Beyond the Limelight

Beyond the Limelight: Rane Renshaw Keeps Production Knowledge Moving
Beyond the Limelight: Rane Renshaw Keeps Production Knowledg...

Lighting director and Limelight Wired founder Rane Renshaw explores the improvisational craft of nightclub lighting, the value of cross-disciplinary experience, and why accessible, relatable education makes the industry stronger.

Beyond the Limelight: How Illumination Makes Nature the Star
Beyond the Limelight: How Illumination Makes Nature the Star

John Featherstone of Lightswitch and Scott Falbe of ILC take us behind Illumination at Morton Arboretum, where thoughtful design, long-term partnership, and weather-ready technology transform winter trees into an interactive experience.

Beyond the Limelight: Carl Rupsis Turns School Shows Into Career Training
Beyond the Limelight: Carl Rupsis Turns School Shows Into Ca...

Auditorium Technical Director Carl Rupsis brings real production standards into the school environment, giving students hands-on experience, room to troubleshoot, and a practical path toward college and entertainment careers.

Beyond the Limelight: Building the World of Abandoned Haunted House
Beyond the Limelight: Building the World of Abandoned Haunte...

Corey Stephens and Matt Berg trace the roots of Abandoned Haunted House Complex and reveal the year-round planning, detailed storytelling, actor preparation, and relentless reinvention behind a memorable haunt.

Beyond the Limelight: Steve Kristof Builds Experiences That Last
Beyond the Limelight: Steve Kristof Builds Experiences That ...

Master FX’s first customer, Steve Kristof, looks back on the growth of Realm of Terror and 60 to Escape—sharing lessons in resilience, operational readiness, immersive storytelling, and designing every choice around the guest.

What's Happening

15 Years In and 5 Moves On: Still Building for the Next Moment
15 Years In and 5 Moves On: Still Building for the Next Moment

From a fog fluid formula mixed by hand to our new 40,000-square-foot facility, our first 15 years have been defined by curiosity, persistence, and steady growth. Look back at the people, products, partnerships, and five moves that made room for what comes next.

The Story Behind Our Biggest LDI Experience (So Far)
The Story Behind Our Biggest LDI Experience (So Far)

Go behind the scenes of Master FX’s ambitious LDI 2024 booth build. This three-part series follows the vision, team, and show that brought fog, snow, wind, confetti, and Genesis low fog together in one immersive experience.

Master FX Officially Partners with StageKraft
Master FX Officially Partners with StageKraft

StageKraft is now the exclusive Master FX distributor for Australia and New Zealand, giving local productions, venues and designers direct access to pro atmospheric and special effects systems.