Video Tag
Every video tagged “fog machine” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
115 videos
Wicked Makers transforms Spirit Halloween's Nozzles the Clown animatronic into a detailed Joker character inspired by the Batman: Arkham game series and The Dark Knight. The makeover involves a full costume swap using thrifted purple suit pieces, a latex face repaint, and realistic glass iris replacements. Clothing is weathered with black acrylic paint, and the prop is connected to a fog machine for a dramatic final effect. The video demonstrates how an off-the-shelf animatronic can serve as a strong foundation for a highly personalized Halloween display piece.
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay walk through building a simple, low-cost fog chiller from everyday household materials in about an hour. Fog from a standard fog machine is routed through a PVC inlet into an ice-filled plastic storage bin, where it cools and exits as a dense, ground-hugging rolling fog effect. Chicken wire inside the bin keeps the ice elevated while letting chilled fog pass through freely. The build requires no specialized tools and is explicitly designed to be family-friendly.
This video showcases Froggy's Fog products in action during a high-profile live performance at the 2010 CMA Awards. The footage highlights the atmospheric fog, haze, and snow effects that enhanced the on-stage presentation. It serves primarily as a real-world product demonstration in a professional entertainment setting.
VanOaksProps launches a new experimental series called Prop Lab, where the creator openly documents the learning process behind ambitious Halloween builds — including mistakes and limitations. This debut episode focuses on building a DIY fog projection screen capable of displaying a ghostly digital effect from Spectral Illusions. The build combines a small pico projector with a reptile fogger and computer fans to generate and shape a fog curtain thin enough to serve as a projection surface. The video emphasizes honest problem-solving over polished results, making it as much a learning resource as a how-to.
Poison Props showcases the TNT1309 Clown Crate, a large-scale pneumatic animatronic in which an evil clown atop a TNT box triggers an air blast at guests before launching itself up to five feet into the air with thrashing head and arm movements. The plug-and-play package includes two character figures, TNT box enclosures, pneumatics, a programmed controller, a motion sensor, and a fog machine. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully integrated scare experience. The prop is designed as a high-impact startle scare centerpiece for professional haunted attractions and dark rides.
Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds unboxes and sets up the Dragon Legends wall-hanging display, a new 2021 release sculpted by Tom Cassidy. The piece is a large decorative dragon head that emits simulated smoke and fire effects using a bundled fog machine and LED lighting. It is available in six color options and is positioned as bold statement decor for fantasy, DnD, and Halloween enthusiasts. The video gives viewers a real-world look at the product's scale, detail, and out-of-box setup process.
VanOaks Props walks through building a compact DIY fog fan attachment designed to push fog from a standard Halloween fog machine further across a yard or display. The build centers on mounting a 12V computer fan inside an ABS duct reducer and connecting flexible dryer hose to direct the output. Wago connectors and a 12V power supply keep the wiring clean and beginner-friendly. A downloadable gasket template is provided to help seal the fan housing effectively.
Distortions Unlimited takes viewers behind the scenes of the creation of Kong, a massive animatronic gorilla head standing approximately 11 feet tall when fully raised. The prop features a hand-sculpted latex-and-foam construction over a heavy-duty metal armature, with pneumatic mechanics animating the mouth, head rotation, and independently moving eyes and eyelids. Sculpted by company founder Ed Edmunds, Kong ships as a turnkey package that includes a control system, audio track, amplifier, fog machine, and simulated lightning effects. The result is a professional-grade, classic-monster centerpiece suited for haunted attractions, theme parks, and high-end home haunts.
This video breaks down the science behind fog machine fluid density by testing different ratios of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerine mixed with a standard smoke fluid base. The creator takes a methodical, Mythbusters-style approach, comparing 50/50, 60/40, and 70/30 blends to determine which produces the thickest fog output. It's a practical, low-cost experiment that gives haunters actionable data for improving their fog effects without buying expensive specialty fluids.
This short showcase video features the JB101 Clown in the Box, a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic prop from Poison Props. The unit operates as a giant jack-in-the-box: a top lid bangs open and a large clown character wielding an axe lunges outward and upward, reaching up to eight feet high over unsuspecting guests. The self-contained package includes the box enclosure, character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, fog machine, strobe light, motion sensor, and an audio scream package — requiring only AC power and a compressed air supply to operate.
This beginner-friendly tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a simple DIY fog chiller that keeps fog hugging the ground for a low, eerie effect. The build relies on a handful of affordable, easily sourced materials including a tub, dryer duct, a small USB fan, and a standard fog machine. The camo netting helps conceal the rig for a cleaner, more immersive haunt presentation. At roughly ten minutes, the video delivers a quick, actionable project well-suited for home haunters looking to level up their atmosphere on a budget.
This short review compares three readily available fog machines at different capability levels to help Halloween enthusiasts pick the right one for their haunt. The host breaks down each machine's strengths, ideal use cases, and the kinds of atmospheric effects each can produce. DMX-controlled options are highlighted alongside a basic entry-level unit, giving viewers a practical framework for matching a machine to their specific setup. Timer compatibility considerations for basic machines are also flagged as an important purchasing detail.
FrightProps showcases the Vortex Fusion, a fog chiller system designed to keep machine-generated fog hugging the ground for dramatic low-lying effects. Rather than requiring dry ice or specialized cooling media, the unit works with ordinary household ice cubes, making it accessible for a wide range of users. The short clip highlights the product as a leading cold fog distribution solution for use with standard commercial fog and smoke machines.
The EC706 Electric Chair from Poison Props is a fully integrated, plug-and-play animatronic prop depicting a victim strapped in an electric chair awaiting execution. Upon activation via motion sensor, overhead lighting shifts to strobe, the victim figure convulses back and forth with stomping legs, and smoke pours from the character. The complete package includes the animatronic figure, chair, pneumatics, programmed controller, fog machine, strobe, and signage — with an optional audio upgrade available.
Froggy's Fog walks viewers through building a homemade fog chiller from scratch in this short, focused tutorial. The goal is to cool a fog machine's output so it hugs the ground rather than rising, creating a dramatic low-lying fog effect. At just four minutes, the guide is concise and accessible for beginners looking to elevate their Halloween atmosphere on a budget.
This step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building a motorized, animated pumpkin head prop that integrates with a fog machine for dramatic effect. The finished prop is versatile enough to serve as a scarecrow head, a haunted house centerpiece, or a creepy yard display. The channel specializes in accessible DIY animatronics and special effects projects aimed at home haunters and crafters.
This short tutorial from Froggy's Fog walks viewers through the correct way to clean and maintain their fog machines, contrasting proper technique with a humorous look at what not to do. Regular cleaning helps extend the life of fog, snow, bubble, and haze machines. The video is applicable to most machines in the Froggy's Fog lineup.
This FrightProps tutorial demonstrates how to automate an inexpensive fog machine by intercepting its wired manual remote and routing control through a relay or solid-state output on a prop controller. The technique — often called 'hacking the remote' — is presented as a practical workaround for fog machines that lack DMX capability. Both haunt-focused controllers like the PicoBoo and escape-room controllers like the EscapeKeeper are shown as compatible options. The result is timed or sensor-triggered fog activation without needing a premium DMX-enabled fog machine.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their Witches Brew animatronic prop — a large cackling witch stirring a smoking, flickering cauldron. The all-electric figure stands approximately 70 inches tall and realistically mimics stirring motions while producing mumbling and cackling audio. The prop ships as a complete package including a cauldron, integrated fog machine, and sound system. It is positioned as a versatile display piece suited for haunted attractions, retail environments, and home haunts alike.
The Fobbles F4 from Froggy's Fog is a versatile 4-in-1 machine capable of producing fog, haze, bubbles, and fog-filled bubbles that pop with a dramatic puff of fog. The unit includes built-in LED lighting to enhance visual impact and supports DMX control alongside an onboard LCD panel for flexible operation. This short product showcase highlights the machine's range of effects and its suitability for professional and high-end event environments.
Froggy's Fog showcases their Laser Swamp product, which combines haze or fog output with laser lighting to create immersive atmospheric effects. The short demo highlights the visual impact this unit can deliver in haunted house and home haunt settings. It appears to be one of the brand's featured offerings for the Halloween season.
In this Facebook Live segment with Denver's 9 News, Frightmare Compound owner Josh Holder demonstrates how to build a simple DIY fog chiller box to produce ground-hugging low-lying fog. The short tutorial focuses on an affordable, easy method for adding a cinematic atmospheric effect to a home haunt. It aims to help hobbyists elevate their Halloween setups with a professional-looking fog effect.
Froggy's Fog showcases their dedicated ground fog machine, which features a built-in ice chamber to chill fog and keep it hugging the floor for a dramatic low-lying effect. The unit is positioned as a versatile solution for Halloween displays, haunted houses, and general party use. Froggy's Fog recommends pairing it with their own branded fog fluids — Outdoor Freezin Fog for exterior use and CryoFreeze for indoor settings — to achieve optimal results.
Poison Props showcases their JB409 Jack in the Box, a large-scale commercial animatronic prop in which a clown character hides inside a neon cube and launches upward upon activation, swinging a knife and emitting maniacal laughter. The unit is a fully integrated package that includes pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, strobe light, fog machine, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream audio effect. It is built for haunted houses, dark rides, and amusement park installations requiring 100 PSI compressed air and AC power. Interchangeable character heads add versatility for operators who want to customize the look of the scare.
