I like how no-BS-straight-to-the-point this video was. The guy explained the whole process in 5 minutes, and with some details too. Cuddos to whoever edited this bit.
I mean, they were first used in festivals in China, and, similarly, they're usually used in celebrations today. Feels like they're pretty divorced from anything related to war.
It depends on the country, in most of Europe we light fireworks with newyear, depending on the country there's big shows and/or consumer fireworks. Personally I'm a fan of consumer fireworks (but always use it safely), I get the excitement and the uniqueness this man is talking about, even if I am just sitting around with a few flowerbeds and singleshots and he's programming an entire show.
I love Pyro Spectaculars and all the Souza family for guiding me to become the operator I am today. Sammy B. is my mentor. I have worked over 4000 shows thanks to them. They are the best! Great video Jim.
I have been a pyrotech for 30 plus years, worked for several large companies over those years. This is the first no bull video I have seen showing a little of what goes into making a show happen. Well done.
They teach it in UK, it’s required for GCSE’s. All about identifying ions, such as flame tests for metals, lithium - Crimson , Potassium - lilac, Sodium - Yellow, Carbon - Green, Calcium - Orange/Red (Brick red) Also the metal ions by precipitation reactions, magnesium, aluminium (which redesolves with sodium hydroxide to make a clear mixture again)and calcium make white. Iron (II) is green, Iron (III) is Brown, Copper (II) is blue and Copper (III) is brown.
I guess it depends on the school and their budget. I know that my high school chem teacher did a mini version of this with different chemical solutions and a Bunsen burner.
In the usa with post 9/11 views your gonna have a funtime trying to get permission to teach how explosive chemicals react with each other in a uncontrollable way.
Everyone loves explosions with color burst and pretty designs and nothing will ever replace the boom of a firework. That’s why the 4th of July in the USA or Autumn day in China is everyone’s favorite holiday,
Reminds me of a family firework show we did 20 years ago. I set up s massive display on the farm. Safety first. But my son in law stuffed the mortars into the ground, so instead of shooting up 300 feet, they burst at ground level. Thought it was going to demolish the farmhouse. Somehow we survived...
Wow. I agree. Electronic firing is the safest way to light fireworks. Im actually just gonna try to get better at fusing if i cant get a nice one for next year.
Neil Hatrick Harris I missed the game tonight, and I'm a Giants fans anywaysy freind just gets free tickets to A's games. But then again not like the Giants are doing too much better this season.
kinda flabbergasted at the "just one 30 minute show" 30 minutes of continual fireworks is a lot! (not compared to preparation time I get it) but it's still a HUGE show, with MASSIVE fireworks.
@Yama Fanboy because a 30 minute shows gonna cost around $30,000-40,000. Gotta keep the clients happy. I worked this show for the Oakland A's. Started crew shows in the Bay Area around 1996.
Yes, there are some effects (such as horsetails or falling leaves) that make little to no sound. But many people enjoy the sound as much as the sight. Salute shells are a common firework in professional shows that create very little light or color, and are all about the bang
1:30 this illustration is incorrect... The black powder just explodes and launches it into the air, there isn't a flame stuck to the shell after the launch, - rather, it's coming up the tube
Steven Scott whistles are made by pressing a tube with what's known as "whistle mix". Usually it consist of 7 parts potassium perchlorate 3 parts sodium benzoate. 2 parts iron oxide as a burn rate catalyst. The tube usually has an inch or so of empty space before the fuel grain starts , this causes a resonance "vibrating" effect much like a whistle, due to the fuel burning so violently. This in turn causes the whistling effect. Crackle, also known as dragon eggs are a bit harder to explain. But it usually consist of an oxidizer, nitrocellulose, powdered magnesium-aluminum alloy, and bismuth trioxide. The popping effect is caused by the rapid cooling and heating of the pyrotechnic material, the effect happens when the compound is heated so rapidly it actually makes a popping sound, Combine this with multiple other crackle "stars" which is the compressed, granulated pyrotechnic composition you get the crackling effect. Hope this explains some things for you! I know this because I am a licensed display operator, and manufacturer of fireworks, as well as a hobbyist. I also happen to be in this video!
My uncles son works in similar business, tomorrow i go there and get box full of diffrent things due New Year celebration super cheap bcz they are labeled as "broken"
Just note that the shells that are made by Yung Feng are hella expensive but are the hardest hitting and nicest ones. And some are sold my the case which is why there are 3 digits for a few of them. Format is usually like for example 36/1 which means 36 shells in one case and so on.
Very interesting this year when multiple shows closed down due to " virus" that I witnessed 30 residents firing off fireworks in California. Heard the same thing throughout the state. How can common people be capable of having the sound knowledge and capabilities to do this? It was awesome to behold but wondered???
I like how no-BS-straight-to-the-point this video was.
The guy explained the whole process in 5 minutes, and with some details too.
Cuddos to whoever edited this bit.
I love fireworks because it is an explosive that does not signal war, but rather the opposite.
I mean, they were first used in festivals in China, and, similarly, they're usually used in celebrations today. Feels like they're pretty divorced from anything related to war.
Thats actually a nice way of thinking about it
It does signify our winning of a war...
Indeed
It depends on the country, in most of Europe we light fireworks with newyear, depending on the country there's big shows and/or consumer fireworks. Personally I'm a fan of consumer fireworks (but always use it safely), I get the excitement and the uniqueness this man is talking about, even if I am just sitting around with a few flowerbeds and singleshots and he's programming an entire show.
I love Pyro Spectaculars and all the Souza family for guiding me to become the operator I am today. Sammy B. is my mentor. I have worked over 4000 shows thanks to them. They are the best! Great video Jim.
4000 is sounds alot, over how many years is that?
I have been a pyrotech for 30 plus years, worked for several large companies over those years. This is the first no bull video I have seen showing a little of what goes into making a show happen. Well done.
Why don't they teach us this in chemistry?
Zeus Modi your teacher probably is not passionate.
They teach it in UK, it’s required for GCSE’s. All about identifying ions, such as flame tests for metals, lithium - Crimson , Potassium - lilac, Sodium - Yellow, Carbon - Green, Calcium - Orange/Red (Brick red)
Also the metal ions by precipitation reactions, magnesium, aluminium (which redesolves with sodium hydroxide to make a clear mixture again)and calcium make white. Iron (II) is green, Iron (III) is Brown, Copper (II) is blue and Copper (III) is brown.
I guess it depends on the school and their budget. I know that my high school chem teacher did a mini version of this with different chemical solutions and a Bunsen burner.
In the usa with post 9/11 views your gonna have a funtime trying to get permission to teach how explosive chemicals react with each other in a uncontrollable way.
Then you would know that Barium and Strontium are very Toxic Metals
What a well-detailed video this is
Karl Singh I understood nothing😐
thats not Detail.. thats Basics
@@sp3z197 Karl was being sarcastic LOL
@@BriteRoy how would you know tho?
OMG he looked exactly like his father ^^
I have nothing but respect for these people. Happy 4th!
the way i got here because of yoimiya lmao
this is actually so cool to learn!!
I have worked on a backyard show with just me and my brother. It took 10 hrs to prepare and cost about 5 grand, but lasted 5 min. It was so worth it.
This is amazing, what a sweet man!! Thank you for all of the happiness you’ve given to the crowds :’)
Everyone loves explosions with color burst and pretty designs and nothing will ever replace the boom of a firework. That’s why the 4th of July in the USA or Autumn day in China is everyone’s favorite holiday,
Amazing tech behind it all. Do one on controlled demolition please!
Miss you guys and that parking lot... Thank you for all the fun. Here's to good shows and be safe!
Loved this, it was excellent. Only wish it described the various shells more.
When I was little I was scared of fireworks because I thought they'ed rip a whole in the sky and cause a black hole, haha
Awwww lmao
Well, that could be possible.
I'm impressed by how stupid and yet pretty smart for a kid you are. LOL
@@Xperian13 haha.
I remember seeing guys hand lighting fireworks @ my tiny WNY town carny show mid 70's. Shells seemed to back flip then thumped UP & BOOM!
Man this is my dream job!
Mee to
Amazing. I've never seen anything on the workings of fireworks before. It's so intricate! Loved it
Wow! Gotta love this mans passion.. Thanks for posting. Great video.
He sounds like a articulate Jeff Goldblum
Quincy Murdoc I was thinking the exact same thing!
Reminds me of a family firework show we did 20 years ago. I set up s massive display on the farm. Safety first. But my son in law stuffed the mortars into the ground, so instead of shooting up 300 feet, they burst at ground level. Thought it was going to demolish the farmhouse. Somehow we survived...
I love fireworks... I used to put on a good show for my family but now I can't afford them😩
They make it look simple but it isn't. Kudus to technicians & engineers. Looks awesome
Wow. I agree. Electronic firing is the safest way to light fireworks. Im actually just gonna try to get better at fusing if i cant get a nice one for next year.
You telling me I can throw a 3¢ fire crack and it will explode all those fireworks in there
Happy 4th of July!
To you too, Alejandra Perez and Alyssa Rice! Thanks for watching
you too!!
America last
happy fourth !
I didn't realize how much chemistry is involved.
What chemical used for oxidiser?
Hey I've been to those fireworks nights at As games! Cool to see the behind the scenes stuff.
well my condolences to you for the outcome of the As game this evening ;p
they looking pretty good though, but no team looks as good as fireworks!!
Neil Hatrick Harris I missed the game tonight, and I'm a Giants fans anywaysy freind just gets free tickets to A's games. But then again not like the Giants are doing too much better this season.
yeah lmao but hey, getting free tickets to games, thats pretty sweet!
Neil Hatrick Harris Definitely!
kinda flabbergasted at the "just one 30 minute show" 30 minutes of continual fireworks is a lot! (not compared to preparation time I get it) but it's still a HUGE show, with MASSIVE fireworks.
@Yama Fanboy because a 30 minute shows gonna cost around $30,000-40,000. Gotta keep the clients happy. I worked this show for the Oakland A's. Started crew shows in the Bay Area around 1996.
What is the name of the program they use to sync the music with the fireworks?
Is there an open-source program used for this purpose?
What an amazing video. Thanks Wired
Wish I could get my hands on shells that large. Per my understanding, a 6 inch shell is the largest you can buy.
He said it. There is nothing like a fireworks display.
I agree... Nothing beats fireworks...
This was my dream job as a kid
Lasers and drones can't possibly compete with the sounds and smells of a fireworks show.
I have never looked at a firework show, but ¡I hope to look at one like that!
Nice video, 1.4g fireworks are fun, but for me display products always impressed the most
I like the way ace pyro and zambelli do it
Bro it’s crazy to know there are people around my area in Los Angeles that have what you have out on that table I love Los Angeles
Good video
I love these expert videos.
Where do i sign up? What kinda schooling do i need?
no wonder we all love fireworks so much.
Happy (late) Canada!
Would love to meet this man.
Interesting!
Wow this is so amazing
Is it possible to make firework without the clack and whitle? Like silent or minimal sound as possible?
Yes, there are some effects (such as horsetails or falling leaves) that make little to no sound. But many people enjoy the sound as much as the sight. Salute shells are a common firework in professional shows that create very little light or color, and are all about the bang
Happy Diwali
happy new year
that windows mac tho 3:44 LOL
1:30 this illustration is incorrect... The black powder just explodes and launches it into the air, there isn't a flame stuck to the shell after the launch, - rather, it's coming up the tube
2019 happy new year!
Japan : hold my fish
Very interesting
I love fireworks
3:59 mac running windows 🙄
Ever heard of Virtual Machines?
DREAM JOB!!!
Where is his bunker located.... For research purposes of course...
What's the name of the software?
But it's so fun running around with a propane torch and beer
He is like the Gordom Ramsey of Fireworks😄
How are the whistles and crackles made?
Steven Scott whistles are made by pressing a tube with what's known as "whistle mix". Usually it consist of
7 parts potassium perchlorate
3 parts sodium benzoate.
2 parts iron oxide as a burn rate catalyst.
The tube usually has an inch or so of empty space before the fuel grain starts , this causes a resonance "vibrating" effect much like a whistle, due to the fuel burning so violently. This in turn causes the whistling effect.
Crackle, also known as dragon eggs are a bit harder to explain. But it usually consist of an oxidizer, nitrocellulose, powdered magnesium-aluminum alloy, and bismuth trioxide. The popping effect is caused by the rapid cooling and heating of the pyrotechnic material, the effect happens when the compound is heated so rapidly it actually makes a popping sound, Combine this with multiple other crackle "stars" which is the compressed, granulated pyrotechnic composition you get the crackling effect. Hope this explains some things for you!
I know this because I am a licensed display operator, and manufacturer of fireworks, as well as a hobbyist. I also happen to be in this video!
@Yama Fanboy where are the microphones positioned .... Thats just a guesstimate
0:25 . Wrestlemania?
I wanna do this for a living
Great video - thanks:)
WONDERFUL !!!
Happy New Year 2019 ! :)
HAPPY FOURTH EVERYONE!!!!
This is amazing 🤩
the software cold be made a lot more intuitive by the looks of it, looks like something made in the 90's
തൃശ്ശൂർ പൂരം കണ്ടിട്ടുണ്ടോ സായിപ്പേ. At least കല്പറമ്പ് Pindi Perunnal
Have you seen THRISSUR Pooram fireworks
Kerala, India
How cool would a fireworks launching drone be?
Awesome
My uncles son works in similar business, tomorrow i go there and get box full of diffrent things due New Year celebration super cheap bcz they are labeled as "broken"
You mean your cousin...?
@@84knucks05 yea sry english isnt my first language
@@lahecoq2417 no need to apologize... i was trolling
Electric firing takes the buzz out of firing shells hand lighting always for me...
How much does a shel cost ?
www.fireartcorp.com/Shop/Fireworks/Shell-Ball
Just note that the shells that are made by Yung Feng are hella expensive but are the hardest hitting and nicest ones. And some are sold my the case which is why there are 3 digits for a few of them. Format is usually like for example 36/1 which means 36 shells in one case and so on.
This would be my dream job. Easily.
How does one ever get to build,load, and hand-light on shoot sites??
Take down your OL vids and I'll tell you.
Running Windows on a Mac. Epic.
Do you think fireworks viewed from the side look round or flat?
I guess these fireworks are.. mind blowing?
I'll leave...
you're so cute lol
*rimshot sound*
-._-.
Only the dude did forget something,the shell has tails.
Thank you for an excellent and very interesting video. Loved it. Happy 4th of July America :-)
Looking for a hands on course in the United States ?
I'm not subscribed to this channel... why is it in my subscriptions tab?
Copper is blue. But I heard a deep blue that last longer hasn't been invented yet.
Fireworks are tight
"No Smoking"
Gracias muchas de yo forever preciosas
Show us how to make those shells my guy
I hate music with fireworks. Give me old school with just the pops and bangs.
Very interesting this year when multiple shows closed down due to " virus" that I witnessed 30 residents firing off fireworks in California. Heard the same thing throughout the state. How can common people be capable of having the sound knowledge and capabilities to do this? It was awesome to behold but wondered???
Happy birthday america
Every one enjoys fire works.
Philip Defranco sent me here.
Where are all the beauty bastards at?
phantastic !!!