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Topic: Fake fire

Posted By: Master
Subject: Fake fire
Date Posted: 10/06/05 at 2:13pm

Hi, i'm new to the boards and was wondering if i could get some help. my school is wanting to put on halloween plays and i need to make some fake fire(or something like it).

i have red gel, and a few flood lights and a par can (or two i can't remeber). so can anyone give me a few ideas or where i can pick up something cheap?

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Posted By: Linda S
Date Posted: 10/06/05 at 2:21pm

Hi Master,

Novelty stores sell fake fire units: colored lights, a fan, flame shaped fabric. All this for $10 to $15. I bought one that I have used for 3 years in a drug store (Rite Aid I think.) right after Halloween for 50% off. You can add a couple of blasts from a fog machine, if you have one, for added effect. Play with placement and additional lighting and you should have very realistic looking fire.

Linda

Posted By: Joan54
Date Posted: 10/06/05 at 2:41pm

One word of caution....we tried out a fog machine ( thankfully in rehearsal) and it set off the smoke alarms. That's one way to empty a theater.

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