I need to give a firework effect for the song "Be our guest" and want an effect that is safe to use on stage full of children.
2006-12-16 01:06:18 · 11 answers · asked by efu_9 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Gotta do it with lighting.
They are called "gobos" or "patterns" and go into Lekos (eillipsoidal reflector spotlights).
You can buy firework shapes and flash them on and then fade them, someone already mentioned shining them from the back ~ either way will be fine, I think.
Some colors in your lights and you are set.
If you are strapped for cash, you can make your own patterns out of pie tins and an exacto-knife.
Talk to your lighting designer asap.
break a leg!
2006-12-16 04:29:52 · answer #1 · answered by wrathofkublakhan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pyrotechnic wise- use a "flashpot". You can change the color of the explosive effect with the amount of salts and flash papers used. This effect, however, is around 50 dollars and up, and DEFINITELY not safe for children. If you decide to go with this idea, make sure to consult your local fire department, and possibly your specialty theatrical store.
An alternative - that wouldn't necessarily be like fireworks, would be a confetti cannon - a good re-loadable one runs about 100 dollars. They are not harmful to children. Other than the cleanup, this effect acheives the idea of space that fireworks do.
Alternative three would be using gobos, with a 'split' gel (combining several or gel using scotch tape) on a pulsing effect. Not exactly fireworks - but still, kind of what you may want.
Best of luck on your upcoming production.
2006-12-16 09:45:42 · answer #2 · answered by saxdude244 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a semi-large set, attach styrofoam or plywood to the back and paint it like a night's sky. Punch holes in it in a fireworks pattern, and put christmas lights through the holes. The only trick will be to get the lights to light from the center of the explosion, out.
Break a leg, this can be a fabulous show when well done.
2006-12-16 06:03:10 · answer #3 · answered by incandescent_poet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Project images of fireworks on the back side of a backdrop. A white semi-transparent back drop will show effects on the front and you won't have to worry about the actors shadows appearing as you would if you projected from the front.
2006-12-16 01:09:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use multi-speed fans and crape paper streamers of various colors.
Placed right these will give you the desired effect without being costly and especially safe for children.
2006-12-16 01:10:20 · answer #5 · answered by dragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put alum fiol threw a paper shedder
the kind that cuts in squares
put the confedy in baaloons
pop the baloons over a light shining up to reflect
and add a flash at the crowd
2006-12-16 10:05:22 · answer #6 · answered by MASQUE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glade lightshow- and it smells good too! About $6
2006-12-16 01:08:22 · answer #7 · answered by akgirl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
flash paper
2006-12-19 17:28:56 · answer #8 · answered by xxthespianxx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would those ft. long sparklers work?
2006-12-16 01:08:47 · answer #9 · answered by DeltaQueen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
christmas lights....sway em back and fourth.
2006-12-16 01:09:18 · answer #10 · answered by rishi_is_awake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋