custom gobos Archives | GoboSource Blog Fri, 05 Jun 2020 20:49:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.9 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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]]> Must-Try Alternatives to Billboard Advertising https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/must-try-alternatives-to-billboard-advertising/ Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:34:50 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=1160 In a world where we are surrounded by advertisements both online and off, many of us have learned to drown out the constant barrage of marketing. We automatically filter marketing emails into our promotions tab, quickly scroll past ads in our social media feeds, and barely register the endless signage that decorates bus stops and 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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]]> Outdoor Wedding Lighting: Gobo Projection From Dusk till Dawn https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/outdoor-wedding-lighting-gobo-projection/ Tue, 24 Apr 2018 16:51:20 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=1082 Ladies in sleeveless floral dresses and men in linen suits mingle while sipping cocktails in summer’s golden hour. The light is fading but the celebration is just getting started, and the wedding guests are waiting in happy anticipation for the grand entrance of the newlyweds. A whistle and cheer erupts from the front entrance of 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 How to Leverage Social Media Sharing with Gobos https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/how-to-leverage-social-media-sharing-with-gobos/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/how-to-leverage-social-media-sharing-with-gobos/#respond Wed, 28 Feb 2018 02:04:37 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=1008 In 2005, Amsterdam put up a giant city sign with two-meter-tall (~6.6 feet) letters that spell out I amsterdam. This sign is now the city’s most photographed icon, generating over 8,000 photos per day. The sculpture has been posted all over social media, attracting tourists and generating awareness of the city. If you search #iamsterdam read more »

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/how-to-leverage-social-media-sharing-with-gobos/feed/ 0 Your marketing solution for trade shows, conferences, and corporate events https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/your-marketing-solution-for-trade-shows-conferences-and-corporate-events/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/your-marketing-solution-for-trade-shows-conferences-and-corporate-events/#respond Wed, 31 Jan 2018 03:09:19 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=985 Brand identity is key to growing your business, but your company will get lost in the sea of competition if you don’t put yourself in the limelight. From trade shows to onsite branding, the challenge is how to make a lasting impact when there are countless other companies vying for everyone’s attention. Fortunately, there’s a read more »

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/your-marketing-solution-for-trade-shows-conferences-and-corporate-events/feed/ 0 Your Favorite Products and Posts from 2017 https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/your-favorite-products-and-posts-from-2017/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/your-favorite-products-and-posts-from-2017/#respond Mon, 11 Dec 2017 23:51:45 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=954 As the year winds to an end, we decided to look back at our bestselling gobo products and highest performing posts of 2017. Custom gobos were, as always, some of our top-sellers, but two stock gobos were also among the favorites. (Can you guess which ones?) Your favorite content had an introductory how-to theme and read more »

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/your-favorite-products-and-posts-from-2017/feed/ 0 How to Promote Your Product with Gobos https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/promote-product-gobos/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/promote-product-gobos/#respond Tue, 26 Sep 2017 18:28:04 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=873 Big name brands including Tesla, Audi, Smirnoff, Bud Light, Bacardi, and Yoplait have all used custom gobos to promote their products. From the Model 3 unveiling to Bud Light’s new packaging reveal, gobos are a memorable (and affordable) way to make a statement. Here’s how three big companies used custom gobos to launch a new read more »

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/promote-product-gobos/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 4 Ways Gobos Can Improve Your DJ Performance https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/4-ways-gobos-can-improve-your-dj-performance/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/4-ways-gobos-can-improve-your-dj-performance/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2017 05:14:55 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=786 DJ’s are responsible for far more than just the music. An exceptional DJ plays a large role in creating a memorable experience for the guests using appropriate tunes and unique lighting elements that set the mood and complement the decor. Gobos and gobo projectors are one way to incorporate these lighting elements into your entertainment read more »

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/4-ways-gobos-can-improve-your-dj-performance/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 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 5 creative ways to use gobo lighting at your wedding https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/5-creative-ways-use-gobo-lighting-wedding/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/5-creative-ways-use-gobo-lighting-wedding/#respond Tue, 22 Mar 2016 23:54:40 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=397 The right lighting can set the mood throughout your special day, create memorable moments, and subtly draw guests’ attention to the next important event. Lighting, however, can go far beyond strings of tiny white lights and hanging lanterns. Gobos can be used to project custom images onto most any surface. Here are five creative ways read more »

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]]> https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/5-creative-ways-use-gobo-lighting-wedding/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 3 ways to use gobos at sporting events https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/3-ways-to-use-gobos-at-sporting-events/ https://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/3-ways-to-use-gobos-at-sporting-events/#respond Mon, 07 Jul 2014 17:23:08 +0000 http://www.gobosource.com/gos/blog/?p=94 For those in charge of creating the visual spectacles for each match, there is an unbelievable amount of pressure to create a perfect display that is entertaining for viewers.

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