Imagine being able to evoke a mood of mystery as you perform with atmospheric smoke. Synonymous with magic shows, smoke is used in varying ways, each for different purposes.
1. Fog Machines
Like High End’s F-100 “fog generator” pictured above, all fog machines are single unit devices which produce a cloud of smoke that will fill the air. The fluid you use ranges in how long it takes to dissipate and type of scent. The fog, after dissipating, turns into a haze (discussed below) and is ideal for exposing the beams of stage lighting, which gives a show added dimension.
2. Hazers
Pictured above is British maker LeMaitre’s hazer, called the Neutron. Haze is essentially partially-dissipated fog. The sole function of a hazer is to expose the stage lighting beams. Many times, the device is used in conjunction with a fan, which makes the haze almost unnoticeable to the audience.
3. Dry Ice Machines
Picture above is Rosco’s ColdFlow. Dry ice machines (as the name implies) require dry ice to run, which needs to be used as soon as possible following purchase. High End, however, sells a fluid that allows their F-100 Fog Generators to act as dry ice
machines.
In Lance Burton’s levitation sequence, a good deal of dry ice is employed. Note the fog is low lying and does not rise over three feet. Also note the stage lighting in this picture. The lighting beams are exposed through the employment of a hazer.
Smoke is a great addition to any theatrical show. Watch your fog levels – if you’re not careful the audience will not see you! Some companies will actually use a ducting hose to direct the fog output to the desired area. There are a lot of ways to control fog, be it through the theatre’s lighting system or manually with the supplied control. The possibilities are limited to your imagination and to what extent you wish to enchant your audience.
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