Electric Sparks Effect

[LightSaber]

I'm looking for advice for simulating electric sparks coming from multiple wall sconces. I have and know how to use my lunatech pyropak system and the flashpots with it, but for this effect I'm looking for something different. A small effect of shooting sparks. Any suggestions?

 

Thanks!

Karen Elb

Barter Theatre

Abingdon, VA USA

[themadhippy]

robotics would be my first choice

[Maddison]

robotics would be my first choice

As is said above, Robotics are a good to simulation of an electrical fault. Otherwise you could try these airbursts. They are new and I have never used them, but as with all Le Maitre products, they are supposed to look very good. Depends what look you are going for really...

 

 

 

 

Edit - Link fixed

[Jivemaster]

Follow through the lemaitreltd.com site to their US site for the range of products distributed in North America.

[Gareth A]

Agree with the robotics. we use them on the Beauty tour for the inventon. They look really good.

[Liquid Nik]

I'd go with the Robotics. The LeMaitre airbursts are a bit big for what you are looking for. I tried one out for an effect in our panto last year. A truly impressive bang and shower of sparks but probably best used in an arena sized venue. They have to be in clear air so can't be used against any scenery. Hope this helps.

[timtheenchanteruk]

use robotics, they are designed to simulate electrical fault, If you need more than one box anyway, get different sizes for a more realistic efect

[itinerant baker]

Now I'm sure this goes without saying, but I'm going to say it anyway. Robitics are very sparky as that is the nature of the effect, and these sparks may be harder to control than other types of pyro. I've used robos on tv sets, I'm not sure I'd be happy using them on a stage with audience members close by - at least, not without making VERY sure they where pointing to safe areas.

[martin stewart]

Try robotics, used them for an effect of blowing a tv up..worked a treat

[Just Some Bloke]

Moderation: In order to keep the number of people all saying the same thing in single figures I'm going to close this thread. If anyone has anything new to add please PM a moderator and we'll gladly re-open it, but there is a limitted number of times people can say "use robotics" without it getting boring. :)