what to use for gobo projector?

[DJ Higgumz]

client is asking for a gobo projector, don't have one nor do I know anything about setting one up. what is a good one to buy? do they have the gobo or do I need to get one made?

[djscrizzle]

Martin PR-1. Simple and uses standard size gobos.

[BillESC]

Unfortunately the Martin PR-1 is discontinued. There are several different ways to go.

1 - Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlight (leko) is the theatrical standard for projecting gobos. A fixed focal lenght fixture will run you around $ 350.00 A Zoom adjustagle fixture a bit over $ 600.00

2 - LED Gobo Projector's are ok but lack in brightness unless your willing to invest a grand or more.

3 - Video projector. Again large up front cost but versatile and no gobo expenses ever.

4 - LED Moving head fixture. Under a grand, bright, has more than one use and compact. Down side small gobo size limited design potential.

[DJ Higgumz]

I would buy used anyways, so I will probably go with th pr-1. Where do you guys get your gobos made?

[sss18734]

I would buy used anyways, so I will probably go with th pr-1. Where do you guys get your gobos made?

Should run you right around $100 shipped for a metal gobo.

http://springtree.net/

[djscrizzle]

Bravo on recommending a Tennessee based biz! I shall second them.

[Synaxis]

I would buy used anyways, so I will probably go with th pr-1. Where do you guys get your gobos made?

https://gobosource.com/gos/index.php

$69 for a steel gobo.

http://goboman.com/custom_gobos.asp

$65.95 for a steel gobo.



I believe Bill also can make Custom Gobos.

[BillESC]

I do hundreds of custom gobos a year. I'm an Apollo Design Rep. They laser cut their steel gobos rather than acid etch so they are a much more environmentally friendly company. Art Proofs are free and when required, custom gobos can ship the same day if ordered by noon.

Here's Apollo's Wedding Gobo Template Guide a very useful sales and design tool.

http://downloads.goapollo.com/Gobo%20Wedding%20Template%202011.pdf

[Mike D]

I grabbed the ADJ LED Gobo Projector, as Bill mentioned, it's not terribly bright, but for weddings I've found it to be perfect. And by terribly bright I mean you wont' see it in daylight, but when the lights are dimmed (as they are for weddings) it's great. Plus it only costs $1 to print off a transparency at Office Depot.

http://www.all-stardjs.com/Uplighting.html
Scroll down a little to see a few examples. First two pics are from an iphone and kinda stink. But the upside is I can do multiple colors, same day turn around and just about any design out there.

[sss18734]

https://gobosource.com/gos/index.php

$69 for a steel gobo.

http://goboman.com/custom_gobos.asp

$65.95 for a steel gobo.



I believe Bill also can make Custom Gobos.

Thanks for the link! I may have to get some of these to replace the gobos in my Intimidator 350's... Stock ones are no good!