Plan Your Confetti Effect

Indoor/outdoor: ceiling height, and sightlines (lights, projectors, sprinklers).

Outdoor: choose sheltered spots; streamers handle breeze better than loose confetti.

Cue: Tie the shot to a clear cue (music drop, entrance, first kiss, big reveal).

Countdown: Rehearse a countdown (3-2-1-fire) so cameras and crew are ready.

System: Professional (stage/electric/continuous flow) or Disposable (twist-to-pop).

Media: Tissue (floats, photo-perfect), Metallic (sparkle under lights), Water-soluble (outdoors).

Effect style: Confetti (floating cloud) vs. Streamers (long arcs, fast reset).

Subtle: 2–4 units for small rooms or focused moments.

Immersive: 5–10+ units for wide stages and audience coverage.

Scale by ceiling height, venue width, and the density you want.

Handheld: aisles, entrances, close-up moments (aim upward, 30–45°).

Electric: consistent angles and synchronized cues from stage wings or FOH.

Maintain clear zones in front of barrels; never aim at faces or cameras.

Fastest: Streamers—fewer pieces, quick pickup.

Confetti: plan sweep/vacuum teams and bins; water-soluble dissolves outdoors.

Pre-stage bags, tape down cable runs, and assign reset roles.

(Stage • Electric • Continuous Flow)

When to choose: Big venues, precise cues, repeat shows.

Effect style: Large bursts or sustained “snowfall” (confetti); synchronized firing.

Setup: CO₂ systems; plan angles, cues, and safety zones with a trained operator.

(Twist to Pop)

When to choose: Small events, simple setup, one-time moments.

Effect style: Photo-friendly bursts (confetti or streamers) with fast prep.

Setup: No CO₂; just position, aim upward, and pop on the cue.

Lightweight pieces that float and linger for photo-perfect shots.

Best for weddings, indoor reveals, slow-motion captures.

Available in solid colors or mixes; easy to vacuum/sweep.

Eco note: Choose biodegradable tissue for outdoor or eco-sensitive settings.

Reflective sparkle under stage and camera lights; higher contrast in video.

Heavier than tissue—shorter hang time, crisper “glitter” look.

Best for concerts, brand launches, night events with lighting rigs.

Cleanup: can cling to surfaces; plan push brooms, rollers, and tape.

Designed to dissolve with rain or rinse, ideal for parades, plazas, and fields.

Keep media dry until launch; avoid use on delicate indoor floors.

Safety: becomes slippery when wet—rope off zones and rinse thoroughly.

Check local/environmental guidelines for use near waterways.

Creates bold, Holi-style clouds for reveals and outdoor celebrations.

Venue approval required; avoid open flames and sensitive equipment.

Safety: provide eye protection/masks for close participants; mind wind direction.

Cleanup: leaf blowers and gentle rinses; protect lenses and electronics.

Lightweight pieces that float and linger for photo-perfect shots.

Best for weddings, indoor reveals, slow-motion captures.

Available in solid colors or mixes; easy to vacuum/sweep.

Eco note: Choose biodegradable tissue for outdoor or eco-sensitive settings.

Reflective sparkle under stage and camera lights; higher contrast in video.

Heavier than tissue—shorter hang time, crisper “glitter” look.

Best for concerts, brand launches, night events with lighting rigs.

Cleanup: can cling to surfaces; plan push brooms, rollers, and tape.

Light: Use 2–4 cannons for a light accent.

Full: Fire 5–10+ for full-scale, confetti shot.

Handheld Cannons → Personal bursts that float gently through the crowd.

Electric → Perfectly timed shots that rain color right on cue.

Dual / Quad Cannons → Immersive walls of confetti that fill the stage or venue.