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How to use this on-line tutorial: All subjects listed in the contents have ‘hyperlinks’ to their relevant chapters. You can also use the ‘Back’ or 'Previous' button to jump back to the item you last looked at. Section 1 covers: System:
Section 2 covers:
Section1 Contents: System: System
requirements Using ISIS: Start
up How to: Change
default directory paths Explained: The
Directory structure Section 2 contents: Applications: Measuring
tool ISIS Scanning: Lighting Traditional Philosophy: Colour Analysis: Red Light Field Analysis: Patterns About ISIS imaging:
Section 1: Installing and operating the ISIS software. System: NOTE: ISIS will run on the minimum system requirements (see below), but it is strongly recommended that you use a computer with as high a specification as possible. We also suggest that it would be advantageous to run the system on a dedicated computer. Obviously, this is not always possible, but, failing this, try to keep the number of other programs installed to a minimum. Minimum System Requirements Software: System: W98. Recommended System Requirements Hardware: CPU: 1800 MHz or higher Software: System: WXP or W2000 ISIS software is protected with a ‘dongle’ that is programmed to work only with your software. ISIS will only operate with your dongle attached to your computer (USB or Parallel port). Please do NOT attach this dongle before running the installation CD as all the necessary dongle drivers are installed together with ISIS. Insert the ISIS installation CD into your CD drive and wait for the auto run setup to start. If this fails to start, open the CD (My Computer\your CD drive letter\ISIS) and double click ‘setup’. If your system does not have DirectX9 installed you will need to install this first. We recommend that you install this anyway, as it will search your system and update it as necessary. After a ‘Full’ install of DirectX9 your system will automatically reboot. You will then need to re-insert the ISIS installation CD to install ISIS. Install ISIS, following the on-screen directions. If
in doubt as to what you need, just follow the ‘Full
install’ in the setup program. If you do not have Acrobat reader installed (needed for the PDF manual) you can install this from the CD. This is not essential as the manual is included as a html document as well as a PDF (Acrobat). You may also wish to install Primo PDF, which is a
PDF creator. This will install as an invisible printer
which will print (create) a PDF document of the opened
file. By ‘Capture device’ we mean either external (usually
USB) capture hardware (such as a Terratec Cameo Grabster),
or an internal PCI capture card (such as a Pinnacle
DC10). The main consideration when using a USB capture device is that it will almost certainly require that your computer has a USB 2 port. All makes and types of capture devices vary in their capabilities. Some have TV tuners built in, but it is the output capabilities that are more important for ISIS when you are choosing which one to buy. We strongly recommend that you get the best possible device you can afford and that it has an (output) capture resolution of 720 x 576. This will give you the best image resolution (pixel definition) on the screen display as well as in the final print outs. You also must make sure that your choice of capture device is compatible with your Video camera. Capture resolution (output size) means the size of image your device can output (in pixels) So 720 x 576 means you can capture an image (frame) 720 pixels wide by 576 pixels high. ISIS will not work on smaller resolutions; you MUST either have a capture device that supports 720 x 576, or use a MiniDV camera with FireWire. FireWire: You need to capture your images (and avi files) in RGB at 24bits per pixel (RGB 24). This is essential, as ISIS needs to look at each bit within the individual pixels to decode the information. This is all taken care of for you by ISIS. Using ISIS: When starting ISIS for the first time, you can set your preferences for the folder paths. You can click 'Default' or 'Default all' to have ISIS create these for you. The preset path to 'Projects' for example is "C:\Program files\Resolutions\Projects". You can of course set the path to any directory on your hard drive you wish, but this must always remain the same from then on as all of your work will be saved into these folders. If you find you must change these from the defaults after using ISIS, please see 'How to: Change default directory paths’ in this tutorial. The window that first opens in ISIS will always be the 'Control Panel, as ISIS needs to search, to see what capture devices and other interfaces you may have attached to your computer. You will notice the four mode buttons, these are there for you to switch between modes from this panel. You can click between modes as you wish, but you may lose your work if you haven't saved it first, so be careful. To close any 'Mode' window, just click the small cross (window control) at the top right hand corner. If you are 'Conncted' or playing an 'AVI' file, you will be prompted to 'DisConnect first' before closing a window (mode). When opening a 'Mode' window, you will find that it appears 'maximized' (fills your screen). To release it from its position, click the centre button (window control) at the top right. Try clicking between modes to familiarise yourself with the screen layouts. Each ‘MODE’ is detailed under ‘MODES’ in this help file. In ‘CAM’ mode, the large area (left) is the main screen where all video images are displayed. This screen has the built in capability of ‘floating’. Just double click at the top of the display (the thin grey bar) to detach it from the main window. You may need to click more than once to get used to how it operates. Once detached, you can drag it anywhere you want or click the ‘Maximize’ button to force it to fill your screen. By dragging this floating window anywhere near to its 'home', it will automatically jump back into position or you can just click the 'Home' button. Play around with this function before connecting, to get the feel of how it operates. This detached window (video display) can also be dragged onto another monitor if you have one set up on your system. More details referring to this are under ‘How to: Use two monitors’. You will notice that when this screen is detached, more controls appear on this window. These are for controlling ISIS when this display is floating, as the main window and its controls become disabled. Below this video screen there is the capture control bar that contains the main capture and save controls used in ‘ CAM’ and ‘AVI’ modes. This bar also contains your capture device settings and connect/disconnect buttons. Some of the window controls are ‘greyed out’ depending on which state (connect/disconnect) you are in. For more details regarding your device settings and connecting see ‘How to: Connect’. On the right hand side of the main window you have the ‘Filter’ controls. At the very bottom is the ‘Create/Open Project folder’
buttons. Again, depending on what connection state you are in, some of the window controls will be inactive (greyed out). There are four main modes in the ISIS program, CAM, AVI, IMAGE and REPORTS. You can switch between modes using the ‘Mode’ buttons or in the main (top) menu bar under ‘ ISIS’. You can tell which ‘Mode’ you are in as it is displayed in the top title bar. Also, in the main menu bar, the current mode is ‘checked’ when selected. Changing between modes gives you the flexibility of using ISIS independently of the other functions, i.e. you could use ISIS as an ‘Image viewer’ or a ‘Report editor’ without needing to connect to your capture device. By clicking the button labelled ‘ CAM’ you enter the CAM (camera) mode. In this mode you can use ISIS to capture moving as well as still images. ISIS filters can be applied in this mode to the video stream prior to capturing stills or AVI files. Please Note: By clicking the button labelled ‘AVI’ you enter the AVI (movie) mode. In this mode you can play back specially recorded movie (avi) files and apply the ISIS filters to them. You can capture stills and avi files from these in the same way as you can in ' CAM' mode. Please Note: More details on capturing stills from ‘avi’ files are under 'How to: Capture Images’. More details on capturing ‘avi’ files are under ‘How to: Capture avi files’. By clicking the button in the Control Panel labelled ‘IMAGE’ you enter the IMAGE (saved images) mode. In this mode you open bitmap images that have been captured and saved on your hard drive. You must first open a project to enable ISIS to search through that project folder for all the relevant data that has been saved with the images. Once you have an image open and displayed, you can click ‘Next’ or ‘Previous’ to jump through all the images in that project. You can also click on ‘Images’ in the top menu bar and then select from the ‘GoTo’ menu. All data relevant to each image (date/time filter used when it was captured etc.) is displayed in the ‘Data display’ box. ‘Print’ (when in ‘IMAGE’ mode) will always print out an image 6 x 4 in landscape by default along with the annotation. This is set into the program and cannot be changed. You can 'Jump' to 'REPORTS' mode by simply clicking the 'Report' button (bottom right). By clicking the button labelled ‘REPORTS’ you enter the REPORTS (saved images with reports) mode. In this mode you can open reports that have been saved
with the captured images. You can also create a report
at a later date to be saved with any image. Any report
can be edited providing the image has been saved into
its relevant 'Project' folder. The ‘Clear’ button clears all text in the text window, not what is saved in the data file. ‘Clear’ will only clear the report permanently when you click ‘Save’ after ‘Clear’. Once a ‘Project’ is open, the ‘Open/Save’ buttons always work within that project by default. You cannot navigate outside of the opened ‘Project’ folder, to other projects or directories on your hard drive. To change to another project, click the 'Open a Project folder' button at the bottom. ‘Print’ (when in ‘REPORTS’ mode) will always print out an A4 report in portrait by default. This is set into the program and cannot be changed. You can 'Jump' to 'IMAGE' mode by simply clicking the 'Image' button (bottom right). More details on writing and saving reports are under ‘How to: Write/Save and print reports’. How to: Change default directory paths: In any mode. Click ‘Settings' > 'Preferences’ in the top menu bar. This will open the preferences dialog window showing you the default paths to your folders. Clicking the ‘All Default’ button will automatically set the paths to the current (installed) folders. If you wish to have your folders elsewhere, you can change them by clicking the relevant ‘Browse’ button and navigate to anywhere you want to on your hard drive creating a ‘New Folder’ and naming it. When you ‘Save’ these new settings your new folders will automatically open when opening ‘Projects’, ‘AVI files’ or ‘Filters’. Please Note: If ISIS informs you that your computer is low on disk space, we recommend that you remedy this before it becomes a serious problem. What ISIS needs: In any mode. When opening or creating a Project in any mode it will automatically stay 'opened' whichever mode you change to.Clicking ‘Create/Open Project folder’ will open the project dialog box showing you the default ‘Projects’ (parent) folder. If you see just one folder labelled 'Projects' in this dialog, it is because you have not yet created any projects. You can either select an existing project or click ‘Create a New Project’ to create a new one. You must name this ‘New Folder’ before clicking ‘OK’ and closing the dialog. You will now be within a new (or existing) project and the project name will be displayed in the window. Note: You will see that you cannot ‘Create’ a new project
folder, when you are in either ‘IMAGE’ or ‘REPORTS’
mode. This is because you do NOT need to save images
or data files when in these modes. You can of course,
edit existing reports and save them, as this will
always be within an existing project. When clicking on a project folder you will notice that the number of files (images) within this project are displayed along the top of this box. ‘ CAM’ mode only. The bottom bar on the main screen contains the capture
device controls. Click on this box and you will see your device listed. Click on this to select it. This will automatically connect your device or you can click ‘Connect’. If your video camera is plugged into your computer (device) correctly, and switched on, you should see a video display in the main window. If you wish, you can select the ‘Properties’ of the device and its connections. Click the ‘Properties’ button for the device first. You will now have opened the properties dialog window. ISIS automatically detects whether your camera is digital or analogue and selects the necessary 'property' windows accordingly. You will therefore only see which 'properties' are available for your attached devices/camera. Please Note: It is not normally necessary to alter any of the device 'Properties' as ISIS automatically sets these for you when starting up. For Digital (MiniDV cameras) you will only see 'Capture
Properties'. Analogue: If ISIS fails to connect, it is possible if your capture card/device incorporates a TV tuner, that ISIS is connecting to this (usually indicated by a black screen showing coloured bands at the top). If this is the case try changing the input pin (under ‘Pin Properties' >‘Video Crossbar’) to ‘Video Composite In’ or ‘Video Svideo In’ instead of ‘Video Tuner In’. These settings will remain the same when you click 'OK'. Note: If you experience problems with making a connection between your camera and ISIS, please refer first to your video camera and capture device manuals regarding connecting to other devices. ‘CAM’ and ‘AVI’ modes only. Once connected you can ‘Open’ and ‘Apply’ ISIS filters. Filter 001 (shown above) is the ISIS standard filter. Just select a filter from the pale blue filter box.
Please Note: You must be connected to a video device or have an AVI file playing before you can apply a filter. ‘CAM’ and ‘AVI’ modes only. Clicking ‘Capture Image’ (with ‘AutoSave’ unchecked) captures an image to memory NOT your hard drive. You can click away as much as you want and each ‘capture’ will be displayed in the smaller ‘capture’ window (middle right). You can also press the ‘C’ key on your keyboard to capture. Please Note: You will need to click 'Save Image' to save your capture into a project folder, or have 'AutoSave' checked, before you can view your images/reports in 'IMAGE' or 'REPORT' mode. Below the video display screen is an indicator that tells you if your capture is ‘Saved’ or ‘Not Saved’ into a project. Clicking ‘Save Image’ (capture control bar) will save the captured image being displayed in the smaller capture window into your ‘Project’ folder. Remember: With ‘AutoSave’ checked and a ‘Project’ open, clicking ‘Capture Image’ will automatically save the images to this open project. For more details on ‘AutoSave’ see ‘Explained: AutoSave’. If you have your computer sound turned on, ISIS will ‘ding’ every time an image is successfully captured and saved to disk. ‘CAM’ and ‘AVI’ modes only. Capturing avi files can be very helpful if you have limited time with a client and/or you wish to experiment with other filters at a later date. Avi files are movies made up of individual frames (bitmap images) that contain all the information that the camera recorded. In ‘CAM’ mode, set up and connect to your capture device following the normal procedure. See ‘How to: Connect to my capture device’. In the top menu bar click ‘Settings’ and select ‘Captured AVI fie Settings’. This opens and assumes you wish to save this new avi as 'ISIS_01.avi' into the default ‘AVI’ folder. If you want to change its name then click 'Browse' and type in a new name for this file in the next dialog box. When you have done this, click ‘OK’. In this 'Settings' window, you may also change the
duration of the AVI file. Just set the time you want
and click 'Save/Close'. ISIS always checks to see if you have enough disk space for your AVI file before allowing you to proceed. You must either be connected to a capture device ( CAM) or playing a video clip (AVI) before you can capture an AVI file. Clicking ‘Cap AVI’ starts the capture and the capture timer display. After about 20 seconds (by default) the capture will stop, or you can click ‘Stop Cap’. As your image size is 720 x 576 (default) you should have an avi file of about 600Mb. Bear this file size in mind if you plan on capturing several avi files, just in case you run out of disk space. Suggested procedure
for capturing an AVI file: This new AVI file can be opened in 'AVI mode and different
filters can be applied. ‘REPORTS’ modes only. After your capture (still image) session, you can change to ‘IMAGE’ or ‘REPORTS’ mode, which will always show you the last captured image and the data saved. There are always two data ‘strings’ saved with each image into a separate ‘.dat’ file. These strings contain information such as the project folder name, the image name, the date/time the image was captured and the filter used. This data is always printed along with the image when you select 'Print', when you are in ‘IMAGE’ or ‘REPORTS’ mode. In addition to this annotation you can save more detailed information to accompany each image in the form of a ‘report’. In ‘PROJECTS’ mode this report is printed below the image annotation. These reports are always displayed in the main ‘REPORTS’ window for you to add your own data (text) to. You can also edit previously saved reports and save them again. ‘Save Report’ always saves over the opened report, as the information is only relevant to the opened image. If you wish to write another report this should complement a more recent image. This way you can build a comprehensive database of all your projects/clients. The ‘Clear Report’ button will clear all text in the text window (you may wish to start again) and will clear an existing (opened) report after clicking ‘Save Report’ so be careful. The amount of text you can add to your report is limited to 1000 characters, but this will allow ample space for a detailed report to accompany the associated image. All text can be copied to and from other programs, in much the same way you can in other text editing programs. You can also clear all of the text just by clicking ‘Clear Report’. To ‘Cut’, ‘Copy’ and ‘Paste’ etc., you can right click your mouse and select from the drop down context menu. In any mode. If you are using a dual monitor setup, we recommend setting the second monitor to a screen resolution of 800 x 600. This will give you a much better image display when the window is 'floating'. It will also enable your display (image at 720 x 576) to completely fill your screen. You can use a dual monitor setup in any mode, dragging the video display window onto the second monitor. Most makes of laptop (notebook) computers can drive two displays, the LCD screen and an external monitor both at the same time. You can take advantage of this and use ISIS to display its (floating) video window on the second monitor. The capture controls will always appear on this second monitor. This can also be done in Win2000 and WinXP using a desktop computer by installing a second graphics card or a ‘dual head’ video card. Using this facility, and perhaps a remote (wireless) keyboard you could operate your ISIS system with a lot more freedom to move around your setup. Explained: The directory (folder) structure in ISIS is as follows: By default, all folders are installed in C:\Program
files\Resolutions. We will assume all settings are as default for the purpose of this explanation. The ‘Project’ folder is the parent folder that holds
your entire Projects’. The path to this main ‘Project’
(parent) folder will then be Note: When you change or set the default path to the ‘Projects’ in ‘Settings’ you are setting the path to the main (parent) folder and not to the actual project(s). When clicking ‘Create/Open Project folder’ you will automatically find this (parent) folder open in the dialog window. Creating a new folder here will create a directory within this main folder for you. Name it and click OK. By naming this new ‘Project’ it will appear on your main screen with ‘0’ along side of the name. This number always shows the total number of images there are within the open (current) project. Although possible, it is not a good idea to create projects within other projects. This could lead to confusion when browsing for an individual project. Note: All images saved with auto save will be named after this new project plus a number. Therefore if you name a new project ‘Test’ all images automatically saved within this folder will be ‘001_Test’, ‘002_Test’, '003_Test’ and so on. If you save using the ‘Save’ button (‘ CAM or AVI’ mode) you can name them what you want, but they will always have the next index number as a prefix. Both ‘AVI’ and ‘Filters’ folders by default are within the installed directory. The default path to the ‘AVI’ folder would be C:\Program files\Resolutions\AVI files The default path to the ‘Filter folder’ would be C:\Program files\Resolutions\Filters On the capture control bar you will see the ‘AutoSave’ checkbox. When checked all your captured images are automatically saved into your opened project folder. ‘AutoSave’ can be always on at start up by default if ‘Saved’ in the ‘Settings / Preferences’ window. You can still click ‘Save’ (on the capture control bar) and save your captured image again, into your project folder naming it what you want. Note: A project named ‘Jones’ (folder) captures ‘001_Jones’ (image) with ‘AutoSave’ on. Please Note: The ISIS filters are the most important parts of the ISIS program. A filter decodes every point of light that your video camera sees, then analyses and displays them as an ISIS image. You will find them (by default) in C:\Program files\Resolutions\Filters where ISIS can access them when needed. When your video window is displaying video (‘CAM’ or ‘AVI’ modes) these filters can be applied, removed and changed as needed. Trying to select or apply a filter without being connected or without playing an avi file, will cause ISIS to prompt you to connect. Section 2: Setting up and operating the ISIS imaging system. Applications Many complementary medicine therapists have found imaging systems such as ISIS a valuable measuring tool aiding assessment of where a client may need treatment. Pools of congested light, or light which is too bright or too dull, may be seen where a client has an existing physical problem or where one has occurred in the past. Light patterns may be 'cloudy' or red over the organs of elimination (with ISIS filter 001), e.g. liver or kidneys, giving the therapist information about the state of these important organs and whether or not the client may need to address their diet or whether a detoxification regime or cleansing diet may be appropriate. The ISIS scan can show the client how their light field is before therapy starts. Subsequent scans, taken as therapy progresses often appear to show a more 'balanced' distribution of colour and patterns. This may act as visual confirmation for the client that their light field is improving, hopefully alongside a feeling of increased well being. Sometimes therapy may involve a regime of detoxification or cleansing. Whilst this is happening the light field scan may show increased distribution of red in the field (with filter 001) possibly due to release of toxins as the body cleanses itself. This has been seen to settle after the period of cleansing is over. The field may then show more 'vitality' and 'brightness' (with filter 001). Changes in the light patterns have been noted before, during and after therapies such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, Bowen technique, healing, massage, meditation, osteopathy, reflexology, reiki, yoga and many more. Examples of these light field patterns can be seen on this website: here ISIS Scanning:The person or subject being scanned stands in front of a non-reflective, monochromatic background e.g. a light-coloured screen or wall painted with matt paint. This type of background allows the subject's light field to be clearly defined for analysis. For research studies where current scans are compared with previous scans, the conditions in which scans are taken have to be kept constant or as near to conditions of previous scan as possible. We plan to construct an ISIS lab, which will consist of a structure in which the lighting and surroundings are always the same. This lab will be portable and could be of use to ISIS users who may want to compare their findings with those of other researchers. With a constant environment scans will be conducted under similar conditions. Full-spectrum white lighting is recommended for ISIS scans. Fluorescent strip lights of 5 feet (1500mm) secured to the ceiling have provided satisfactory lighting conditions for scans. Strip lights have been situated from three to five feet (900mm- 1500mm) away from the background wall or screen against which subject stands. They can be positioned in line with or, at 180 degrees to subject. See diagrams 1-4. We do not recommend that the light source is positioned vertically in front of subject, i.e. on a table or stand, as this results in scans which show less differentiation. Full-spectrum lighting can be sourced easily through lighting retailers or on the web. Examples are 'Osram Biolux' or 'True Light'. Note: having the light source too close to the subject may result in 'white out' (see section on Camera Settings). It may be best to position camera on a tripod. (see section on Positioning of Camera). Take care to avoid having too much light when using 2 small fluorescent tubes on stands on floor. Full-spectrum lighting can been set up using two fluorescent tubes positioned so that subject (who will stand on white platform against wall) is evenly lit. Care would need to be taken in this environment that the objects around the scanning area are exactly the same for all scans so that comparison - say 'before' and 'after' a therapy - is possible. Ideally a dedicated area for scanning helps ensure that conditions are the same for all scans. This lighting is portable. An alternative portable set-up would be to use one light tube on a stand or, tripod, positioned at correct distance from subject and close to ceiling. In this case the stand or tripod would have to be positioned behind the camera to avoid obstructing the camera's view of subject. Standing. The subject stands as close as possible to the monochromatic background in a relaxed pose. Ideally, they should be positioned so that they are in line with the mid-point of the light source and in line with camera. For side views of subject the same applies, they stand as close as possible to the background with the midpoint of the light source and midpoint of the camera in line with midline of their body. Sitting. The subject sits as close as possible to the monochromatic background in a relaxed pose. Again, they should be positioned so that they are in line with the midpoint of the ceiling-mounted light source and midpoint of the camera. For side views of subject the same applies, they sit as close as possible to the background with the midpoint of the ceiling-mounted light source and midpoint of the camera in line with midline of their body. If subject is sitting in a wheelchair more information may be obtained if the arms of chair are removed - providing the subject is well supported and not at risk of falling from chair. If subject is sitting, a plain, i.e. (one colour) chair is preferable to a patterned chair that may make analysis more difficult. Use of tripod: The camera on the tripod can be placed in the same position for all scans and adjusted to the same height. Some users have the camera at the same height as the middle of the breastbone of the subject, for head and body shots and at the level of the navel for leg/lower back shots. The distance between camera and subject can be measured and kept constant. The angle of the camera can be measured and charted for different shots taken of subject so that these parameters can be used for consecutive scans. The camera should be positioned 'in line' with the ceiling-mounted light source (if light source is in a straight line in front of camera) and at the midpoint of the light source if it is at right angles to the camera's view line. The camera lens should be positioned in line with an imaginary vertical line that would separate the subject's body in two halves i.e. left and right. This applies for whatever shot the subject has taken i.e. from the front, back, or side. Some modern cameras have a button for 'Back Light Compensation'. We have found that a more defined picture in terms of patterns & colours is achieved if this facility is 'on'. In small rooms with light-coloured walls and good lighting, 'white-out' may be a factor. White-out is where white light is seen on top of subjects' heads/shoulders and on wall behind head and shoulders in the majority of scans (with filter 001). It means there is 'too much' light saturating the subject. This may be because the light is positioned too close to the subject. To get maximum information from an ISIS scan we recommend reducing the exposure setting on your camera (see your camera manual to see if that is possible).In larger, darker rooms where the lighting may not be so effective, a better, 'lighter' scan may be achieved by increasing the camera exposure setting, or moving the light source nearer to the subject. Alternatively, try painting the walls a lighter colour. The ambient room temperature should be kept within a determined range so that the subject (who will probably be in their underwear) will be neither too hot nor too cold as this could affect the colours seen on ISIS scan. A thermometer placed in room could monitor temperature and this could be charted at start of scanning session. Time of scan would also be relevant and should be charted. If subject is too hot or cold i.e. coming in from a boiling hot summer's day or, a freezing cold winter's day, then this could affect colours seen on scan. Let the subject cool down or warm-up before attempting to scan. An appropriate cool or warm drink may help. White or pale coloured cotton underwear or clothing is best for scans. Patterned clothing should be avoided as it can make it difficult to identify light patterns through them. Ideally the subject should wear the same clothing in each scan so that changes in the scan are more likely to reflect changes in the light field of the subject and not be the result of 'reflections' from different clothing. An experienced scanner may be able to identify patterns 'through' clothing but this takes many years of experience and would not be a suitable method for comparison with previous scans of the subject. The optimum conditions would be where the subject is neither hot nor cold, and is not dehydrated. Emotional factors may affect the colour and light patterns seen on the scan. If a subject has had a stressful journey getting to their appointment for a scan then allow them time to relax. They may also be a little nervous about having a scan done, so take time to inform them of what is to happen and listen to any concerns they have. Where possible a dedicated scanning room in which the conditions are always the same is best. In a dedicated room the temperature can be maintained within a certain defined, range, the lighting can always be from the same internal light source. All external light should be blocked out by either by using a windowless room or by means of a 'blackout' at the window. White-coloured 'blackout' blinds on a roller are effective and more aesthetically pleasing than a black-coloured blind. The light in a room and hence the scanned images, can be greatly affected by external light sources e.g. the sun or street lighting. The room will be much lighter on a sunny day or if the street light is on. The changes in lighting can make a scanned image appear lighter or darker or can give the impression of patterns which are nothing to do with subject but are more to do with shadows or bright shafts of light from outside. Keep equipment and/or furniture in the same position in the room. Light interference or reflections from equipment or furniture in the room may affect the colour of the light around the subject being scanned. If there is a tiled or marble floor in the room (through which the subject's energy may be said to 'ground') it may be necessary to get the subject to stand on a white, or light-coloured material such as a cork or rubber mat or on a small wooden platform. In this way the subject does not have to stand on a cold surface which may affect the scan result and insulates them from 'grounding'. Some users have a small wooden platform for subject to stand on. They have drawn lines where the subject's feet are to be placed, thus ensuring the subject stands in the same place for each scan. Traditional Philosophy: Clairvoyants, or sensitives, through the ages, have reported seeing emanations of light from living things called the 'aura', which most of us are unable to see. This light is described by sensitives as being configured in seven main places on the human body in what are called energy centres. In India, these energy centres are known as 'chakras', taken from the ancient Sanskrit word meaning 'spinning wheels'. These chakras have been described as step-down transformers which distribute light or 'energy' from the universal energy field to the body via a network of channels (called meridians and nadis) which correspond closely to the physical nerve pathways and blood vessels of the body. With ISIS and other imaging systems we have seen light patterns which suggest the existence of chakras and meridians. We suggest the following as a guide for healthy colours and patterns seen in certain areas of the body, which may correspond to the position of the chakras . When the chakra colours of the human light field are observed with ISIS it is not just one colour for each chakra which is seen, but a mixture of colours. If a chakra is relatively balanced one colour may predominate - for instance the throat chakra may have more of a blue hue when it is healthy than when it is not (with filter 001). Colour Analysis: The following refers to colours seen with 001 which is the ISIS standard filter. Red is associated with the base chakra (located at the base of the spine). It is believed that red represents the life force or 'kundalini' energy. It can be seen in some individuals in the area of the base chakra and in the lines of energy flow around the body. Where the energy is flowing in a balanced way these lines of force will be seen as 'narrow' channels. Where there is an imbalance of energy flow these channels appear as thickened red lines or pools of red. We often see red 'leakages' or 'streamers' of energy flowing away from the body which appear to emanate from the point of imbalance These streamers can often appear in areas where the person being scanned reports problems or disease. Red pools are often observed over any part of the body where there is existing dis-ease. It has also been observed that red pool patterns are seen in areas which subsequently become diseased. As such, clinical trials may confirm that ISIS has the potential to be used as an early warning system in that congested patterns appear in the light/energy field before physical symptoms manifest. Orange is associated with the navel chakra (located in the region of the navel). Once again, it must be stressed that each chakra is a mixture of colours and one colour is thought to predominate, being the 'optimum vibration' for that area of the body. However, the optimum colour is often not seen to predominate. Yellow is traditionally associated with the solar plexus chakra (located in the area below breast bone between ribs). However, with ISIS, it has been observed that yellow can often be seen (with filter 001) in the region of the heart chakra (located in middle of the chest at the same level as the nipples) in many people. We see yellow in cases of 'electrical' activity in the tissues of the body, for example when someone moves and tenses a shoulder muscle when being scanned. Green is thought to be the colour of balance - being in the middle of the spectrum. It is traditionally associated with the heart chakra. However, with ISIS (with filter 001), it has been observed that green may be seen in the region of the solar plexus in many people. One suggestion has been that this apparent reversal of colours could be due to the body's response to the increasing amount of pollution with which modern man has to cope. Organs of cleansing such as the liver, spleen and kidneys are found in the solar plexus region. The green colour, being the vibration of balance, is thus needed in the solar plexus region for human beings at this time. Green may be brought in by the human energy system to help healing in areas where there is imbalance. Green has been seen with ISIS filter 001 in all areas of the body where the subject reports no past illness or trauma. Green may reflect areas of balance throughout the body. Blue is associated with the throat chakra. It also has associations with the element of water. Where there is fluid retention in the body, the colour blue is prominent in the area affected. Blue may be a 'cooling' colour, brought in to balance an area of inflammation of the body. Violet is associated with the brow chakra. It is not often seen to predominate. White is associated with the crown chakra. It represents the highest state of vibration picked up by ISIS. White light is often seen above the head when the crown chakra is balanced. Note: 'Whiteout' is due to too much light on the subject. This can be from any source i.e. sunlight through a window or a too bright or concentrated artificial light source. If precautions against these effects are taken, scans will reflect the state of the individual. Black may represent absence of vibration or light in the energy field. It has been seen above the head and shoulders in cases of severe depression. It has been seen in areas of necrotic (dead) tissue such as cells killed by radiotherapy. Black can also be seen in dark shadows where the lighting is insufficient. Light Field Analysis All information on Light Field Analysis on this help file relates to our experience using the 001 filter. There are also other filters on the ISIS programme which can be used for research. To date most of our research has been with the 001 filter. It must be stressed that, when analysing the human light field with ISIS both the colours and patterns are considered. Pattern recognition, which gets easier through training and experience, is considered an essential part of analysis. The light field may be a template on which the physical molecules are strung. Therefore, it does not just surround the outside of the body but permeates through it. With photography it is only possible to achieve a two-dimensional image. So, colours and patterns seen on the body may indeed be within or outside of it. Therefore it is best to take a series of views around the body. This allows comparison of the light field patterns from different angles. What we believe may be chakras are not always visible on every individual - healthy or otherwise - using ISIS. A chakra, which appears too wide (on a front body shot), may be extended from the body. A chakra, which appears too small, may be situated for the most part within the physical body. The accepted shape of a chakra is circular or elliptical. Chakras can be irregular in shape and, when they are so, it suggests that the spin of the chakra is out of synch. If this malfunctioning continues over a period of time, then traditional theory suggests that disease may well manifest in the organs associated with that chakra. In low energy states, such as chronic fatigue, the chakras can sometimes be seen as smaller in shape than those seen in 'healthy' states. Sometimes they are very hard to distinguish from surrounding patterns. In extremely low energy states the coloured ISIS scan can appear to be colourless and 'washed out' (with filter 001). Since the ISIS scanner is copying the human eye/brain ability to distinguish amplitude (brightness) as well as frequency (colour), some patterns are seen as brighter than others (with filter 001). Brightness of colours such as orange, yellow and green may indicate good general vitality in some instances, e.g. if seen generally throughout the light field. However, brightness of red may indicate a more intense area of congestion, which may reflect the state of a physical problem in that area. Dullness of colours, when seen generally throughout the field, may indicate an energy field system which is not vibrant and vital. This is often seen in low energy states such as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). Both brightness and dullness in the field can extend some way beyond the physical body. This has been a general introduction to ISIS interpretation. Since the system is a visual one, it is easier to understand the above once you have seen a large number of pictures. About ISIS Imaging With ISIS we use a full-spectrum light reference to produce the interference effect. The person being scanned stands against a monochromatic background screen. The picture is taken with a digital video camera, which is connected to the computer. ISIS provides qualitative analysis using a video camera and computer to measure light reflected by the subject. Light from the environment, interacts with the subject on a very subtle level, and bounces off into the environment again. ISIS is designed to get information about the energy field from this ambient light and subject (whether animate or inanimate), interaction. In the case of human beings, sensitives describe the human light field as a corona of different coloured lights which flicker and flow around the body. Most people are unable to see it, so we have developed a system which uses an artificial eye, the camera, with an artificial brain, the computer. The electrical wire from one to the other represents the artificial optic nerve. An advantage of the ISIS system, from a scientific viewpoint, is that its representation of the light field is always the same no matter who the user is, whereas the descriptions of light emanations described by different sensitives, can vary considerably so it is difficult to make objective comparisons. The ISIS system distinguishes many subtle grades or qualities of points of light, which the eye does not normally see. It analyses each point of light and a decoded image is the result. This decoded colour image is seen on the computer screen. |
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