Contents 1. Introduction . 2. Holography in general . 2.1. Theory , 2.2. General holographic techniques . 2.3. Holographic recording media . 2.4. Techniques for maximum light utilization 3.1. Theory , 3.2. The basic stroboscopic method and its uses . 3.3. Live and frozen fringe techniques. 3.4. Strobing techniques . 3.5. Advantages of the stroboscopic method 3.6. Disadvantages of the stroboscopic method 4.1. Theory .4.2. Advantages and disadvantages of the time-averaged method 4.3. Modifications . 4.4. An application of time-averaged holography. 5 . Alterations in sensitivity, and related methods . 5.1. Methods for increasing sensitivity . 5.2. Methods for reducing sensitivity . 5.3. Related methods of vibration analysis . 5.4. Conclusion..