WORKSHOPS
CEREBRAL HAUNTING: Terrify their minds, Not just
their eyes: by Rick Maue
Located about ten miles east of Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania is an unassuming ranch style home in an
average neighborhood. For the last ten years, however,
the house has gained a reputation of being anything but
average. Each October, more and more visitors seek out
this urban residence, rumored to be "a haunt that is
really haunted." With virtually no publicity or
advertising, Haunted House fans throughout the
Pittsburgh area return year after year because of the
unique style and personality of The Haunted
Chamber...
The Art of Spraying Makeup: by Natalie De
Surrey
In the last few years, a new trend in make-up has been
embraced by the Haunted Attraction Industry, for its
ease and speed of application. Spray or airbrush
make-up is being relied upon more and more by large
productions to produce special make-up effects and to
decrease the "in chair" time of their employees. The
advantages to using this technique, either as a
substitute or in addition to sponged makeup, are
numerous.
Plan Ahead for a Safe, Secure Event: by Link
Moser
Managing any event that is attended by thousands of
people at one time, can be a nightmare, unless you
plan ahead. Safety and security are of paramount
importance for handling the large crowds that will
attend your event this year, and a written plan of
action for each and every possible contingency will
decrease the time it takes to respond to a problem.
It is important to be aware of what is going on
during the show and to keep an eye on the cash! All
public spaces should be well lit to avoid problems,
and any potential hazards should be addressed before
they become an accident. Plans for bad weather
conditions and back-up replacements for all key
personnel and equipment will save you valuable time,
and having an idea how many people you can handle,
before you reach your capacity, are important
decisions that should be made before you open your
doors to the public. Being caught unprepared can
amplify the smallest mishap, into a major problem.
Home Made Pneumatic Cylinder: by Carl Chetta
So you need a powerful, long-throw, pneumatic
cylinder. Your budget, however, cannot handle the
'off the self' price? Why not build your own? This
not as difficult as it sounds, the only hard part
about making a cylinder from scratch, was coming up
with gasket to use between the air chamber and the
piston.
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