Kabuki Drop - Sniffer Effect

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A sniffer (aka snifter) effect with a kabuki drape is produced when a large drapery element is "magically" pulled up and disappears above the stage. This effect can be produced with ropes and pulleys, or more modern methodologies including fast speed motors. It is a combination effect - the drapes must be "kabukied" first from solenoids before they can be extracted up into the grid.
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[@Dogeduck]

I like how KZbin recommends me these old videos :D

[@brucewayne-cave]

Beautiful. I suspect it can become an instant nightmare when one of the kabuki solenoids fail?

[@sewwhatinc]

We build them with safety tearaways at the D-ring - so IF a solenoid were to fail then the drape will still separate from the d-ring. Been using this construction design now for some years - it really is the best approach. You never know. Solenoid failures are extremely rare - most typical cause is that something got unplugged in the rig when lights were being focused. We have had great success with both single and double systems as well as the upgraded sniffer arrangement.

[@brucewayne-cave]

Outstanding !

[@dutonlucky4491]

Very good

[@marvinkieffer3640]

Amazing! What kind of drape did you use precisely? Is it silk? #INeedADrapeLikeThat :-) Thx

[@MeganDawnRising]

This is a silver polyester glimmerine. It is very similar to poly silk.

[@sewwhatinc]

Spectacular! Memorable! Magical! A few words that best describe Kabuki Snifter Drapes, Click here bit.ly/1kP8p5M to see them in ACTION!

[@sewwhatinc]

Tour set Designers! looking to have the most unforgettable tour of the year? Take at look at the video below to see how the Kabuki Snifter Drapes will take your audience breath away! Sniffer Drape aka Kabuki Snifter Drape - Sew What? Inc.

[@sewwhatinc]

DO YOU KNOW WHAT A SNIFFER DRAPE IS? - Check this video out - it is spectacular! Watch it drop and disappear! #backdrop #stagedrape #kabuki

[@lukasrohrmoser3213]

dude