In this 8 part series we take you through the steps of creating an atmosheric special effects (cold fog, fog drenching, steam and even fog curtains) scene that you will be proud of come this next Halloween.
Before deciding on the layout for your spooky Halloween scene and the treatment zone (the portion of the scene where you want low-lying fog) you should first consider your area's constraints for an atmospheric special effect that is actually airborne. This can often make the decision for you between setting up an outdoor or an indoor haunted scene. If you live in a windy area, there are few options for you applying low fog in an outdoor setting. If your scene is indoors and totally blocked from any wind, you can use smaller fog machines and chillers, making your overall investment lower for the special effects involved. If your scene is outdoors where there can be a slight wind at times, you have to address the challenge of overcoming the breezes that can very likely present itself in your short 3 hour-long Halloween night. Such conditions can mean possibly having to step up to a larger fog solution that can refresh your area more quickly after a gust blows your low fog out of your treatment zone. And this of course will effect your overall investment for your project.
Once you have decided whether you are putting your energies and resources into an outdoor yard haunt, or an indoor garage haunt or similar, you will have a much better idea of where you will start your project. Also keep in mind whether you will be manning the entire haunt by yourself or if you will have help. Doing things by yourself means automating everything that can possibly automated and has to be considered up front before a single tombstone has been anchored to the lawn. Next Common Misconceptions of low lying fog. Knowing how fog really works can save you years of experimentation!
