Introducing the Living Portrait, a fascinating artwork that comes alive with a spooky twist. As soon as someone approaches the portrait or motion is detected nearby, it transforms from a static, ordinary-looking person into a horrifying zombie-like figure. Complete with eerie movements and bone-chilling scream sound effects, this project is guaranteed to give unsuspecting viewers a fright.

The backbone of the Living Portrait consists of two key components: a Raspberry Pi and a Passive Infrared (PIR) Motion Sensor. The PIR sensor scans the area for any movement within a range of up to 20 feet. When motion is detected, it sends a signal to the Raspberry Pi. Using this input, the Raspberry Pi triggers a pre-installed media player to start playing a haunting video.

This Raspberry Pi project is beginner-friendly and requires only four hardware parts: a Raspberry Pi, a PIR sensor, a monitor or TV display, and a frame to encase the display. The creator originally used an UnLiving Portrait video from AtmosFX for the content. However, you have the option to create or find your own media. Just make sure to choose a video that allows for the same effect when paused, as the Python code used in the project pauses the video before the transformation, revealing the normal-looking portrait.