How to create safe special effects for your next party or event
1. How to Create Safe Special Effects for Your Next Party or Event
by Paul Peterson
You've got a big party taking place at a local activity center. 100 people are
invited. You're going to have music, activities, food, and - oh yes - a little
something extra. You want some kind of special effect that will thrill the crowd
and be the talk of the town.
This special effect will turn up in everyone's pics and videos uploaded to social
media. It will transform your event into a fun celebration with everyone laughing,
dancing, and having the time of their lives.
Indoor Fireworks
Everybody loves fireworks. But after some serious tragedies involving traditional
fireworks inside buildings, most municipalities won't allow them. It's also not a
good idea to put your guests at risk.
Fortunately the fireworks industry has responded with special indoor fireworks
that combust at much lower temperatures. At only 62 degrees, these absolutely
will not start a fire. Machines heat up special granules and shoot them into the
air.
The result is very convincing sparkler style fireworks that thrill crowds. You've
probably seen these used at indoor concerts.
Add to this confetti launchers and streamer launchers and you've got some
exciting possibilities. All these things can be rented or purchased from suppliers.
Spectacular Lighting
Huge strides have been made in lighting technology in recent years. Colored
lights can transform any room into a wonderland of color. Special lasers can
create breathtaking effects. Combine that with music and performance and you've
got some very effective possibilities. Everyone is going to have their phone out
recording the action to share.
Laser lights that project intense but safe beams are used in everything from
glasses to gloves to laser guns.
Additionally, themed string lights come in every configuration imaginable. They
are cheap and widely available. Take full advantage as these will dress up any
room for a party or festive atmosphere.
Modern Fog Machines
2. Thick fog instantly transforms any room or event into a thrilling wonderland of
imagination. The latest machines use a harmless water mixture to create very
thick fog that rolls along the floor in a thick one foot blanket.
In the past people worried about artificial fog being bad to breathe. Today's
machines heat the solution at just the right temperature so hazardous byproducts
are not created. It also heats to a temp high enough to avoid a slick solution
accumulating on the floor.
In short, modern fog machines create an extremely effective special effect
without the expense or hassle associated with the other technologies discussed
here.
Fog machines are small, quiet, and can be put in an inconspicuous place out of
the way. They quickly fill a floor with lush, thick, storybook like fog. You will feel
like you're in a dream or Hollywood movie.
This is perfect for parties, festivals, Halloween, concerts, wedding receptions,
dances and just about any other occasion. Fog machines are inexpensive and
widely available for renting. This can be your best bet for creating very impressive
special effects for your next event.
Paul Peterson is with www.GetFogMachine.com, the comprehensive source for
reliable information and reviews on fog machine technology. Don't miss their "Fog
Machines 101" area that fully explains how today's machines work.
