The Artificial Flame Fireplace
Since the scenic
designer was designing a fire place into the set. I wanted to
incorporate a fire effect using artificial flames for a burst to be
included in the show's end sequence. The trick would be using a few
artificial flame pots from theater special effects shops online to
create a faux fire piece in designed fireplace. This is a safe solution
rather than using propane which comes with complications of permits and
fire proofing everything on and in the set.
Execution of the Effect
Using artificial
flames is very effective. I built a wooden façade in front of the five
artificial flame pots and placed toe red colored par bulbs with red gel
crinkled over the lights to make it look like burning embers.