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When setting up for Halloween, choosing the right par lights can make all the difference. Whether you're hosting a spooky party or creating a haunted house, par and wash lights can help create the perfect ambiance. With a wide range of options available, this guide will help you choose the best lights for your setup and ensure your event is memorable.

Choosing the Right Shape and Size for Par Lights

Par lights come in a variety of shapes including traditional round pars, square pars, strip pars and wedge pars. Depending on the space, there are compact options for smaller areas or larger fixtures for wider coverage.

For setups with limited space, such as homes or haunted houses, compact options like the  Mini RF Series, RockWedge LED Series, and RF Wedge Series work well. These fixtures fit into tight corners or discreet spots, making them ideal for creating lighting effects while keeping the source hidden.

Battery vs. Wall-Powered Par Lights: What’s Right for You?

A key decision is whether to use battery-powered or wall-mounted Par Lights. The choice depends on your budget and the placement of the lights.

• Wall-powered fixtures such as the RockPar 50 are generally more affordable, but require access to a wall outlet or extension cord, which can limit placement options. 
• Battery-powered lights, such as the Battery Par 50 and Mini RF1, offer more flexibility, allowing placement outdoors or in areas without electrical outlets. This can be especially useful for hanging lights or outdoor installations. 

Some par lights, such as the  RockPar 50, come with built-in outlets, making it easy to daisy-chain multiple lights together, reducing the need for extension cords.

Battery Life Considerations

With battery-powered lights, it's important to consider battery life, which is typically measured in milliampere hours (mAh). A higher mAh rating means a longer battery life, which is critical to ensuring the lights last for the duration of your event or party.

Creating the Perfect Halloween Ambiance: Uplighting

Uplighting is one of the most popular lighting techniques for Halloween setups. It involves placing lights on the floor and directing the beams upward to create a decorative or dramatic effect. This is often used at parties, events, and haunted houses to wash the walls with color and light.

To create the perfect Halloween atmosphere, consider using the following colors:

• Orange: The primary color of Halloween, often associated with pumpkins. 
• Purple: Adds a sense of magic and mystery. 
• Green: Represents witches, monsters, and other supernatural elements. 
• Red: Used sparingly, this color can add a sinister touch by representing blood.

For outdoor setups, weatherproof options like the  Best Par H2O and Wet Par Pro are ideal for creating outdoor uplighting effects.

Using UV Light for a Spooky Glow

Many Par lights can produce ultraviolet (UV) light, creating a black light effect. UV light causes fluorescent materials to glow in the dark, which is perfect for creating an eerie, supernatural atmosphere. Halloween decorations such as posters, masks, and skeletons often respond to black light, adding to the spooky atmosphere.

The Strobe Effect: Adding Excitement and Drama

The strobe effect is another lighting technique often used for Halloween. This effect creates a rapidly blinking or flashing light that creates a disorienting and scary atmosphere. It's often used at haunted houses and parties to make objects or people appear to freeze or jump as the light flashes rapidly. 

Rockville Par Lights can create a strobe effect in any color. While white is the traditional choice, experimenting with other colors can create unique visual effects that enhance the theme of your event.

How to Control Par Lights

There are several methods of controlling Par Lights, ranging from simple to advanced: 

• Remote Control: The simplest option, remote control allows users to select specific colors or effects with minimal effort. 
• DMX Control: For more advanced setups, you can use DMX or wireless DMX to connect your fixtures and control them in master-slave or DMX mode. For most people, however, the remote control will be the easiest and most efficient option.

Bundle Deals for Easy Setup

If you're setting up a larger event, Rockville offers  bundle packages that include multiple Par Lights. These bundles make it easier to achieve a consistent uplighting or strobe effect throughout your space.

Get Ready to Light Up Your Halloween!

We hope this guide has helped you decide which Rockville par and wash lights are best for your Halloween setup. Whether you're planning a spooky party, haunted house, or other event, we have the perfect lights to make your event shine.