“In the Limelight” Origin – Quicklime Illumination
Two hundred years ago, actors were literally “in the limelight.” Quicklime (calcium oxide), a chemical that once featured in naval warfare but today supports numerous…
ANSI E1.23: Entertainment Technology Fog Effects
To be successful, special effects must trick an audience, replicating stimuli that convince their brains that different illusions are identical or close to what they…
ANSI E1.1, Construction and Use of Wire Rope Ladders for the Entertainment Industry
Last month, we discussed standards for ladders, looking specifically at ANSI ASC A14.2-2017: American National Standards for Ladders – Portable Metal – Safety Requirements by…