RevistaOvni5

Magazine Overview

Title: Revista Ovni
Issue Date: Monday, May 11, 2009
Issue Number: 5
Content Focus: Ufology, Paranormal, and Related Topics.

This issue of Revista Ovni, dated May 11, 2009, presents a diverse range of topics within the realm of ufology and the paranormal. The cover prominently features the headline "CONTACTADOS ANÓNIMOS:" (Anonymous Contacts), indicating an exclusive interview with ordinary people who have experienced contact with UFOs or extraterrestrial beings. The magazine also delves into practical aspects of ufology, such as how to create fake UFO evidence, and critically examines a controversial case known as the 'Tacoma Tape'. Additionally, it explores the connection between Maya wisdom and extraterrestrials.

Editorial

The editorial section addresses recent changes in the magazine's collaboration model, emphasizing that Revista Ovni is not a formal research group but a platform for individuals to share their investigations and experiences. It encourages anyone interested to participate. The editorial also highlights a partnership with the program "Hablemos De" on Radio Rancagua, where news from revistaovni.cl is broadcast, and promotional items are raffled. The editor expresses gratitude to collaborators Patty Scully, Juan Palma Somarriva, and Peter Guerrero for their contributions.

Article 1: How to Falsify UFO Evidence

Author: Juan Palma Somarriva

This section provides a step-by-step guide on intentionally creating fake UFO photographs or videos to obtain a "UFO record." The author outlines the necessary materials: a digital or analog camera, an open environment, potential UFO subjects like birds or airplanes (or even shiny metallic objects if natural subjects are unavailable), and photo editing software. The methodology involves selecting an open setting, capturing the object with the sun behind the photographer to avoid silhouetting, and then using editing software to enhance or alter the image. The author demonstrates this process with an example, showing how to manipulate an image of seagulls to make one appear as a UFO. He emphasizes that simplicity often prevails over impact for believability and discusses the importance of composition in photography.

Juan Palma Somarriva identifies himself as a Professor of Visual Arts and President of Cifov Valparaíso, Chile.

Article 2: The Tacoma Tape: An Elaborate Fraud

Author: Leopoldo Zambrano E.

This article investigates the 'Tacoma Tape,' a video that gained attention through platforms like YouTube. The author notes that while some UFO videos are clearly computer-generated, this one is presented as potentially authentic. The video, found in late 2007, is compared to "The Blair Witch Project" for its filming style and the mystery surrounding the disappearance of students from Montgomery College, whose campus was in Tacoma Park, Maryland. The article questions the existence of 'Tacoma County Park' as referenced in the video, suggesting it might be a misdirection for 'Tacoma Park' near Montgomery County.

The investigation into the case involved three aspects: direct communication with Tacoma authorities via email, a technical analysis of the video, and a systematic online search.

Jose A. Martínez, a UFO researcher from Puerto Rico, contacted the Tacoma authorities. His email to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office ([email protected]) inquired about an alleged incident on February 14, 2005, involving a video found on the internet, seeking verification of the event and any related missing persons investigations.

The response from Joseph Sexton of the Tacoma Police Department (ci.tacoma.wa.us) stated that while they are the Tacoma Police Department in Pierce County, Washington, the phone number listed for the Tacoma County Sheriff's Department had a Los Angeles, California area code, which did not correspond to the area where the hikers allegedly disappeared. This discrepancy is highlighted as a significant detail.

Article 2 (Continued): Technical Analysis of the Tacoma Tape

Analysis by: Carlos Fernández

Carlos Fernández provides a detailed technical analysis of the Tacoma Tape video. He notes the low image definition, typical of digital camera phones, and a slow filming speed (less than 30 frames per second), resulting in blurry frames. He observes that the image contours do not appear retouched, leading him to cautiously believe the film might be authentic, or at least a very sophisticated and labor-intensive hoax.

Fernández divides the film into four quarters. In the third quarter, the witnesses film an object described as "habano-shaped" (cigar-shaped) in profile, later seen enveloped in smoke and appearing triangular. He estimates its length and distance at 90 meters and not more than 700 meters, respectively. A luminous section is visible, and other flying objects are observed. The luminous object then precipitates towards the earth at high speed (estimated at 900 km/h), leaving a smoke trail and appearing oval and incandescent.

The object reportedly crashes with a loud noise, fragments, smoke, and fire. Fernández notes that the resulting crater and destruction seem small for an object of its calculated mass (1000-1500 Kg, or 300-400 Kg if made of ultralight materials), suggesting a drastic reduction in speed just before impact, occurring at an acceleration of only 1-2 G.

In the final quarter of the video, the smoke dissipates, revealing the object's shape. The left side is described as stepped with five circular or annular levels, while the right side shows a metallic covering, giving it a bell or convex shape with a conical tower or dome. Fragments of this covering are seen falling to the ground. A smaller explosion releases a hatch, revealing an opening and smoke, from which a small, green, macrocephalic creature with a thin torso and short limbs, seemingly in a full-body suit, emerges. The creature attacks one of the witnesses, falling on his chest and head, causing him to fall. The filming ends as the other witness attempts to help.

Subsequent frames show a notice from the Sheriff's office seeking information about the witnesses. Fernández concludes that the effort to falsify such a video would be too great for a prank or for personal gain, making it not worth the effort, and therefore, he believes the film is likely legitimate or an extremely difficult-to-detect hoax.

Article 3: Maya Wisdom and Extraterrestrials

This article, indicated on the cover, explores the connection between Maya wisdom and extraterrestrial beings. Details are not provided in the scanned pages.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of Revista Ovni focuses on the theme of "Anonymous Contacts," suggesting a broad interest in personal UFO and paranormal experiences. The magazine positions itself as an open platform for sharing such accounts rather than a formal research institution. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging reader participation and the dissemination of information, whether it be personal experiences, investigative reports, or even discussions on how evidence can be manipulated. The critical analysis of the 'Tacoma Tape' demonstrates a commitment to examining evidence, even if it leads to conclusions of potential fraud or sophisticated hoaxes. The inclusion of topics like Maya wisdom and extraterrestrials indicates a wide scope of interest within the paranormal and ufological fields.

Title: Revista Ovni
Issue Date: Lunes 11 de Mayo de 2009
Main Cover Headline: Caso Tacoma: La Cinta 347 - Un Fraude bien elaborado (Continuación)

This issue of Revista Ovni delves into an investigation of the 'Caso Tacoma: La Cinta 347' video, presenting it as a continuation of a previous report. The magazine explores the possibility that the video is a well-crafted hoax, analyzing its online origins and technical aspects.

La investigación en Web

The author details their web-based investigation into the 'Caso Tacoma' video, starting with the initial information provided by the video itself. This led to various websites that presented the same descriptions, characteristic of viral campaigns or urban legends. A key reference point was the website http://www.killsometime.com/video/video.asp?ID=1076. The title of this page, "Funny and Extreme Videos, UFO Crashes in Woods, Funny Video Clip, KillSomeTime.com," immediately raises doubts about its seriousness, especially given the extraordinary nature of the alleged evidence.

The author expresses initial impressions that the acting in the video is somewhat unconvincing and 'sub-acted'. Furthermore, after the supposed meteorite fall, the area shows no signs of calcination. The size of the asteroid, as mentioned by 'Carlos', should have created a significant crater and surrounding damage due to the rock's temperature, not to mention the potential impact explosion. The degradation of the video is attributed to the conversion process by websites, often to FLV (Flash Video) format, which prioritizes compression for space and transmission speed. This conversion process, while making videos lighter, also degrades image quality, making detailed analysis difficult and rendering them unreliable for evidence, as quality cannot be recovered from a format that is not native to recording.

Digital Editing and Hoax Indicators

The integration of digital editing effects makes it increasingly difficult to detect digital splicing. When a video is captured to a PC, it becomes digital, and editing occurs within the PC without resolution loss. Digital effects blend seamlessly. Final edits are also saved digitally. Splicing becomes visible only if the creator fails to account for subtle details like shadows, wind direction, actor movements, or the focal point of witnesses' eyes. Other indicators, such as reflections or collateral effects from an inserted object, could also reveal a poorly assembled hoax. In this case, the lack of expected burns and terrain damage is noted as a significant indicator.

While low resolution doesn't automatically disqualify a video as originating from a cell phone, it can be a result of uploading or degradation processes. A significant detail in the film is that cell phones, at least in that format, do not typically display a date stamp on screen. With these observations, the next step was to locate the supposed missing persons: Scott Pendleton and Jen Fox. An initial search led to an article on the website 'Marcianitos Verdes', titled "Ovni se estrella en el bosque y rapta unos excursionistas" (UFO crashes in the forest and kidnaps some hikers).

This page provided two crucial leads: the website of the "Office of the Sheriff of Tacoma County" and, curiously, the page was hosted on Newbornpix, a video production company. The investigation then proceeded to the Newbornpix website, which features titles like "Case Tape 347" and others. Accessing the "Case Tape 347" section led to a page that appeared to be from the "Department of Police of Tacoma County," reporting the disappearance of the two hikers. This page also included an image of the crash site with forensic personnel and a police officer. However, upon checking official Tacoma County websites, it was found that the area codes for the phone numbers listed on the fake police page corresponded to Washington, while the area code for the Newbornpix page corresponded to California. The article questions the identities of Kyle Rankin and Efram Potelle. Exploring other titles on Newbornpix, specifically "They came to Attack us," revealed a photograph of the missing Scott Pendleton.

The article notes that the image is suggestive, depicting an alien attack, which further supports the idea that it is a created video rather than real evidence, providing more data for localization.

Identifying the Creators

Further investigation led to Kyle Rankin, and a photograph was found. This image was sourced from IMDb (Internet Movie Database). It appears that Kyle Rankin and Efram Potelle form a filmmaking team with several previous works. This suggests that Jennifer Fox might be another individual involved. Researching Jennifer Fox revealed her real name to be Karen Zumsteg. Additionally, a link to a short film festival from 2005 was found.

Karen Zumsteg is identified as a member of the theatrical company CARTA MAGNA since 2002, serving as Director of Development. Magna Carta Theatre Company is an arts organization based in Los Angeles, focused on collaborative artistic projects. Founded in July 2001, it has grown to include actors, directors, writers, cinematographers, technicians, and script adaptors. Magna Carta Theatre Company, Inc. is a non-profit corporation organized under IRS section 501(c)(3).

This information suggests that Kyle Rankin and Efram Potelle are the creators of the video, and they enlisted the collaboration of Carta Magna and Karen for its filming. The company's location in Los Angeles aligns with the area code discrepancy found in the fake Tacoma police department page. The motivation for filming this short was to participate in "El Festival Fantasía 2005" (Fantasy Festival 2005), a film event held in Montreal. The short film by Kyle Rankin, "CASE TAPE 347," was presented on July 22, 2005.

The article presents a presentation screen for the short film "Case Tape 347" by Kyle Rankin and Efram Potelle, with links to view it. The author concludes that there is little more to search for regarding the hoax and proceeds to compare the photographs of the individuals involved. The concluding remark is: "As you can see, not everything that shines on the web is an asteroid, nor is everything that comes out of an asteroid alien."

The Wisdom of the Maya and Extraterrestrials

This section, authored by Patty Scully, explores the connection between the Maya civilization and UFO phenomena, suggesting visits from extraterrestrial beings. It references the approaching date of December 21/23, 2012, marked in the Maya calendar as the end of a cycle and the beginning of a new era.

The article questions the true nature of the Maya and how they acquired their advanced knowledge of the cosmos. It delves into the concept of "older brothers" and whether they referred to extraterrestrials. The Maya civilization's origin is traced back to 3113 BC, with claims of descent from beings from the Pleiades who arrived on Earth via a "hollow cane" or "serpent's tail," possibly a wormhole. Legends also attribute the introduction of maize to Quetzalcoatl, and cotton is described as a gift from the sky, noting similarities between Peruvian and Egyptian cotton.

The text highlights the Maya's advanced knowledge, stating they "explored the four points of the sky and the round face of the Earth." Remarkably, they knew of the existence of Uranus and Neptune centuries before European astronomy discovered them in 1781 and 1846, respectively. The article suggests that these extraordinary mathematical and astronomical skills were not the result of gradual development but possibly direct knowledge transfer from extraterrestrial visitors.

References are made to the Chilam-Balaam, which describes events like the descent of a god named Ah Mucencab and a "rain of fire" that ended a cycle. The Códice Chimalpopoca is also cited, mentioning a "drilling tool" and a sky that became smoky when gods created the earth. The text questions whether these events were real occurrences or mythological narratives, drawing parallels to modern military extermination methods or global thermonuclear war.

The article further explores the Hopi tribe's legends of "Kachinas" (tutelar gods) who assisted survivors of a devastating war by transporting them in "flying shields" or circular ships. The Hopi are noted to have a connection with the Maya. The Chilam Balaam is quoted again, mentioning deities like Hunas Ku and Oxlahun Tiku imparting knowledge to solar cult priests. The author posits that contact with extraterrestrials, whom the Maya perceived as gods, offers the sole explanation for many Maya mysteries and their abandonment of ancient cities. The Maya may have built new cities in anticipation of the gods' return, but their eventual absence led to sacrifices and unfulfilled hopes.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the critical examination of alleged UFO evidence, particularly through digital analysis and the identification of potential hoaxes, and the exploration of ancient civilizations' connections to extraterrestrial theories. The magazine adopts a skeptical yet open-minded stance, presenting detailed investigations into specific cases like 'Caso Tacoma' while also delving into speculative historical and mythological interpretations of extraterrestrial contact, particularly concerning the Maya civilization. The editorial stance appears to favor rigorous investigation and questioning of sensational claims, while acknowledging the enduring human fascination with the unknown and the possibility of ancient alien influence.

This issue of Revista Ovni, dated Monday, May 11, 2009, spans pages 21 through 26 and features a continuation of an article titled "La sabiduría Maya y los Extraterrestres" (The Wisdom of the Maya and Extraterrestrials) on page 21, followed by a series of interviews with "Contactados Anónimos" (Anonymous Contactees) from page 22 to 25. The final page, 26, contains an image of multiple UFOs over Earth and the magazine's logo.

La sabiduría Maya y los Extraterrestres (Continuación)

This section, continuing from a previous issue, explores the potential relationship between the ancient Maya civilization and extraterrestrial intelligences. It posits that the Mayas may have experienced disillusionment when their expected divine visitors did not reappear as promised, leading them to abandon their ancient empire and found new cities. The article acknowledges the lack of definitive proof for extraterrestrial contact but also the absence of evidence to the contrary. It raises several intriguing questions about Maya knowledge, such as their awareness of Uranus and Neptune, the interpretation of the Palenque sarcophagus lid figure as a cosmonaut, the vast timescale of the Maya calendar (400 million years), their incredibly accurate solar and Venusian year calculations (0.0001 error margin), the meaning of the seven Maya prophecies, and the cosmic harmony represented by their calendar.

A significant note highlights the research of engineer Josef Blumrich, who studied Hopi traditions for over a decade. According to this research, survivors of the Holocaust were brought to America by beings called Kachinas, who then gave rise to cultures like the Mayas, Olmecas, Aztecs, and Hopis. The article mentions that Hopi oral traditions speak of their ancestral lands being dominated by the serpent clan, guided by the worship of the feathered serpent, while the bear and coyote clans moved north, forming the Hopi and other Native American tribes. Unlike written texts, this information is preserved through oral traditions. The text notes that when Blumrich showed Hopi tribe members photos of Maya cities, they recognized them, linking the traditions of the Hopi and the Maya texts concerning celestial beings or "masters of the sky" whom the Hopi called Kachinas. These Kachinas are described as beings of great wisdom, always ready to help, and originating from a distant planet.

The article concludes by stating it will continue in the next edition of Revista Ovni.

Contactados Anónimos (Anonymous Contactees)

This section, authored by Peter Mulder, introduces a group of individuals who are not famous but have had significant experiences with extraterrestrials. These "anonymous contactees" often seek answers online and share similar experiences, possessing a distinct perspective on life. The magazine presents interviews with four such individuals: Gerald Alberto Prieto, Laura Estela Babyaczuk, Inés Sabanés, and Laura Wib.

First Contact Experiences

When asked about their first contact, the individuals provided varied accounts:

• Gerald Alberto Prieto described physical, channeled, telepathic, and intuitive contact, involving the presence of entities within his energy field.
• Laura Estela Babyaczuk recounted an event in June 1991 on a friend's friend's terrace, where about 12 people were asked to gather for a presentation.
• Inés Sabanés had her first contact at age 20 on a route in Córdoba, Argentina, followed by another experience in Buenos Aires in January 2009, where she and her son saw a bubble-like object.
• Laura Wib described her first encounter around age 12 or 13 during the night. She was paralyzed but able to breathe, feeling a delicate pressure. She saw a thin, smiling being with large blue eyes, colored bluish-lilac, which then vanished quickly.

Origin of Contact

Regarding who initiated the contact:

• Gerald Alberto Prieto stated that contacts are always initiated by "them," with him only feeling the impulse or call to be available.
• Laura Estela Babyaczuk confirmed the contact was initiated by "them."
• Inés Sabanés believed it was initiated by "them," with herself being a spectator.
• Laura Wib stated the first and second contacts (one in a hospital) were initiated by "them," and she never attempted to contact them.

Description of Objects and Entities

Descriptions of the entities and objects varied:

• Gerald Alberto Prieto described various types of beings and images, ranging from a strong sense of presence to physical sightings of human-like and luminous entities, and even energetic compenetration.
• Laura Estela Babyaczuk described a light in the sky, like a star, which was revealed to be a nave the size of Buenos Aires. The entity in command communicated with a "completely unknown, metallic voice" through her friend's body. They expressed gratitude for their presence, gave unusual names, indicated their origin, and pointed to the nave, stating they had to leave. They instructed the observers to watch the nave closely as it moved, explaining that to be seen from their distance, it would have to travel millions of kilometers. They also mentioned a cloud would soon obscure it. The night was cold and clear, but a small cloud suddenly appeared and hid the "nave/star." The contact ended, but the experience has endured.
• Inés Sabanés described a bright white light, larger than a star, that followed her by the road when she was 20. Later, she saw a white round object on her terrace with her son, which transformed into a bubble. This was followed by more sightings.
• Laura Wib described beings as very tall and thin, with faces and hair similar to humans. They wore blue jumpsuits, sometimes with black boots and pants. She found them very tall and thin, like a dark-skinned man, and attractive.

Reason for Contact

When asked why they manifested or revealed themselves:

• Gerald Alberto Prieto understood he was chosen by a superior will that they serve unconditionally, referred to as the universal existential will, the universal attractor, the one, or eternity. He offered further information for benevolent use.
• Laura Estela Babyaczuk was told, "Imagine that one day, eons ago, you drew a number. Well, we called you. We know you are there and you hear us. We want you to be part of the healthy seed of humanity. You have the capacity to hear on frequencies that others cannot."
• Inés Sabanés believes it's due to her ability to enter an alpha state and her constant prayer.
• Laura Wib stated she doesn't know why she was contacted or the reason, and has never received a message or does not remember receiving one.

Objective of Contact

Regarding the objective of the contact:

• Gerald Alberto Prieto believes the objective is the formation of his new character, the "deprogramming" of human feelings, genetic mutation, and identity change as preparation for what is to come.
• Laura Estela Babyaczuk was told the objective is the evolution of the human species, preventing self-destruction, and teaching that love is a real, superior being with intelligence and wisdom. They asked to be called by any name (God, extraterrestrial genius, neighbor from another galaxy) and stated they would always be there to guide, that the seed was planted, and they would harvest in peace.
• Inés Sabanés believes it is to recount her sightings so people believe they exist.
• Laura Wib stated she does not know and is still seeking answers.

Promotional Material

The issue includes a small advertisement offering t-shirts from the program "Hablemos De" on www.radiorancagua.cl, airing Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11 PM.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the potential links between ancient civilizations (Maya) and extraterrestrial life, and the personal testimonies of individuals who claim to have had direct contact with non-human entities. The magazine appears to adopt an open-minded stance, presenting these topics without overt skepticism, encouraging readers to consider the possibilities and draw their own conclusions. The editorial stance seems to be one of exploration and inquiry into unexplained phenomena and ancient mysteries, particularly those related to UFOs and alien encounters.