vintage clothing like top hats and old white dresses. Add scary props like an ax to complete the frightening scene.

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Sara Horton
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Posted 10/12/2009
Oh my goodness, my son will LOVE trying some of these! What a fun, spooky way to play with the camera for Halloween! Thanks so much!
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barbarajcurry
Posted 10/15/2009
This is too cool! I can't wait to try it out.
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atxryan
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Posted 10/15/2009
I love this. It'd also be really interesting to create some spooky effects or ghost orbs using Light Drawing techniques. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_painting
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Posted 10/21/2009
how do you get the ghosts to look so clear? in my photos you can see the movement of us getting out of the way
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Deborah
Posted 10/25/2009
This is suppose to be so easy, but I have no clue where to begin on my Easy Share Z740 Camera. Supposedly, my camera is outdated, so there is no support from Kodak...Great!
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Sara Horton
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Posted 10/26/2009
Deborah, what part are you having problems with? I'd be happy to help if I can.
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smileyface79
Posted 10/26/2009
I think this is very cool! I LOVE this idea, but i have no idea how to do it. Should we duck out of the picture slowly, quickly, or normally? Like jdiridoni, the movements are very clear, and I can't figure out how to do most of these suggestions! I have tried experimenting and I'm just so confused...could somebody help me please??
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Sara Horton
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Posted 10/27/2009
I think the key is to set your camera up on a tripod or on a tabletop. You'll need stability for a clear photo. Set a long exposure - the poster recommended 8 seconds.
Have your subject duck out very quickly at 5 seconds.
I think if you can see the movement, your exposure isn't long enough.
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KodakCB
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Posted 11/02/2009
Yes, the key is to duck, jump and roll out of the shot as quickly as possible!
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mranderson
Posted 01/27/2010
I have read the comments,but none state the camera type,I have just bought the c182....and having difficult time figuring out the time setting and how to use to the fullest!
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Sara Horton
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Posted 03/15/2010
Hi Mranderson!
Here's a link to your camera guide online:
http://tinyurl.com/yhlhrs4

Let us know if you have any specific questions.
We'll be happy to help you!

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dfreshwater58
Posted 10/01/2010
this is really neat.. but i don't how to set my new Kodak z981.. anybody.. help would be appreciate
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Posted 10/08/2010
Hi drfeshwater58,
Here's a link to the manual and extended user guide for your Z981.
http://kodak.ly/Z981Guide

Good luck, let us know if you have any other questions.
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Anke
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Posted 10/11/2010
that is the coolest thing, I love it!!!
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EconomyPhotos
Posted 10/14/2010
you can do this with any camera. If you don't have a digital camera then just move the camera right as you snap the shutter. With the digital camera just set you camera to a slow shuter speed and have your subject move around. I done this with my son and i have him looking like his is demond or something coming off my couch.
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Posted 10/15/2010
Great tip EconomyPhotos - can you share the pic with us?
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spiral101
Posted 10/16/2010
I'm 11 years old, and I LOVE (I mean LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!) taking videos and pictures! I REALLY wish I could do this kind of picture, but I have a Kodak ZI8 camera, so I can't.
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Posted 10/25/2010
Hi Spiral101
The Zi8 is primarily a video camera. You can certainly do very cool things with video to get spooky effects. Once you've shot your video you can print a still picture from a frame at Kodak kiosks.

For a traditional still picture like this you will need a still camera.
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