Design Archives | GoboSource Blog Fri, 05 Jun 2020 20:49:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.9 Projecting an Image onto Water, Windows, and Other Challenging Surfaces https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/projecting-an-image-onto-water-windows-and-other-challenging-surfaces/ Thu, 18 Apr 2019 22:07:39 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=1318 Part of the fun of gobo projections is that you can display an image on almost any surface. While a flat surface ensures the crispest image, clearly visible from multiple angles, you don’t always have an untextured, or even solid, surface to work with. It can also make a bold statement to project an image read more »

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]]> The Art Behind Your Holiday Gobo Projections https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/the-art-behind-your-holiday-gobo-projections/ Fri, 19 Oct 2018 21:29:31 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=1182 Holiday gobo projections are used to inspire and celebrate in people’s homes, offices, commercial and public spaces. Our job is to help you both design your own custom gobos and to create a wide variety of original images to decorate your space. We take this job seriously and have a team of talented graphic designers read more »

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]]> 5 Stunning Holiday Light Displays for Public Spaces https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/stunning-holiday-light-displays-for-public-spaces/ Tue, 28 Aug 2018 16:54:15 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=1143 Even if the weather’s frigid, people will flock to a city square or park if it’s decorated for the holiday season. Eye-catching holiday decor attracts shoppers, couples, tourists, and families looking to experience the magic of the holiday season. Transforming a public space, however, can be time consuming and costly with traditional touches like string read more »

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]]> Gobo Motion Effects 101: How to Add Motion to Gobo Projections https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/gobo-motion-effects-101-how-to-add-motion-to-gobo-projections/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/gobo-motion-effects-101-how-to-add-motion-to-gobo-projections/#respond Wed, 28 Mar 2018 17:01:43 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=1037 A picture is worth a thousand words, and when you add motion to that picture? Well, you’ve just drastically ramped up the wow factor and are much more likely to grab the attention of your customers. Video and motion graphics are a great way to engage more people online but what about offline out in read more »

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/gobo-motion-effects-101-how-to-add-motion-to-gobo-projections/feed/ 0 Holiday Lighting Ideas for Commercial Spaces https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/holiday-lighting-ideas-for-commercial-spaces/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/holiday-lighting-ideas-for-commercial-spaces/#respond Tue, 14 Nov 2017 18:36:08 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=918 Showy light displays featuring projected images have become part of holiday tradition and for good reason. Putting up strings of lights, especially on large structures is time-intensive, strenuous, and sometimes, dangerous, work. Holiday gobos combined with the right projector and special effects can easily transform both indoor and outdoor commercial spaces, without untangling last year’s read more »

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/holiday-lighting-ideas-for-commercial-spaces/feed/ 0 5 Color Matching Tips for Custom Gobos https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/5-color-matching-tips-for-custom-gobos/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/5-color-matching-tips-for-custom-gobos/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2017 01:01:49 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=839 Custom color gobos are perfect for logos, event decor, product promotion, and any full-color design that you’d like to translate into a projected image. Especially for a logo, it’s important to match the colors as closely as possible, but it’s not as simple as just indicating the Pantone equivalent. When you add projection to the read more »

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/5-color-matching-tips-for-custom-gobos/feed/ 0 Large-Scale Outdoor Projection 101 https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/large-scale-outdoor-projection-101/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/large-scale-outdoor-projection-101/#respond Thu, 09 Mar 2017 16:39:59 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=488 Large-scale outdoor projections can elevate an event or space from standard to head-turning, but only if done right. For example, building projection advertising (projecting your corporate logo high above the streets on the side of a building) can increase brand exposure, unless the logo is too faint and distorted to make out. Projecting a custom read more »

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/large-scale-outdoor-projection-101/feed/ 0 The Difference Between Glass, Metal & Film Gobos https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/difference-glass-metal-film-gobos/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/difference-glass-metal-film-gobos/#respond Wed, 20 Jul 2016 15:47:55 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=429 Updated January 21, 2019 When choosing a gobo type it’s important to know the difference between glass, metal, and film. Many customers will automatically choose metal or film for the cheaper price point, but there are many reasons to invest more up front and go with glass. Read on to understand the differences between these read more »

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/difference-glass-metal-film-gobos/feed/ 0 7 enchanting event themes using gobos https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/7-enchanting-event-themes-using-gobos/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/7-enchanting-event-themes-using-gobos/#respond Thu, 09 Jun 2016 15:38:11 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=404 The best events have a fun theme that ties each room and section of the venue together. Whether it’s a garden party, staff retreat, conference, holiday event, or wedding, decorating can be costly and time consuming, but with a little creative lighting using gobos, you can bring a room to life or even set the read more »

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/7-enchanting-event-themes-using-gobos/feed/ 0 5 Solutions to Common Decorating Challenges with Gobos https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/5-solutions-common-decorating-challenges/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/5-solutions-common-decorating-challenges/#respond Wed, 09 Dec 2015 06:01:42 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=336 It’s easy to get stuck in a holiday rut. You reuse the same decorations every year or you buy new ones but it always creates the same effect. There’s never enough time to create something really show-stopping and it can be hard to work within the constraints of your space. Why not try Gobos? We read more »

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/5-solutions-common-decorating-challenges/feed/ 0 3 ways to get the most out of your gobo lighting design https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/3-ways-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-gobo-lighting-design/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/3-ways-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-gobo-lighting-design/#respond Wed, 13 May 2015 11:01:27 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=332 Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your custom gobo design.

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/3-ways-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-gobo-lighting-design/feed/ 0 3 factors to consider when buying a projection lens https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/how-to-select-the-right-lens-for-your-projector/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/how-to-select-the-right-lens-for-your-projector/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2015 11:37:52 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=330 When purchasing a gobo image projector, one part of the process is figuring out what kind of projection lens you'll need.

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/how-to-select-the-right-lens-for-your-projector/feed/ 0 3 tips for perfecting a lighting rig layout https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/3-tips-for-perfecting-a-lighting-rig-layout/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/3-tips-for-perfecting-a-lighting-rig-layout/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2015 16:50:52 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=328 Whether you're lighting a stage production or a wedding, designing your lighting rig and the positioning of every projector and stand plays an important role in high-quality lighting.

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/3-tips-for-perfecting-a-lighting-rig-layout/feed/ 0 New Zealand City Creates Temporary Street Art with Gobos https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/city-creates-temporary-street-art-with-gobos/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/city-creates-temporary-street-art-with-gobos/#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2015 01:43:39 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=322 Street art is a great way to decorate a town, celebrate the season and various events through out the year.

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/city-creates-temporary-street-art-with-gobos/feed/ 0 How to choose between metal and glass gobos https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/how-to-choose-between-metal-and-glass-gobos/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/how-to-choose-between-metal-and-glass-gobos/#respond Tue, 24 Feb 2015 12:55:39 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=304 Gobos have a variety of purposes, and these can be broken down even further by choosing between a metal gobo or a glass one.

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/how-to-choose-between-metal-and-glass-gobos/feed/ 0 Metal band embraces gobo lighting for horror movie-themed concert https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/metal-band-embraces-gobo-lighting-for-horror-movie-themed-concert/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/metal-band-embraces-gobo-lighting-for-horror-movie-themed-concert/#respond Tue, 24 Feb 2015 12:51:01 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=316 The Grammy-nominated metalcore act Killswitch Engage played a beautifully-illuminated series of shows on the Monster's Mosh tour, using gobo lights and images to bring lighting elements from horror films to the state.

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