Haunt Tech Tips

In the past weeks, several large haunts and Halloween events across the country have announced the cancellation of their 2020 events. In this episode, we delve into why these large shows are canceling now, when to expect similar announcements from medium and small shows, and how to keep the Halloween spirit alive even if we cannot have a normal year.

Happy holidays everyone, a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Terrifying Krampusnacht to you all! In this episode, we discuss our 2018 season, my haunted wedding, the Legendary Haunt Tour, and a quick tech and tool oriented holiday shopping guide for haunters!   

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If your haunt isn't online, can't be found by a quick web search, has no Facebook presence, and can't be found on Google Maps, it essentially doesn't exist.

This is a quick "emergency" podcast for any haunters who need to get their haunt online today, for $30 or less!

Step 1 - Create a Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/business/products/pages

Step 2 - Create a haunt e-mail and .com web address: https://gsuite.google.com/

Step 3 - Build a free website: https://sites.google.com

or https://www.wix.com/

Step 4 - Link it all together, and forward your .com to your new website

There are multiple platforms for all of these processes, these are just a few I have had great success with.

Here we are, in the thick of build season for most, and opening week(s) for some! Our haunt is coming along well, but we have been a little sidetracked by a surprise massive renovation and some rainy late summer weather. 

In this episode, we discuss our new camera rig: https://youtu.be/Arg-PuINLW0

The Fright Ideas Escape Room Password Controller: https://youtu.be/xLRmgQYdhNg

The Fright Ideas PicBoo MP3: https://www.frightprops.com/picoboo-mp3.html

Frightprops Air Accumulator: https://www.frightprops.com/air-accumulator-5-gallon.html

100 Days to Terror Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn96JmWaHvcToGMxg-W7uli90gHAZn9l8

For the Aura LED Giveaway, like our facebook page, once we hit 100 likes we will pick one lucky winner! https://www.facebook.com/HauntTechTips

LED strip lights are a great low voltage, low current, flexible, and easily installed option for effect, scene, and prop lighting. Strips range from a few inches to 30 foot +, indoor only to waterproof, and different manufacturers offer kits with various voltages and pattern options. 

Recently many custom options have also become affordable and available, including aftermarket connectors to link, split, and even DMX control these light strips.

We have recently reviewed a few kits on our Youtube channel as well:

Sunjoyco Waterproof 16' LED Strip https://youtu.be/sc14YktZVqA

Binzet 32.8' LED Strip https://youtu.be/2elb-Mdpq6E

Aura USB Powered LED Tape (Walmart version) https://youtu.be/OwkrAoKxFmk

This episode is a recap with highlights and show floor interviews from the Halloween Show & National Haunters Convention Boardwalk Empire. 

Topics discussed include:

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https://www.easternstate.org/halloween

http://www.fatherevil.com

https://www.audiozombiesound.com

http://darkforest.com

DMX, aka Digital multiplex, is a very powerful control system for stage lighting and effects. With the Mobile DJ industry embracing this technology, it is now in reach of home and pro haunters both financially, and in scaled-down applications perfect for single scenes or small home haunts. In this episode, we explain what DMX is, how it works, and how it can add infinite flexibility and capabilities to your show. 

This episode is an awareness level primer on the basics of fire alarm systems, suppression systems, their components, and how not to be ripped off by your alarm company. This is critical to take into consideration while looking for commercial venues.

While the majority of this is tailored toward pro haunters, the key takeaways for home haunters are to include smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your venue if possible, CO detectors only last 5-7 years, and smoke detectors need to be replaced after 10 years. 

This Episode was recorded at the Haunted Attraction Associations TransWorld show. For those new to the industry, this is the BIG show of the year for haunt owners and operators. TransWorld is hosted at the Americas Center in St. Louis and is host to nearly 300 vendors catering to the haunted attraction, escape room, and themed entertainment industries. 

We spoke with a few vendors of interest, and highlight a few others.

Clue Control - Wireless control and automation for your Escape Room

Haunting FX - Triggers, mechanisms, and animatronics

LifeApe - Low-cost controllers with simple programming

Fear App - Custom augmented reality experience

Fright props - Prop motors with park positions and Picboo AC 120V controller

Dangerously Creative - Controllable lanterns and led flashlights

CFX - Torque VR experience, top-notch silicone masks

Haunted Attraction Association C.H.A.O.S. - Certified haunted attraction operator safety program

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