Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:49:07 -0500
From: Geoffrey Navias <geoff-AT-openhandtheater.org>
To: puptcrit puptcrit <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Special effects


Mark,

We have run into the same problem with smoke machines in schools.  I have
considered borrowing two different technique that I have seen...

One, best used by Michael Grahm of Spring Valley Puppet Theater, of a funnel
filled with confetti and blow tube.  He very effectively creates a small
localized puff effect for his Jack in the Bean Stock show. (Michael also
very thoughtfully carries a small hand vacuum cleaner and cleans up the
confetti after the show!)

Dan Butterworth has rigged two connecting thermoses that shoot out dry ice
smoke, the smoke goes up like a guesser then hugs the ground and wont set
off smoke detectors in the ceiling.


Mark, I'm curious what you end up with, so when your performing at Open Hand
Theater this December, lets put our heads together, I'll by curious what all
you have tried and what you end up with.

Geoffrey  


On 11/26/09 11:56 AM, "puppetpro-AT-aol.com" <puppetpro-AT-aol.com> wrote:

> I remember Bennington using clever reflective devices to augment lighting --
> especially in "The Ring" to represent the water (no strobe). Also small
> cannisters can be used to propel confetti out of tubing;  bubble machines have
> been used (don't like them myself) ; There's an inflatable cushion that can be
> bought at stores selling products for the disabled that I looked into buying
> at one time.
> Rolande     
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Puppet People <puppetpeople-AT-nycap.rr.com>
> To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
> Sent: Wed, Nov 25, 2009 10:54 am
> Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Special effects
> 
> 
> Hi all Critters;
>     In the last few years we have found it harder and harder to do some
> basic effects ( fog & flashpot) in our shows because of more sensitive smoke
> detectors. Also we even had to cut down on our use of strobe lights because
> for some audience members it may cause seizures. This has actually happened
> to us.
>      So I was just wondering what others use for special effects in their
> shows. How do you show an explosion without fog or flashpot? O setting off
> sensors?
>     I had an idea of adding some inflatable effects to one of our shows ( a
> growing vine), has anyone done something like that?
> 
> Thanks and to everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
> 
> Mark
> The Puppet people
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