DF-50 Hazer
Haze machines, commonly referred to as Hazers, are effects machines similar to fog machines, designed to a produce a subtle haze in the air.
The atmospheric effect created by hazers produces a significantly smaller particle size compared to the effect generated by a fog machine. Because of this haze is far less likely to set off fire alarms than fog machines.
For safety concerns of using Haze on set, refer to the contract services safety bulletin. Safety Bulletin #10
Uses
Their intent is to make light beams visible or create a subtle diffusion. Unlike theatrical fog, which is typically intended to be dense and/or opaque, haze is generally very light and subtle.
Haze typically has a substantially longer persistence ("hang time") than conventional theatrical fog. While conventional fog will hang in the air for several minutes, a haze effect filling the same volume of space can last upwards of an hour to several hours or more, depending on the size of the venue and the amount of ventilation.
QC Process
Accessories
- Box Fan
It can be extremely helpful to use a box fan in conjunction with a hazer. Will push the haze throughout the area and make it so you do not have to fan it with a flag.
- DMX
The DF50 has the ability to connect DMX control to it via hardline or using a CRMX receiver.
Troubleshooting
Do not fill the hazer past the fill line. If you do it will start to choke on the fluid. The only solution is to either remove the fluid or run the hazer until the fluid is exhausted under the fill line. Do not tilt or tip over the hazer! The liquid will clog the filter and the hazer will stop working.
Substitutions
Although it is slightly different, a fogger with the box fan is a suitable substitution.