Apollo Gobos
Apollo MFG is the world’s leading innovator, manufacturer, and distributor of gobos.
Types of Gobos
Explore our premium line of precision optical patterns engineered specifically to control, shape, and transform raw illumination.
Metal
Apollo's metal gobos are rated for 100+ hours and are made from 8 mils stainless steel. Adding a filter for color is always an option.
2-Color
A 2-Color glass gobo is made from two color dichroic filters. It projects 2 colors with intricate detail.
SuperResolution®
A SuperResolution® gobo is a glass gobo that projects black & white or grayscale photographs or graphics with intricate detail.
ColourScenic®
A ColourScenic® gobo is a glass gobo that projects full color, specific colors or gradients of color with intricate detail.
The Gobo Spec Decoder
The most common industry standard size. Optimized for traditional stage lighting, crystal-clear projection over long distances, and high-heat fixtures.
Engineered specifically for automated, compact moving light fixtures. Ideal for mobile entertainment setups, mid-sized dance floors, and dynamic event production.
Designed for ultra-compact micro fixtures and architectural spotlights. Perfect for clean, sharp logo projections in retail storefronts, museums, and exhibit booths.
Unsure of your light's model?
Gobo sizing depends entirely on the brand and model of your lighting fixture, not the design itself. Simply check your projector's user manual or manufacturer specification sheet for its required Gobo Size OD and IA before ordering to ensure a flawless fit. Your Apollo Preferred Dealer can also assist with looking up your hardware specs.
Gobos in Action
Theater
Bring scenic environments and dramatic depth to the stage. Whether simulating realistic dappled sunlight through trees, window pane shadows, or abstract backdrops, architectural patterns give lighting designers total atmospheric control over the narrative.
Entertainment
Transform concerts, nightlife, and dance floors with dynamic visual energy. Used inside motorized moving head fixtures, these patterns add texture to beams, strobe with the music, and create immersive, high-impact atmosphere across the entire crowd.
Events
Personalize spaces and elevate corporate gatherings or private celebrations. Perfect for crisp, elegant wedding monograms projected on ballroom floors, high-visibility brand logo placement on walls, and custom thematic textures that match the event's style..
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I care and handle my gobo?
Do not touch the surface of the gobo. Hold a gobo by edges, like a CD/DVD. The oils on your hand may cause damage to the coating.
- Metal: Dampen a soft cloth with isopropyl alcohol and gently wipe the surface.
- Glass: Dampen a soft cloth with isopropyl alcohol and gently wipe the surface. Do not get any liquid along the edge of a multi-colored gobo as it may leak between the layers.
What information do I need to order a gobo?
Before you place an order with your authorized Apollo preferred dealer:
Your required delivery date (factoring in a few extra days for potential shipping delays).
The exact brand and model of your lighting fixture (this determines the correct aperture size, such as size "A", "B", or "M").
Whether you need a standard or custom pattern (if it's custom, you must provide artwork that is 100% of the actual pattern size).
The total quantity of gobos required for your order.
How do I install a gobo?
Prior to installing, adjust the lamp to provide an even beam of light (bench focus). When loading, do not use any method that will restrict the glass from expanding.
Determine the gobo type and follow the appropriate instruction below.
- Metal: Load how image is best projected. There is no “correct” side.
- SuperResolution® Glass: Load with dark (uncoated) side away from the light source.
- ColourScenic® Glass: Load how image is best projected. There is no “correct” side.
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