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Pyrotechnics Services

Dan Oliver has supervised some of the most memorable pyrotechnics events in film and television history.

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The DOFX pyro department operates under the safest conditions, with all equipment regularly serviced and maintained to the highest standard.

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Our firing systems, are the most reliable on the market - used for their safety features and functionality on a host of world class films.

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Contact Dan for an early assessment or advice

Dan Oliver and his team take pride in having created some of the most memorable in-camera pyrotechnics events ever to be captured on film.

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Specializing in theatrical explosion simulations, vehicle and set events, bullet hits and gore, let this team team of pyro technics designers transform your film by applying years of dedicated experience, knowledge and skills in an area that has impact and a lasting impression on the audience.

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DOSFX takes pride in using cutting edge technologies, firing gear and systems together with a clear and focussed practices to ensure that our pyrotechnics events are always reliable and safe.

For more pyrotechnics advice or appraisals contact Dan Oliver direct.

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Other Pyro service include:

  • Close Proximity Simulated Explosions

  • Bullet hits (On cast, props and sets)

  • Blood and gore effects (on cast)

  • Strafing effects

  • Pyro-associated breakaways

  • "Wet" and "Dry" Fireballs

  • Mortars and dirt moving events

FIRING GEAR

Firing Gear rentals

Limited equipment hire to licensed film and stage pyrotechnicians only.

Licenses and proof of identity to be provided on request

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Enquire within to find out about our:

  • Battery systems

  • Single shot firing systems

  • Multiple shot firing systems

  • Igneous firing Systems

  • Igneous Sequencers

  • Striker Boards

  • Remote Firing Systems


FLAME & FIRE EQUIPMENT

"Flame Bars"

  • Film Standard Flame Bars

  • Liquid and Vapour LPG Gas fuel

  • 300mm to 1.5m lengths available

  • 1/2 and 3/4 Inch tubes available

  • Flow controlled by a regulator or straight through 

  • Gas Hoses required 

  • Flame bar holders on request with mounting spigots for c-stands or similar film stands

  • Flame bars can be rigged to sets, dressing and props to create a controlled open flame. 

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"Slinky" hose

  • For organic shaped fires where flame bars cannot be used

  • LPG Gas fuel

  • Flow controlled by a regulator or straight through 

  • 500mm to 2.2m lengths available

  • Varying diameters from 3/8" to 3/4"

  • Gas Hoses required 

  • Flame bar holders on request with mounting spigots for c-stands or similar film stands

  • Flame bars can be rigged to sets, dressing and props to create a controlled open flame. They are made from a flexible steel conduit and work perfectly for bonfires, campfires, and more organic looking flames

  • Often used in conjunction with steel or ceramic fire logs

  • Safe to use in Stage with stringent controls and under the supervision of a licensed Pyrotechnician 

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"Flame Projector"

  • Capable of projecting flames up to 15meters from the source

  • Seen on productions suck as Mad Max and Hacksaw Ridge.

  • This item would need to be accompanied by trained pyrotechnician.

  • May require a licensed armorer and/or stunt performer to operate. 

  • Safe to use on set with stringent controls and under the supervision of a trained Pyrotechnician and Stunt Coordinator

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"Dante" Flame projector

  • For large, voluminous black smoke events

  • Diesel fuel

  • This device needs to be accompanied by a senior pyrotechnician, trained and experienced with this machine.

  • Safe to use on set with stringent controls and under the supervision of a licensed Pyrotechnician or Senior Supervisor

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"Fire Logs" Steel and Ceramic logs

  • Dressing for fireplaces, campfires, bonfires outdoor fires or similar organic events

  • Steel welded and shaped to give the appearance of real burning logs

  • Long burn times with cool offs periodically required

  • Variety of shapes, sizes and grades available

    • Hero steel logs (200mm to 600mm long)

    • Bonfire Steel logs (600mm to 1m long)

    • Ceramic Logs (manufactured or adapted as required)

  • Used in environmentally sensitive areas (does not create embers) and on where continuity is paramount. 

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