Lighting and control

Haze, fog and low-lying effects

Choose the effect and consumable with the venue before defining the rental proposal.

Ask GLMedia about a lighting rental solution for your event, subject to availability and technical requirements.

Using this guide

Haze reveals beams through a more diffuse atmosphere; fog creates a visible cloud, while a low-lying effect needs suitable technology to remain near the floor.

Prepare your rental inquiry

Date, city, venue and setup, event and pickup schedule.
Intended use, area dimensions and equipment already supplied by the venue or production.
Visual goal and problem to solve; venue plan or identified photos if available.
Decisions already agreed with venue, production and video to assess a suitable solution.

Specify equipment only or whether setup, programming, operation and strike are also needed. Scope is confirmed in the proposal.

You do not need a final equipment list: tell us the result you want and the part you need help with. Availability and scope are confirmed in the proposal.

Features and connections

Consumables are not interchangeable: MDG theONE requires its documented fluid and gas system; Viper NT uses approved Look fluids; Nimbus uses water and dry ice.

Prepare the system

Agree on effect, duration, location and venue approval. Coordinate ventilation, detection and operation without disabling alarms.
Confirm model, consumable and safety documentation; prepare power, warm-up and accessories as instructed.
Rehearse with actual lights, cameras and HVAC; observe visibility, dispersal and floor conditions, then save approved operating levels.

Questions and troubleshooting

Can any fog liquid be used?

A generic name does not confirm compatibility.

Match the exact product to the manufacturer’s list; do not mix or make homemade fluids.
If the loaded consumable cannot be verified, stop operation and request the technical lead’s procedure.

Does the effect disappear or fail to cover the area?

Ventilation, temperature and position affect distribution.

Rehearse the full sequence and recovery; do not assume continuous maximum output or guaranteed area.
Adjust placement and output within instructions without blocking exits or reducing ventilation to retain the cloud.

Is dry-ice low fog just harmless vapor?

Dry ice releases CO2 and requires space assessment.

Have competent personnel review low areas, ventilation, public access and monitoring needs; normal oxygen does not exclude dangerous CO2.
Use thermal and eye protection, vented storage and the fixture procedure; never seal dry ice airtight.

Precautions

Atmospheric effects may activate detectors. Resolve venue approval and operating coordination before admitting the audience.
Respect hot nozzles, condensation and slippery floors; do not direct output toward people.
Follow model-specific shutdown, purge and cooling; do not routinely cut power where a sequence is required.

Documentation and sources

Accessed: 2026-10-22. Proposed preparation; no GLMedia physical testing.