Christmas Light Show Sensations
One of the most popular attractions at every theme park are their night time light shows. As with fireworks, we have a natural draw and awe of light shows. For Christmas, it’s become popular to build your own amazing Christmas light show right on the front lawn. While it does require some dedicated time to set up, light show vendors make it a great project for anyone with a little bit of techie knowledge.
The basic equipment necessary for Christmas light shows are the lights, controllers to synchronize music and lights, audio equipment, and then accessories like snow machines. Lights include everything from basic rope lights to stars, icicle lights, statues, and more. Depending on the music your show is going to perform to, you might want solid color lights, multicolor lights, or even a mere abundance of clear and white lights. A classic Amazing Grace Christmas light show, for example, would probably just use white and amber lights. Turn it techno, and more color would come in.
If you don’t have an idea of where to begin, check out a Christmas light show video or two. Or three. Or four. Run a search on best Christmas light show 2008, for example, just to get started. Once you begin looking at these videos, you are going to get sucked in; there are so many, and they’re so much fun. Some are slow, some are fast. Some focus on tree lights, some on house lights. Make sure you see a shooting star effect. No one can tell which crazy Christmas light show will be the one to inspire you.
It could be that you’d love to make use of a Christmas lights show at your holiday party, but aren’t really skilled enough to do the work yourself. Don’t sweat. There is no shortage of light show techies out there who will be happy to do the work for you. He or she might even be willing to do the shopping and installation as well as synchronization for you. For a price, obviously. Investigate a number of prospective techies. Ask for portfolios. Get an idea if this person can create the effects you’re looking for…and if you can pay what he’s asking. One idea to minimize costs is to narrow your production to a Christmas tree light show. Focusing your show on a mega tree and all that it can do means you can have a center stage without spending money on strobes and other decorations all over the house and lawn. Ask your techie for cost cutting ideas, as well.
Let the party begin!
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