This one-gallon jug of oil-based fog fluid feeds the oil crackers and oil hazers that special effects and electric departments use to build rich, long-lasting atmosphere on set. Oil fluid is the choice when a scene needs haze that truly hangs: the fine oil particulate stays suspended far longer than water-based fog, holding an even, consistent atmosphere through take after take without constant re-hazing.
Gaffers love oil haze for the way it renders light. A thin, even layer turns backlight into visible shafts, adds silvery depth to interiors, and lifts blacks just enough to give an image dimension, all while staying invisible as an effect in itself. Because the atmosphere stays put, continuity between setups is far easier to manage than with fast-dissipating water fog, which is why oil machines remain the standard for narrative and commercial work where the haze level has to match across an entire scene. One gallon keeps a typical cracker or hazer supplied through multiple full production days, since these machines consume fluid slowly by design.
The essential rule of atmosphere fluids applies: oil fluid goes only in machines designed for oil, and water-based juice only in water-based foggers. Running the wrong fluid will damage the machine, so check your hazer before you fill. If you are unsure which fluid your rented machine takes, our staff will point you to the right jug.
• 1-gallon jug of oil-based fog and haze fluid
• For oil crackers and oil-type hazers only
• Very long hang time for consistent scene-to-scene atmosphere
• Fine particulate renders beautiful light shafts and depth
• Slow consumption, one gallon covers multiple shoot days
• The narrative and commercial standard for even, subtle haze
Oil fog fluid is in stock for purchase at Lightbulb Rentals' NYC, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh locations and can be added to any rental order alongside your hazer or cracker so you never run dry mid-scene.
