What is the difference between dynamic and static flame effects in terms of control?

• A. Dynamic flames are fixed in height; static flames change height with cues.
• B. Static flames are animated; dynamic flames are constant.
• C. Static flames burn cooler than dynamic flames.
• D. Static flames maintain constant height; dynamic flames are animated and can change height or shape via cues.

Answer: (D)

Control is about whether the flame output is fixed or responsive. Static flame effects are built to stay at a fixed height and shape; once active, they do not change in response to cues during a scene. Dynamic flame effects, by contrast, are designed to be driven by cues or a timeline, so you can animate the flame—changing its height or shaping it—on cue or in response to the action. This capability lets the operator adjust the flame to match wind, movement, or dramatic moments in real time. That aligns with the idea that static flames maintain constant height, while dynamic flames are animated and can change height or shape via cues.