Thread: some lightning help needed

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So after having to take last year off, I'm getting all geared up for this year.
I'm planning on having thunder and lightning for my graveyard, and I'm starting to feel a little overwhelmed.
I have a string of yard lights I'm going to use with photoflood bulbs and I also have a couple of the lightning fx boxes as well.
I guess I'd like to know what's the best set up.
I'm going to experiment with the lights to find the right number, but anyone out there use the photofloods have a good starting number/placement?
Also, what do you do for sound. I was thinking a number of computer speakers in different spots, so the question is, how many and how big?
Any decent sound effects worth sharing?
Any help is GREATLY appreciated.

As far as sound is concerned...
I use a Thunderstorm cd by BigScreamtv, or use a nature thunderstorm cd. Connect a portable cd player & run it through both the lightning f/x controller & the stereo receiver.

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