How to make a Gobo Monogram
Gobos and Gobo Monogram lighting have become extremely popular over the years and to no surprise – they can add a huge “wow factor” to your event in regards to custom lighting. A “gobo” is either a pattern or custom design that is shined onto a particular surface. They’re not simple, or cheap either and getting your dreams to reality takes a bit of planning, resources, expertise and knowledge. A complete gobo or gobo monogram projection consists of...
Read MoreCustom Lighting is a Top Wedding Tip for 2012
Krystel Tien, owner of Couture Events San Diego feels that Lighting is one Top Five Wedding Styling Tips for 2012, and we couldn’t agree more! Krystel writes: “Lighting is the single best way to transform any venue from ordinary to extraordinary! In 2012 creative lighting will take precedence in the wedding decor and budget. We will be seeing more chandeliers, up-lighting, gobos, market lights, and candles, all of which help create an incredible ambiance for your guests...
Read MorePantone’s 2012 Color of the Year: Tangerine Tango
Pantone, one of the world’s leading Color Authority and a popular “tool” in selecting color pallets for weddings and events, has announced their 2012 Color of the Year – “Tangerine Tango”. Tangerine Tango, a spirited reddish orange, continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward. “Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it,” said Leatrice Eiseman,...
Read MoreKeep an Eye on Your Images
It’s a common rumbling amongst businesses, professionals, artists, photographers, creative types, etc. in today’s world of the internet to find their images, logos or creative work borrowed, or simply flat out stolen. When I rebuilt my website, I included reworking every single image/picture of mine to include a big watermark on each image. Why? Because alot of my previous work was simply stolen. I am finding dozens of pictures, content and images that have been hijacked off...
Read MoreCan a Gobo Monogram be Moved mid-event?
I sometimes get asked if a Gobo Monogram projection / fixture can be moved in the middle of the event. Say between dinner and dancing. Technically, yes it can. Practically, not so. The gobo monogram projection/fixture typically setup and shown on a single area all night. It’s a bit of a complex setup/fixture and moving it in the middle of the night would be disruptive, etc. For instance, because the fixture uses a 750W bulb (at least the fixtures that we use, very bright/hot) the...
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