Concert Stage Effects
Today, I was curious about the different kinds of stage effects that have been used. There's fog and pyrotechnics, but that's all I knew of. So here's a neat list of different concert stage effects.
Pyrotechnics are often used to punctuate climactic moments in a performance. Pyrotechnics can include high-shooting fireballs, raining sparks, and intricate music-synchronised firework displays.
Entertainment Effects, my information sources for this post, lists these pyrotechnics as available for purchase through their business:
Comets: Shooting bursts of light, designed to look like shooting stars.
Gerb Fountains: A jet of sparks to create a dazzling plume. These can be used both indoors and outdoors to create spectacular concert special effects.
Mines: Similar to comets, mines release small bursts of light. They spread out, creating fan-shaped pyrotechnics effects.
Sparkulars can be operated in close proximity to performers – and unlike traditional pyrotechnics – the sparks themselves are not flammable. With a cold fallout that creates a dazzling visual element, there are a number of sparkular special effects that are popular in concerts:
Sparkular Machines create non-hazardous effects that look exactly like traditional fireworks or pyrotechnics.
Sparkular Cyclones displays the amazing spark jet but up to an impressive 10m! It is an ideal choice for large productions, concerts, music festivals and outdoor events.
Sparkular Falls create a stunning silver waterfall effect.
G Flames, or propane flames, light the stage with controlled bursts of fire. These flames can dance and flicker in synchronisation with the music.
CO2 jets release plumes of white, billowing fog that cover the stage and crowd.
Confetti can be used in a variety of ways at a concert.
Entertainment Effects, lists these confetti systems as available for purchase through their business:
A powerful confetti blaster can blast a wave of confetti up to 25 meters high. Blasters can have an automatic feed, be used wirelessly anywhere on the stage.
When loaded full, a confetti swirl fan can be launched for around 2 minutes on full power and up to 8 minutes when it’s controlled with a dimmer.
Information Source:
Entertainment Effects's article, "Top 5 Most Dazzling Concert Special Effects"
