mikewarner
Member
Hi,
I remember seeing a recent production of Pygmalion at the Garrick Theatre in the West End. When the curtain rose at the beginning of the play the whole stage (which represented a London street at night) was filled with a reasonably thick haze which gave a great effect. What's interesting is that the haze cleared within a minute or two, probably so as not to distract the audience. I emailed the lighting designer to ask about the effect and he confirmed it was indeed a hazer as opposed to a fog machine, although he was unable to specify which one.
Can anyone suggest how to create a similar effect? It is my understanding that haze machines are typically used to help create light beams, and it is their objective to generate haze which is as thin and long-lasting as possible. Are there any haze machines or fluids which create a thicker haze but also disappear quickly once switched off?
Thanks!
I remember seeing a recent production of Pygmalion at the Garrick Theatre in the West End. When the curtain rose at the beginning of the play the whole stage (which represented a London street at night) was filled with a reasonably thick haze which gave a great effect. What's interesting is that the haze cleared within a minute or two, probably so as not to distract the audience. I emailed the lighting designer to ask about the effect and he confirmed it was indeed a hazer as opposed to a fog machine, although he was unable to specify which one.
Can anyone suggest how to create a similar effect? It is my understanding that haze machines are typically used to help create light beams, and it is their objective to generate haze which is as thin and long-lasting as possible. Are there any haze machines or fluids which create a thicker haze but also disappear quickly once switched off?
Thanks!