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(Changed claim: historical term (P170): gobo) | (Changed claim: context (P47): In the 1942 “Hilfsbuch der Bühnentechnik “ there is reference to slides for projection, and shadow-silhouette, but the term Gobo doesn’t occur there either. No reference on Gobo’s In the different editions of McCandless method (1939-1958). Theatrecrafts.com states that “Material from 1967 uses the word 'MASK', and no mention is made of 'GOBO', so we can assume the word wasn't in widespread use then for stage lighting.” The 1970’s edition of Stage...) | ||||||||||||||
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| + | The use of the term Gobo can be traced back to the 1920s, but not in the meaning of a metal plate inserted in a spotlight or optical system. The term refers to 1.) a screen with a holes or a reflector for casting shadows or silhouettes to produce patterned illumination (also called Cucoloris). 2.) A screen with a hole placed in front of (or around) a microphone to illuminate background sounds. In the 1922 Kliegl Catalogue K there is some references to a “Zigzag Lightning (3 different lighting flashes cut out in brass, with shutter) (produced with Sciopticon)” p 53 and a “Framing Shutter for Water Ripple Effect” P38 that look like a gobo, but are not named so. The Siemens catalog of 1939 does not mention gobo’s or accessories to insert them in a projector. (English) | ||||||||||||||
| Property / context: The use of the term Gobo can be traced back to the 1920s, but not in the meaning of a metal plate inserted in a spotlight or optical system. The term refers to 1.) a screen with a holes or a reflector for casting shadows or silhouettes to produce patterned illumination (also called Cucoloris). 2.) A screen with a hole placed in front of (or around) a microphone to illuminate background sounds. In the 1922 Kliegl Catalogue K there is some references to a “Zigzag Lightning (3 different lighting flashes cut out in brass, with shutter) (produced with Sciopticon)” p 53 and a “Framing Shutter for Water Ripple Effect” P38 that look like a gobo, but are not named so. The Siemens catalog of 1939 does not mention gobo’s or accessories to insert them in a projector. (English) / rank | |||||||||||||||
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| + | In the 1942 “Hilfsbuch der Bühnentechnik “ there is reference to slides for projection, and shadow-silhouette, but the term Gobo doesn’t occur there either. No reference on Gobo’s In the different editions of McCandless method (1939-1958). Theatrecrafts.com states that “Material from 1967 uses the word 'MASK', and no mention is made of 'GOBO', so we can assume the word wasn't in widespread use then for stage lighting.” The 1970’s edition of Stage lighting by Pilbrow, Richard describes in detail the use of Gobo’s. BTR 1976-Heft-03 p32 refers to an article in Theatre Design and Technology, No. 43, Winter 1975, Keith W. Clark, Fred M. Wolff, A Method for Etching Gobos (2 Abb.), In the 1985 Bühnenbeleuchtung, Max Keller Gobo’s are mentioned as another name for “Negativmasken” or “Vignetten”. (English) | ||||||||||||||
| Property / context: In the 1942 “Hilfsbuch der Bühnentechnik “ there is reference to slides for projection, and shadow-silhouette, but the term Gobo doesn’t occur there either. No reference on Gobo’s In the different editions of McCandless method (1939-1958). Theatrecrafts.com states that “Material from 1967 uses the word 'MASK', and no mention is made of 'GOBO', so we can assume the word wasn't in widespread use then for stage lighting.” The 1970’s edition of Stage lighting by Pilbrow, Richard describes in detail the use of Gobo’s. BTR 1976-Heft-03 p32 refers to an article in Theatre Design and Technology, No. 43, Winter 1975, Keith W. Clark, Fred M. Wolff, A Method for Etching Gobos (2 Abb.), In the 1985 Bühnenbeleuchtung, Max Keller Gobo’s are mentioned as another name for “Negativmasken” or “Vignetten”. (English) / rank | |||||||||||||||
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Latest revision as of 13:47, 23 August 2026
A thin metal cutout plate placed in the gate of an ellipsoidal reflector spotlight resulting in its projected image.
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| English | gobo | A thin metal cutout plate placed in the gate of an ellipsoidal reflector spotlight resulting in its projected image. |
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The use of the term Gobo can be traced back to the 1920s, but not in the meaning of a metal plate inserted in a spotlight or optical system. The term refers to 1.) a screen with a holes or a reflector for casting shadows or silhouettes to produce patterned illumination (also called Cucoloris). 2.) A screen with a hole placed in front of (or around) a microphone to illuminate background sounds. In the 1922 Kliegl Catalogue K there is some references to a “Zigzag Lightning (3 different lighting flashes cut out in brass, with shutter) (produced with Sciopticon)” p 53 and a “Framing Shutter for Water Ripple Effect” P38 that look like a gobo, but are not named so. The Siemens catalog of 1939 does not mention gobo’s or accessories to insert them in a projector. (English)
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In the 1942 “Hilfsbuch der Bühnentechnik “ there is reference to slides for projection, and shadow-silhouette, but the term Gobo doesn’t occur there either. No reference on Gobo’s In the different editions of McCandless method (1939-1958). Theatrecrafts.com states that “Material from 1967 uses the word 'MASK', and no mention is made of 'GOBO', so we can assume the word wasn't in widespread use then for stage lighting.” The 1970’s edition of Stage lighting by Pilbrow, Richard describes in detail the use of Gobo’s. BTR 1976-Heft-03 p32 refers to an article in Theatre Design and Technology, No. 43, Winter 1975, Keith W. Clark, Fred M. Wolff, A Method for Etching Gobos (2 Abb.), In the 1985 Bühnenbeleuchtung, Max Keller Gobo’s are mentioned as another name for “Negativmasken” or “Vignetten”. (English)
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gobo (English)
A thin metal cutout plate placed in the gate of an ellipsoidal reflector spotlight resulting in its projected image. (English)
3 August 2013
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gobo (Czech)
Tenký plech vložený jako gobo do profilovacího světlometu. (Czech)
3 August 2013
rastr (Czech)
obrazec (Czech)
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maschera profilata (Italian)
3 August 2013
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gobo (Dutch)
metalen (of glazen) plaatje om een uitgesneden patroon te projecteren met een profielschijnwerper (Dutch)
3 August 2013
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Gobo (German)
Eine aus Metall ausgeschnittene Schablone welche in die Projektionsebene eines Profilscheinwerfers geschoben wird und deren Bild so projiziert werden kann. (German)
3 August 2013
Schablone (German)
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gobo (Spanish)
Chapa fina de metal con un diseño cortado en ella que cuando se coloca delante de un foco proyecta el diseño sobre el escenario. (Spanish)
3 August 2013
silueta de proyección (Spanish)
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gobo (Swedish)
ett mönster tillverkad i ex. metall som sättes mellan linser (Swedish)
3 August 2013
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gobo (English)
portable screen or wall to absorb sound or reflect light," 1930, American English, Hollywood movie set slang, of unknown origin, perhaps somehow from go-between. (English)
1930
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Gobo
Around 1930 (English)
In theatre, a gobo is a mask with shapes cut out of it, inserted into a spotlight or projector to display logos, patterns, textures or images. The origin of the term gobo is unknown, but may be an shortening of go-between from its usage in film production for any object out of shot used to cast a shadow that is seen in shot.
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1920s
but not in the meaning of a metal plate, rather a screen with a hole or a reflector . (English)
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