What is a laser show?

laser show for events and shows

For many of you the word “laser show” or “laser show” brings to mind the laser lights that can be seen in discos, in reality the potential of this technology goes far beyond this use.

Let’s start by saying that the laser show can be divided into 2 types: volumetric beams effects lasershow and graphic laser show.

The graphic laser show is a real short trailer, where you can tell a story, draw a logo, reproduce a writing. The peculiarity of this technology is the ability to draw a bright outline of the image, as in the example below.

The special effects or volumetric laser show is probably the effect that most of you will recognize. In practice, they are light planes and volumetric effects synchronized to a music, soundtrack, which are enhanced by the ambient smoke with which we fill the environment. Many of our collaborating set designers have nicknamed it “the dancing light

Do not be frightened by hearing about ambient smoke, there are many quantities, from the lightest to the heaviest, therefore suitable for use both in the theater and at a concert.

It is certainly the most magical effect that the laser can create, they are often called “indoor fireworks” even if the laser show can also be created outdoors without problems, indeed the large dimensions multiply the effect.

Take a look at the video below to see an example of a laser show, composed of both graphic and volumetric effects, The occasion was a company convention for the presentation of a product.

There are many factors that can influence the success or failure of a laser show

We want to point out the main ones

synchronization with the music, every effect, both graphic and volumetric, must be perfectly synchronized with the soundtrack, otherwise the effect could be inharmonious and annoying. For this reason, professional control systems are recommended, for example, we use Beyond Ultimate by Pangolin©.

– choice of music and rhythm in crescendo, this is also personal taste, but for any show, a crescendo of emotions is advisable to obtain a better response from the audience.
The laser goes well with any type of music, from classical to more intense music, therefore it can enhance the event in the theater to the concert in a stadium.

– homogeneity of the smoke in the venue area. Smoke that is too dense and poorly distributed can ruin the effect of the laser instead of enhancing it, so you have to study carefully how and where to position smoke machines and fans, especially outdoors.

– for graphics, use the program’s full potential, importing animations from 3D graphics software, integrating videos and other lights and special effects. But I recommend avoiding hodgepodge, each element must be dosed and used in the right measure.

What else…. The emotion of a laser show is difficult to describe in words or imprison in a video… Integrate it into your event and experience it.