--- title: We’ve Got A Machine For That - 10 Uses for Rosco’s Vapour Series Fog & Haze Machines! description: Whether you’re lighting inside a nightclub, a theatre with a few hundred seats or Madison Square Garden, Rosco Fog Machines and Fluid provides the perfect solution for any atmosphere! image: https://spectrum.rosco.com/hubfs/Machine-Feature-2.jpg --- ![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rosco/Images/page-top-bg.jpeg) [![NewSpectrumlogo](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NewSpectrumlogo.png?width=320&height=150&name=NewSpectrumlogo.png)](https://spectrum.rosco.com) - [Home](https://spectrum.rosco.com/) - [About Spectrum](https://spectrum.rosco.com/rosco-spectrum-featured-products-3?hsLang=en) - [Featured Products](https://spectrum.rosco.com/rosco-spectrum-featured-products?hsLang=en) - [Rosco.com](https://us.rosco.com/en) Home About Spectrum Featured Products Rosco.com ![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hubfs/Machine-Feature-2.jpg) # We’ve Got A Machine For That - 10 Uses for Rosco’s Vapour Series Fog & Haze Machines! ## 1. Show Off Your Awesome Beams of Light [![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Machine1.jpg?width=1200&height=737&name=Machine1.jpg "Photo Credit: Frank Lambrechts")](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Machine1.jpg?hsLang=en)Whether you’re lighting inside a nightclub, a theatre with a few hundred seats or Madison Square Garden, the **[Rosco V-Hazer](http://www.rosco.com/product/v-hazer)** provides reliable, smooth haze to capture beams of light to build illuminated texture on any stage. ## 2. Create Special Effects for Theatre [![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Machine2.jpg?width=1200&height=802&name=Machine2.jpg "A smoky scene from \"The Full Monty\" Photo Credit: Sebastian Anthony")](https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrseb/5154762288/in/photostream/)Using fog on stage is great for obscuring scene changes, concealing an entrance or exit from the stage or creating a visceral mood to wow an audience - and the features inside the **[Vapour Fog Machine](http://www.rosco.com/product/vapour-fog-machine)** allow it to meet the demands of any production. Sometimes, the fogger needs to be located in tight quarters, such as underneath a platform or inside a piece of scenery. The compact size of the **[Mini-V Fog Machine](http://www.rosco.com/product/mini-v-fog-machine)** makes it the perfect solution for placing a [fog machine](https://spectrum.rosco.com/how-a-fog-machine-works?hsLang=en) wherever a scene needs it. All four of the Vapour Series machines have been tested for use in professional theatrical productions and are included under the [Equipment-Based Guidelines of the Equity-League Pension and Health Trust Funds.](http://www.rosco.com/technotes/fog/Rosco_Fog_Testing_Report_2014.pdf)   ## 3. Create Special Effects On-Camera [![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Machine10b.jpg?width=1200&height=453&name=Machine10b.jpg)](https://spectrum.rosco.com/index.php/2017/07/four-haze-techniques-to-enhance-your-filmmaking/?hsLang=en)Whether you’re shooting a feature film, a television show, a music video or a commercial, special effects help create the right atmosphere for the actors and build the world where the story is being told. The continuous operation of **[the Vapour](http://www.rosco.com/product/vapour-fog-machine)** and the next-to-silent operation of [**the V-Hazer**](http://www.rosco.com/product/v-hazer)make both of them an excellent choice for keeping soundstages filled with fog and haze. In a world of “we’ll add it in post,” creating fog effects with a Rosco Vapour fog or haze machine is still the most cost-effective process because a similar effect can be difficult and expensive to lay in digitally. All four of the Rosco Vapour machines comply with the [Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers Safety Bulletin #10.](http://www.csatf.org/pdf/10ARTIFICIAL_SMOKE.pdf)   ## 4. Add Spooky Atmospherics Into Haunted Houses & Mazes [![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Machine3b.jpg?width=884&height=895&name=Machine3b.jpg "Knott's Scary Farm")](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Machine3b.jpg?hsLang=en)There’s nothing scarier than the fear of the unknown, especially when there really is a monster hiding in a cloud of fog right around the corner! **[The Vapour](http://www.rosco.com/product/vapour-fog-machine)** not only runs continuously to fill haunts and mazes, but it’s also designed with easy-to-use maintenance features that allow it to run for hours on end on chilly October nights. ## 5. Add a Touch of Mystique Into Your Photography [![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Machine4b.jpg?width=1200&height=670&name=Machine4b.jpg "Amelia Earhart Photoshoot. Photo Credit: The Slanted Lens")](http://theslantedlens.com/2013/continuous-lighting-setup-w-2-hot-lights-a-video-lighting-tutorial/)Adding fog into your photographic imagery will shape light, capture color and add drama into your next photo shoot. **[The Mini-V](http://www.rosco.com/product/mini-v-fog-machine)** is lightweight and simple to use, making it ideal for moving around the studio or toting into a location. The high-volume, continuous output of **[the Vapour](http://www.rosco.com/product/vapour-fog-machine)** makes it an excellent choice for filling larger spaces and for [creating fog in outdoor photographic locations](http://youtu.be/PAmN4KG-3vE). ## 6. Excite The Crowd With A Dramatic Entrance [![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Machine11.jpg?width=1200&height=712&name=Machine11.jpg)](https://spectrum.rosco.com/index.php/2018/01/friday-night-strobes/?hsLang=en)There is no better way to get a crowd fired up for the big game than having the home team make a spectacular entrance through a huge wall of fog. In order to generate the proper impact, the fog effect needs to be big, impressive and fast – the massive burst of **[the Vapour Plus](http://www.rosco.com/product/vapour-plus-fog-machine)** accomplishes this task perfectly. ## 7. Create Effective Smoke Simulation for Safety Training [![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Machine5.jpg?width=400&height=304&name=Machine5.jpg "Fire Training House")](http://www.ashireporter.org/HomeInspection/Articles/Firefighting-Academy-Workshop/1057)Fire Departments, Military Bases and International Airports are only a few of the agencies that need to create realistic smoke simulation for search & rescue and preparedness training. **[The Vapour](http://www.rosco.com/product/vapour-fog-machine)** and its continuous output is a great choice to fill indoor spaces like training buildings and trailers. The high-volume output of [**the Vapour Plus**](http://www.rosco.com/product/vapour-plus-fog-machine)makes it the machine of choice for generating simulated smoke in outdoor training venues. ## 8. Leak Testing HVAC Ductwork ##### [![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Machine6.jpg?width=400&height=303&name=Machine6.jpg "HVAC Duct Testing")](http://www.ashireporter.org/HomeInspection/Articles/Firefighting-Academy-Workshop/1057) Eliminating leakage in a building's HVAC ductwork improves airflow efficiency and helps keep heating and cooling costs down. Introducing fog into the ductwork is the easiest way to identify leaks by making them easily visible. **[The Mini-V](http://www.rosco.com/product/mini-v-fog-machine)** is easy to use, easy to transport and even small enough to fit right inside larger ductwork. ## 9. Make Some Magic! ##### [![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Machine7.jpg?width=1200&height=811&name=Machine7.jpg "Magician Julius Frack's Smoke Chamber")](http://juliusfrack.com/shows-english.html) If magic really is “smoke and mirrors,” then we’ve got the smoke covered! Add drama to your magical act – no matter how big your stage is. A fast burst of dense, quick dissipating fog from [**the Vapour Plus**](http://www.rosco.com/product/vapour-plus-fog-machine) using [Rosco Stage & Studio Fog Fluid](http://www.rosco.com/product/rosco-stage-studio-fog-fluid) will masquerade the art of making you, your assistant or even a member of the audience disappear and/or reappear ([mirrors sold separately](http://www.rosco.com/stage/mirrors.cfm)). ## 10. Create Cryogenic-Like Effects [![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Machine8.jpg?width=1200&height=824&name=Machine8.jpg "CO2 Jets on the set of Dancing with the Stars")](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/7b95482efabe256cf29bbd45415bffef_f112.jpg?hsLang=en)CO2 and other cryogenic fog effects look great but require bulky tanks and hoses. [**The Vapour Plus**](http://www.rosco.com/product/vapour-plus-fog-machine)produces CO2 like effects using Rosco's [Stage & Studio quick dissipating fluid](http://www.rosco.com/product/rosco-stage-studio-fog-fluid).  It's a fraction of the size of most CO2 systems and doesn't need the cost and hassle of the external tanks.  This easy-to-use machine comes with a unique bottle carriage that enables it to be mounted vertically or horizontally, which allows you to easily aim the fog burst where it's needed. ### **No matter how you use fog, there is a Vapour fog or haze machine ready for you:**[![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Machine9b.jpg?width=1200&height=519&name=Machine9b.jpg "The Rosco Vapour Series of Fog & Haze Machines")](https://www.rosco.com/products/brand/vapour)**[The Mini-V](http://www.rosco.com/product/mini-v-fog-machine), [Vapour](http://www.rosco.com/product/vapour-fog-machine), [Vapour Plus](http://www.rosco.com/product/vapour-plus-fog-machine) and [V-Hazer](http://www.rosco.com/product/v-hazer)** We would love to see any photos or videos you’ve got of our fog machines in action. Post them up on [our Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/RoscoLabs) or tweet them to [@Rosco\_Labs](https://twitter.com/Rosco_Labs). If you need more technical information on any of these machines, [visit the Rosco Vapour product page](https://www.rosco.com/products/brand/vapour) on our website, or contact your local Rosco dealer to arrange a demo today. Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Matt DeLong July 31, 2014 [Questions?](mailto:spectrum@rosco.com) [Photography](https://spectrum.rosco.com/tag/photography) ![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hubfs/Matt-DeLong-Blog-headshot-160x160.jpg) ## About Matt DeLong Product Manager: Matt DeLong has been at Rosco for 15 years, having started his career at Rosco in Technical Support. Matt later moved into Sales covering the North-Atlantic region before the opportunity came for him to work in Product Management for Rosco's Floor, Fog and Motion Effects product lines. Matt has a background in Lighting Design, Special Effects, Pyrotechnics and Technical Theatre. Matt's stories will take you behind-the-scenes of theatrical productions and themed environments. ### Related post [Blithely Haunt Your Set With A Mini-V Fog Machine](https://spectrum.rosco.com/index.php/2016/02/haunt-your-set-with-a-mini-v?hsLang=en) [How A Fog Machine Works](https://spectrum.rosco.com/how-a-fog-machine-works?hsLang=en) [Share Your Work – Get A Rosco Mug!](https://spectrum.rosco.com/index.php/2016/03/share-your-work-get-a-rosco-mug?hsLang=en) [Wachtendorf Rocks! 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