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Stage hit
The simulated bullet hits we manufacture are not only made for film and TV, but are also used on stage. Here is a hit we
Dust hits in darkness
Want to simulate a bullet hit in an actor under low-light conditions? Then, here is a secret tip for you: Rig the squib with talcum
Saving lives with realistic training
The air squib is great for simulating wounds in more serious applications too. It is simple to use for anyone and is built from impact-resistant
Simplifying makeup artists life
Makeup and hair artists breathe life into the characters of any show. The filmmaking process depends on these miracle workers to do their best to
What you can expect
If you are considering the air squib unit for creating your bullet hit action sequences, we know you have questions. You may even have concerns.
The air squib in slow-motion
When we were exhibiting the air squib invention at the latest BVE exhibition in London, we met some nice people from a high-speed filming company.
Boosting the effect
A while ago we did a series of videos on how to help any Special Effects technician or Make-up FX person and showed a few
Look – no hands!
One of the major advantages of using the Air Squib is that it is activated with radio control. No cumbersome switches to hide allows the
Gruesome hit effect from Minsk
I just received some film clips from my FX colleague in Minsk – Dmitry Yasinsky. He wanted to know more about the Air Squib unit,
Squibs and Make-up Artists
Beauty make-up has – and will always be important, but with the increasing amount of action-packed series in the world, the amount of “victims” to
The wolf hit
One example from one of our more than 400 users is when a wolf was to be shot in a dramatic sequence for the 2015
Do you know of the hidden danger of explosive squibs?
Did you know about the toxic danger of the explosive squibs – not including the risk of the explosive effect itself? Here is a quick
Friday the 13th
Oh, the blood-drenched memories of Jason at the shoot of Friday the 13th, part 6! One of the first films I was involved in, in
Durability
The safe air squib is built from professional products and materials, like stainless steel, aluminium, ABS plastic and bullet resistant Macrolone, and will stand by
5 Incredible Special Effects Facts That You Didn’t Know
At AirSquib, we are huge fans of all kinds of special effects, not only the ones that include blood! Special effects have been around for
The Nozzle
It was all in the nozzle! It was when I needed to make bullet hits on children and animals…
Inventing The Squib
It all started at a movie shoot in Oklahoma, on the set of “UHF” starring comedian “Weird Al”…