Building A Halloween Light Show Behind The Scenes

[@albertshih]

Thank you for sharing your experiences and all the inspiring Monday videos. I am still crawling in my 2nd year and you have been one of my inspirations!

[@MrBassistfromhell]

Thanks for the video. On the zip tie tails, check out the Klein 86570. Cuts them off ultra mega flush, it's one of my favorite tools I've discovered. Thanks again for the video! I'm just getting into the hobby and can't wait for packages to show up.

[@tonylove3290]

Great video thank you! Question for you, you mentioned you do not power inject on your high density props. How many pixels are you comfortable with running on one port without the need for injection? I run my lights at 20% (12v) and it's still very bright so I figure I can get roughly 300? Thank you!

[@xTremeSequences]

Thanks! I run 300 pixels per port on my triple arches with 22' of extension at 30% with no issues. It's different for everyone depending on the lights you have, the distance, and the brightness level. I have ran 700 pixels at 15% brightness from one port but I don't suggest doing this.

[@boslights1043]

Good video Ron 👌! Almost winter 🥶 ❄️ here, ice and snow…. no sprinkler system running here at that time 😜

[@xTremeSequences]

Oh, those winters are so different than here.

[@boslights1043]

Yeah, west coast Canada 🇨🇦

[@MarcoSpelde]

Awesome video as always ! You say you don't power inject. How many 12v pixels do you run max per port?

[@xTremeSequences]

I try to keep it to no more than 350 per port

[@stevehj]

This is an INCREDIBLY helpful video. It helped me realize I'm doing it right (mostly!) :)

[@threedotsonedash]

I borrowed the idea of using the standoffs from you (I saw them in a prior BTS video), they work great.

[@willyscreation]

Thank you!

[@fitzmagic]

Thanks for the great walk through video. Do you leave a lot of this up until the end Christmas season?

[@xTremeSequences]

Much of it stays up for Christmas. I will replace spiders with snow flakes and add five props to the top roof. The left and right yard will both change with the exception of the GE Tubes.

[@seemorenow637]

Thanks Ron, insightful and nicely produced video as always. On a side note have you any idea how I can stop the alert panel popping up in xlights asking me if I’m sure I want to do a bulk colour update. Drivin’ me nuts😀

[@xTremeSequences]

I wish I had an answer for that. It's very annoying.

[@seemorenow637]

Thanks Ron. I guess possibly an annoyance shared is an annoyance halved…..least that’s what I’m gonna’ hang on to for now.

[@richardcdldriver]

Wonderful as always Ron. Sorry I haven't been on but we all know how life happens.

[@bobemerson8703]

Ron, would you mind sharing how you mounted your pinspots. Just received mine.

[@xTremeSequences]

One is on a stand and pointed up while the other is affixed to a rebar.

[@LightsOnOldSpec]

What are the lights you use to turn of the street lights

[@RachelTIPTON-ey7kc]

GOOD MORNING

[@bobreese9576]

What is the clear cover over your P5 panel?

[@xTremeSequences]

That is vinyl wrap to weather seal the P5 panels.

[@PogoLoco88]

Nice set up shame my houses front garden is a car park so I can only do roof and walls. You can Use flush cuts snips on your zip ties (no more sharp stabby in the armies).

[@xTremeSequences]

True but then what fun would that be knowing my friends hate the ends not being snipped?

[@PogoLoco88]

@@xTremeSequences very true lol

[@losg90]

How often do you play your show?

[@xTremeSequences]

Our shows typically run at sundown and loop until the schedule turns it off. Last year we started the second week of October. This year we are taking a break and coming back in 2025. Nine years of doing a Halloween and Christmas light show takes a toll so this is a much needed break.

[@Mini_Mic]

I genuinely thought the thumbnail was a minecreaft shader thing, because the lighting looked weird.

[@xTremeSequences]

LOL. Not quite.

[@RobertBershin]

Can you link to the pen light used on the lamp post?

[@xTremeSequences]

Certainly. Here you go: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003N7BCFE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

[@bmwseff1832]

You're the best. Thank you!!@@xTremeSequences

[@RachelTIPTON-ey7kc]

SO COOL LIGHT SHOW IS RACHEL. ALABAMA. STAR WARS.

[@bryanfelver6125]

Ron can you show the lights you use to turn off the street lights .

[@xTremeSequences]

CHAUVET DJ LED Pinspot 2 Compact Hard-Edge LED Spot Light a.co/d/77PsQ2G

[@tube.perfect]

Does the light have to be turned on the entire time to avoid street light turning on? If so, is the light noticable in your show? Any chance of a quick video of the light in action to turn off light?

[@xTremeSequences]

Yes, it does or the sensors tuen the street lights back on. I am asked every show how I turn my street lights off so I guess that means nobody notices them. You can also hide them with other props.@@tube.perfect

[@tube.perfect]

@@xTremeSequences Thanks Ron. Looks like I'll have to give it a whirl and see how it goes. 🤞

[@funfam4850]

Are those lights waterproof? I think I want to mount mine to my roof. The light is in my Amazon cart waiting for an impulsive night of "proceed to check out" 😊