{"id":447,"date":"2016-10-17T21:31:50","date_gmt":"2016-10-17T21:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gobosource.com\/gos\/blog\/?p=447"},"modified":"2017-04-19T23:45:08","modified_gmt":"2017-04-19T23:45:08","slug":"5-spooky-lighting-effects-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gobosource.com\/gos\/blog\/5-spooky-lighting-effects-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Spooky Lighting Effects for Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"

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. <\/span><\/p>\n

To take your Halloween event from standard to spine-tingling, <\/span>gobo lighting effects<\/span><\/a> are a must. From eerie, shimmering patterns on walls and floors to casting the illusion of fire using a <\/span>water effect projector<\/span><\/a>, gobos can effortlessly set a spooky mood and make any space feel haunted.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are five spooky lighting effects for Halloween that will quickly turn up the scare factor: \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Spooky silhouettes <\/b><\/h3>\n

Casting spooky silhouettes on walls, curtains and the floor using a <\/span>Halloween gobo image<\/span><\/a> can create bone-chilling illusions to frighten guests and set the mood in a haunted house. From <\/span>witches<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>bats<\/span><\/a> to <\/span>ghosts<\/span><\/a> and zombies, you can customize any gobo you want for the desired theme.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Whirling patterns <\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Use patterned gobos, like this <\/span>Alien standard glass gobo<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>Polar standard glass gobo<\/span><\/a>, plus a rotating effect to create a moving landscape that will play tricks on the eyes and mesmerize your guests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Creepy colorwaves <\/b><\/h3>\n

Turn a white wall into a dark and stormy night or give your space a nightmare-like glow with a <\/span>glass colorwave gobo<\/span><\/a>. Try rotating the gobo for an even more haunting effect. <\/span><\/p>\n

4. Strobing lights<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Strobe lights create a disorienting experience that\u2019s perfect for a haunted house. Combine a strobing effect with a frightening gobo image that will both shock and delight your guests. <\/span><\/p>\n

5. Motion sensors <\/b><\/h3>\n

For a hair-raising effect, use motion sensors to make <\/span>ghostly apparitions<\/span><\/a> materialize out of thin air, drop a <\/span>sinister skeleton<\/span><\/a> in your guest\u2019s path, or direct your \u201cvictims\u201d down a dark hallway with frightening images that flash at their feet or along the walls as they walk. <\/span><\/p>\n

Ready to transform your space for Halloween?<\/h4>\n

Whether you\u2019re decorating a home, warehouse, venue, or storefront, gobo lighting effects will transform any space for Halloween with minimal effort and jaw-dropping results. Easily set the mood with stock Halloween gobos such as a <\/span>full moon<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>haunted mansion<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>skeletons<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>bats<\/span><\/a>, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n

Can\u2019t find quite what you\u2019re looking for? Design your own <\/span>custom gobo<\/span><\/a> to bring your Halloween vision to life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Want to make sure you don\u2019t miss new product releases, gobo lighting tips, and special deals? <\/i><\/b>Subscribe to our Newsletter<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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. 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