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Practical & mechanical effects · Specialist

Pyrotechnics

Also called: pyro

ELI5

Controlled explosive, flame, spark or smoke effects requiring specialist planning and regulation.

Used in conversation

“Can we show the pyrotechnics in the next technical rehearsal?”

Pitch context

You may encounter “Pyrotechnics” in production, set safety, stunts & practical effects conversations or materials.

Why it matters: Explains the physical-production roles, plans and safety systems behind the shoot.

Caution

Meaning and consequences may change by contract, collective agreement, territory or law. This entry is orientation, not legal advice.

Sources & evidence · 4

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.