Theater Looks
From a soft moonlight texture on the backdrop to a sharp window pattern crossing the stage, gobo projection gives designers shapes to work with. Synced to cues, it becomes part of the storytelling.
Because it is light, not physical scenery, one unit covers many looks across a season.
Theater Checklist
- Cue sync via DMX for scripted looks.
- Indoor IP20 rating is fine for theatres.
- Haze compatibility for visible beams.
- Pattern and texture gobos, not just logos.
- Quiet enough not to be heard in silence.
Theater Comparison
| Look | Unit | Power | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backdrop texture | Dynamic gobo | Varies | Moon, leaves, city |
| Stage crossing | Pattern gobo | Varies | Window, bars |
| Cue moment | DMX dynamic | Varies | Synced beam |
| Lobby name | 50 W logo | 50 W | Front of house |
Working With Haze
A little haze makes gobo beams visible in the air, turning a flat pattern into a volumetric effect. Keep haze low so performers are not obscured.
Brightness for Stages
Stage throws are short, 3 to 8 metres, so moderate power suffices. The goal is shape and colour, not raw output.
Mistakes
- No cue sync, breaking the story.
- Too much haze fogging the stage.
- Beam in actors' eyes.
- Pattern too busy for the scene.
