RAIN SPECIAL EFFECTS FOR LIVE MUSIC
Our Rain Special Effects are flexible to meet your requirements, whether you require a light shower or dramatic deluge inside or outdoors. We can alter the flow and the size of the droplets by using different applicators and, if required, our team of experts can build a catchment tank to contain the falling water. If you’re looking to put performers in the rain then we can also warm the water to eliminate any cold shock.
Contact our team of experts on 01707 269 566 to discuss your project in detail.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The key consideration of any Rain Special Effect is working out how to capture the water, so its important to start with that in mind and work backwards. Luckily, Entertainment Effects provide a range of tanks that can be inflated quickly. Alternatively, we can hide the tank and place a grated deck on top of this, allowing performers to stand directly in the rain whilst the droplets fall through the grate and into the tank below.
Very large quantities of water are often required, which can be stored in 1,000 litre bowsers to maximise the flow and/or duration of water.
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OUR WORK
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SUITABLE EVENTS
- TV Productions – Our Rain Special Effects have been seen on a variety of renowned programmes across The BBC and ITV, including Saturday Night Takeaway’s Singing in the Rain with Robbie Williams.
- Live Performances – We’ve soaked Paloma Faith and Stormzy as part of our special effects for live stage productions.
- Product Launches – Under Armour were launching a new range of water proof clothing, so we made it rain for their promotional photoshoot.
- Marketing Stunts – We’ve provided rain effects for a Pimm’s Wedding Dash Competition as well as a guerrilla marketing campaign in Regent Street to mark the opening of their first store.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS
- Catchment – Event organisers will need to decide whether they require a tank to catch the falling water.
- Duration – We’re limited by the amount of water we can store and it will depend on the amount of rain, but we can accurately calculate this for you.
- Power – We will require a power source to run the pumps and the heater (if required).
- Timings – How long have you got to set and clear away the equipment? We are flexible and can work to your timeframes.
DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION
INSTALLATION & SETUP
- We usually start by locating the water source and filling the supply tanks as this can be very time consuming, as well as heating the water.
- Our specialist team then place the storage tanks with drip trays to catch any small spillages.
- Next, we’ll often build the catchment tank before then rigging the nozzle bars either in the ceiling or on a floor mounted truss structure.
HEALTH & SAFETY
The highest area of risk comes with performers slipping on a wet surface, so choosing relevant footwear for performers is critical. When using our grated deck heeled shoes are not advised.
RESTRICTIONS
The duration of the rain is always a key consideration. We need to take into account practice runs for the cameramen and lighting teams, as well as dress rehearsals and then the full run through. In some instances its possible to pump the water back from the catchment area into the storage tanks to reuse the water.
WATER MANAGEMENT
The most common questions we receive are always around the water supply as well as how we source and remove the water.
In the majority of cases we use a nearby tap, from a kitchen, bar or toilet. We run a hose and fill the tank. If the water is further away we have a 1,000 litre IBC Bowser which we can fill elsewhere and use a pallet truck to move it closer to the tank. If small quantities are required then we fill smaller 25 litre barrels.
If there is no on-site water supply or we require a very large amount then we can arrange for a tanker delivery for anywhere up to 30,000 litres.
To remove the water following use of the Rain Curtain we use our submersible pump and a long hose to remove the water to a nearby drain. Again, if one is not within reach we can pump the water into an IBC and use a pallet truck to move the water to a more suitable location.
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