lightning effects

[bert-nc]

when doing lightning effects, do you use cool white leds, warm white leds, other sources?

bert-nc

[macebobo]

when doing lightning effects, do you use cool white leds, warm white leds, other sources?

bert-nc

For things like snow and ice, I prefer the cool white. But, where I want to mimic incans, I use warm white. It really depends on personal preference.

[StandingInAwe85]

I've been known to use a mix of both warm and cool white; usually every other LED so it blends nice. I think it gives more a natural look when projected onto the right surface, but that's just a matter of opinion.

[ukewarrior]

Nothing can beat the look and effect of a neon stobe for this !

[David_AVD]

Neon? Xenon perhaps?

[DynamoBen]

Lightning tends to be on the cool side.

[keebler]

on stage (i have many years doing sfx for theater) we always used XENON strobes followed by a pulse of diffused pale orange or steel blue. when this is done with a light fog, produces a great effect.

the "pulse" is set to respond to light (via light sensor) and thunder clap is achieved by a sheet of 12g steel hanging on a trellis by chain (2 points). there is a grip (stage hand) that will strike the steel with a rubberized (padded) dead blow hammer.

i wish i had pics - but if you were ever in or around KBF (Knotts Berry Farm) between 1991-1997 and went to the haunt you saw my effects with Elvira, and probably my redesigned hanging :)

[bcstuff]

Anybody have any lightning sequences they would be willing to share?

Thanks,
Brian

[Mactayl]

Anybody have any lightning sequences they would be willing to share?

Thanks,
Brian

I've got one with audio, it's in LOR S2 format, do you want it converted to Vixen.

[bcstuff]

Thanks Mac.

[Mactayl]

Thanks Mac.

Your Welcome.:)

[MinionsWeb]

Cool white, over 7000k if you can help it.
That is why we created our 8000k cool white led bulbs, for thunder and lightning effects.
but I like them for lighting too.

Building a simple color organ with an audio input makes for a great effect

[gfulen]

i have a few. let me know what you are looking for and i'll see what i have. i'm new to this site so i'm not sure how to post it for everyone. if you post your email address though, i can send it to you that way. i'm looking for some also, if you have some

[dirknerkle]

Maybe we could get Phil involved in this one and in no time, there'd be firmware for a pic-controlled van De Graff generator -- and REAL LIGHTNING!!!