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to get the most out of the HDMI feed from the

camera. A diffusion filter in combination with an

ND filter on the Sigma 16mm lens helps manage

the wild brightness from the CRTs and LEDs.

Sometimes, I’ll use a vintage Russian lens with

an adapter and speed booster to create wider or

macro shots.

There is a lot of trial and error with filming

Pepper’s Ghost videos. Depending on the screen

and the image itself, the environmental lighting

needs to be adjusted accordingly. For the effect to

be vibrant, it always needs to be a little dark. It’s

also important to see the environment around the

effect, so it can require a balance of small lighting