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HOW ARE HOLOGRAMS MADE?

The Whole Message
Hologram comes from the Greek ‘Holo’ meaning ‘whole’ and ‘gram’ meaning ‘message’.

Holograms, unlike standard two dimensional pictures, allow you to see the whole image right round, just as you do in real life, with more detail and realism than a conventional picture.

Holography is the recording of a 3 dimensional image on a photographic film. To make a hologram, a beam of light produced by a laser is split in two. The ‘reference beam’ illuminates the film and the ‘object beam’ illuminates the object. Light reflected from the object also falls onto the film and the resultant interference with the reference beam is recorded as a pattern.  Double click on ‘Play’ in the box below to see a short of how holograms are made, by the holographer Matthew Andrews.

How to view holograms
Many of the holograms change as you look at them. Try viewing them from different angles for full effect.  They are height sensitive - if you are tall you may need to crouch a little to see them properly.  If you are a child you may need to stand on the step stools provided.

We have two different types of hologram: reflection holograms, which are lit from the front and transmission holograms, lit from behind.

Note for parents and young people........
Step stools are provided for young people to stand on for a better view of the holograms.  If your young person isn't loving the exhibition it could be because he can't see it!
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  What visitors thought
  I love the part with illusions & holograms the most. It's always so much fun - I've been to this camera obscura for the third time, I always take my friends there when they come to visit me in Edinburgh!
Visitor Survey 2008

The holograms were mind-blowing!
Visitor Survey 2008

The hologram exhibit was excellent and worth a look in itself.
Visitor Survey 2007

I love the holograms. They're fantastic!
Visitor Survey 2007

We loved the holographic pictures, we hid the werewolf one from our 4 year old though!!
Visitor Survey 2007

Having the kids fully engaged for two hours with minimal input from me! The staff were, to a man and woman, wonderfully attentive. Thank you for the personal attention.
Visitor Survey 2008

I just loved it!!!!! All the attractions were amazing. I really liked the 3D illusions.
Visitor Survey 2008

I learned of this attraction from a taxi driver!! And what a good recommendation that turned out to be. My children also found this attraction very interesting and with the help of the stools, my youngest daughter managed to enjoy everything too. I would highly recommend this attraction and will be returning with more family and friends..........Thank you for a fantastic visit!
Visitor Survey 2007

I like everything in your museum. Hologram of woman in kimono with harp music on the background was the most wonderful of all things!
Visitor Survey 2007
 
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