For many events, our customers want to display their logo, names or monogram on the wall or floor. This is done through projecting light through a fixture with a piece of metal (or glass) called a “gobo.” For more information on gobo options go here.
If you are planning to have a gobo at your event, here are a few things to consider:
- Where will you project it? The dance floor is a great spot, but when people start dancing, you won’t see it. You could project it on a wall, but you need a large enough section of blank wall to project it on.
- The distance from the light to the projection surface. If the light is too far away, the image may be too big. If the light is too close, the image could be too small. Most professional lighting companies will be able to handle something like this, but it is something to pay attention to.
- The amount of keystone or skew. If the light fixture is not straight in front of the surface, the image won’t look right. It will look angled and possibly distorted.
- The amount of wording on the projection. Some gobos will look better as glass, others as metal. A professional lighting company will be able to tell you what your best option is.
Projecting gobos isn’t as easy as just setting up a light. The right process is necessary to ensure that you are happy. Make sure the company that you hire does its due diligence to make sure your gobo projections look the best they can!
-Jason
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