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Smoke/Fog machine?

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Topic: Smoke/Fog machine?

Posted By: jayzehr
Subject: Smoke/Fog machine?
Date Posted: 2/21/11 at 4:53pm

I'm sure this has been covered here, I just can't find it.

I need an effect where a door opens and smoke pours out after an explosion.

I don't know even the first thing about the options.

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Posted By: David McCall
Date Posted: 2/22/11 at 12:41pm

That is a trickey one, Smoke will go everywhere unless it is contained. I'm thinking a little room (4' x 4' x 8') that is pretty well sealed (even around the door(s). Put the smoke machine in the room, or pipe the smoke in. Start the smoke machine a little before the moment when the door is to open so that the room has time to fill.

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Posted By: PaulyWally
Date Posted: 2/23/11 at 12:40am

Just how much smoke are you taking about? And what do you have access to (as far as smoke/fog machines)?

Also, more information about the door could help. Is it practical? Is it used for full entrances/exits? I assume it's just a regular door?

Posted By: JoeMc
Date Posted: 2/23/11 at 8:15pm

One thing to keep in mind is smoke rises, with a mind of it's own. So you meed to contain it with a ceiling over the smoke containment structure, as suggested by David.

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