Archive for October, 2009
There is something about fog that creates the perfect atmosphere for a party, particularly in the fall season. Party fog helps create an eerie ambiance for a Halloween bash or a haunted house. There are multiple options to choose from when implementing fog at your party.
The most traditional option for fog is dry ice, which is a solid form of carbon dioxide. Although this method works, it can be dangerous and takes a lot of effort. A more practical option is fog machine. This will ensure that you have fog throughout your party, and gives you more control is choosing where to disperse it.
In previous weeks we’ve discussed the spooky ambience that a fog machine can lend to your Halloween festivities. It’s always a good idea to keep your guests on edge with some low-lying fog and a soundtrack that’s suitable for the season. But we neglected to mention one of the most popular visual effects that can take your Halloween party to the next level.
Think about the way witches’ cauldrons are depicted on TV and in the movies. They’re always bubbling with slightly menacing liquids, and there’s a disturbing green fog emanating from within. Why not replicate this eerie effect for your own devilish ends? You can use fog Halloween trickery to turn your punchbowl into an authentic witches’ brew. The contents might not be lethal, but they should certainly be potent.
According to tradition, artificial fog effects were created by dry ice. If dry ice isn’t handled with great caution, its tremendously cold surface temperature can damage bare skin. Don a pair of heavy gloves before picking up a block of dry ice, and never bring it anywhere near your mouth. The heaviness of carbon dioxide makes it a possible breathing hazard as well. You should only use it in well-ventilated areas.
Fortunately, a safer, more reliable solution exists in the form of fog liquid. The liquid form is much more versatile than dry ice, which creates a single fog effect. Liquid can be found online in specialized forms for any desirable application. If you’re working on an independent movie and you need low-lying fog for a scene set in a swamp, there’s a fog for that. Smoke-like fogs for burning building simulations are also popular.