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DIY Gobo Projector

A gobo is a type of lighting used to create effects for photography and movie-making. A gobo is used to display an image or message on a wall. This is done by constructing a softbox lighting accessory to project the gobo. To do this, you will need to modify a standard floor lamp. However, before displaying your gobo you will need to first create the image or message.

Things You'll Need

Floor lamp
Cardboard box
Scissors
Printer
Utility knife
Masking tape

Instructions

- 1
  Place the bulb housing of the floor lamp on the back of the cardboard box. Trace around the housing to make an outline with a pencil. Cut around the outline with the scissors to make a hole.
- 2
  Open a word processing program on your computer by double-clicking its icon. If you have your word processing program already open, click the "File" drop-down menu and select the option for "New."
- 3
  Change the style of the page by changing the background color to a "Black" fill. Adjust the font size to the size you need for the text.
- 4
  Center the text on the screen, then type a message or word for the gobo. Click the "File"drop-down mend and select the option for "Print." Cut the letters from the printout with the utility knife.
- 5
  Place the paper over the open end of a cardboard box with the black side facing up. Secure the paper to the cardboard box with masking tape.
- 6
  Position the hole on the back of the cardboard box over the bulb housing of the floor lamp. Turn on the floor lamp to display the gobo on a wall.

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