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Jun 21, 2022
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WINNER – Indispensable Technology Parnelli

It was a great honor and privilege for Look Solutions to be nominated for an Indispensable Technology Parnelli Award. It was even greater to to win the award! We would like to thank the tireless and progressive nature of Look Solutions’ R&D and engineering department. We attribute the resilience and rigidity of our products to them. We would also like…
TylerMickley
June 21, 2022
Dec 04, 2020
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Look Solutions USA Holiday Giveaway

ENTER TO WIN! First Place Wins a Tiny FX Fogger (value $1,570) Three Runners-Up will win $50 Gift Certificates to Look Solutions USA products Follow, Like and Share on social media to enter giveaway.  Each platform below is one Entry, so Like on all to have the best chance to win.
TylerMickley
December 4, 2020
Apr 14, 2020
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Why Touring Companies Love the Viper Deluxe and Orka Fog Machines

From stadium concert tours like Queen + Adam Lambert, Post Malone, and Bon Jovi, to major theatre productions like Frozen, Harry Potter, and The Book of Mormon, PRG is an entertainment technology company that’s synonymous with the biggest names in the live entertainment industry.  Similarly, 4Wall Entertainment, a full-service lighting, video, and rigging company, services many of the top touring…
TylerMickley
April 14, 2020
Feb 10, 2020
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K-F/X Success Story

Why K-F/X Only Uses Look Solutions Fog and Haze Machines to Create “The Look” K-F/X has been creating special effects for the motion picture and TV industries for more than 40 years. You name the effect and K-F/X can create it, from fire and rain to car flips and explosions. You’ve seen their work in movies like Carlito’s Way, The…
TylerMickley
February 10, 2020
Jan 14, 2020
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How Fog Brings the Macabre to Beetlejuice on Broadway

Iiiiit’s showtime! Beetlejuice on Broadway is the stage adaptation of the iconic 1988 Tim Burton film starring Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis. Beetlejuice – The Musical. The Musical. The Musical.) – directed by Alex Timbers (Moulin Rouge!) with Alex Brightman in the title role, brings musical pageantry to the original story of the haunted house battle between the…
TylerMickley
January 14, 2020
Oct 30, 2019
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Look Solutions USA at LDI 2019

November 22-24th 2019 at the Las Vegas Convention Center marks 31 years for the LDI Show! The best way to understand and evaluate products is through self discovery. With shows like LDI, Look Solutions counts on attendees to take a hands on approach to learning all they can about Look products. Look Solutions Hunter Totty (Chief of Operations), John Alexander…
TylerMickley
October 30, 2019
Oct 09, 2019
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Roger George: Thaine Morris

Why Roger George Special Effects Recommends Look Solutions Fog and Haze Machines to Hollywood Thaine Morris got his start in the special effects industry in the early 1960s and has been working in motion pictures for most of his life. His resumé speaks for itself. An Academy Award for Best Technical Achievement in 1988 for developing a pyrotechnic device with…
TylerMickley
October 9, 2019
Sep 03, 2019
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Fog and Haze 101: A Primer

You’ve seen fog and haze used in movies, concerts, TV shows and theatre productions, whether you realized it was created with a machine or not. Steam from a tea kettle. Billowing smoke after an explosion. An airplane flying through clouds. The appearance of lasers during a magic show. These are all effects made possible by fog or haze machines. But…
TylerMickley
September 3, 2019
Aug 17, 2019
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Introductory Guide to DMX

Introductory Guide to DMX DMX is a control protocol, or “language”. If a controller speaks DMX, and a piece of equipment hears DMX, then the controller can affect the operation of the equipment, regardless of who made what and whether it was ever imagined that the two things might be used together. A DMX controller can be as simple as…
Sean
August 17, 2019
Aug 10, 2019
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Introductory Guide To Fog And Haze

Fog and haze differ in that fog is a thick, opaque effect that lasts a short time, while haze is a thin, translucent effect that lasts a long time. Fog is used as a special effect, whereas haze is used for lighting/atmosphere enhancement. Fog Whether created by nature or machine, fog consists of liquid droplets suspended in the air. Fog…
Sean
August 10, 2019
May 28, 2019
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KISS: The Final Tour Ever

"The band requested the biggest KISS show they have ever done," says Robert Long coproduction designer and manager of SRae Productions. "Given their past as innovators of showmanship, Pyro, and stage gags, we knew this would prove to be an interesting undertaking. the biggest request was to modernize the show and keep them relevant with today's bigger touring productions. The…
TylerMickley
May 28, 2019
May 20, 2019
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PLSN Spotlights Look Solutions USA

15 Successful Years of Bringing German Engineering and High-Quality Manufacturing to the U.S. Market The funny thing about atmospheric products in the American market (Fog, Haze, Cryo) is that there exists a small number of companies that do it really well, and every]one raves about their products and reliability. Maybe most important of all, allowing their name to be associated…
TylerMickley
May 20, 2019
May 20, 2019
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Metallica WorldWired Tour

For years Metallica has delivered high energy, sonically powerful performances. So of course, an equally remarkable and awe inspiring effects display should accompany such a show. The WorldWired Tour in 2019 did not disappoint. With heavy fog and a dynamic light show, Metallica has sustained their exciting and theatrical reputation.  
TylerMickley
May 20, 2019
Apr 05, 2017
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Look Solutions Viper NT’s at Super Bowl LI Halftime Show

The Look Solutions Viper NT has become the go-to solution for creating trickles of smoke for extended periods of time.  We saw this at the Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony, the Beyonce Formation Tour, and now the Super Bowl 51 Halftime Show.  Unlike other foggers on the market, the Viper NT's output is adjustable in 1% increments (you want 17% -…
Sean
April 5, 2017
Oct 05, 2016
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Viper NT at the Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony

With the Olympics being among the highest profile of events, internationally, it is imperative to have a reliable production. Millions of viewers watching, enjoying the most modern live design today has to offer yields a need for flawless performance. It is no surprise that the Viper NT was the productions go-to fog unit. Check out this quick recap video showing the Viper…
Sean
October 5, 2016
Sep 26, 2016
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Are Fog Machines Safe?

There are several types of fog machines, but this article will deal with the type that uses fog fluid and converts it into a smoke-like effect.  These are commonly used in haunted houses, on dance floors, and on stages. There are many manufacturers and models so it’s impossible to say whether all are safe, but I will explain how they…
Sean
September 26, 2016
Jun 27, 2016
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Beyoncé’s Formation Tour

    When an artist like Beyoncé hits the road for a tour, it is typically a massive undertaking. A large crew, high budget production, and top performing equipment to ensure the highest quality of entertainment. The Formation Tour of 2016 was nothing short of a traveling juggernaut for the touring and production industry. A "Gear" spotlight was featured in…
Sean
June 27, 2016
May 27, 2016
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Billboard Music Awards 2016

Did you tune in to see the Billboard Music Awards on May 22nd? If you missed it, here is the opening performance from Britney Spears! Look Solutions Viper NT's with Quick Fog are providing the heavy atmospherics for the performance. A big thank you to Strictly F/X for continually having faith in our machines! https://youtu.be/-H31vvgj8ys
Sean
May 27, 2016