Jen "Weird Hunter" DeLeo and Blogging Molly recently went to the Wired NextFest in NYC where we were able to see the cool-looking Fogscreen in action. Now we've got more information about how the thing actually works.

The Fogscreen basically creates a screen out of thin air, well water, that is able to display projected images. Using a combination of water and ultrasonic waves, the machine creates a fog that feels dry and cool to the touch (so don't worry you won't get wet if you walk through it.) It's still spooky though.

The company recommends using a projector with at least 3000 ANSI lumens, from a distance of about 6 feet or so. The darker the room the better, but the FogScreen does work well in daylight too.

There is also an interactive add-on that lets you write and draw on the "screen" using your fingers. You can also create firework images. Check out the video--it's really cool! (Click on "video, interactivity" on the right side of the page.)

The FogScreen has been used in public events, advertising, in malls, art productions (as in the image at left), events and as interactive exhibits in museums. (SEE MORE IMAGES.) You have a choice of  the Inia and One models. The original, Inia has a fixed screen size of about 6.5 by 5 feet, while the FogScreen One is about 3 feet square, but you can link several "Ones" together creating a seamless FogScreen of limitless width.

Looks like a great element to have in a haunted house, albeit an expensive one. (We don't have pricing info yet, but we imagine this technology runs steep.)

VIEW MORE IMAGES OF THE FOGSCREEN IN DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTS.

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