Set-Up Archives | GoboSource Blog Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:07:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.9 Holiday Lighting Ideas to Spread the Joy at a Safe Distance https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/holiday-lighting-ideas-to-spread-the-joy-at-a-safe-distance/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:05:04 +0000 https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=1600 As the days get shorter and the holidays draw near, there are more opportunities for virtual signage. Your business can use projections to brighten your space for the holiday season while continuing to keep employees and the public safe with virtual COVID-19 signage. Here are several lighting ideas with recommended projectors for a variety of read more »

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]]> How to Use Motion Sensors with Gobo Projectors https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/how-to-use-motion-sensors-with-gobo-projectors/ Tue, 19 Mar 2019 22:47:05 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=1298 Many businesses use motion sensors to notify staff when a patron walks through the front door, but there’s so much more you can do with this simple technology. Motion sensors are a great way to create eye-catching signage and arresting decor when paired with gobo projections. While we have projectors and accessories that can rotate 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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]]> How to Clean and Service Your Gobo Projector https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/how-to-clean-and-service-your-gobo-projector/ Thu, 31 May 2018 19:18:35 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=1103 Gobo projectors can last many years if properly cared for and maintained. Anyone with basic mechanical and technical skills can remedy most projector problems through careful cleaning and inspection. To avoid causing damage, however, it’s important to follow the recommended steps for your projector model. (Please note that GoboSource does not accept responsibility for unit 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 Tips for Using Gobos in Brightly Lit Environments https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/tips-for-using-gobos-in-brightly-lit-environments/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/tips-for-using-gobos-in-brightly-lit-environments/#respond Thu, 20 Apr 2017 17:02:15 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=560 When you picture a ‘gobo in the wild,’ what’s the first type of event or venue that comes to mind? Most people naturally associate gobos with nighttime events like an evening gala or dinner fundraiser, but gobos have their place during the day as well. From ballgames to BBQs, gobos are an effective marketing tool read more »

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/tips-for-using-gobos-in-brightly-lit-environments/feed/ 0 5 Spooky Lighting Effects for Halloween https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/5-spooky-lighting-effects-halloween/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/5-spooky-lighting-effects-halloween/#respond Mon, 17 Oct 2016 21:31:50 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=447 Lighting plays a crucial role in the success of any Halloween event. Too dark, and patrons will be bumping into each other and will be unable able to navigate the space. Too bright, and you risk losing the frightening ambience essential for Halloween festivities. To take your Halloween event from standard to spine-tingling, gobo lighting read more »

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/5-spooky-lighting-effects-halloween/feed/ 0 Stand Out at Trade Shows with these Gobo Lighting Tips https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/stand-trade-shows-gobo-lighting-tips/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/stand-trade-shows-gobo-lighting-tips/#respond Tue, 30 Aug 2016 04:50:43 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=436 There’s nothing worse than arriving at a trade show and realizing that your booth looks like a homemade lemonade stand compared to the rest. Under the harsh LED lights, your company banner looks far more worn and faded than it did back at the office, and no matter what you do, the corners curl and read more »

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/stand-trade-shows-gobo-lighting-tips/feed/ 0 How to Select the Right Projection Lens for Your Projector https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/select-right-lens-projector/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/select-right-lens-projector/#respond Mon, 25 Jan 2016 17:29:25 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=354 When purchasing a gobo image projector, one part of the process is figuring out what kind of projection lens you’ll need. A separate accessory from the gobo, the lens determines how far, wide and bright your image is projected. Think of it like the lens of a camera, while the gobo is the picture you’re read more »

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/select-right-lens-projector/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 Billy Joel’s Madison Square Garden residency harnesses 40-year relationship for lighting expertise https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/billy-joels-madison-square-garden-residency-harnesses-40-year-relationship-for-lighting-expertise/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/billy-joels-madison-square-garden-residency-harnesses-40-year-relationship-for-lighting-expertise/#respond Tue, 24 Feb 2015 12:56:12 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=308 Billy Joel is a household name across the nation, and for his residency at Madison Square Garden, he's continuing to astonish sold out crowds.

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/billy-joels-madison-square-garden-residency-harnesses-40-year-relationship-for-lighting-expertise/feed/ 0 Set the tone for your exhibition space with gobo lighting effects https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/set-the-tone-for-your-exhibition-space-with-gobo-lighting-effects/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/set-the-tone-for-your-exhibition-space-with-gobo-lighting-effects/#respond Tue, 24 Feb 2015 12:54:10 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=310 You can quickly and easily add depth by employing gobo lighting effects.

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/set-the-tone-for-your-exhibition-space-with-gobo-lighting-effects/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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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/metal-band-embraces-gobo-lighting-for-horror-movie-themed-concert/feed/ 0 Famed lighting designer recognized by Carnegie Mellon Alumni Association https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/famed-lighting-designer-recognized-by-carnegie-mellon-alumni-association/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/famed-lighting-designer-recognized-by-carnegie-mellon-alumni-association/#respond Tue, 24 Feb 2015 12:45:15 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=320 W. James Tetlow, a Carnegie Mellon College of Fine Arts graduate of '77, recently received the school's Alumni Achievement award.

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/famed-lighting-designer-recognized-by-carnegie-mellon-alumni-association/feed/ 0 How to travel safely with your gobos https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/how-to-travel-safely-with-your-gobos/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/how-to-travel-safely-with-your-gobos/#respond Mon, 23 Feb 2015 18:09:01 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=300 Lighting equipment is both heavy and fragile, which makes traveling with projectors, bulbs and gobos seem daunting. However, there are ways to minimize the risk of something breaking or being damaged in transit.

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