alain_lemyre1 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I am starting out in food photography. I have noticed in some pictures spot lighting like if the food was under a tree on a sunny day. I have tried to replicate this lighting but I am having a hard time. Is it possible to buy gobo with patter for speedotron strobes? What would be the best way to make a custom gobo myself to achieve this effect? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_vener_photography Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 take some medium size pieces of heavy black foamcore and experiment using an Xacto knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lb- Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 blackwrap (cinefoil) works well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiver_me_timbrrrre Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 If you look at B&H Photo's lighting catalogue, you can find them. Actually, it is more correct to call it a cookie or cucaloris, and not a gobo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alain_lemyre1 Posted November 2, 2005 Author Share Posted November 2, 2005 Thanks everyone for your answers I appreciate it! Alain Lemyre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian_seward Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Terminology depends on where you are. If you're in a theatre, it's a gobo, pattern, or template. We don't have cookies. We do have doughnuts. Anyway, it might be tough with a flash. These are usually used with lights with more sophisticated focussing abilites. If your flash is a point source, then you will get an image. With a theatre light, you can focus it to your liking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger_hicks1 Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Gobo in much of the English-speaking world. Can't answer for American. Yes, black alloy rolls are an ideal starting point. Take a look at LEARNING TO LIGHT/LIGHTING FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS, Collins and Brown. More details on www.rogerandfrances.com Cheers, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_hoffman7 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I wouldn't waste the time trying to make it yourself. It it not as easy to get nice lines as you would think. Try GoboMan.com. They do the best custom gobos for the best price.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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