2015-05-14
Air lines are added to the pod to provide two sets effects. An air blast effect and a screaming tickler ™ effect. Both will be controlled manually using momentary switches on the back of the pod and operated by a cast member at the right moment in the scene. Two 5 gallon air tanks will provide the reserve for the effects while a 25 gallon air compressor will deliver the air flow.

Air Lines to the OctoPod

Installing Air Lines

Air Tank
The screaming tickler was a huge surprise. Using latex hose, the thin tubing created a screeching sound, very surprising.

Screeching Ticklers
A sparking fence gag was also tested out. The farmer and crows scene will embrace the sparking fence.

Sparking Fence
A nice preview of one of the crow costumes was also modeled for us by Hope.

Home Made Crow Costume
The witches’ hut is decorated with bottles and a huge caldron. Things are looking good.

Big Cauldron

Witches Potions
A stool is autographed in memory of this project.

The Professor’s Stool