When the autumn wind rustles through the night and the moon casts eerie shadows across the land, there’s a singular Halloween legend that stands tall – the Scarecrow. It doesn’t matter if it is toiling alone in the field, or standing at the center of your neighborhood Halloween display, this iconic character is one of a kind. And now, it is ready to join AtmosFX’s Legends of Halloween!
Along with the Pumpkin King, Grim Reaper, Headless Horseman and Gargoyle, the latest inductee to the Legends of Halloween is ready to do what Legends of Halloween do: Transform your home into a spine-tingling spectacle that will have neighbors and trick-or-treaters mesmerized. What might that look like at your home this October? Let’s explore some creative ways to put this strange straw creature to work!
Window Wonders
One of the most popular ways to showcase AtmosFX Decorations is by displaying it in your window. Legends of Halloween: Scarecrow Decoration Collection is no exception. Using Window Projection Material, you can turn any window of your home into a portal that peers into a haunted field where the Scarecrow comes to life.
For maximum impact, choose a prominent window visible from the street. As passersby catch a glimpse of the Scarecrow’s menacing stance and tattered clothes fluttering in the breeze, they’ll be drawn in for a closer look. The “If I Only Had a Brain” individual decoration is particularly effective here – watching the Scarecrow solve a chronic problem particular to its kind will certainly stop traffic!
And remember, you are not just limited to a single window. For an even more immersive experience, consider covering multiple windows with Window Projection Material. Create a playlist and, with multiple projectors, you can have the Scarecrow appear to move from one window to another, creating the illusion that it is patrolling your entire house! (Or, consider this tool made by longtime AtmosFAN Timo Fischer to create a similar effect!)
Wall-to-Wall Frights
If you want to go big with your Halloween display, why not turn an entire wall of your home into a massive canvas? Garage doors, in particular, make excellent projection surfaces for this decoration. Or perhaps the side of your house? The Scarecrow is truly a larger-than-life character, so wouldn’t it make sense for it to loom menacingly over trick-or-treaters as a massive two-story projection?
But we digress. Let’s get back to imagining your entire garage door transformed into a nightmarish field, with the scarecrow looming larger than life. The “Storm Crow” individual decoration is particularly effective when projected on a large scale. As the Scarecrow wields its fiery torch and pitchfork against a backdrop of flashing lightning, it’s sure to create a spectacle that will be the talk of the neighborhood.
Don’t forget about indoor walls too! If you’re hosting a Halloween party, projecting the Scarecrow onto an interior wall can create an atmospheric backdrop that will keep your guests entertained all night long.
Hollusion Magic
For those who really want to push the envelope and create a truly jaw-dropping display, creating a Hollusion is the way to go. By projecting onto AtmosFX’s unique Hollusion Projection Material, you can make the scarecrow appear to materialize out of thin air – an effect that’s sure to leave Halloween visitors spellbound.
You can set up a Hollusion inside or out – all you need is for the area to be relatively dark. But we think this idea is a winner: Set up your Hollusion display in a dark corner of your yard, perhaps with some corn stalks, hay bales or pumpkins in the foreground to enhance the atmosphere. As night falls and the Hollusion material fades into the darkness it becomes almost invisible, and your guests will be amazed to see the scarecrow seemingly appear out of nothingness.
If you really want to create some mischief (and who doesn’t for Halloween?), add the Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree pumpkins to the hay bales and cornstalks mentioned above. As people take in the banter and songs from those garrulous gourds, why not create an extra dose of adrenaline, by blasting one of the “Startle Scarescrow” individual decorations behind them? It’s guaranteed to elicit screams – and then laughter – from your braver guests.
To maximize the impact of these startle scares, consider using the Sprite Motion Sensor Media Player. Hide the player near your display, and when unsuspecting visitors approach – BAM! – the scarecrow springs to life, delivering a fright they won’t soon forget.
Atmospheric TV Display
Lastly, don’t overlook the power of a TV, computer monitors or tablets to create a spooky atmosphere. Legends of Halloween: Scarecrow looks fantastic when displayed on a screen, providing a constantly changing and engaging backdrop for your Halloween festivities.
Set up your TV in a prominent place during your Halloween party, perhaps surrounded by autumn decorations like pumpkins, gourds, and fall leaves. Any one of the individual decorations in this new decoration will be sure to entertain guests throughout the night.
From window wonders to wall-spanning spectacles, from ghostly Hollusions to your TV set, the Legends of Halloween: Scarecrow Decoration Collection offers endless possibilities to make your Halloween truly legendary. So, set up your projector, dim the lights, and get ready to bring this iconic Halloween figure to life in ways that will astonish and delight visitors of all ages.
How will you incorporate the Scarecrow into your Halloween haunt this year? We can’t wait to see! Send us your photos and videos using our simple online submission form and share in the spooky fun!
