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It uses 6 channels but could be done with 5 and wouldn't be able to see any difference. And if you want him just staring into space 1 less channel (no blinking eyes). I thought a random blink of the eyes would add a comical touch.

 

It's built through the magic of Lowes plumbing department..

 

Sequencing is fun because mouth movements can create a real event marker hash at times. Found it easier to sequence the mouth first then go back and sequence the actual music so those sequences that are more recent are better.

 

For some reason that I can't remember I put the hat on a seperate channel..  I think at one time I was going to have him tip his hat. Rather then addressing it in all sequences I just left it..  Something for next year perhaps as I refine our ideas and creations. Considering this is the first year I was afraid I might have taken too big a bite for a newcomer to sequencing. I think we did ok but there are a good number of things I want to improve and add more for next year. 

 

When I decided to do this I must have watched hundereds of videos many of them may have been from other forum members - hence I shared all sequences if for no other reason than a simple thank-you to all of you that provided me the seeds..  I think I saw a Vixen sequence where a big face talked - wife loved it, so I tried to take it the next step and put the face on a body. Circles were easy to make so the snowman was a natural. Who knows what might be talking in our front yard next year.. The snowman was a nice starting point and is something just a little different .. 

 

Think DJ show in a club and you get the idea...  Or go to a club and ask the DJ a million questions till he tells you to go away.  Give him a drink or three and he will teach you a little bit about it though.

 

It does get expensive.  The 4 700w strobes I bought were about $100 each and my fogger was another $250 to get something that covers a portion of my yard.  I intend on adding another this year at halloween to get the whole yard done rather than just 1/2.