by [email protected] | Sep 23, 2014 | Disney, Halloween, props, special effects
In 2001, Disneyland introduced the Nightmare Before Christmas elaborate holiday overlay to their Haunted Mansion attraction. In the section normally featuring the beloved bust statues singing “Grim Grinning Ghosts”, they are displayed with singing,...
by [email protected] | Apr 5, 2014 | domestic, lighting
A couple years ago, we returned home from an expensive vacation in the desert to learn that our fancy-pants french-door fridge’s compressor had bit the dust, naturally just after the warranty expired. Repairs seemed to be a short term and expensive option, so...
by [email protected] | Jan 3, 2014 | lighting, props, special effects, special event, Uncategorized
We were contracted by a Chicago event promoter to create a tank/DJ booth for their “Paint Wars” event in Milwaukee, WI. Originally it was designed to shoot fluorescent tempera paint 30-50′ from the end, along with confetti and CO2 blasts. It was no...
by [email protected] | Dec 31, 2013 | Disney, props, special effects
Disney Parks developed a really innovative product with their Made with Magic(formerly Glow With The Show) Mickey ears. They are their iconic Mickey ear hats but with illuminated ears. When worn during evening shows they are controlled with Infrared technology to...
by [email protected] | Apr 15, 2013 | lighting, special event
When designing the look of a new weekly night at a Chicago nightclub designed to emulate a house-party vibe, the ubiquitous red plastic party cup became the icon. Many elements were designed as decorations for the night using them, but one in particular was...
