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How Do I View a Hologram? If you purchased your hologram in one of the many holography shops across the country, chances are it is a "white-light reflection" hologram. Reflection holograms are popular because you can mat and frame them, and hang them on your wall. In order to view your reflection hologram, you must provide a light source to light up the hologram. This light source is commonly located on your ceiling, such as track lighting. If you do not have track lighting, you may also use one of the inexpensive "clip-on" lamps. You should place your hologram on the wall at a comfortable height -- taking into consideration both adults and children. It is much easier for a tall person to bend down a little than it is for a shorter person to stretch up to see. A good starting point would be to have the center of your hologram placed between 5-feet 4-inches and 5-feet 8-inches on your wall, measured from the base of the wall. Your light source should come into the hologram at a starting angle of approx. 45-degrees. Different holograms light up at different angles, but 45-degrees is a good place to start. Have someone hold the light in place, and then view the hologram from around 6 feet or so away from the wall. Adjust the incoming angle until you get the best view of the hologram. It is very important that you provide the right bulb to light the hologram. The best bulb to use is a clear halogen bulb, purchased at any home supply center. If a halogen bulb is not possible, you should use a clear incandescent bulb. It is important that the bulb is clear and not frosted. A frosted light source will create a blurred hologram -- as will any flourescent lighting. If you'd like to display your hologram on a lamp table, replace your lamp bulb with a clear bulb and have the hologram angled at a 45-degree angle. While this will not give the quality effect of having the hologram on the wall with track lighting, it will allow you to enjoy your hologram if the other methods are not possible.
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