smoke effect

Stage atmosphere enhancement

A smoke effect is an artificial cloud of vapor or fine particles used for visual atmosphere in theatrical productions, concerts, films, and photography.

Smoke machines, fog machines, and haze generators create these effects, filling spaces with diffused light and dramatic ambiance: The band emerged through the smoke effect.

Also called fog effect.

Related
  • hazeMurky atmospheric suspension
  • fogLow-lying cloud cover
  • mistFine airborne moisture
  • vaporGaseous form of liquid
  • billowingPuffing out dramatically

wispy · swirling · theatrical · dry ice · fog machine · atmosphere · clouds · drifting · ghostly · diffusion · particles · machine · stage · stage lighting · concert · concert venue · eerie · shroud

Categories
Opposites
authenticity/reality

smoke effectwildfire smoke

Airborne particles from uncontrolled burns

cigarette smoke · campfire smoke · industrial smoke · industrial emissions · exhaust fumes

visual clarity

smoke effectunobstructed view

Sight without barriers

transparency · harsh light

theatrical presence vs. absence

smoke effectbare stage

Undecorated theatrical platform

clean aesthetic

Family

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G