Outdoor Aerial Display
A pyrotechnic production utilizing primarily aerial shells, repeater cakes, display candles, and ground display devices. The production is typically divided into three sections: the opening, the body, and the finale. For more detailed information, please refer to this section. A special type of outdoor aerial display is the Close Proximity Display
Close Proximity Display
A special type of Outdoor Aerial Display utilizing close proximity effects. Typically, a close proximity display is warranted in locations where the display site does not allow enough of a safety zone for traditional aerial shells. For more detailed information, please refer to this section.
Indoor Display
A special type of display utilizing stage effects. Indoor displays are typically performed in conjunction with a stage production such as a musical concert or theatrical performance. For more detailed information, please refer to this section.
Aerial Shells
These are the most commonly used devices in an Outdoor Aerial Display, producing many different types of colors and effects. The most typical effect is the familiar round flower shell, but shells can also make patterns, produce salutes, and even deploy parachutes. Other types of special effects include crossettes, bees, willows, palm trees, mines, whistles, spinners, strobes and multi-break shells. Aerial Shells are fired from mortars secured in wooden racks and angled in various directions. Shells come in many various sizes, with diameters as small as 1/2 inch to as large as 36 inches, although the most commonly used shells range from 3” to 6”. In general, the larger the diameter the bigger the burst or spread, and the larger the safety zone needed.
Bees
Also known as tracers, go-getters, or fish, bees are a type of aerial effect that upon bursting streak in random directions or seem to vibrate.
Close Proximity Effects
Special pyrotechnic devices designed and manufactured to produce little or no fallout. Close proximity effects can be utilized in areas where traditional Aerial Shells are too hazardous. For more detailed information, please refer to this section. Close proximity effects are differentiated from Stage Effects in that they typically project 75’-200’ in height and are designed to be used in large venues such as sports stadiums. Close proximity effects are designed to simulate standard aerial effects such as flower shells, mine shells, and comets.
Ground Display Piece
A pyrotechnic device designed to function on the ground rather than projecting aerially. This category includes set pieces, waterfalls, wheels, strobe pots, and flares.
Set Piece
A ground display piece consisting of a wooden framework to which lances are attached. The resulting design produces an image of text, logo, slogan or other picture in multiple colors. For more information please refer to <this section>.
Logo Burn
A set piece in the design of a company or corporate logo.
Ground Display Piece
A pyrotechnic device designed to function on the ground rather than projecting aerially. This category includes set pieces, waterfalls, wheels, strobe pots, and flares.
Set Piece
A ground display piece consisting of a wooden framework to which lances are attached. The resulting design produces an image of text, logo, slogan or other picture in multiple colors. For more information please refer to <this section>.
Logo Burn
A set piece in the design of a company or corporate logo.