SPECIAL EFFECTS

CHROME XP Documentation

Understand common event effects, how they look, where they are used and what venue considerations should be checked before deployment.

Choosing a Special Effect

Select an effect based on the intended visual moment, venue rules, stage dimensions, audience distance and programme cue. Different effects create different visual results.

Smoke Machine

A smoke machine produces atmospheric smoke that makes lighting beams and entrances more visible. Venue approval may be required because smoke can interact with detection systems or venue policy.

Low Fog

Low fog creates a ground-hugging cloud effect commonly used for entrances, weddings, performances and selected stage moments. It is visually different from normal atmospheric smoke.

Cold Pyro

Cold pyro creates a controlled spark-style effect for stage moments, launches and celebrations. Suitable placement, clearance, operator control and venue approval are required.

Confetti

Confetti creates a celebration or finale effect. Colour, material, quantity, firing direction, ceiling height and venue cleaning rules should be considered before deployment.

Venue Approval

Confirm venue approval before planning smoke, low fog, cold pyro, confetti or other effects that may interact with alarms, housekeeping rules, ceiling clearance or safety procedures.

Placement & Clearance

Effects should be positioned with suitable distance from guests, performers, decorations, fabric, ceilings and sensitive equipment. Final placement may change after the technical team reviews the actual site.

Timing the Effect

Special effects work best when tied to a clear programme cue such as a countdown, entrance, reveal, award, music hit or finale.

Combining Effects

Multiple effects can be combined when the venue and production design allow it. For example, a launching sequence may use lighting, music, smoke and cold pyro around one coordinated cue.

Indoor vs Outdoor Effects

Outdoor conditions can change the appearance of smoke, fog and confetti because of wind and open space. Indoor environments offer more control but often have stricter venue and alarm requirements.