Okay, let me say up front, Taso's presentation slays mine but, this was my first attempt using my little DIY setup. 5-gallon bucket, 3 gallons of water, 10 pounds of dry ice. I mounted a 4" dryer vent hose onto the lid. The part you don't see here is how the ice explodes in my face before I could get the lid sealed. I also realize that I need to put this off to the right (behind the guests) and shoot it towards the dance floor. I also think multiple drops are in order (like Taso said he does). Still, I'm pleased with the result. The bride (and groom) absolutely squealed with delight, as did their guests. I couldn't have asked for a better reaction, just wish I had a brighter video.
BTW, what do you think about the lighting? I put a dimmer on the chandelier and dimmed it down to try and make the top light (Source Four Jr Zoom-600 watts) punch a little better. I'm also using another SF to shoot a larger splatter gobo. Still not sure if I want to keep the pattern shot or not. Also, for dancing I used my standard lighting rig or 2 mini-t bars, each loaded with (it's not on during this first dance) of 1 chauvet color mini, 2 chauvet 255 movers and 2 mirror scanners (total of 8 beams).
BTW, what do you think about the lighting? I put a dimmer on the chandelier and dimmed it down to try and make the top light (Source Four Jr Zoom-600 watts) punch a little better. I'm also using another SF to shoot a larger splatter gobo. Still not sure if I want to keep the pattern shot or not. Also, for dancing I used my standard lighting rig or 2 mini-t bars, each loaded with (it's not on during this first dance) of 1 chauvet color mini, 2 chauvet 255 movers and 2 mirror scanners (total of 8 beams).
