rec.arts.theatre.stagecraft

On Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:49:37 -0000, atb3185 wrote:

> On Feb 27, 9:33 pm, "Tim Perry" wrote:
>> "atb3185" wrote in message
>>
>> news:55e47b69-18c2-4a59-8651-94237093823b@...
>>
>> > I have a Le Maitre Neutron Pro Hazer and desire a low-hanging cloud-
>> > like effect.  I know that dry ice is commonly used for a low-hanging
>> > foggy look, but is there a way to do it with haze?
>>
>> This may prove helpful/
>>
>> This "primer" mostly coincides with my foggy
>> experiences./
>>
>> Please explain if by "low hanging cloud" you mean floor hugging
>
> I appreciate all the input. I've constructed a cooler that routes the
> haze through a couple feet of dry ice. I'll let you know the
> results. I do need to use a hazer for this particular play because of
> some confusion between the director and I on needs. It's too late to
> return the hazer to our rental company without incurring fees we don't
> want to pay. I'm just trying to make the best use of what we have,
> and of course, we are on a budget.
>
> Does anyone know of a way we can modify the haze fluid to minimize
> hang time? I realize that it will inevitably be much much longer than
> that of fog, but is there a way to make the haze dissipate a little
> faster? The only solution I've come up with as of now is an exhaust
> fan, but our theater does not have any outside walls.

A big fan will dissipate it anyway. But haze doesn't go away quickly
without major air handling.