Add a Special Touch with Apollo Gobos

Do you need to create scenic elements in theater and stage, add a personal touch to an event, design a special effect or promote a brand or product launch? Gobos can help create all of this and much more.

Apollo Design is the world’s leading innovator, manufacturer and distributor of gobos. They have created over 2.5 million gobos since their establishment in 1992 and we maintain a collection of over 3,300 gobo patterns.

Custom gobos are the bedrock of Apollo Design and the dedication they have for producing custom patterns is fundamental to their company. Each gobo is unique and their commitment to the customer, attention to detail and focus on quality never waivers.

They have an equally strong commitment to helping the earth stay clean. Since 2007, their gobos have been produced using a clean laser manufacturing process that eliminates over 1 oz. of toxic chemical waste per gobo.

Gobos can be metal, glass or plastic. The choice of material is dependent upon budget, application, fixture, and pattern design.

Metal

The design of a metal gobo is laser cut out of stainless steel allowing light to shine through and project a white pattern on the surface. A color filter can be added to the fixture if color is desired.

Metal gobos require “bridging” which are very small lines that connect the internal structure of letters and designs. If bridging is not added, enclosed areas, such as the inside of the letter “O”, would fall out. It’s like carving a pumpkin.

Apollo metal gobos are made from .008 mil stainless steel with a high level of nickel and chromium. This type of steel produces a very durable gobo with fine detail image and a long life.

Competitor’s gobos are made from .005 mil stainless steel with a high level of carbon. The carbon begins to oxidize (rust) and breakdown faster than a gobo made from steel with nickel and chromium.

Check it out! A magnet requires carbon steel to stick. A magnet will not stick to an Apollo gobo. However, since competitor’s use carbon steel to make their gobos, it'll stick.

Apollo's black and white Metal Gobos are rated for 100+ hours.

It's a good idea to allow at least 2 weeks for international delivery, and a week to confirm the art proofs. If you need a gobo sooner, please contact us and we will make every attempt to meet your deadline.

Metal Gobo Features

• Longevity is affected by many factors including; fixture, usage, environment, pattern and other factors. Hours are not guaranteed.
• Verify fixture size prior to placing any order.

SuperResolution^® Gobos

A SuperResolution^® gobo is a glass gobo that projects black & white or grayscale photographs or graphics with intricate detail.

• SuperResolution^® gobos are designed to work best in metal pattern holders.
• Donuts are recommended for use with SuperResolution^® gobos. This creates a sharper image by blocking unwanted light.

SuperResolution® line of gobos have a life expectancy of 400+ hours.

It's a good idea to allow at least 2 weeks for international delivery, and a week to confirm the art proofs. If you need a gobo sooner, please contact us and we will make every attempt to meet your deadline.

SuperResolution^® Gobo Features

• Longevity is affected by many factors including; fixture, usage, environment, pattern and other factors. Hours are not guaranteed.
• Verify fixture size prior to placing any order.

ColourScenic^® Gobos

A ColourScenic^® gobo is a glass gobo that projects full color, specific colors or gradients of color with intricate detail. ColourScenic^® line of gobos have a life expectancy of 400+ hours

It's a good idea to allow at least 2 weeks for international delivery, and a week to confirm the art proofs. If you need a gobo sooner, please contact us and we will make every attempt to meet your deadline.

ColourScenic^® Gobo Features

• Longevity is affected by many factors including; fixture, usage, environment, pattern and other factors. Hours are not guaranteed.
• Verify fixture size prior to placing any order.

PrintScenic^® Gobos

PrintScenic^® gobos can be a produced as a glass or plastic gobo that projects color photographs or graphics. They are designed for use in approved LED fixtures only and in short or temporary installations. Almost any of our patterns are available as a PrintScenic^® gobo.

The patent-pending multi-layer printing process enhances the color saturation to create a “true” opaque black, not “transparent” printer black.

It's a good idea to allow at least 2 weeks for international delivery, and a week to confirm the art proofs. If you need a gobo sooner, please contact us and we will make every attempt to meet your deadline.

PrintScenic^® Gobo Features

• Longevity is affected by many factors including; fixture, usage, environment, pattern and other factors. Hours are not guaranteed.
• Verify fixture size prior to placing any order.
• Offers a flatter focal point throughout the life of the gobo compared to PrintScenic^® plastic.
• May not be suitable for all fixtures. View the list of approved LED Fixtures for PrintScenic^® gobos