gobos
Studio light blockers
Gobos is the plural of gobo, a screen or shield used in film, photography, and theater to block or shape light.
A gobo placed between a light source and the subject creates shadows or controls spill.
In recording studios, gobos are portable sound-absorbing panels used to isolate instruments or vocals: Set up gobos around the drum kit to reduce bleed into the vocal mic.
Cutout pattern for painting
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
- cutoutShape removed from material
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
holder · ellipsoidal · texture · breakup · foliage · window · blinds · clouds
Concentrated illumination source
- stageRaised performance platform
- cueTrigger for action
- blockingImpeding forward progress
- set designCrafting theatrical environments
backdrop · rigging · dimmer · PAR · followspot · batten · grid · tech rehearsal
Word altering another
- flagCloth symbol or signal
- reflectorLight-redirecting surface
- diffuserDevice that scatters evenly
- fillMake something full
bounce · studio · portrait · cinematography · arm · head · sandbag · silk
Complete separation from others
- microphoneAudio input device
- screenDisplay or barrier
- baffleConfuse or perplex
- panelDistinct flat section
acoustic · sound booth · vocal · portable · studio recording · absorption
stencil
Cutout pattern for painting
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
- cutoutShape removed from material
silhouette · holder · ellipsoidal · texture · breakup · foliage · window · blinds · clouds · projection
spotlight
Concentrated illumination source
set design · backdrop · rigging · dimmer · PAR · followspot · batten · grid · tech rehearsal · lighting designer
modifier
Word altering another
fill · bounce · studio · portrait · cinematography · arm · head · sandbag · silk · solid
isolation
Complete separation from others
- microphoneAudio input device
- screenDisplay or barrier
- baffleConfuse or perplex
panel · acoustic · sound booth · vocal · portable · studio recording · absorption
- stagecraftstage left, stage right, center stage, downstage, upstage
- stage suppliesmicrophone, stage makeup, stage lights, drape, prop
- theater suppliesprops, costumes, scripts, makeup, curtains
- lightinglamp, lamps, bulbs, light bulb, light bulbs
- theaterplays, stage, play, onstage, acting
- concertsconcert, live show, gig, concert venue, arena
gobosreflectors
Surfaces that bounce light
diffusers · light sources · key lights · luminaires · light panels