A special effects apparatus for generating an illusion of a moving beam of light in midair. The apparatus includes a light source, such as a laser light source outputting colored light, generating a beam of light that is aimed along a linear light travel path. The apparatus further includes a dynamic light receiving assembly, and this assembly includes: an elongated support rod; a light receiving element attached to a first end of the support rod; and a driver coupled to a second end of the support rod opposite the first end of the support rod. The driver rotates the support rod about the second end at a high rotation rate, and the light receiving element moves along an arcuate travel path that intersects the linear light travel path of the beam of light. The arcuate travel path of the light receiving element and the linear light travel path are coplanar.

The present invention provides a sculpture bound within the volume of a polyhedron that when, rotated about an axis of rotation and positioned in the path of a directed light source, cast shadows of a predetermined and desired form onto a surface.

A flameless candle includes: a candle body forming an interior region, wherein the candle body includes an upper surface and an aperture in the upper surface; a light source positioned in the interior region of the candle body; a force-inducing portion configured to alternatively induce a first mechanical force and a second mechanical force; and a projection screen. The projection screen is configured to receive the first mechanical force and responsively move to a first position and receive the second mechanical force and responsively move to a second position. When the projection screen is moved to the second position, the light source is automatically energized such that a light is emitted onto the projection screen. When the projection screen is moved to the first position, the light source is automatically de-energized such that the light is not emitted.

A flameless candle includes: a candle body forming an interior region, wherein the candle body includes an upper surface and an aperture in the upper surface; a light source positioned in the interior region of the candle body; a force-inducing portion configured to alternatively induce a first mechanical force and a second mechanical force; and a projection screen. The projection screen is configured to receive the first mechanical force and responsively move to a first position and receive the second mechanical force and responsively move to a second position. When the projection screen is moved to the second position, the light source is automatically energized such that a light is emitted onto the projection screen. When the projection screen is moved to the first position, the light source is automatically de-energized such that the light is not emitted.

A special effects apparatus for generating an illusion of a moving beam of light in midair. The apparatus includes a light source, such as a laser light source outputting colored light, generating a beam of light that is aimed along a linear light travel path. The apparatus further includes a dynamic light receiving assembly, and this assembly includes: an elongated support rod; a light receiving element attached to a first end of the support rod; and a driver coupled to a second end of the support rod opposite the first end of the support rod. The driver rotates the support rod about the second end at a high rotation rate, and the light receiving element moves along an arcuate travel path that intersects the linear light travel path of the beam of light. The arcuate travel path of the light receiving element and the linear light travel path are coplanar.

A special effects apparatus for generating an illusion of a moving beam of light in midair. The apparatus includes a light source, such as a laser light source outputting colored light, generating a beam of light that is aimed along a linear light travel path. The apparatus further includes a dynamic light receiving assembly, and this assembly includes: an elongated support rod; a light receiving element attached to a first end of the support rod; and a driver coupled to a second end of the support rod opposite the first end of the support rod. The driver rotates the support rod about the second end at a high rotation rate, and the light receiving element moves along an arcuate travel path that intersects the linear light travel path of the beam of light. The arcuate travel path of the light receiving element and the linear light travel path are coplanar.

The window shade pocket system may comprise a pocket having a first wall and a second wall; a window shade having a first side and a second side, wherein the window shade is mounted within the pocket and is configured to at least partially extend over a window outside of the pocket; and a first bracket removably affixed to at least one of a closure extending from the first wall, the first wall or the second wall, wherein the first bracket retains a light source, and wherein the light source is configured to illuminate an exterior area outside of the window. The light source may illuminate the exterior area outside of the window, in response to at least one of an opening of the window, an object coming through the window, a person coming through the window, an object passing by the window or a person passing by the window.

The window shade pocket system may comprise a pocket having a first wall and a second wall; a window shade having a first side and a second side, wherein the window shade is mounted within the pocket and is configured to at least partially extend over a window outside of the pocket; and a first bracket removably affixed to at least one of a closure extending from the first wall, the first wall or the second wall, wherein the first bracket retains a light source, and wherein the light source is configured to illuminate an exterior area outside of the window. The light source may illuminate the exterior area outside of the window, in response to at least one of an opening of the window, an object coming through the window, a person coming through the window, an object passing by the window or a person passing by the window.

An optical system of LED variable-focus imaging lamp, comprises a LED light source module, a light-collecting assembly, a shutter assembly and a zoom lens assembly, which are installed in sequence according to the direction of a light path. Geometry centers of the module and assemblies are collinear with a primary optic axis A. A focal point F1 of the light-collecting assembly coincides with a focal point F2 of the zoom lens assembly. The zoom lens assembly comprises a first zoom lens, a diaphragm and a second zoom lens. The first zoom lens and the second zoom lens can move forward or backward along the direction of the primary optic axis A so that zoom is realized. The diaphragm is disposed between the first zoom lens and the second zoom lens, and the clear aperture of which is adjustable.

A soft box is provided. The soft box includes a collapsible frame that supports a fabric shell, a backplate, a support spindle, support rods extending from the back plate and operatively attached to the support spindle. The soft box may include a deflector plate that is removably attached to the support spindle by magnetic force. The soft box may also include a locking knob pivotally attached to the back plate and configured to removably attach an adapter ring to the back plate and tilt radially outwardly relative to the back plate while remaining attached to the back plate to enable removal of the adapter ring. The soft box may also include a mount that is configured to attach to a light fixture that does not use an adapter ring to attach the light fixture to the soft box.