Special effects. (theatrical equipment) (Buyers Guide)

BLACKLIGHT

CHAUVET & SONS, INC.

The R-20 spotlight and A- 19 lamps offer blacklight illumination of large areas of posters, paints, and walls.

FRESNEL, S.A.

The Black Light STR-400 LN is a high power black light projector. It uses a 400W discharge lamp with forced ventilation to extend the lamp's life and allow it to be set outside. Power supply 220VAC.

SHANNON LUMINOUS MATERIALS, INC.

Black Light sources are fluorescent tubes and mercury-arc lamps. Available in shapes/sizes to meet most requirements. Sizes range from 4w portable to 400w metal halogen spotlights for stage lighting and special effects. Shannon also manufactures luminous and invisible paints.

STROBLITE CO., INC.

The F- 100 100W Ultra Violet Blacklight Projector Lamp features a mercury vapor lamp (either spot or flood beam) with ballast and UV-transmitting filter, and provides 365nm of long-wave ultraviolet blacklight. Its 60[degrees] wide beam illuminates a 15[feet] circular area on a darkened stage from a 15[feet] distance to activate fluorescent colors.

UVP, INC.

The B- 100AP Blak-Ray is a cool to the touch, high intensity, 100W UV lamp. Easily detached from its transformer base, the lamp head is portable. The unit is a high quality lamp, recommended for all theatrical purposes.

WILDFIRE INC./BLACKLIGHT VISUAL EFFECTS*

The WF-400 Ellipsoidal long-throw UV luminaire is a blacklight profile spot. Based on a popular ellipsoidal reflector spotlight, it offers a 20-400 variable beam, framing shutters and a gobo slot. The unit is designed to illuminate fluorescent materials at a distance up to 75[feet] with a beam of UV light that can be precisely shaped. The separate ballast draws 2.5 amps at 120V, and comes supplied with pipe clamp and safety cable. UL listed.

WILDFIRE INC./BLACKLIGHT VISUAL EFFECTS*

The WF-400 Spot/Flood is a high intensity UV fixture (long-throw) in a fresnel format with throws over 100[feet] lighting fluorescence with powerful intensity. Supplied with deep violet colored scratch and heat resistant UV filterglass which allows for maximum UV output without sacrificing safety. Operates at 4 amps, 120V, fixture weight 24lb., ballast weight 21lb. UL listed.

WILDFIRE INC./BLACKLIGHT VISUAL EFFECTS*

Thw WF 250 series of long-throw UV lighting fixtures are high intensity blacklights designed to illuminate fluorescent materials at distances of 10-75[feet]. Available in indoor or outdoor models of 20[degrees] spot, 50[degrees] medium spot, and 90[degrees] flood, the WF 250 features integrated ballast, mounting bail, pipe clamp, safety cable, and a one-year warranty.

WILDFIRE INC./BLACKLIGHT VISUAL EFFECTS

The WF-400 Flood is a powerful UV flood fixture (long-throw) which floods a large area in UV light. Fixture throws over 100[feet]. Supplied with heat/scratch resistant deep violet colored UV filter-glass which assure maximum UV output without sacrificing safety fixture. 28lb., 4 amps, 120V. UL listed.

XENOTECH, INC.

Blacklights are available in 1,000, 2,000, 4000, and the new 7000W models. All are very long throw, in the harmless 350 to 400 NM Wavelength Range.

ZC&R COATINGS FOR OPTICS, INC.

The Blacklite Filter is a special optically coated glass, a dichroic filter which turns a white light source into a blacklight. Product transmits harmless long wavelength UV radiation from 340 nm to 380 nm. Harmful short wave radiation below 315 nm does not pass through the filter. Available in sizes up to 24.0[inches]. Filter is fully tempered substrate for thermal and mechanical strength.

BUBBLE, CONFETTI, SNOW, & OTHER EFFECTS MACHINES

BESTEK LIGHTING & STAGING

The ASM-1 Snow Machine features a high-velocity blower which propels plastic snow up to 30 feet. Best results are achieved when the unit is rigged overhead and the blower is turned on and off to create a blizzard effect. The Machine is approximately 24[inches] x 36[inches] x 60[inches] long and requires 120V at 15 amps.

BESTEK LIGHTING & STAGING

The CC1 Confetti Cannon can propel paper confetti, plastic snow, or foam rubber cubes. Standard features include an air pressure gauge, safety relief valve, and tire-type filler valve. Two-and three-barrel models are available.

BIG APPLE LIGHTS CORP.

Fog-It Ice Fog Machines, used by Broadway and national companies of "Cats," "Les Miserables," and "Phantom of the Opera," are available in eight different models, featuring two sizes, six power configurations, and remote control. Various accessories and customer specified designs are also available.

BROOKLYN LACE PAPER WORKS, INC.*

Confetti in 1/4[inches] and 1 1/4[inches] diameters is available in flame resistant and non-flame resistant forms. The confetti is biodegradable and made of multicolor paper and/or tissue. Gold and silver foil, neon, special color assortments are available. Packaged 50lb. per carton.

CITC*

POOF, originally created for Halloween, provides smoke in an aerosol can that is harmless and odorless. Thirty seconds of spray will last up to an hour.

CONSOLIDATED DISPLAY CO., INC.

Artifical snow for special effects use is available.

CIRCLE READER SERVICE #41 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

CONSOLIDATED DISPLAY CO., INC.

Colorburst Confetti is a rainbow of 1-2[inches] tissue paper squares, rectangles and diamonds, made from recycled paper. Solid color and blends are available in both plain and flame-resistant varieties.

CIRCLE READER SERVICE #41 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

IMAGINARY VOYAGE, INC.

The Voice Follower Effects Unit is a solid-state control which converts an audio signal into a 120V output. This unit is specifically tailored to control an animated figure's mouth. When used with prerecorded or live soundtrack, the Voice Follower creates a convincing mouth movement for the animated figure.

LASER MAGIC PRODUCTIONS

The Anti-Gravity Waterfall is a strobed water display that features hundreds of spherical water drops that appear to rise out of the ground and magically travel upwards several feet through the air. The effect is accomplished without flicker by using high speed, audio-modulated strobes and multiple streams of water. Columns of water droplets can be made to appear suspended or rise and fall synchronized to music.

OMNISISTEM LIGHTS AND EFFECTS, INC.

The 0007-Snow Machine generates snowflakes which can be varied in size using the external regulator knob, and uses a special liquid.

OPTIKINETICS LTD.

The Bubble Bank bubble blowing machine features a drip-feed dispenser bottle that maintains a 5mm depth of bubble juice in the reservoir, through which two cylindrical dipper wheels pass in a horizontal plane. Bubbles stream upward to approximately 2m high at a distance of up to 6m. A 1/2 liter mixing/dispenser bottle of bubble juice concentrate is supplied.

RAZTECH LIGHTING

The Firefly is an oscillating projector spotlight that provides special effects lighting and eye-catching movement.

SFX DESIGN, INC.

The T-3 Cobweb Spinner, along with non-flammable Cobwebbing Liquid, produces flexible, long-lasting webs. The unit is safe, lightweight, and designed to fit any hand drill. The liquid is available in quarts.

SMOKE FACTORY

A professional wind machine, the Factory Fan produces an output up to 90km/h with low noise. Available in 220 or 110V, with a 3 step switch, in a shock-resistant plastic housing. Optional stand-fitting available.

SPECIAL F/X, INC.

Aerotechnic[TM] is a simulated fireworks device capable of safely blasting out a huge amount of confetti and streamers on command; 14 different models.

SPECTRUM ELECTRONICS U.S., INC.*

The Mira Flex is a flexible mirror that can be easily cut with a razor to cover any object. Available in a variety of sizes.

SPECTRUM ELECTRONICS U.S., INC.

Product line includes 2[inches] through 48[inches] mirror balls, half balls, cylinders, solids, and sheets. Almost any object imaginable can be transformed into a mirrored effect and when illuminated, mirrored objects are guaranteed to enhance any event; custom orders also welcome.

THEATRE EFFECTS, INC.

The Aero Stage Mortar is a confetti/streamer cannon that uses a small disposable CO2 cylinder as fuel, instead of a bulky air tank. Cannon is 20[inches] long, 2[inches] diameter, mounted on a flat swivel base. Can be operated via remote air hose from up to 25 ft. away.

THEATRE EFFECTS, INC.

The BM11 Super Bubble Machine is a high output unit. Includes fully adjustable mounting bracket. Bubble Juice is available in quart, gallon, and 55 gallon drum containers. Theatre Effects Bubble Juice is required in order to achieve maximum output.

TIMES SQUARE STAGE LIGHTING CO., INC.

The BB-1 Bubble Machine's compact size makes it ideal for mobile DJ or nightclub use. Manufactured with quality American parts and workmanship. Features a removable fluid pan. Unit is supplied with a 6[feet] power cord with grounded plug and mounting bracket to allow the unit to accept a theatrical pipe clamp for hanging.

WJS STUDIOS

FX Confetti Cannons are made to shoot confetti or other soft items. They can be controlled from any distance using 110V or low-voltage operation. No pyrotechnic license is needed for operation. Rental units are also available.

ZILZ INTERNATIONAL GMBH

The Cineblow is a compact product that does not use propellers or fans to produce windpower; it instead produces the pressure needed by using a powerful turbo engine which enables it to be housed in a compact casing and makes it easier to transport and install. The Cineblow-electronic model has a 12 speed control and connectors for a 0-10V remote control and additional connections for parallel operation with other Cineblow machines.

FX LIGHTING

AV-PRO

The FL-075A is a 120V strobe with 75W helical xenon tube housed in an attractive, octagonal case of extruded aluminum. The built-in speed adjustment is from 1 - 12 flash/sec. The strobe may be linked using 1//4[inches] mono jacks for synchronous operation.

ADIRONDACK SCENIC, INC.

Fibre optic cable and light sources with color indexing, offers side glow or point …