SPECIAL EFFECT FILM PEPPER'S GHOST
Illusions for stage & event
With the Gerriets special effects film Pepper's Ghost you can create fascinating hologram-like effects. Our specially developed tensioning mechanism ensures a wrinkle-free film surface, ideal for theaters, museums, trade fairs and live shows.
What is Pepper's Ghost?
The Pepper's Ghost effect is a historical illusion technique that makes objects or people seem to appear out of nowhere. A transparent surface is installed at a 45° angle and used as a reflector.
Typical areas of application
- Theaters and opera houses
- Museums and theme parks
- Concerts and live shows
- Trade fairs and product presentations
Technical data & parameters
- Material: 100 % PET, thickness approx. 0.096 mm
- Surface: highly transparent, glossy, stable against ambient light
- Tension strips: different sizes depending on film dimensions
- Installation space: additional space required for tension strips and brackets
Additional services from Gerriets
- Individual advice & planning: tailored to your premises
- Custom-made products: tailor-made film and tensioning systems
- Installation supervision: an experienced technician supports your team on site
- Supplementary products: e.g. HOLOGAUZE® and INVISCREEN® for further illusion effects
Functionality & requirements for the room
For the effect to work optimally, a few basic conditions are important:
- Space requirements: Installation at a 45° angle requires additional space for the so-called "bounce screen", which is a screen or projection surface onto which the image is first projected. From there, it is reflected onto the Pepper's Ghost film.
- Visual axes: The effect is visible from clearly defined viewing angles, ideal for stages with a fixed audience area.
- Project size: Depending on the desired image area, the film can be used in different sizes.
Inspiration & practical examples
Whether classic theater illusion or modern hologram staging with virtual artists - Pepper's Ghost is versatile. It can also be used to spectacularly stage exhibits in museums and showrooms.
