{"id":436,"date":"2016-08-30T04:50:43","date_gmt":"2016-08-30T04:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gobosource.com\/gos\/blog\/?p=436"},"modified":"2020-02-18T22:19:23","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T22:19:23","slug":"stand-trade-shows-gobo-lighting-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gobosource.com\/gos\/blog\/stand-trade-shows-gobo-lighting-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Stand Out at Trade Shows with these Gobo Lighting Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s 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 one side droops more than the other. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you look over at your neighbor\u2019s booth, your stomach drops even further. Their logo is in lights and their trade show exhibit backdrop subtly changes colors and patterns as you watch in stupefied jealousy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t have to feel like the ugly duckling of trade show booths. You can easily become the booth you so envy with simple or advanced lighting techniques using gobos and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobosource.com\/gos\/gobosource-spot-gobo-projector-p-3425.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">right projector<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are six trade show gobo lighting tips&nbsp;to help your booth stand out and draw in more attendees than ever before: &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Ditch the banner<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step number one is to get rid of your banners and project your logo and company name using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobosource.com\/gos\/custom-gobos-c-22.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">custom gobos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead. This will instantly give your booth a more modern feel and make you stand out in the crowd. We suggest using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobosource.com\/gos\/gobosource-spot-gobo-projector-p-3425.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ECO Spot LED B90<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for best results in a bright indoor environment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Optimize color<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color plays a major role in gobo design &#8211; use it to attract attention and make a lasting impression. Project your logo in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobosource.com\/gos\/gobosource-full-color-glass-gobo-p-3259.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">full color<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a custom glass gobo or project an eye catching image on the floor or wall of your booth. Whenever possible, try to keep the colors light and vibrant. Saturated colors, such as dark blue or red, reduce the projection brightness by more than 90%. Certain colors, such as brown tones, require multiple filters, increasing the price while reducing efficiency.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use colored filters<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a more affordable alternative to full color glass gobos, try using filters to change the color and intensity of the projected black and white gobo. Create a fun backdrop for your booth using a stock gobo design projected using a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobosource.com\/gos\/color-filters-dichroic-c-98.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">color filter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Have a variety of colored filters in your trade show toolbox to create multiple atmospheres at your booth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Direct light<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using flags and panels to block and direct light can help optimize lighting in smaller spaces and ensure you get your trade show booth illuminated the way you want.<\/span> You can also use mesh scrim to reduce light levels and add diffusion at the same time. Flags can help ensure that your lighting isn&#8217;t overwhelming within your display, or that it doesn&#8217;t spill over into other companies&#8217; booths.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Surprise attendees with motion sensors<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An unexpected way to catch people\u2019s attention is to only project an image as attendees walk past your booth. Connect a motion sensor to your projector and watch people stop in their tracks when your logo or custom message appears at their feet&nbsp;or on the wall of your booth. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Bring your display to life with motion effects<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a variety of different accessories that can add motion effects to your projections. &nbsp;Gobo changers allow you to switch through up to four images. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobosource.com\/gos\/gobosource-spot-led40le-liquid-effect-projector-p-3365.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liquid Effect Projector<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can transform any surface into a flowing water or fire feature. The integrated color wheel slowly changes between red, blue, yellow, and white or can be paused to feature just one color. This projector is also available in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobosource.com\/gos\/gobosource-spot-led40ele-exterior-liquid-effect-projector-p-3364.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weather-proof exterior model<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>GoboSource will also soon be offering \u2018smart\u2019 projectors with different movement settings. These new settings will allow&nbsp;you to make an image pulsate at different frequencies or fade in and out, without the use of&nbsp;complicated DMX controllers. These small visual details draw attention to your booth, increasing engagement with attendees and generating brand awareness that leaves a lasting impact.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Want to make sure you don\u2019t miss new product releases, gobo lighting tips, and special deals? <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/visitor.r20.constantcontact.com\/manage\/optin?v=0016d7MLi6dZqnP1xGaodjGckuRcjs-kHKZSBc4NIAVu2xoFkUBUIunzTNfsDhkXSqUFg18Na3pKroOha6oehwGIao_nQNrV2vJ7RbkrdKSFDE35K7wyg_aJED7ZF0KoiVq4IHVMeIcIusJIBM1ytw2lwAbpnmeivkiCELMxfXkUjJzr8mABaedb_5zYcAVbpJr1HlqGVJ7gX1kqQwgLbLVOhEw_s7xHxzz\"><b><i>Subscribe to our Newsletter<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing worse than arriving at a trade show and realizing that your booth looks like a homemade lemonade stand compared to the rest. 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