Halloween Show FeaturesOur first Halloween show was created by just using our Christmas lights. They were up anyways, so why not? After that show, however, we decided to still use parts of our Christmas show, but introduce some dedicated props for Halloween. To the right is a dual image showing the Preview that is used to simulate what the lights will look like while sequencing, above a photo of our 2023 show. The lights we use fall into three categories: AC Light Strings These are the standard light strings. While the house and mega tree are decorated with red, warm white, blue, and green lights, our Halloween props use different colors, such as orange, yellow, and purple. Examples include the funny graves, pumpkin buckets, and the spooky fence. Standard RGB Lights Often called "dumb" RGB lights, these include the floods as well as several bushes that are decorated with RGB pixels where the entire string is the same color. Smart RGB Lights Smart RGB lights are so called because every single bulb within the set is individually addressable, allowing for an unlimited number of effects. Examples include the hanging pumpkin decoration and the matrix sign above the garage. Materials PVC pipe and connectors have been absolutely critical in constructing many of our props, including the spooky fence and mega tree. PVC is a great material because it is available in different sizes, is flexible, can be connected in many different ways, and is relatively inexpensive. Additionally, the smart RGB props are made using Coroplast, a plastic material similar to cardboard. |
