Ike Posted November 16, 2003 Share Posted November 16, 2003 For an up and coming production we need lots of realistic snow. The snow is to cover most of the stage and must be able to be made into snow balls and thrown etc. Obviously coshh and fire safety requirements are of up most importance especially due to the large quantities required. Cost is, for once, not a hugely important factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin24 Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 Check out a product called Snowboys, from a company called Enterprises Unlimited Fx They do do Real Snow generators, not sure if you will be able to make snowballs out of them, may be worth checking though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 >Check out a product called Snowboys, from a company called Enterprises Unlimited Fx They do do Real Snow generators, not sure if you will be able to make snowballs out of them, may be worth checking though. I would go the simple route. Use one of the snow generators (I think Rosco sells one). Generate the "snow" with it. Then have some weighted foam balls that are hidden behind stage props. The actor pretends to roll the snowball, then picks up the prepared item to throw. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 from LSI have a look at these guys they might be able to help www.citcfx.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted November 18, 2003 Author Share Posted November 18, 2003 Thanks everyone, the director wants the snow balls to be made on stage and wont accept any alternatives - I have absolutely no idea why.I have however got plenty of ideas to be going on with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 the director wants the snow balls to be made on stage and wont accept any alternatives - I have absolutely no idea why.Really ? I think we could make some suggestions :** laughs out loud **: Has he even considered how much snow you're going to have to make? And how on earth is he expecting you to clear it from the stage and then dry the stage afterwards. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted November 18, 2003 Author Share Posted November 18, 2003 Has he even considered how much snow you're going to have to make? And how on earth is he expecting you to clear it from the stage and then dry the stage afterwards.Its going to be used for a single short production and in limited quantities during rehearsals. I'm assuming the clean up will be done during the get out which should (but probably wont) start at 11.30pm. One thing I am concerned about is the affect of the water on the very new and expensive sprung floor however the director/venue manager does not seem to share my concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_s Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 what is the average ambient temperature in the venue? how many kilowatts of light / heat will be added during the performance? anyone know the characteristics of snow when subjected to heat? anyone mentioned this to the director? "quote" "difficult we can do now... the impossible might take a bit longer". I agree with the poster above - make 'em out of cotton wool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 And how on earth is he expecting you to clear it from the stage and then dry the stage afterwards.surely thats the easy part? Just turn on the x kilowatts of light mentioned below and let nature take it's course. The sprung floor will eventually dry out & then can be relaid if you can get the warps out of it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erroneousblack Posted November 20, 2003 Share Posted November 20, 2003 Fake snow is easy to get anywhere, if he wants snowballs "made" there and then make sure there are some pre-made in a substantial pile. If he gives you any grief just tell him your "creating the illusion" :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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