The Westcott Optical Spot by Lindsay Adler Gobo Pack 2: Environmental - 10-pack is used with a lig...The Westcott Optical Spot by Lindsay Adler Gobo Pack 2: Environmental - 10-pack is used with a light modifier and offers focused patterns to add a creative touch to your photoshoots. With 10 different patterns, you can create excellent photography setups to bring your subjects into the foreground. Best of all, this pack works with most flash heads and LEDs with 100 W power. Project Creative Patterns on Your Subject or Background Designed by Lindsay Adler, this 10-pack of environmental gobos pair with the Westcott Optical Spot for projecting focusable images or patterns of light onto any surface or subject. These 2.6” (6.6cm) metal discs with pattern cutouts are ideal for creating, dramatic special effects, subtle textures, and creative patterns with precise focusing and control. Create Subtle or Dramatic Effects This unique gobo pack for the Westcott Optical Spot allows you to create organic shapes found in nature or mimic shadows from a window. Ten gobo patterns are included: Maple Leaves, Abstract Leaves, Prairie Window, Bamboo, Tree Branches, Palm Leaves, Window Blinds, Thin Lines, Floral Motif, and Palace Window. Add Creativity to Your Photos with Gels When paired with the Westcott Optical Spot, these gobos can be combined with gel filters to add color for additional creative options. You can also adjust the focus of each gobo light pattern and use the spot’s metal leaves for precise selective patterns. 10 environmental pattern gobos for the Optical Spot designed by Lindsay Adler Patterns include Maple Leaves, Abstract Leaves, Prairie Window, Bamboo, Tree Branches, Palm Leaves, Window Blinds, Thin Lines, Floral Motif, and Palace Window Pair with the Optical Spot to project focusable images or patterns of light on your subject or background Create organic shapes found in nature, great for backgrounds and accents 2.6” (6.6cm) circular metal discs with cutout design. Sized to fit the gobo holder included with the Optical Spot.
This Westcott Optical Spot Gobo Pack 2 is designed for photographers seeking to add creative, focused patterns to their images. It offers 10 unique environmental-themed patterns to enhance backgrounds or subjects. A key caveat is that it requires the Westcott Optical Spot modifier to function.
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FAQs
Do I need anything else to use these gobos?
Yes, these gobo discs are designed to be used exclusively with the Westcott Optical Spot modifier.
What kind of patterns are included in this pack?
This pack includes 10 environmental patterns: Maple Leaves, Abstract Leaves, Prairie Window, Bamboo, Tree Branches, Palm Leaves, Window Blinds, Thin Lines, Floral Motif, and Palace Window.
Can I use these gobos with any light?
The gobos themselves are discs. They must be used within the Westcott Optical Spot, which is compatible with most flash heads and LEDs up to 100W.
Are the patterns adjustable?
Yes, you can adjust the focus of the projected pattern using the focusing mechanism on the Westcott Optical Spot. The size and shape of the projected pattern are determined by the distance from the surface.
Can I add color to the projected patterns?
Yes, the gobo pack can be used in conjunction with gel filters (sold separately) placed within the Optical Spot to add color to the projected patterns.
What are the dimensions of the gobo discs?
Each gobo disc measures 2.6 inches (6.6 cm) in diameter.
How durable are the metal gobos?
The metal discs are designed for durability, but care should be taken to avoid bending or scratching the cutouts to maintain crisp pattern projection.
Troubleshooting
Gobo pattern is blurry or unfocused.
Adjust the focus ring on the Westcott Optical Spot. Ensure the gobo is correctly seated in the holder.
Pattern is not projecting clearly.
Check that the light source is properly connected to the Optical Spot and providing sufficient output. Ensure the gobo cutout is clean and free from debris.
Gobo disc is difficult to insert or remove.
Ensure you are using the correct size gobo (2.6" / 6.6cm) designed for the Optical Spot. Handle gently to avoid bending the disc.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Adds significant creative flair to photography.
Offers a diverse range of 10 distinct environmental patterns.
Durable metal construction for repeated use.
Enables precise control over light pattern projection.
Compatible with gel filters for added color effects.
Cons
Requires the Westcott Optical Spot modifier to function.
Patterns are static and cannot be animated.
Limited to the 10 included patterns; no custom options.
May require practice to achieve desired effects.
Setup, Compatibility & Care
Setup:
Ensure you have the Westcott Optical Spot modifier.
Select one of the 10 gobo discs from the pack.
Slide the chosen gobo disc into the gobo holder slot on the Westcott Optical Spot.
Mount the Optical Spot onto your compatible light source.
Adjust the focus on the Optical Spot to achieve the desired sharpness of the projected pattern.
Compatibility:
This gobo pack is specifically designed for the Westcott Optical Spot modifier.
The Westcott Optical Spot is compatible with most flash heads and LEDs up to 100W.
Gobo discs measure 2.6" (6.6cm) in diameter.
Care:
Handle the metal gobo discs with care to avoid bending or scratching the pattern cutouts.
Clean the discs with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners or liquids that could damage the metal or the cutout edges.
Store the gobos in a safe place, ideally in their original packaging or a protective case, to prevent damage.