# Pyro Tech Talks Online seminars from the Western Pyrotechnic Association. Recordings are for WPA members. ## Library - [Modern Spectacle: Design, Technology, Considerations and Management](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/modern-spectacle-design-technology-considerations-and-management-2024) · Eric Tucker, Pyro Pete Cappadocia, Martin Hildeberg · February 2024 - [Chlorate and Colored Flames in 19th Century Pyrotechny](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/chlorate-and-colored-flames-in-19th-century-pyrotechny-2024) · Barry Sturman · February 2024 - [Western WinterBlast Orientation for first time attendees](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/western-winter-blast-orientation-for-first-time-attendees-2024) · Dennis Miele, Michelle Joye, Mike Garrett · January 2024 - [Overview of Pyrotechnics Strobe Mechanics](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/overview-of-pyrotechnics-strobe-mechanics-2023) · Kurt Medlin, Dominykas Juknelevicius · December 2023 - [Screen Sliced Parlon Bound Stars](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/screen-sliced-parlon-bound-stars-2023) · Mike Gerson · September 2023 - [Tom Rebenklau Rockets & Precision Headings - Part 2](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/tom-rebenklau-rockets-precision-headings-part-2-2022) · December 2022 - [Tom Rebenklau Rockets & Precision Headings - Part 1](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/tom-rebenklau-rockets-precision-headings-part-1-2022) · November 2022 - [Introduction to Black Powder Rockets](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/introduction-to-black-powder-rockets-2022-2) · January 2022 - [Introduction to Black Powder Rockets](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/introduction-to-black-powder-rockets-2022) · January 2022 - [Senko Hanabi: The World’s Greatest Handheld Firework!](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/senko-hanabi-the-worlds-greatest-handheld-firework-2021) · November 2021 - [An Introduction and Practical Guide to Using Glitter Mixes](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/an-introduction-and-practical-guide-to-using-glitter-mixes-2021) · October 2021 - [Practical Tips for Using Ematches and Wires When Planning a Show](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/practical-tips-for-using-ematches-and-wires-when-planning-a-show-2021) · September 2021 - [After the Shutter Clicks](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/after-the-shutter-clicks-2021) · August 2021 - [Collecting Firecrackers and Vintage Fireworks](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/collecting-firecrackers-and-vintage-fireworks-2021) · May 2021 - [The Evolution of Pyrotechnic Digital Scripting, Firing and 3D Simulation](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/the-evolution-of-pyrotechnic-digital-scripting-firing-and-3d-simulation-2021) · April 2021 - [Pumped and Pressed Stars](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/pumped-and-pressed-stars-2021) · January 2021 - [What Kinds of Fuse Might You Use when You Use Fuse?](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/what-kinds-of-fuse-might-you-use-when-you-use-fuse-2021) · January 2021 - [Birth of the Blues](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/birth-of-the-blues-2021) · January 2021 - [The Wonderful World of Winged Tourbillions](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/the-wonderful-world-of-winged-tourbillions-2020) · November 2020 - [Developing excellent pyrotechnic formulations and effects for use in display fireworks by thinking "outside the box"](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/developing-excellent-pyrotechnic-formulations-and-effects-for-use-in-display-fireworks-by-thinking-o-2020) · October 2020 - [Recently Discovered U.S. Pyro History](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/recently-discovered-u-s-pyro-history-2020) · May 2020 - [Realizing a Scripted Fireworks Show with Pyrodigital](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/realizing-a-scripted-fireworks-show-with-pyrodigital-2020) · May 2020 - [Are Fireworks Poisonous?](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/are-fireworks-poisonous-2020) · May 2020 - [Pyrotography](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/pyrotography-2020) · May 2020 - [The Performance of Red Flare Pyrotechnic Compositions Modified with Gas Generating Additives](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/the-performance-of-red-flare-pyrotechnic-compositions-modified-with-gas-generating-additives-2020) · April 2020 - [Torpedo Canes](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/torpedo-canes-2020) · March 2020 - [Copper(I) Bromide: An Alternative Emitter for Blue-Colored Flame Pyrotechnics](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/copper-i-bromide-an-alternative-emitter-for-blue-colored-flame-pyrotechnics-2012) · November 2012 - [Western WinterBlast 36 Orientation](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/winterblast-36-orientation) · Dennis Miele - [Building BP, Whistle and Strobe Rockets](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/building-bp-whistle-and-strobe-rockets) - [Selected Modern Pyrotechnic Literature](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/selected-modern-pyrotechnic-literature) - [Passfire Presents "World's Largest Firework"](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/passfire-presents-world-s-largest-firework) - [The Essence of Pyro Wizardry](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/the-essence-of-pyro-wizardry) - [Tried and True Pyro Chemistry](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/tried-and-true-pyro-chemistry) - [Fire Engine Gone Wild!](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/fire-engine-gone-wild) - [Friday Night Displays](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/friday-night-displays) - [The Pyrophile Brothers Show](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/the-pyrophile-brothers-show) - [Pumped and Pressed Stars for Maltese Shells](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/pumped-and-pressed-stars-for-maltese-shells) - [Passfire Presents "Western WinterBlast 30th Anniversary"](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/passfire-presents-western-winter-blast-30th-anniversary) - [Sharing the Stage - Techniques and Technologies in Working with Multiple Medias](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/sharing-the-stage-techniques-and-technologies-in-working-with-multiple-medias) - [Introduction to Making Girandolas](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/introduction-to-making-girandolas) - [Set Pieces and Lance Work](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/set-pieces-and-lance-work) - [Saturday Night Displays](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/saturday-night-displays) - [Bullets And Blood: Thaine R. Morris Presents The Hit Kit](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/bullets-and-blood-thaine-r-morris-presents-the-hit-kit) - [Finale 3D Live Choreography Showdown](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/finale-3d-live-choreography-showdown) - [Round Ball Shells from Zero to Hero](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/round-ball-shells-from-zero-to-hero) - [Shoot Fire Like a Girl](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/shoot-fire-like-a-girl) - [Builders Showcase](https://www.westernpyro.org/tech-talks/builders-showcase)