Wow. Very nice. You can tell a lot of thought was put into this show. Thanks to you and all the other brothers that post shows on RUclips for us to enjoy. You guys all know who you are without naming all of ya. THANK YOU ALL !! Yes I believe consumer fireworks are getting better and better each year. I just wish all states would legalize them. Wake up Illinois !! I will be applying for my ATF license after I watch Daves DVDs. Just got em in the mail this week. Btw I spent a lot of time working in the Houston area a few years ago and loved it. It's beautiful down there , once you get used to the heat/humidity. Lol. Still can't talk the gf into moving down there. Bummer. I live near Chicago. Thanks again brother ! Rich
Richie, thanks for the great comments. You are right, the choices for consumer is getting better and better especially some of the pro line consumer you see on sites like 76. Combine those with a firing system timed with music you can put on a pretty good show. Good luck on the ATF
You sir, take the crown for 1.4! That was hands down the best consumer show I've seen on YT. I love the music, the choreography, the drone and board views, your placement of launch stations, the whole thing damn thing. I am super impressed! Your production is standard to strive for. Thank you for giving me more cool ideas for my show!
thanks! It was bigger this year but my drone guy did not show so no aerial footage (bummer) show was real good and working on video now. Will post in a day or so. Thanks for the great comments
if you didn't get chills from 17:17 to 18:17 you're not an American. Best show I've ever seen wish I could of been there! Needs more views, but can't wait for this year. Great job keep up the hard work! subscribed👊
round of applause!!! thank you for sharing the fireworks! I loved seeing the show, even though I couldn't see it in person it is almost as awesome watching it on RUclips :) it's after the 4th now but thankfully here on the border of MO and AR I'm right in between two year round firework stores :D I've gotta learn how to make a show like this one!! hopefully one day I will succeed!! I loved these fireworks and the music as well!! fantastic job!!!
seems like every year they get bigger and better!! thank you for the updated video!! I always enjoy watching video's from other's. Keep me posted on next year's fireworks if you don't have anymore this year. I look forward to it :-)
Thanks Kevin. When you have done one for several years in a row and many in the audience have seen it before I always try to improve something. It certainly gets more and more complicated lol
+Ed Grillo I can see that. It definitely shows. I have a 2yr daughter who love's to watch fireworks on daddy's tablet or TV. but in person. it's a totally different story..lol..Likes the lights. not to fond of the boom..lol..Like I said. I look forward to your next video!!
This was an insane backyard show. Wow it looked like a professional show. Here i am just getting back in from lighting my 1 firework at a time. Lol happy 4th!!!
Dayum. That was crazy. The best "backyard" show Ive ever seen. That took alot of time. Also..... That had to have easily been $250k in fireworks. I watched a show a few years back that wasnt even close to this and it was $100k.
Ghoulish Theories That might be what the association charged them to use the lakeside for the night. There is NO WAY that was only $4500 in fireworks. Even at wholesale. I myself have spent about $8000 and wasnt near what that show was.
He also said something about neighbors and others contributing. So maybe he means he spent $4,500 of his own money, and the rest was from other people. I'm not really sure.
This year was about $4500 mostly from 76 Fireworks. I do a lot of chain fusing with some pretty affordable cakes to make small stuff look "big". For example my finale starts with 200g Bump Bear cakes, 90 of them fast fused. They are about $2.70 each so thats about $250 for a bad ass 30 second effect. That starts at about the 22:45 mark
That finale was sick as hell. I wouldn't even know where to start putting together a show like that lol. If I was the only one working on my show I would definitely set something up like that. But the ones I do it with just want to put as many cakes up as we can none stop.
Thanks Juan. Yeah I do all the planning on it so can control the set up myself. I have a lot of cakes going off but I try to do them in groups and control the timing to avoid the sky puke effect as much as possible. Usually I get it correct lol
I did the case of 200 grams for part of the finale. Fast fused them and let them rip before hitting the racks of canisters. I was getting looks like that's dumb, but not after the show lol. Was that cake or single shots of the red crosset effects?
+Juan Villarreal the red crossette is a fan slice cake from 76. Keep up the 200g fast fuse. I have 90 200g bump bear fast fused to start my finale. I think that effect looks great and is cost effective.
+Ed Grillo yeah I have to get my hands on some slice cakes. I bought a case of winda 200's. had 6 different cakes 4 of each, I didn't think $85 was a bad price for it. I want to add 4 more 30 shot racks and get a few more cases for the finale next year.
Absolutely! I concur with the last comments. Makes my neighborhood show paltry in comparison. I'm using electronic firing, hi and lo effects and music (haven't put my Phantom drone/GoPro cam up as you have done), and need more $ participation from deadbeat neighbors. You have set the bar high for the rest of us semi-1.4 pro's, my friend!
Awesome musical score set to an incredible display. Ill be waiting to see how you plan to match or beat this show in 2018. Can't say enough, I was not only Thunder but awe struck. The location doesn't hurt either. Congrats, I look forward to 2018
Thanks Steve, I have the script done for the 2018 show. It should be pretty good. Ive got a lot more Cobra hardware now compared to this show so I can do a lot more comet runs etc... I am also planning on adding some lighting effects using a couple moving head lights from Chauvet. Here is my 2017 show (its pretty good)L ruclips.net/video/7e0MJn_jIho/видео.html Here is my You can hear the sound track here for 2018:show: ruclips.net/video/f2wJxhCslPk/видео.html You can see the beginning of what I plan for lighting here: ruclips.net/video/yVqLXCtlSIQ/видео.html
Drone video of fireworks is so awesome. One thing that I thought was really cool was the glow from the swimming pools. You got a hell of a lot out of 7 modules!!! Good job. Michael Licensed pyrotechnician, Texas
Michael, thanks. lots of creative fusing going on there in addition to the modules. Had some of the initial special effects not work so would have been a bit more going on in the beginning and those 2 dead sky periods were cue failures due to some defective talons. All in all it went pretty good however.
Now I see why all those cars were lined up to attend this event. I love looking at daytime setup pictures and video. You doing a great job, your neighbors are lucky to see this show. I hope they all love it. Keep up the good work. I am going to post this on my website forums.www.pyrotalk.com/bulletin/showthread.php?4978-Cypress-Texas-backyard-fireworks&p=37568#post37568
Registration is temp closed , but its open for you. Send me an email to pyrotalk@gmail.com . Give me the user name you want . I will make you an account tonight and email you back. We would love to hear about this display
just received my audio box & looking forward to pyromusical next year. I have only used excel in the past for scripting. it appears the cobra show creator will make the process a little easier. Can the audio box support multiple audio files? do you have any vidoes you can share of your script making(with audio) with the show creator.
Thanks. Finale starts with 90 200g 16 shot bump bear, then goes to 12 NOAB whacky tobacky,, couple of 180 shot fan cakes, 100 artillery shells fast fused, 20 500g Color Star cakes 12 shot (those kick ass, video does not do justice) Each cake only lasts 5 seconds, five 7 shot fan cakes, and 30 salute artillery shells.
Very close to home. I'm actually looking at homes just north of 99 right now, soon they may see 2 shows lol. Depends if I end up there or near the Katy area.
Hi to all and this is just to dam good. I am very very new to this Idea of home made setup's and have many ??, But the 1st is how do you ignite electronically. I want to do a very small show for my friends ,and family 2019 so trying to get up to speed here on YT. But once more this was DAM GOOD. DFW
Absolutely the Best Ive seen on RUclips. I too have the Cobra System 18R2 and 4 Mods.. Time to add on. I did do a pyromusical this year but no good video. relied on audience to record for me. Maybe next year Ill invest in some GOPRO's and Drones!!!!! Thanks for sharing your Fantastic show!!! Do you have your ATF license?
Jeremy, thanks. yeah I have always done with music but this was first year with the Audiobox. Really makes it timed perfectly especially if you use "pro" style consumer effects with ematch connectors. No 54 yet but working on that as we speak. BTW good black friday sale going on right now at Cobra.
Thanks, check out my 2018 show.... a lot of progression lol. We won a best show award from 76 Fireworks with that one. ruclips.net/video/0HHxPOnlRD8/видео.html
Thanks. Yeah know the rules for 1.3. TX rules for 1.3 are very strict, it is more than just getting a permit. You need to have a shooters licences which is pretty rigorous to get, insurance, a 54 and then you can apply for a permit. Not happening for this show lol.
I have the 54 and my CT license when I shoot shows for Bay Fireworks....but I'd never do it as a backyard thing....too many hoops to go through. PA is a much more friendly state as well as new Hampshire
A very WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL display, really only marred by the first two songs - very inappropriate for a fireworks display, in that they did nothing to support what was happening. The THIRD and FIFTH tune were great, and the last one was rather perfect for the ending_ good crescendos to augment the effects. So WAY TO GO, people. I am a retired "Old-fart", and miss the job of setting-up and helping to execute wonderful firework displays, and only my old, tired body caused me to retire after over forty years in the business. But now my kids and the rest of the crew carry the torch.
Thanks for the comment. I would have to say music choice is certainly an individual preference and not sure what you mean by the term inappropriate. There are no offensive words or subject matter in any of my songs (except perhaps Toby Kieth with put a boot in your a$$ lol). I always try to include, old school songs, new school songs, and patriotic songs. To the contrary I believe (and the crowd by their reaction) the 1st 2 songs and effects were perfectly married. The timing was absolutley perfect and timed with the beat in both songs. When you look at the comet fan effect at 3:11 each one of the 16 shots on both side is timed perfectly with a beat in the music. Same is true for the second song sequence stating at 7:35. Those fan slices were perfect with the music beat so they supported exactly what was happening. There is another triple fan slice effect hitting perfect with the music at 11:14 so overall i think the fireworks and songs supported each other. Plus I think hear the crowd cheer just when some strobes are going at low points in songs is pretty cool like at 7:10. Do appreciate the input though. Can you elaborate what you mean by inappropriate? Is it you just don't like those 2 songs by U2 and Van Halen? Thanks again for the reply... I do value all input including the constructive kind.
did you not see my videos, i have two videos, just move your phone around. It's an even completely different experience when you view it with a VR headset.
I did but not the 360 one. Just saw that. Crazy! I read your comments on the wide angle lens. Interested in more info on that. I have a Canon vixia camcorder. What exact lens did you use for yours?
it was the canon R600 that I had before, but it's the G30 I have now. they have a newer model now, i think it's the G40. But when you look at canon optional accessories for this camera, one of them is a wide angle lens. just look it up, it makes a huge difference. or if you get a DSLR camera instead of a camcorder, they make all kinds of lenses for those type of cameras.
Been watching your videos through the years and each one gets better and better. How much does one of these shows cost and where are you purchasing from? We spend almost 2k this 4th and nowhere near the amount of fireworks you got. We live in North Texas.
Thanks. This one was about $4500. Most of it is from 76 fireworks. Ive also started buying from Fireworks Forever for their dominator product which is very good. You should check out the show I just did this year on the 4th. It is pretty insane. A lot better than this one. ruclips.net/video/0HHxPOnlRD8/видео.html
Yea that was the first one I found, AMAZING for 1.4 ! How do you buy from them? Im assuming you can only purchase during public sale dates in Jun/July and Dec? Any certificates needed? Ive been watching displayfireworks1 videos but dont think I will ever do the atf 1.3 stuff.
Nope, you can buy 365 online and in Texas you can actually shoot 365 too. The limitation is on the TX retail sites that legally can only sell during the 5 periods the state allows. The most popular being the 4th and New Years Holiday periods. You only need a certificate for Articles of Pyrotechnics which are the high end proline 1.4 items. A type 54 is good for that (I have) but they also accept other training certificates. There are links on their site describing what they accept. Regular 1.4 and 1.4 proline you do not need any certificate. If you dont have a firing system not worth buying them however. IMO.
Ed Grillo good to know, I’ll have to check it out. I want to buy a firing system soon and start building a small show. When you buy online, where do you pick them up from or where are they shipped to? Problem here is I live in the city but shoot them down by cedar creek lake at a friends house where it’s legal. Do you have a e mail or # where I can text you? I got so many questions. Lol
A 20+ minute show rarely captures the audience for that duration, but you pulled it off. I watched to the end. Congrats on a very entertaining show! Any idea how many man hours it took to produce and shoot?
Thanks Chris. Figured it was approx 100 man for all the in garage prep and field set up. It is a lot of work! Usually after a day or 2 of saying never doing that again, I start planning for next year lol.
Watching this makes me wanna cancel my 4th of July parties lol.. incredible work, and perfect timing. Quick question, what is the firework /effect called in the very beginning. The quick intro explosions that you usually see at events or wrestlers intros. I can't find it anywhere. Thanks!
IN Cobra show creator wen u add music wen u build a script listen to beat of music an press pulse sign to add a line is that how u do that add lines to beat of music of what firework will fire
yes, that is the exact process. Create a show with exact music track you will use. When you start the script you will hear the music play and then you hit "+" to add a cue at the proper time.
To get the music and cues to line up you need to get an Audiobox to work with your Cobra system. Then use Show Creator software to align the music and cues.
Michael, no I have not but am considering getting a 54. However, that would not really affect any of my shows in this area due to all the regs. Do you have a 54?
No I don't. I do work for Pyrotex at the moment based in Dallas. This is my email address mattmailbox@sbcglobal.net I would like to talk with you more about everything.
I been doing a lot study how u do that I have 5 module now I need help we going six flag st louis then spirt of 76 after that u use 100 artillery shells I trying build my show I want 25 min show I needing help this my 2nd year with cobra
if you want to have a 25 minute show for $1500 your best bet is to get long duration cakes. For example Light Brigade is a 350g cake that is almost 2 minutes in duration www.76fireworks.com/fireworks_videos/Multi_Shots_350_Grams/MX125_Light_Brigade
Light Brigade, bamboozle, High falutin are all great duration. If you have access to racks or tubes at least you can always time using slow fuse for as long as you want. I have a little over 1000 shells alone this year but nothing as extensive as this show . Awesome work !
Good wind that night kept things cleared out. I also usually have enough camera angles to be able to select one that is clear depending what is going on. Generally the wind always blows from the house side to the woods side so the audience view is always good, fortunate it is that way because all the fallout also stays away from the audience. The guy that films on the far side of the pond gets hammered during the show with paper etc... lol. Drone shots are generally always clear of the smoke.
nice airboss placement did you put one cake front wards on the left and the other turned backwards like the label is upside down air bosses start on the left side then go right so was just wondering
If you pause at 1:51 you can see them set up on the platform. I am taking the picture from the audience side view. They were all facing the exact same way on the left and right platforms.
Fabulous show!!! About 15 seconds into the show, you show a still of the labels and the site map... Did you make those with the Cobra Show Creator..? Curious because I'm sporting the same gear you are, minus 2 of the 18m modules... What are the chances you'd share the script..? If not, do you know if there's a forum where they do share scripts/shows...?
Charlie, Thanks! The layout is just in Excel. I do that first just so I can have a good idea where / when for all the cues. I do use Show Creator and the labels are printed from that. I would have been happy to share the script but lost it in a computer crash before I could save to cloud drive. Sorry. If you have any questions about anything I'll certainly do my best to remember the details.
Thanks for the quick response... I was more interested in reverse engineering the script to get a good idea how you queued things up and possibly saving a little typing when it came to naming some of the items used... Regardless, you rocked it man... Loved it!!!
Charlie - I found a copy of my show .csm. I uploaded it as a shared show in Show Creator. You should be able to just import it under the Show Share tab. It is called 4th of July - Grillo
All of you fireworks enthusiasts need to post a comment against the pending legislation to eliminate virtually all consumer fireworks! It is a very dumb rule that is not based on any facts tied to injuries and simply a ploy to ban fireworks. The deadline is tomorrow! The link is here: www.regulations.gov/comment?D=CPSC-2006-0034-0014 You can copy and paste this. Todd A. Stevenson Office of the Secretary Consumer Product Safety Commission Room 820 4330 East-West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 RE: Comments on Proposed Fireworks Amendment, 82 Fed. Reg. 9012 Dear Mr. Stevenson, I support the National Fireworks Association’s comments urging the CPSC to refrain from dramatically altering the rules for consumer fireworks in a way that is likely to hurt NFA’s members, and the entire fireworks industry, without any demonstrable benefits to consumer safety. Specially, I strongly oppose the proposed “metals test,” which, according to CPSC’s own data, would effectively ban most of the aerial devices that have been widely sold on the market for decades. This ban includes all aerial devices, including reloadable shells, single shot shells, cake shots, and stick rocket payloads, so long as there is any powdered metals in their burst charges. For many Americans, fireworks play an important role in celebrating holidays, special events, neighborhood block parties, and picnics. Like other popular products-such as snow skis, trampolines, and countless others-there is some risk associated with them. But there is no data to suggest that the risks associated with aerial devices containing powdered metals in their burst charges is so severe that they must be banned entirely from commerce. To the contrary, when used properly, aerial devices have an outstanding safety record. Similarly, there is no reasoned basis for imposing an across-the-board prohibition on all metallic powder regardless of the size of the burst charge. To illustrate, under the CPSC’s proposed “metals test,” a device with a 1 gram burst charge consisting of 99% black powder and 1% powdered aluminum would be banned, but a 10 gram burst charge with pure black powder would be allowed although it has nearly 1000% greater explosive force than the outlawed 1 gram burst charge. If the goal of the proposed rule is to address explosivity, it fails. Further, because the proposed “metals test” bans aerial devices with burst charges containing any powdered metal, devices are likely to fail simply because of minor contamination that has no effect on the total explosivity of the device. Contamination can occur in many ways, including that from clays and stars that are used to manufacture the devices. In addition to failing because of contamination, the proposed testing methodology is unproven, expensive, and prone to error. Critically, there has been no consideration of the grave risk that the “metals test” poses to the American fireworks industry. There has been no analysis of the costs associated with manufacturing devices with sufficient purity to pass the proposed stringent standard, and there has been no analysis of the costs to American businesses from decreased sales attributable to a reformulation of popular consumer products. In sum, I strongly oppose the “metals test” because the harm to American businesses and fireworks supporters far outweighs the speculative benefits to safety. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,
A good friend did all the flying with his drones but I do not believe he used that mode. He was flying it. He had a lot more footage but it got corrupted as he was swapping out the batteries quickly (thats what he think happened) You ever run into that?
I'm a drone virgin. This will be my 1st year using one. I plan on using the "Point of Interest" feature that lets the drone circle around on it's own. This way I don't have to fly it lol
do you have a listing of what was shot if im in that area next year id love to help 31 years in the pyro buissness great job great show im a designer by trade
David, sure here is a link to my planning excel file. Includes the layout plan and the script timing. Nearly all of it is from 76 fireworks if you want to cross reference the names. Plus now you can figure out what didnt go off lol 1drv.ms/x/s!AqK16GAmnVzPhMNm2WX8bpcy3ocBqA
wow thats one hell of a lay out lol it will take me awhile dont help me ok lmao what kind of e match did you use did you use visco slow fuse fast fuse zip ties etc let me know ok
I use talons for cakes and firewire ignitors for special effects. Use 3 types of fuse, green cannon 20 sec/ft, fast pink 4 sec/ft, and super fast white paper style 0.4 sec/ft depending on the set up.
what are firewire never heard of them it depends on what kind of e match andwhat system you use if there was rain or its humid e match may not fire or someone stepped on the wire and ripped it out ive used road flares mmm there ok electric for big shows and fuse for medium shows or use a windproof lighter etclots too choose from mate
I electric fire the entire show using a Cobra 18r2 and 7 18m firing modules. I also have their Audio Box which is also controlled by the firing system script. It is fully scripted, press one button and it sequentially fires as I scripted. I can time exact with the music that way. Firewire is an ematch that can be shipped via UPS ground so you dont have to make your own and is designed to direct connect to the plug fuse openings on special effects or quick match. If you look at the 8:00 mark you can see how I can exact time these effects with the music for the audience. They love that.
Nick thanks! That seguence is 5 of these 0.5 sec apart - 7s FanSlice Crackling Comet w/ Crackling Mine (40mm) www.76fireworks.com/SE301_7s_FanSlice_Crackling_Comet_w_Crackling_Mine_40mm
+Ed Grillo thanks...i had the 13s fansweep gold rain comet w/ blue mine from 76 which was great affect (especially going right to left then left to right) but definitely didnt go as high as ur fanslice comets!
You have a video of that one? I also used 5 www.76fireworks.com/SE221_13s_FanSweep_Silver_Cascade_Comet_w_Red_Mine_25mm right at the end with some salutes going off at the same time. It was really good. They were at the 26:15 mark. I really like the fan slice cakes for timed effects with music they hit exactly when you fire
The drone is not recording any audio. The audio for the show is coming from the ground cameras and the music is from the original mp3 I made for the Audio Box. I use a video editing software that allows multiple tracks to be combined/faded/split screen etc depending on what is providing the best feed. It also allows me better control of the final audio track since I can adjust volumes individually on each of the tracks.
Here is my 2018 Show: ruclips.net/video/0HHxPOnlRD8/видео.html
That brought tears to my eyes. Hands down 10/10. Music. Angles. Colors. Breaks. Timing. Amazing thank you so much
Holy cow!!! best backyard show I've ever seen. I couldn't imagine being there! that was amazing!
The ending... GAVE ME CHILLS!!
Thanks! Check out my 2017 show.... that ending was pretty bad ass. ruclips.net/video/7e0MJn_jIho/видео.html
Wow. Very nice. You can tell a lot of thought was put into this show. Thanks to you and all the other brothers that post shows on RUclips for us to enjoy. You guys all know who you are without naming all of ya. THANK YOU ALL !! Yes I believe consumer fireworks are getting better and better each year. I just wish all states would legalize them. Wake up Illinois !!
I will be applying for my ATF license after I watch Daves DVDs. Just got em in the mail this week. Btw I spent a lot of time working in the Houston area a few years ago and loved it. It's beautiful down there , once you get used to the heat/humidity. Lol. Still can't talk the gf into moving down there. Bummer. I live near Chicago. Thanks again brother !
Rich
Richie, thanks for the great comments. You are right, the choices for consumer is getting better and better especially some of the pro line consumer you see on sites like 76. Combine those with a firing system timed with music you can put on a pretty good show. Good luck on the ATF
You sir, take the crown for 1.4! That was hands down the best consumer show I've seen on YT. I love the music, the choreography, the drone and board views, your placement of launch stations, the whole thing damn thing. I am super impressed! Your production is standard to strive for. Thank you for giving me more cool ideas for my show!
Airin - Thanks for the great comments. Appreciate it. Already working on the plan for this 4th!
my 2017 show is here: ruclips.net/video/7e0MJn_jIho/видео.html
Excellent job. Great design and set up. Now that's what its all about.
Wow! That was beautifully done! Drone cam was the best part. Thank You for sharing.
Thanks, appreciate that. Yeah drone vid was good last year. Had more but files got corrupted. Should have more this 4th show.
cant wait. : }
Hell yeah man very nice job. Let it rip.
Thanks, check out my 2023 show... came out pretty good. ruclips.net/video/Wyzg4N7H-KE/видео.html
You Texans can sure throw a party fantastic fireworks best I've seen you tube or anywhere. Great Job.
thanks! It was bigger this year but my drone guy did not show so no aerial footage (bummer) show was real good and working on video now. Will post in a day or so. Thanks for the great comments
if you didn't get chills from 17:17 to 18:17 you're not an American. Best show I've ever seen wish I could of been there! Needs more views, but can't wait for this year. Great job keep up the hard work! subscribed👊
Thanks for the great comments... Hoping to exceed this year!
my 2017 show is here: ruclips.net/video/7e0MJn_jIho/видео.html
Happy that I am not America
round of applause!!! thank you for sharing the fireworks! I loved seeing the show, even though I couldn't see it in person it is almost as awesome watching it on RUclips :) it's after the 4th now but thankfully here on the border of MO and AR I'm right in between two year round firework stores :D I've gotta learn how to make a show like this one!! hopefully one day I will succeed!! I loved these fireworks and the music as well!! fantastic job!!!
Thanks Cortney! My 2017 was even better. Check it out: ruclips.net/video/7e0MJn_jIho/видео.html
seems like every year they get bigger and better!! thank you for the updated video!! I always enjoy watching video's from other's. Keep me posted on next year's fireworks if you don't have anymore this year. I look forward to it :-)
Thanks Kevin. When you have done one for several years in a row and many in the audience have seen it before I always try to improve something. It certainly gets more and more complicated lol
+Ed Grillo
I can see that. It definitely shows. I have a 2yr daughter who love's to watch fireworks on daddy's tablet or TV. but in person. it's a totally different story..lol..Likes the lights. not to fond of the boom..lol..Like I said. I look forward to your next video!!
awesome show, I love all the different camera angles especially the drone.
holy shit... pardon my french but this is the best backyard show on youtube !
lol Thanks! Did our 2017 show last night. It was good. WIll post that soon.
Ed Grillo awesome! cant wait to see
Nice use of solid colors which are missing in my opinion from a lot of shows. Very nicely done beating organized shows where I'm at in cali.
Holy shit!! I can't believe that was a backyard show, very impressive!
Thanks Dean working to put together this years show. Trying to exceed last year!
Ed Grillo can't wait to see it when you put it on Facebook. have a great 4th and be safe my friend.
my 2017 show is here: ruclips.net/video/7e0MJn_jIho/видео.html
That was badass. You nailed every part of that and should be very proud of that show. Your hard work paid off my friend.
This was an insane backyard show. Wow it looked like a professional show. Here i am just getting back in from lighting my 1 firework at a time. Lol happy 4th!!!
lol thanks, My 2018 show is insane. Working on video, I'll post a video link
That was incredible! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks CodyB!
Dayum. That was crazy. The best "backyard" show Ive ever seen. That took alot of time. Also..... That had to have easily been $250k in fireworks. I watched a show a few years back that wasnt even close to this and it was $100k.
He said in a comment that it was about $4,500.... I can’t believe that.
Ghoulish Theories That might be what the association charged them to use the lakeside for the night. There is NO WAY that was only $4500 in fireworks. Even at wholesale. I myself have spent about $8000 and wasnt near what that show was.
xAlienWarfareGamingx
1 year ago
Okay I have to know! How much in total was spent on this display?!?!
Ed Grillo
Ed Grillo
1 year ago
about $4500
He also said something about neighbors and others contributing. So maybe he means he spent $4,500 of his own money, and the rest was from other people. I'm not really sure.
This year was about $4500 mostly from 76 Fireworks. I do a lot of chain fusing with some pretty affordable cakes to make small stuff look "big". For example my finale starts with 200g Bump Bear cakes, 90 of them fast fused. They are about $2.70 each so thats about $250 for a bad ass 30 second effect. That starts at about the 22:45 mark
That finale was sick as hell. I wouldn't even know where to start putting together a show like that lol. If I was the only one working on my show I would definitely set something up like that. But the ones I do it with just want to put as many cakes up as we can none stop.
Thanks Juan. Yeah I do all the planning on it so can control the set up myself. I have a lot of cakes going off but I try to do them in groups and control the timing to avoid the sky puke effect as much as possible. Usually I get it correct lol
I did the case of 200 grams for part of the finale. Fast fused them and let them rip before hitting the racks of canisters. I was getting looks like that's dumb, but not after the show lol. Was that cake or single shots of the red crosset effects?
+Juan Villarreal the red crossette is a fan slice cake from 76. Keep up the 200g fast fuse. I have 90 200g bump bear fast fused to start my finale. I think that effect looks great and is cost effective.
+Ed Grillo yeah I have to get my hands on some slice cakes. I bought a case of winda 200's. had 6 different cakes 4 of each, I didn't think $85 was a bad price for it. I want to add 4 more 30 shot racks and get a few more cases for the finale next year.
Juan Villarreal sounds like a good plan
Absolutely! I concur with the last comments. Makes my neighborhood show paltry in comparison. I'm using electronic firing, hi and lo effects and music (haven't put my Phantom drone/GoPro cam up as you have done), and need more $ participation from deadbeat neighbors. You have set the bar high for the rest of us semi-1.4 pro's, my friend!
appreciate the great comments... already working on the script and score for this years show. Stay tuned!
my 2017 show is here: ruclips.net/video/7e0MJn_jIho/видео.html
Awesome musical score set to an incredible display. Ill be waiting to see how you plan to match or beat this show in 2018. Can't say enough, I was not only Thunder but awe struck. The location doesn't hurt either. Congrats, I look forward to 2018
Thanks Steve, I have the script done for the 2018 show. It should be pretty good. Ive got a lot more Cobra hardware now compared to this show so I can do a lot more comet runs etc... I am also planning on adding some lighting effects using a couple moving head lights from Chauvet.
Here is my 2017 show (its pretty good)L
ruclips.net/video/7e0MJn_jIho/видео.html
Here is my You can hear the sound track here for 2018:show:
ruclips.net/video/f2wJxhCslPk/видео.html
You can see the beginning of what I plan for lighting here:
ruclips.net/video/yVqLXCtlSIQ/видео.html
Drone video of fireworks is so awesome. One thing that I thought was really cool was the glow from the swimming pools. You got a hell of a lot out of 7 modules!!! Good job.
Michael
Licensed pyrotechnician, Texas
Michael, thanks. lots of creative fusing going on there in addition to the modules. Had some of the initial special effects not work so would have been a bit more going on in the beginning and those 2 dead sky periods were cue failures due to some defective talons. All in all it went pretty good however.
Often the audience perceives the dead sky as a purposeful pause and they don't care at all! Just us show designers hate it.
mguerramd you're right. I'm pretty sure I was the only one that knew something was not going as scripted lol
my 2017 show is here: ruclips.net/video/7e0MJn_jIho/видео.html
Epic show,congratulations ! :)
Now I see why all those cars were lined up to attend this event. I love looking at daytime setup pictures and video. You doing a great job, your neighbors are lucky to see this show. I hope they all love it. Keep up the good work. I am going to post this on my website forums.www.pyrotalk.com/bulletin/showthread.php?4978-Cypress-Texas-backyard-fireworks&p=37568#post37568
Thanks Dave. Just an FYI tried to register for the bulletin board and it is showing disabled by admin.
Registration is temp closed , but its open for you. Send me an email to pyrotalk@gmail.com . Give me the user name you want . I will make you an account tonight and email you back. We would love to hear about this display
Did you use Cobra Show Creator or Excel for Scripting. Awesome by the way!!!
Yes I did. This was the first year that I had an audiobox so I figured it would help with the process. Everything synch'd pretty good.
just received my audio box & looking forward to pyromusical next year. I have only used excel in the past for scripting. it appears the cobra show creator will make the process a little easier. Can the audio box support multiple audio files? do you have any vidoes you can share of your script making(with audio) with the show creator.
thanks 4 such a detailed video. We loved it n Ga!! you sir are a pyro master! subbed ya! keepem coming!!!!
Thanks! Check out my 2017 show... it was pretty good. ruclips.net/video/7e0MJn_jIho/видео.html
Wow amazing show and i really like the drone...
Thanks, I am fortunate to have a friend that is an avid drone operator and takes care of that for me.
I up to my 5th module this week seeing that will do good 20 min show that why ask thank u
this is beautiful, fantastic work!
Thanks!
great music choice! also spectacular show!
Thanks, try to have a mixture lol. check out my 2017 show when you get a chance...ruclips.net/video/7e0MJn_jIho/видео.html
freaking loved it! good work!!!! omg great show :)
Thanks Michael, working on putting together this years show now
Awesome show!!! I need to get more people to pitch in on my show, so I can do something like that.
Hey Ed, fellow Pyrotalk member. Amazing show man!!!
Thanks!!
Awesome fireworks + Guns N Roses = AWESOME. GNFNR FOR LIFE
wow nice man Love the drone view. I just got a drone my self. Amaxing finale how many shots was that wow.
Thanks. Finale starts with 90 200g 16 shot bump bear, then goes to 12 NOAB whacky tobacky,, couple of 180 shot fan cakes, 100 artillery shells fast fused, 20 500g Color Star cakes 12 shot (those kick ass, video does not do justice) Each cake only lasts 5 seconds, five 7 shot fan cakes, and 30 salute artillery shells.
Nice show Ed.
Awesome work Ed!! loved it
Nicely done!. I really enjoyed it
Thanks Tim. Really like your videos, very well scripted. Can tell you take the time to really make them work with the music.
WOW AWESOME DISPLAY!!! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO. THANKS FOR SHARING UNTIL NEXT YEAR AGAIN. GREAT JOB GUYS!!!
Thanks. Thought it came out pretty good this year
Very close to home. I'm actually looking at homes just north of 99 right now, soon they may see 2 shows lol. Depends if I end up there or near the Katy area.
Nice! If your around here we'll have to offset the start times by about 25 minutes and blow some people away. My development is very close to 99
Unbelievable. Great show
Thanks
thank u nice meeting u
Hi to all and this is just to dam good. I am very very new to this Idea of home made setup's and have many ??, But the 1st is how do you ignite electronically.
I want to do a very small show for my friends ,and family 2019 so trying to get up to speed here on YT.
But once more this was DAM GOOD.
DFW
ok what kind fireworks are thoes I getting my stuff starting early I b using 5 module from cobra just seeing what kind list fireworks u got thank u
Absolutely the Best Ive seen on RUclips. I too have the Cobra System 18R2 and 4 Mods.. Time to add on. I did do a pyromusical this year but no good video. relied on audience to record for me. Maybe next year Ill invest in some GOPRO's and Drones!!!!! Thanks for sharing your Fantastic show!!! Do you have your ATF license?
Jeremy, thanks. yeah I have always done with music but this was first year with the Audiobox. Really makes it timed perfectly especially if you use "pro" style consumer effects with ematch connectors. No 54 yet but working on that as we speak. BTW good black friday sale going on right now at Cobra.
BADASS FIREWORK SHOWS IN BACK YARD
You sir are a legend!!!!!
lol thanks.... wait until you see my 2018 show I just did. It was insane.
Ed Grillo please do let me no when you make a video of that 😊
MOST FUCKN BEAUTIFUL SHOW I HAVE EVER SEEN I CRIED OF JOY
Awesome!!!! WE SUBBED!
Thanks, check out my 2018 show.... a lot of progression lol. We won a best show award from 76 Fireworks with that one. ruclips.net/video/0HHxPOnlRD8/видео.html
@@TXPyro will do awesome!
we looking to spend around 1 thousand 500 to put on 25 min show seeing if u could help me build so I have better choice
Nicely done - if you ever plan on using 1.3 just know that the entire show becomes 1.3 so as long as you have a discharge permit your good to go
Thanks. Yeah know the rules for 1.3. TX rules for 1.3 are very strict, it is more than just getting a permit. You need to have a shooters licences which is pretty rigorous to get, insurance, a 54 and then you can apply for a permit. Not happening for this show lol.
I have the 54 and my CT license when I shoot shows for Bay Fireworks....but I'd never do it as a backyard thing....too many hoops to go through. PA is a much more friendly state as well as new Hampshire
A very WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL display, really only marred by the first two songs - very inappropriate for a fireworks display, in that they did nothing to support what was happening. The THIRD and FIFTH tune were great, and the last one was rather perfect for the ending_ good crescendos to augment the effects. So WAY TO GO, people.
I am a retired "Old-fart", and miss the job of setting-up and helping to execute wonderful firework displays, and only my old, tired body caused me to retire after over forty years in the business. But now my kids and the rest of the crew carry the torch.
Thanks for the comment. I would have to say music choice is certainly an individual preference and not sure what you mean by the term inappropriate. There are no offensive words or subject matter in any of my songs (except perhaps Toby Kieth with put a boot in your a$$ lol). I always try to include, old school songs, new school songs, and patriotic songs. To the contrary I believe (and the crowd by their reaction) the 1st 2 songs and effects were perfectly married. The timing was absolutley perfect and timed with the beat in both songs. When you look at the comet fan effect at 3:11 each one of the 16 shots on both side is timed perfectly with a beat in the music. Same is true for the second song sequence stating at 7:35. Those fan slices were perfect with the music beat so they supported exactly what was happening. There is another triple fan slice effect hitting perfect with the music at 11:14 so overall i think the fireworks and songs supported each other. Plus I think hear the crowd cheer just when some strobes are going at low points in songs is pretty cool like at 7:10. Do appreciate the input though. Can you elaborate what you mean by inappropriate? Is it you just don't like those 2 songs by U2 and Van Halen? Thanks again for the reply... I do value all input including the constructive kind.
nice show. That's what I'm lacking is the drone video, I got the regular camera and the 360/VR camera.
Would like to see some 360 footage
did you not see my videos, i have two videos, just move your phone around. It's an even completely different experience when you view it with a VR headset.
I did but not the 360 one. Just saw that. Crazy! I read your comments on the wide angle lens. Interested in more info on that. I have a Canon vixia camcorder. What exact lens did you use for yours?
it was the canon R600 that I had before, but it's the G30 I have now. they have a newer model now, i think it's the G40. But when you look at canon optional accessories for this camera, one of them is a wide angle lens. just look it up, it makes a huge difference. or if you get a DSLR camera instead of a camcorder, they make all kinds of lenses for those type of cameras.
how do u line up with 36 shots in a packages with music
Been watching your videos through the years and each one gets better and better. How much does one of these shows cost and where are you purchasing from? We spend almost 2k this 4th and nowhere near the amount of fireworks you got. We live in North Texas.
Thanks. This one was about $4500. Most of it is from 76 fireworks. Ive also started buying from Fireworks Forever for their dominator product which is very good. You should check out the show I just did this year on the 4th. It is pretty insane. A lot better than this one. ruclips.net/video/0HHxPOnlRD8/видео.html
Yea that was the first one I found, AMAZING for 1.4 ! How do you buy from them? Im assuming you can only purchase during public sale dates in Jun/July and Dec? Any certificates needed? Ive been watching displayfireworks1 videos but dont think I will ever do the atf 1.3 stuff.
Nope, you can buy 365 online and in Texas you can actually shoot 365 too. The limitation is on the TX retail sites that legally can only sell during the 5 periods the state allows. The most popular being the 4th and New Years Holiday periods. You only need a certificate for Articles of Pyrotechnics which are the high end proline 1.4 items. A type 54 is good for that (I have) but they also accept other training certificates. There are links on their site describing what they accept. Regular 1.4 and 1.4 proline you do not need any certificate. If you dont have a firing system not worth buying them however. IMO.
Ed Grillo good to know, I’ll have to check it out. I want to buy a firing system soon and start building a small show. When you buy online, where do you pick them up from or where are they shipped to? Problem here is I live in the city but shoot them down by cedar creek lake at a friends house where it’s legal. Do you have a e mail or # where I can text you? I got so many questions. Lol
I building my show in May to be ready for 4th of July how much did your package cost on 1.4g so I can have clue add my price range
$4800 from 76 Fireworks. Pre-season pricing
A 20+ minute show rarely captures the audience for that duration, but you pulled it off. I watched to the end. Congrats on a very entertaining show! Any idea how many man hours it took to produce and shoot?
Thanks Chris. Figured it was approx 100 man for all the in garage prep and field set up. It is a lot of work! Usually after a day or 2 of saying never doing that again, I start planning for next year lol.
how many cobra firing system did yall use I have 4 module bout get 5th one soon
Blake, used 7 18m's for this show. I seem to add a couple extra each year. I'll have 9 for next 4th. It is an affliction lol
i could see my house during the drone view!!
Nice, hopefully you were around for the show. Already planning for this 4th!
my 2017 show is here: ruclips.net/video/7e0MJn_jIho/видео.html
AWESOME SHOW THANKS EDDIE SUBBED !!!!!!
Great video. Hard to see from a hospital bed. Is this the work of your daughter and her husband?
fkn sick show ed as always :-)
Thanks. Already working on this years show.
my 2017 show is here: ruclips.net/video/7e0MJn_jIho/видео.html
my 2017 show is here: ruclips.net/video/7e0MJn_jIho/видео.html
Nice fireworks
Watching this makes me wanna cancel my 4th of July parties lol.. incredible work, and perfect timing. Quick question, what is the firework /effect called in the very beginning. The quick intro explosions that you usually see at events or wrestlers intros. I can't find it anywhere. Thanks!
Thanks, they are gerbs. I got them from 76. They only have ematch ports so you need a firing system to set them off.
Amazing!!!!!
WOW ! this is bigger than your 2013
yeah this was quite a bit bigger. I think I had 2 cobra modules back then. 7 for this one. 9 for July 4 2017 :)
i bet you get people wanting to contact you for their shows. This one was superb !
nicely done
IN Cobra show creator wen u add music wen u build a script listen to beat of music an press pulse sign to add a line is that how u do that add lines to beat of music of what firework will fire
yes, that is the exact process. Create a show with exact music track you will use. When you start the script you will hear the music play and then you hit "+" to add a cue at the proper time.
ok then just wire everything up right to have thank u for leading us to spirt of 76 thank u
Loved the show. Did you have any problems with talons (if you use them) this year? I had several that didn't fire at all.
how did u write your script we got our fireworks from spirt of 76 exile file how did u write script get fireworks to beat with music
To get the music and cues to line up you need to get an Audiobox to work with your Cobra system. Then use Show Creator software to align the music and cues.
can u line up with 36 shots in a package
Do not understand what you mean
Hi Ed Grillo I live in Fairfield too. Really impressive for consumer based product. Have you ever worked with any professional based 1.3 explosives?
Michael, no I have not but am considering getting a 54. However, that would not really affect any of my shows in this area due to all the regs. Do you have a 54?
No I don't. I do work for Pyrotex at the moment based in Dallas. This is my email address mattmailbox@sbcglobal.net I would like to talk with you more about everything.
Damn good show I subbed ya
thanks. subbed back
This was stuff from in stores nobody would believe that if I shown or if u didnt have a description I still dont wana believe
lol, yeah. Almost all from '76 fireworks. You should check out my 2017 show it was better: ruclips.net/video/7e0MJn_jIho/видео.html&
ima check it but i dont know if a person would say which one is better it would be hard to pick did u make alot of money doin these both
no money made. Just do it for friends and neighbors
Ed Grillo shocking I know most would get paid alot I know i would all that hard work I know u could get get like 5 or 6 hundred or maybe more
I been doing a lot study how u do that I have 5 module now I need help we going six flag st louis then spirt of 76 after that u use 100 artillery shells I trying build my show I want 25 min show I needing help this my 2nd year with cobra
if you want to have a 25 minute show for $1500 your best bet is to get long duration cakes. For example Light Brigade is a 350g cake that is almost 2 minutes in duration www.76fireworks.com/fireworks_videos/Multi_Shots_350_Grams/MX125_Light_Brigade
Light Brigade, bamboozle, High falutin are all great duration. If you have access to racks or tubes at least you can always time using slow fuse for as long as you want. I have a little over 1000 shells alone this year but nothing as extensive as this show . Awesome work !
Thanks Jacob... about 300 shells and a lot of cakes
all of that and you didn't have a huge smoke cloud covering all the effects? how did you do it? it was all so nice and clear
Good wind that night kept things cleared out. I also usually have enough camera angles to be able to select one that is clear depending what is going on. Generally the wind always blows from the house side to the woods side so the audience view is always good, fortunate it is that way because all the fallout also stays away from the audience. The guy that films on the far side of the pond gets hammered during the show with paper etc... lol. Drone shots are generally always clear of the smoke.
Very nice set up... Well thought out... Those were all consumer?
Cratus, yes everything I purchased was 1.4
Nice I subbed
did u tell me that u use 7 mods for your show I up to 5 mod
yeah this was 7
nice airboss placement did you put one cake front wards on the left and the other turned backwards like the label is upside down air bosses start on the left side then go right so was just wondering
10 cases of timerain crackling for next year finale? lol
If you pause at 1:51 you can see them set up on the platform. I am taking the picture from the audience side view. They were all facing the exact same way on the left and right platforms.
I like the way you think. What ever it is it will be bigger and badder than this year lol
+Ed Grillo if you need any ideas just give me a comment on the channel and I'll try to help
I see salutes at the end. M-25 cake I assume?
Fabulous show!!! About 15 seconds into the show, you show a still of the labels and the site map... Did you make those with the Cobra Show Creator..? Curious because I'm sporting the same gear you are, minus 2 of the 18m modules... What are the chances you'd share the script..? If not, do you know if there's a forum where they do share scripts/shows...?
Charlie, Thanks! The layout is just in Excel. I do that first just so I can have a good idea where / when for all the cues. I do use Show Creator and the labels are printed from that. I would have been happy to share the script but lost it in a computer crash before I could save to cloud drive. Sorry. If you have any questions about anything I'll certainly do my best to remember the details.
Thanks for the quick response... I was more interested in reverse engineering the script to get a good idea how you queued things up and possibly saving a little typing when it came to naming some of the items used... Regardless, you rocked it man... Loved it!!!
Charlie - I found a copy of my show .csm. I uploaded it as a shared show in Show Creator. You should be able to just import it under the Show Share tab. It is called 4th of July - Grillo
Thank you Sir!!!
dude very nice!!!
thanks Pyro
I dont have that much money to do that kinda show lol
We have a group that contributes so the expense is shared by many.... thank goodness it is about $4500
+Ed Grillo hey it came out really good
$4500 total?! Or each? $4500 for that show seems like a steal!!
Speechless...!!! ★★★★★
Thanks for the postive comment! Working on this years show already....
my 2017 show is here: ruclips.net/video/7e0MJn_jIho/видео.html
17:40 what cakes are those
All of you fireworks enthusiasts need to post a comment against the pending legislation to eliminate virtually all consumer fireworks! It is a very dumb rule that is not based on any facts tied to injuries and simply a ploy to ban fireworks. The deadline is tomorrow! The link is here: www.regulations.gov/comment?D=CPSC-2006-0034-0014
You can copy and paste this.
Todd A. Stevenson
Office of the Secretary
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Room 820 4330 East-West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20814
RE: Comments on Proposed Fireworks Amendment, 82 Fed. Reg. 9012
Dear Mr. Stevenson,
I support the National Fireworks Association’s comments urging the CPSC to refrain from dramatically altering the rules for consumer fireworks in a way that is likely to hurt NFA’s members, and the entire fireworks industry, without any demonstrable benefits to consumer safety. Specially, I strongly oppose the proposed “metals test,” which, according to CPSC’s own data, would effectively ban most of the aerial devices that have been widely sold on the market for decades. This ban includes all aerial devices, including reloadable shells, single shot shells, cake shots, and stick rocket payloads, so long as there is any powdered metals in their burst charges.
For many Americans, fireworks play an important role in celebrating holidays, special events, neighborhood block parties, and picnics. Like other popular products-such as snow skis, trampolines, and countless others-there is some risk associated with them. But there is no data to suggest that the risks associated with aerial devices containing powdered metals in their burst charges is so severe that they must be banned entirely from commerce. To the contrary, when used properly, aerial devices have an outstanding safety record.
Similarly, there is no reasoned basis for imposing an across-the-board prohibition on all metallic powder regardless of the size of the burst charge. To illustrate, under the CPSC’s proposed “metals test,” a device with a 1 gram burst charge consisting of 99% black powder and 1% powdered aluminum would be banned, but a 10 gram burst charge with pure black powder would be allowed although it has nearly 1000% greater explosive force than the outlawed 1 gram burst charge. If the goal of the proposed rule is to address explosivity, it fails.
Further, because the proposed “metals test” bans aerial devices with burst charges containing any powdered metal, devices are likely to fail simply because of minor contamination that has no effect on the total explosivity of the device. Contamination can occur in many ways, including that from clays and stars that are used to manufacture the devices. In addition to failing because of contamination, the proposed testing methodology is unproven, expensive, and prone to error.
Critically, there has been no consideration of the grave risk that the “metals test” poses to the American fireworks industry. There has been no analysis of the costs associated with manufacturing devices with sufficient purity to pass the proposed stringent standard, and there has been no analysis of the costs to American businesses from decreased sales attributable to a reformulation of popular consumer products.
In sum, I strongly oppose the “metals test” because the harm to American businesses and fireworks supporters far outweighs the speculative benefits to safety.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
very nice!!!!
Thanks John, appreciate it.
subbed
ok kool thank u
Hey Ed...Did you use "Point of Interest" with the drone footage? If so, what did you set the altitude and radius at?
A good friend did all the flying with his drones but I do not believe he used that mode. He was flying it. He had a lot more footage but it got corrupted as he was swapping out the batteries quickly (thats what he think happened) You ever run into that?
I'm a drone virgin. This will be my 1st year using one. I plan on using the "Point of Interest" feature that lets the drone circle around on it's own. This way I don't have to fly it lol
Your going to love the footage! Don't forget to get some daylight shots of your set-up.
do you have a listing of what was shot if im in that area next year id love to help 31 years in the pyro buissness great job great show im a designer by trade
David, sure here is a link to my planning excel file. Includes the layout plan and the script timing. Nearly all of it is from 76 fireworks if you want to cross reference the names. Plus now you can figure out what didnt go off lol
1drv.ms/x/s!AqK16GAmnVzPhMNm2WX8bpcy3ocBqA
wow thats one hell of a lay out lol it will take me awhile dont help me ok lmao what kind of e match did you use did you use visco slow fuse fast fuse zip ties etc let me know ok
I use talons for cakes and firewire ignitors for special effects. Use 3 types of fuse, green cannon 20 sec/ft, fast pink 4 sec/ft, and super fast white paper style 0.4 sec/ft depending on the set up.
what are firewire never heard of them it depends on what kind of e match andwhat system you use if there was rain or its humid e match may not fire or someone stepped on the wire and ripped it out ive used road flares mmm there ok electric for big shows and fuse for medium shows or use a windproof lighter etclots too choose from mate
I electric fire the entire show using a Cobra 18r2 and 7 18m firing modules. I also have their Audio Box which is also controlled by the firing system script. It is fully scripted, press one button and it sequentially fires as I scripted. I can time exact with the music that way. Firewire is an ematch that can be shipped via UPS ground so you dont have to make your own and is designed to direct connect to the plug fuse openings on special effects or quick match. If you look at the 8:00 mark you can see how I can exact time these effects with the music for the audience. They love that.
What kind of drone were you using...
DJI Inspire 1
awesome vid...was that fansweep crackling comets at 8:01??
Nick thanks! That seguence is 5 of these 0.5 sec apart - 7s FanSlice Crackling Comet w/ Crackling Mine (40mm) www.76fireworks.com/SE301_7s_FanSlice_Crackling_Comet_w_Crackling_Mine_40mm
+Ed Grillo thanks...i had the 13s fansweep gold rain comet w/ blue mine from 76 which was great affect (especially going right to left then left to right) but definitely didnt go as high as ur fanslice comets!
You have a video of that one? I also used 5 www.76fireworks.com/SE221_13s_FanSweep_Silver_Cascade_Comet_w_Red_Mine_25mm right at the end with some salutes going off at the same time. It was really good. They were at the 26:15 mark. I really like the fan slice cakes for timed effects with music they hit exactly when you fire
Do the 76 proline comets have visco or e-match ports only?
The individual comets I use have both but the fan slice cakes are ematch only.
How far apart were your stations?
about 75ft
ok so thoes not 1.4g
its all 1.4
which camera ; lens and settings were used? thank you..
ground view was old cannon vixia 100. Use manual focus, infinity. Arial was a gopro
thank you
what drone do you have that records audio as well?
The drone is not recording any audio. The audio for the show is coming from the ground cameras and the music is from the original mp3 I made for the Audio Box. I use a video editing software that allows multiple tracks to be combined/faded/split screen etc depending on what is providing the best feed. It also allows me better control of the final audio track since I can adjust volumes individually on each of the tracks.
Okay I have to know! How much in total was spent on this display?!?!
about $4500
Ed Grillo are they legal inTexas? In Ohio that would cost at least 10k easy.
What is that last song?
Charge of Fort Wagner from movie Glory