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Ghost Hunting Lessons by Topic &
The C.A.S.P.E.R. Ghost Hunting School
The C.A.S.P.E.R. Ghost Hunting School
Below you'll find advice from the Pro's on Capturing EVP,
Spirit Photography, Evaluating Your Haunted House,
Psychics & Ouija Boards, Lunar Cycles, and More.
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Spirit Photography
"Digital Cameras, No Longer Ghost Hunting at Its Worst" by Troy Taylor
"Tips on Spirit Photography" by Dale Kaczmarek
"Ghost Photography 101" by the experts at Hollow Hill
"Ghost Photography 101, part 2" by the experts at Hallow Hill
Learning to Ghost Hunt
"Tools of the Ghost Hunt Trade" from Curious World
Help! I Think My House is Haunted!
"Living with Ghosts" by Hallow Hill
"Help, I have Ghosts" By Strange Happenings
"Dealing with a Problem Ghost" by Fiona Broome
"Noises That are Not Ghosts" by Hallow Hill
EVP
"What is EVP?" by Paratube
"How to Record Ghost Voices" by Ghost Study
"How EVP Works" from science.howstuffworks
Geomagnetic & Lunar Cycles
Lunar Cycle Data from Chicago Ghost Hunters Society
Psychics & Ouija Boards
"Ouija Boards" by Hallow Hill
"Tarot Cards" by Hallow Hill
Spirit Photography, Evaluating Your Haunted House,
Psychics & Ouija Boards, Lunar Cycles, and More.
Click the Topic to visit the site
Spirit Photography
"Digital Cameras, No Longer Ghost Hunting at Its Worst" by Troy Taylor
"Tips on Spirit Photography" by Dale Kaczmarek
"Ghost Photography 101" by the experts at Hollow Hill
"Ghost Photography 101, part 2" by the experts at Hallow Hill
Learning to Ghost Hunt
"Tools of the Ghost Hunt Trade" from Curious World
Help! I Think My House is Haunted!
"Living with Ghosts" by Hallow Hill
"Help, I have Ghosts" By Strange Happenings
"Dealing with a Problem Ghost" by Fiona Broome
"Noises That are Not Ghosts" by Hallow Hill
EVP
"What is EVP?" by Paratube
"How to Record Ghost Voices" by Ghost Study
"How EVP Works" from science.howstuffworks
Geomagnetic & Lunar Cycles
Lunar Cycle Data from Chicago Ghost Hunters Society
Psychics & Ouija Boards
"Ouija Boards" by Hallow Hill
"Tarot Cards" by Hallow Hill
The C.A.S.P.E.R. Ghost Hunter Training Program
will be conducted live, in seminar format,
on May 16, with special Guests:
A&E TV's Paranormal Cops
SOLD OUT
For current class schedule, click HERE.
The class introduction and outline are below.
The C.A.S.P.E.R. Ghost Hunter Training is an in-depth program,
and is applicable to novice and "pro" alike.
C.A.S.P.E.R. is an acronym that stands for:
Committed to Acquiring Superior Paranormal Evidence & Results
The class runs from 9am until 5pm, generally on Saturdays.
It takes place at the fantastically haunted Ashbary Coffee House in Willow Springs, IL.
C.A.S.P.E.R. is a treasure trove of data designed to help you get better results
in your ghost hunting efforts,
as well as preserve the integrity of the results you do secure.
Written and taught by Ghost hunters Kevin Frantz &
Alex Felix, the class has lots of "hands-on" as well as a formal investigation of the Ashbary.
The course concludes with a written test and a Certificate of Completion.
Those individuals who own Ghost hunting gear are welcome to bring it. If you don't have gear, use ours. We suggest that you don't buy gear until after the class, because you'll learn in class what to buy and what NOT to buy.
If you've always wanted to ghost hunt like they do on TV,
in a spine-chilling haunted place,
now is your chance!
C.A.S.P.E.R.tm Ghost Hunter Training
Committed to Acquiring Superior Paranormal Evidence & Results
Lunch at the Ashbary
The Complete C.A.S.P.E.R. Training course
A Training Manual to Take Home
A Written Test
Participation in an Investigation
&
A Certificate of Completion
C.A.S.P.E.R.
Ghost Hunters Training Program
copyright 2007 Kevin Frantz
Logistics
Program Itinerary
Introductions
Kevin
Alex
Group
What is a ghost?
What is and isn't a ghost
Types of Haunts
Why would a ghost stay on earth?
What is C.A.S.P.E.R.?
It's an an acronym that stands for:
Committed to Acquiring Superior Paranormal Evidence & Results
It’s about:
Getting More Consistent, Higher Quality, & More
Credible Results.
Enhancing the process of ghost hunting in
professionalism and creativity
How do we do that?
Proper training in Gear, Protocols, Procedures, & Mindset
Ghost Hunting Vs Formal Investigation
The Differences
Basic Gear
Electromagnetic Frequency Meter
Electronic Voice Phenomenon (audio recorder)
Photo Camera
Video Camera
Thermometer
Proper Mindset
Electronic Frequency Meter (EMF)
Primary Purpose
Why Ghost Hunters use them
Types of EMF systems
Proper Use & Protocols
Pitfalls
Class exercise – Properly use EMF Meters
Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP)
Primary Purpose
The History of EVP
Official EVP Classifications
Classes: A, B, & C
Types of Recorders
Proper Use & Protocols
How to Question During EVP Sessions
Questions to use
Questions to never use
Breaking new ground
Proper EVP Protocols
What is White Noise?
How to generate & use White Noise
EVP Pitfalls
Using Audio Editing Software
Related Recording Gear
Headphones
Microphones
Analog converters
Class exercise – Properly use EVP Recorders & Software
Photographic Camera
Primary Purpose
What are Orbs,Vortex, Smoke, Mist, Vapor, or Apparition?
How to improve your results
Choosing the right Camera
Film or Digital?
SLR or Point & Shoot?
Proper Photographic Use & Protocols
Pitfalls
Common False Photographic Positives
Determining False Positives
Using Photo Enhancement Software
Class exercise – Properly use the Photo Cameras & software
Video Camcorder
Primary Purpose
Camcorder Types
Understanding shutter speed
Understanding Infrared light
Proper Camcorder Use & Protocols
Pitfalls
Common False Positives
Determining False Positives
Still prints from video - procedure
Class exercise – Properly use Camcorders
Thermometer
Primary Purpose
What is a Cold/Hot Spot?
Types of Thermometer
Proper Use & Protocols
Pitfalls
Class exercise – Use the Thermometers
Proper Ghost Hunter's Mindset
The true role of Ghost Hunting "gadgets"
The Role of Sensory Acuity
How to see "The hidden"
Positive Energy
The importance of energies in ghost hunting
Designing your Ghost Hunters Kit
Choose a Specialty
Thinking outside the box
Developing acute Creativity
Basic Additions
How to Find Haunted Locations & Approach Contact People
Procedure for Location Cultivation
Where to find ghosts
Proper Image and Motivations
Legal Hurdles
Researching the Location’s History
Expertly Navigating the Maze
Available Resources
Conducting the Initial Interview
Why Interviewers should NOT be Investigators
Questions to Ask
Class exercise – Role Play Q & A
Reviewing the Data
Investigate the location or is it a waste of time?
Review Procedures
The Investigation's Foundation
Assign a Lead Investigator (LI)
Importance of a Lead Investigator
Set Goals for the investigation
Determine when Investigation to occur
Are the "stars aligned?"
Determine investigative skills/tools necessary
Who will provide those skills/tools?
Where do a Séance, Tarot Cards, & Psychics fit into all this?
Class exercise – Choose a Lead Investigator
Lead Investigator’s Duties
Perform eyewitness-interview
Prepare Maps of Location
Delegate to Investigators their assignments (posts)
Oversee Investigation Priorities:
Protocols
Safety
Integrity of the location
Integrity of the Evidence
Overall Team Functionality
Investigation Safety & Integrity Rules
Safety of the Team
Protecting yourself, physically & spiritually, during an
investigation/ghost hunt
The Non-negotiable rules everyone MUST follow, or go home.
Everyone Arrives Prepared, on time, and Sober
Prepared?
Preparing yourself Mentally
Contents of a Basic Ghost Hunting Kit
(other than ghost hunting gear)
Contents of the First Aid Kit
Attire for an Investigation
Proper clothes, accessories, perfumes, colors, and foods for an
investigation
The “Home Base”
The proper set up of a Home Base
Importance of a Home Base
Tools of an investigation
Class exercise – Set up an actual working home base
Experiencing Something "Possibly Supernatural"
What to do so the evidence is credible
What NOT to do so the evidence is credible
Using the Frantz/Kennedy Litmus test of probability
Documenting the evidence
Class exercise – Perform an actual investigation in the
haunted location of the class.
Reviewing Evidence
So much to sift through?
Types of official classifications for paranormal experiences
Ere on the side of a natural occurrence
“Arguing from Ignorance” plagues ghost hunting.
Class exercise – Review evidence gathered during the
investigation
Initial Considerations
Fundamental Basics of starting a club
Determine the “Posts” or “Positions” that must be filled
A Sample Structure
The crucial Member Contract
Sample
Club Layout, goals, bylaws & protocols
Sample Structure
Marketing your club
Marketing Ideas for membership growth
Guiding a club for consistent & sustained growth
Pitfalls and Opportunities
End
will be conducted live, in seminar format,
on May 16, with special Guests:
A&E TV's Paranormal Cops
SOLD OUT
For current class schedule, click HERE.
The class introduction and outline are below.
The C.A.S.P.E.R. Ghost Hunter Training is an in-depth program,
and is applicable to novice and "pro" alike.
C.A.S.P.E.R. is an acronym that stands for:
Committed to Acquiring Superior Paranormal Evidence & Results
The class runs from 9am until 5pm, generally on Saturdays.
It takes place at the fantastically haunted Ashbary Coffee House in Willow Springs, IL.
The haunted Ashbary Coffee House sits on the
grounds of a brothel from the 1800's.
The brothel burnt to the ground, killing several...
Today the staff of the Ashbary experiences
almost daily paranormal activity,
ranging from loud bangs, to shadows,
to full-body apparitions.
A delightfully delicious place so learn ghost hunting, wouldn't you say?
grounds of a brothel from the 1800's.
The brothel burnt to the ground, killing several...
Today the staff of the Ashbary experiences
almost daily paranormal activity,
ranging from loud bangs, to shadows,
to full-body apparitions.
A delightfully delicious place so learn ghost hunting, wouldn't you say?
C.A.S.P.E.R. is a treasure trove of data designed to help you get better results
in your ghost hunting efforts,
as well as preserve the integrity of the results you do secure.
Written and taught by Ghost hunters Kevin Frantz &
Alex Felix, the class has lots of "hands-on" as well as a formal investigation of the Ashbary.
The course concludes with a written test and a Certificate of Completion.
Those individuals who own Ghost hunting gear are welcome to bring it. If you don't have gear, use ours. We suggest that you don't buy gear until after the class, because you'll learn in class what to buy and what NOT to buy.
If you've always wanted to ghost hunt like they do on TV,
in a spine-chilling haunted place,
now is your chance!
C.A.S.P.E.R.tm Ghost Hunter Training
Committed to Acquiring Superior Paranormal Evidence & Results
The Tuition includes:
Lunch at the Ashbary
The Complete C.A.S.P.E.R. Training course
A Training Manual to Take Home
A Written Test
Participation in an Investigation
&
A Certificate of Completion
C.A.S.P.E.R.
Ghost Hunters Training Program
copyright 2007 Kevin Frantz
Part I: Introduction
Logistics
Program Itinerary
Introductions
Kevin
Alex
Group
What is a ghost?
What is and isn't a ghost
Types of Haunts
Why would a ghost stay on earth?
What is C.A.S.P.E.R.?
It's an an acronym that stands for:
Committed to Acquiring Superior Paranormal Evidence & Results
It’s about:
Getting More Consistent, Higher Quality, & More
Credible Results.
Enhancing the process of ghost hunting in
professionalism and creativity
How do we do that?
Proper training in Gear, Protocols, Procedures, & Mindset
Part II: Laying a Foundation
Ghost Hunting Vs Formal Investigation
The Differences
Basic Gear
Electromagnetic Frequency Meter
Electronic Voice Phenomenon (audio recorder)
Photo Camera
Video Camera
Thermometer
Proper Mindset
Electronic Frequency Meter (EMF)
Primary Purpose
Why Ghost Hunters use them
Types of EMF systems
Proper Use & Protocols
Pitfalls
Class exercise – Properly use EMF Meters
Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP)
Primary Purpose
The History of EVP
Official EVP Classifications
Classes: A, B, & C
Types of Recorders
Proper Use & Protocols
How to Question During EVP Sessions
Questions to use
Questions to never use
Breaking new ground
Proper EVP Protocols
What is White Noise?
How to generate & use White Noise
EVP Pitfalls
Using Audio Editing Software
Related Recording Gear
Headphones
Microphones
Analog converters
Class exercise – Properly use EVP Recorders & Software
Photographic Camera
Primary Purpose
What are Orbs,Vortex, Smoke, Mist, Vapor, or Apparition?
How to improve your results
Choosing the right Camera
Film or Digital?
SLR or Point & Shoot?
Proper Photographic Use & Protocols
Pitfalls
Common False Photographic Positives
Determining False Positives
Using Photo Enhancement Software
Class exercise – Properly use the Photo Cameras & software
Video Camcorder
Primary Purpose
Camcorder Types
Understanding shutter speed
Understanding Infrared light
Proper Camcorder Use & Protocols
Pitfalls
Common False Positives
Determining False Positives
Still prints from video - procedure
Class exercise – Properly use Camcorders
Thermometer
Primary Purpose
What is a Cold/Hot Spot?
Types of Thermometer
Proper Use & Protocols
Pitfalls
Class exercise – Use the Thermometers
Proper Ghost Hunter's Mindset
The true role of Ghost Hunting "gadgets"
The Role of Sensory Acuity
How to see "The hidden"
Positive Energy
The importance of energies in ghost hunting
Designing your Ghost Hunters Kit
Choose a Specialty
Thinking outside the box
Developing acute Creativity
Basic Additions
Part III: Finding & Investigating Haunted Locations
How to Find Haunted Locations & Approach Contact People
Procedure for Location Cultivation
Where to find ghosts
Proper Image and Motivations
Legal Hurdles
Researching the Location’s History
Expertly Navigating the Maze
Available Resources
Conducting the Initial Interview
Why Interviewers should NOT be Investigators
Questions to Ask
Class exercise – Role Play Q & A
Reviewing the Data
Investigate the location or is it a waste of time?
Review Procedures
Part IV: The Investigation
The Investigation's Foundation
Assign a Lead Investigator (LI)
Importance of a Lead Investigator
Set Goals for the investigation
Determine when Investigation to occur
Are the "stars aligned?"
Determine investigative skills/tools necessary
Who will provide those skills/tools?
Where do a Séance, Tarot Cards, & Psychics fit into all this?
Class exercise – Choose a Lead Investigator
Lead Investigator’s Duties
Perform eyewitness-interview
Prepare Maps of Location
Delegate to Investigators their assignments (posts)
Oversee Investigation Priorities:
Protocols
Safety
Integrity of the location
Integrity of the Evidence
Overall Team Functionality
Investigation Safety & Integrity Rules
Safety of the Team
Protecting yourself, physically & spiritually, during an
investigation/ghost hunt
The Non-negotiable rules everyone MUST follow, or go home.
Everyone Arrives Prepared, on time, and Sober
Prepared?
Preparing yourself Mentally
Contents of a Basic Ghost Hunting Kit
(other than ghost hunting gear)
Contents of the First Aid Kit
Attire for an Investigation
Proper clothes, accessories, perfumes, colors, and foods for an
investigation
The “Home Base”
The proper set up of a Home Base
Importance of a Home Base
Tools of an investigation
Class exercise – Set up an actual working home base
Experiencing Something "Possibly Supernatural"
What to do so the evidence is credible
What NOT to do so the evidence is credible
Using the Frantz/Kennedy Litmus test of probability
Documenting the evidence
Class exercise – Perform an actual investigation in the
haunted location of the class.
Reviewing Evidence
So much to sift through?
Types of official classifications for paranormal experiences
Ere on the side of a natural occurrence
“Arguing from Ignorance” plagues ghost hunting.
Class exercise – Review evidence gathered during the
investigation
Part V: Building your Investigative Team or Club
Initial Considerations
Fundamental Basics of starting a club
Determine the “Posts” or “Positions” that must be filled
A Sample Structure
The crucial Member Contract
Sample
Club Layout, goals, bylaws & protocols
Sample Structure
Marketing your club
Marketing Ideas for membership growth
Guiding a club for consistent & sustained growth
Pitfalls and Opportunities
Part VI: Final Q & A
Part VII: Written Test & Certificates of Completion Awarded
Part VII: Written Test & Certificates of Completion Awarded
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