Which gobo works for me…
Custom Metal Gobos
- Inexpensive
- Most popular
- “Tabbing” to hold parts of image together (metal lines in gobo)
- Artwork may need to be adjusted depending image area size
- Artwork limitations depending on gobo size
- Text font may need to wider than artwork provided in order to allow more light to pass thru. This depends on size of image area.
- Gobos less than 30mm, consult with us info@customgobo.com.
- Metal gobos cannot be used in many hotter fixtures. Always consult your fixture manual.
Custom Black & White Glass
- Step up from metal
- Black Color and White (clear)
- No tabbing
- Enhanced look of projection
- For must be “exact artwork” events
- For permanent installations
- Always consult your fixture manual for gobo specifications
Black /White
Custom Black & White Glass – Gradient
- Step up from metal
- Black Color and White (clear)
- No tabbing
- Enhanced look of projection
- For must be “exact artwork” events
- For permanent installations
- Always consult your fixture manual for gobo specifications
Gradient
Custom 1 Color Glass Gobo
- 1 Color and White (clear)
- 1 Color field with clear image (see example)
- 1 Color image with clear field (see example)
- No black masking to block light to only project your image with light around image** in some cases of a color logo but in a clear background, this style may not be recommended as the color is too light & may not project properly
- No tabbing
- Enhanced look of projection
- For must be “exact artwork” events
- For permanent installations
- Always consult your fixture manual for fixtures for gobo specifications
(Please note that we try to match the color you provide us in your artwork. We get as close to the color as we can but in some cases, this may not be a perfect match. Normally a ‘spot’ color is chosen for 1 color imagery. We may also darken colors in order to allow the logo to punch through where the background is clear.
1 color with clear image
1 color with clear light field
Custom 2 Color Glass Gobo
- 1 Color and White (clear) with black masking to block light to only project your image (see example)
- No tabbing
- Enhanced look of projection
- For must be “exact artwork” events
- For permanent installations
- What is considered 2 colors may be artwork subjective due to the nature of colors involved. Please contact us to discuss artwork if not clear. Two colors are usually black and one primary color: red, green, blue, orange, yellow…
- Always consult your fixture manual for gobo specifications
(Please note that we try to match the color you provide us in your artwork. We get as close to the color as we can but in some cases this may not be a perfect match. We may also lighten colors in order to allow more light to pass through. A proof is recommended)
1 color with black masking
Custom 3 Color Glass Gobo
- 2 Colors and White (clear) with black masking to block light to only project your image (see example)
- No tabbing
- Enhanced look of projection
- For must be “exact artwork” events
- For permanent installations
- What is considered 3 color may be artwork subjective due to the nature of colors involved. Please contact us to discuss artwork if not clear. Three colors are usually black and two primary colors: red, green, blue, orange, yellow…
- Always consult your fixture manual for gobo specifications
(Please note that we try to match the color you provide us in your artwork. We get as close to the color as we can but in some cases this may not be a perfect match. We may also lighten colors in order to allow more light to pass through. A proof is recommended)
2 colors with black masking
Custom Multi-Color Glass Gobo
- Unlimited colors with black masking to block light to only project your image (see example)
- No tabbing
- Enhanced look of projection
- For must be “exact artwork” events
- For permanent installations
- Gradients in very small gobo sizes are not possible. Gobos with an image area of less than 20mm may not achieve perfect gradient matching. Please call us to discuss
- Always consult your fixture manual for gobo specifications
(Please note that we try to match the color you provide us in your artwork. We get as close to the color as we can but in some cases this may not be a perfect match. We may also lighten colors in order to allow more light to pass through. A proof is recommended)
Many colors with black masking
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Custom gobos and custom glass gobos can be created for weddings, parties, corporate events, logo projection and advertising projections. The experienced professionals at Rosco will craft your custom gobo to the specifications of your gobo fixture.
Using a gobo offers a range of benefits for lighting design, particularly in theatrical, architectural, and event settings. Generally, this allows designers to project unique patterns, logos, or imagery. However, tailored specifically to a brand, theme, or artistic vision, enabling a high level of personalization and visual impact.
This level of customization enhances storytelling and mood-setting, making environments more immersive and memorable. But moreover, gobos are highly versatile they can be crafted to suit various lighting fixtures. Similar materials such as metal, glass, or plastic and can be used for static or dynamic projection.
Whenever leveraging gobos, designers gain a powerful, cost-effective tool to transform spaces with distinctive light patterns. This is reinforcing brand identity or creative concepts with precision and elegance. Gobos offer numerous benefits in lighting design by enabling the projection of patterns, shapes, textures, or images onto surfaces. But this will dramatically enhance visual interest and ambiance.
While they are widely used in theatrical productions, concerts, architectural lighting, and events to create dynamic atmospheres, environments, or highlight specific areas. Unquestionably gobos are a cost-effective way to transform spaces allowing for quick adaptability and creative flexibility.
Lastly, from evoking mood with abstract textures to reinforcing branding with logos, gobos provide a powerful tool to elevate lighting from functional to expressive. All while integrating seamlessly with existing lighting fixtures.