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Every lighting tutorials video worth your time, gathered in one place. Browse builds, tutorials, and showcases — each embedded from its original creator with a quick summary so you can find exactly what you need.

107 videos

Creating Lighting Effects Easily Using a Precision DMX LED Light and the ColorPiano App
7:48
Lighting TutorialsBeginner

Creating Lighting Effects Easily Using a Precision DMX LED Light and the ColorPiano App

FrightProps demonstrates how to drive a wide variety of lighting effects from a single DMX-compatible RGB LED fixture using the free ColorPiano app by Gantom, available on both iOS and Android. The workflow requires no dedicated hardware controller and no prior programming knowledge, making professional-quality haunt lighting accessible to beginners. One important purchasing note: ColorPiano compatibility must be selected as an option at checkout when ordering the light.

FrightProps· 5,894 views
Miniature LED Light Controller with Remote Control
2:18
Product Reviews

Miniature LED Light Controller with Remote Control

FrightProps showcases a compact, budget-friendly LED light controller that pairs with a remote to produce a range of lighting effects suited for haunted house environments. The short-form video highlights the product's versatility and ease of use for haunt builders and Halloween decorators. It serves as a quick product overview pointing viewers toward the FrightProps storefront for purchase details.

FrightProps· 5,767 views
How to Control Over 20 LED lights for Under $250!
13:17
Arduino & ControllersIntermediateUnder $250

How to Control Over 20 LED lights for Under $250!

This FrightProps tutorial demonstrates a budget-friendly system for independently controlling more than 20 LED lights using DMX hardware and show-control software. The build centers on a PicoDMX controller paired with a multi-channel DMX decoder, keeping the total cost under $250. The Stranger Things alphabet light wall is offered as a fun example use case, though the system is flexible enough for any multi-light haunt effect. FrightProps also sells a ready-made kit for those who prefer a turnkey solution.

FrightProps· 5,654 views
Gantom Torch Product Overview
6:24
Product Reviews

Gantom Torch Product Overview

FrightProps presents an overview of the Gantom Torch, a rugged RGB LED flashlight designed specifically for haunted attractions and interactive guest experiences. Using an iPhone app paired with the BlinkFX MiniEmitter, operators can remotely trigger effects including flicker, strobe, lightning, and full color changes across millions of possible hues. A built-in vibrating motor adds a tactile layer of immersion, and the aluminum-housed unit runs on a rechargeable 18650 lithium-ion battery for extended continuous use. This positions the prop as a compelling tool for creating dynamic, operator-controlled scare moments.

FrightProps· 5,041 views
Laser Webs - Haunted House Strobe Lighting
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Lighting Tutorials

Laser Webs - Haunted House Strobe Lighting

This short showcase video from FrightProps demonstrates a laser web effect unit that projects swirling green and red web patterns across a haunted house environment. The device features independently adjustable rotation and strobe speeds, allowing operators to dial in everything from slow creepy movement to a frenetic, rave-like frenzy. The overall effect is described as simultaneously eerie and disorienting — ideal for horror-themed spaces.

FrightProps· 4,712 views
Make Cheap Flickering LED Candles | Hauntcast Tutorials / How To
3:46
DIY PropsBeginnerlow budget / under $20

Make Cheap Flickering LED Candles | Hauntcast Tutorials / How To

This short tutorial from Hauntcast walks through building inexpensive DIY flickering LED candles using PVC pipe and flicker LED bulbs. The build relies on basic materials and simple soldering to create convincing candle props suitable for home haunts and yard haunts. At only four minutes, it is a quick, accessible project for haunters of any skill level looking to add atmospheric lighting on a tight budget.

Hauntcast· 4,618 views
Laser Dots Crazy Lighting Effect!
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Lighting Tutorials

Laser Dots Crazy Lighting Effect!

This short showcase from FrightProps highlights a laser lighting unit that projects thousands of red and/or green dots across surfaces, creating a striking, immersive visual effect. The unit is rated for outdoor use, making it well-suited for corn mazes, yard haunts, and similar environments. A included remote control allows operators to switch colors, enable a blinking mode, and set timer options for hands-free operation.

FrightProps· 4,471 views
Gantom Torch Escape: Interactive LED Lighting for Escape Rooms
7:05
Lighting TutorialsIntermediate

Gantom Torch Escape: Interactive LED Lighting for Escape Rooms

This FrightProps overview demonstrates how to set up and program the Gantom Torch: Escape, a handheld LED device designed for escape room use. Small emitters placed around the room secretly allow operators to control the torch's color, intensity, and vibration in players' hands via the Color Piano software interface. A key feature is UV light output, which can be triggered at specific times or locations to reveal hidden clues. The system creates a compelling illusion of player agency while keeping full control with the operator.

FrightProps· 4,441 views
Mini LED Strobe Lights with Halloween Sound Effects | R.I.P. Reviews
2:30
Product Reviews$4.99

Mini LED Strobe Lights with Halloween Sound Effects | R.I.P. Reviews

This short review covers an affordable mini LED strobe light with built-in Halloween sound effects, spotted in the seasonal section of TJ Maxx. The host shares why budget strobe options are worth picking up for haunted house builders and home Halloween displays. At under five dollars, the product is presented as an easy, low-risk addition to any spooky setup.

Haunt Former· 4,435 views
Painting a UV prop
7:37
DIY PropsIntermediate

Painting a UV prop

This Stiltbeast Studios tutorial walks through the process of painting a large eel prop using UV reactive paints designed to glow under blacklight. The technique focuses on applying broad, bold color zones divided by black line work to maximize visual impact when illuminated with UV light. The approach is aimed at haunt builders looking to create striking blacklight-reactive pieces for their attractions.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,383 views
The Best UV Black Light for Haunted Houses and Halloween
1:42
Product Reviews

The Best UV Black Light for Haunted Houses and Halloween

FrightProps reviews what they consider the top UV black light option for haunted houses and Halloween setups. The short video highlights the product's suitability for professional and home haunt environments where UV fluorescent effects are desired. A purchase link to the American DJ Encore Burst UV IP is provided, suggesting this is the featured unit.

FrightProps· 4,195 views
Make Cheap DIY LED Spotlights | Home Yard Haunt LED Spotlight Tutorial
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Lighting TutorialsBeginnerlow (under $20)

Make Cheap DIY LED Spotlights | Home Yard Haunt LED Spotlight Tutorial

This short tutorial from Hauntcast walks viewers through building inexpensive LED spotlights from basic PVC fittings and pre-wired LEDs. The build uses a belled end elbow and end cap as a housing, with the LED soldered in place and sealed with heat shrink tubing for outdoor durability. The finished fixtures are designed to be low-cost, easy to replicate, and suitable for illuminating yard haunt props and scenes.

Hauntcast· 4,151 views
Controlling 12 Volt DC Devices with a Wireless Trigger
8:34
Arduino & ControllersBeginner

Controlling 12 Volt DC Devices with a Wireless Trigger

This FrightProps tutorial demonstrates how to use a two-relay wireless remote to control 12V DC devices without any hardwired triggers. The video uses LED Nano Spot lights as a practical demonstration, but also explains how the same system can switch controller inputs, solenoid valves, 110V AC devices, and off-the-shelf retail Halloween props. It's a compact, accessible introduction to wireless automation for haunted attractions of any scale.

FrightProps· 4,028 views
Mini LED Light Effect Controller
1:22
Lighting Tutorials

Mini LED Light Effect Controller

FrightProps showcases a compact LED light effect controller capable of producing a variety of special lighting effects suitable for haunted houses and Halloween displays. The unit appears to include a remote control for convenient operation. At just one minute long, the video offers a quick product overview rather than an in-depth tutorial.

FrightProps· 3,970 views
Quick Look at Our Ghostly DIY Lighting FX HALLOWEEN Prop
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Lighting Tutorials

Quick Look at Our Ghostly DIY Lighting FX HALLOWEEN Prop

This one-minute teaser showcases how creative lighting effects can transform an ordinary static statue into a ghostly, eerie animated-looking prop. The clip serves as a preview for a full step-by-step how-to video covering the complete build process. It highlights the power of lighting alone as a low-effort, high-impact Halloween effect suitable for home haunts, yard displays, and spook houses.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 3,826 views
FrightProps Mini Spotlights
0:24
Product Reviews

FrightProps Mini Spotlights

FrightProps showcases their mini spotlight product designed for haunted environments where precise, focused lighting makes all the difference. The lights allow decorators and haunt builders to highlight specific props or areas while keeping surrounding spaces in deep shadow. This targeted approach to illumination is a key technique for creating dramatic, professional-looking haunted spaces.

FrightProps· 3,194 views
Gantom Product Video - LED Lighting
9:55
Product Reviews

Gantom Product Video - LED Lighting

Filmed at the TransWorld Halloween and Attraction Show, this FrightProps video showcases a range of Gantom LED lighting products designed for haunted attractions. The demonstration highlights how these compact, portable lights can be used to create immersive and interactive lighting effects throughout a haunt. Viewers get a firsthand look at the product lineup, including torch-style and spotlight options available through FrightProps.

FrightProps· 2,884 views
Programming and Powering Multiple Low Voltage Colorpiano LED Lights
7:31
Lighting TutorialsIntermediate

Programming and Powering Multiple Low Voltage Colorpiano LED Lights

This FrightProps tutorial covers how to wire, power, and program multiple ColorPiano low-voltage LED spot lights for haunted house or prop applications. The video demonstrates using a single 12V regulated power supply paired with multi-output splitters to run several lights from one source. Audio triggering via Y-splitter cables is also featured as a control method for synchronized lighting effects.

FrightProps· 2,843 views
FrightProps Flame Light Demo
0:37
Product Reviews

FrightProps Flame Light Demo

FrightProps demonstrates their Flame Light, an LED prop that mimics a realistic fire effect without producing any actual heat. The unit includes a wireless remote for independent RGB color control, letting users dial in authentic-looking flame hues. At under a minute, the video serves as a quick visual proof-of-concept for the product's ambiance potential in haunt settings.

FrightProps· 2,651 views
Daisey Chain DIY LED Spot Lights & Flicker Candles to Power | LED Wiring #shorts #homehaunt
1:00
Lighting TutorialsBeginner

Daisey Chain DIY LED Spot Lights & Flicker Candles to Power | LED Wiring #shorts #homehaunt

In this quick short, Baker from Hauntcast demonstrates how to daisy chain LED spotlights and flickering candle LEDs together and connect them to a single power supply. The technique is aimed at haunters building cemetery or graveyard scenes for a home haunt or yard haunt. It offers a clean, efficient wiring approach that minimizes cable clutter across a scene.

Hauntcast· 2,554 views
How to Control DMX Components with the Director Software
21:11
Arduino & ControllersIntermediate

How to Control DMX Components with the Director Software

This tutorial by guest creator Bizzaro Galore demonstrates how to use FrightProps' Director software to control DMX-compatible devices including lights, fog machines, and flame effects. The video explores the breadth of possibilities when integrating a DMX-capable controller with Director for haunt and escape room environments. It serves as a practical introduction to software-driven DMX automation for entertainment and scare-attraction applications.

FrightProps· 2,474 views
Gemmy LED Time Tunnel Bulb | R.I.P. Reviews
3:46
Product Reviews~$10

Gemmy LED Time Tunnel Bulb | R.I.P. Reviews

This short review covers the Gemmy LED Time Tunnel RGB light bulb, a budget-friendly Halloween lighting option available at major home improvement retailers. The host walks viewers through what the bulb looks like in action and evaluates its atmosphere-building potential for Halloween displays and parties. At roughly $10, it's positioned as an accessible, low-commitment way to add dynamic color and movement to a seasonal setup.

Haunt Former· 2,384 views
PicoVolt: Light Mode
1:31
Arduino & ControllersBeginner

PicoVolt: Light Mode

Travis from Fright Ideas walks through the PicoVolt controller's light mode, showing how the unit goes beyond motor and linear actuator control to also manage low voltage lighting. The short demonstration highlights the controller's multi-function flexibility for haunted house builders. It serves as a quick feature overview rather than a deep-dive tutorial.

FrightProps· 2,222 views
Halloween Lighting and Effects at Party City
1:04
Product Reviews

Halloween Lighting and Effects at Party City

This short video takes a quick look at the Halloween lighting and effects products available at Party City. The creator highlights what the retail chain has to offer for haunters looking to pick up ready-made atmospheric gear. At just one minute, it serves as a fast snapshot of in-store options rather than a deep-dive review.

Haunt Former· 2,177 views
Best Lighting Tutorials Videos · Halloween Universe