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Hologram Making Tutorial

Learn how to record a real reflection hologram using an educational holography kit developed by Philippe Gentet and Alaric Hamacher.

This tutorial demonstrates the complete hologram production workflow, from preparing the recording setup to exposing, developing, bleaching, and reconstructing the finished hologram. The kit was designed to make analog holography accessible to students, educators, makers, and researchers without requiring an expensive laboratory.

What You Will Learn

  • Principles of reflection holography
  • Required materials and equipment
  • Preparing the optical setup
  • Vibration isolation techniques
  • Exposing the holographic plate
  • Chemical development and bleaching
  • Drying and finishing the hologram
  • Reconstructing and evaluating the final result
  • Practical advice for obtaining high-quality holograms

Educational Holography

The holography education kit has been developed to support practical training in analog holography and optical imaging. It enables students to gain hands-on experience with one of the most fascinating imaging technologies while understanding the underlying optical principles.

Whether you are a student, researcher, educator, or simply curious about holography, this tutorial provides a complete introduction to creating your own holograms.

Authors

  • Philippe Gentet
  • Alaric Hamacher

Department of Immersive Convergence Content
Kwangwoon University
Seoul, Republic of Korea

Further Information

If you are interested in holography research, student projects, or graduate studies in immersive media, feel free to get in touch.

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Watch the tutorial on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF0uBt6HPMs

Alaric Hamacher

Alaric Hamacher is a filmmaker, software developer, and university professor specializing in stereoscopic imaging, digital holography, immersive media, and spatial computing. He develops open-source tools and workflows for filmmakers, researchers, and developers working with three-dimensional imaging.