Final rotation cue
- Effect
- Scenic lens / light
- Trigger / dependency
- Electric controlled effect
- Test
- Prep test
The image is produced by controlled lighting; the scenic lens is non-operating.
Try a production change. Save a draft, notify departments, or ask for approval.
DEPARTMENTS / SPECIAL EFFECTS
Special effects
Connect practical effects with power, sound, costume and reset needs.
DEPARTMENT WORKSPACE
Practical effects & cues
Plan practical effects with the departments that must photograph, hear or reset them.
Relay switch sound
- Effect
- Prop switch
- Trigger / dependency
- Sound wild track
- Test
- Before wrap
Keep practical movement and recorded sound separable for editorial.
Window atmosphere
- Effect
- No smoke planned
- Trigger / dependency
- Director / camera agreement
- Test
- Current design
A change to atmosphere requires a new review; do not infer smoke from a lighting reference.
Effect reset
- Effect
- Starting orientation
- Trigger / dependency
- Script continuity
- Test
- Each take
Mark the reference position and record it with the take.
Test photographs
- Effect
- Beam shape / brightness
- Trigger / dependency
- Camera / VFX
- Test
- Nov 2
Attach approved frames before the final lighting call.
Effect wrap
- Effect
- Power down / handback
- Trigger / dependency
- Qualified crew
- Test
- Day 3
Production and qualified crew own the working procedure.
Every effect cue needs the AD, camera, sound, electric and performer teams aligned.
Shared requirements & dependencies
Sample workspace for special effects. Open a prep item to change its status, inspect dependencies or follow it back to the scene.
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Special effectsIn progress
Simulated lighthouse sweep
A controlled lighting cue simulates the beam; no live lighthouse mechanism. Coordinate timing with camera, electric and sound. Keep the practical-effect review attached.
Lou Finch