How to make a custom gobo for American DJ IKON IR Photoshop Tutorial

[@randycates9577]

Just bought the same projector for a video studio logo. Great when we have a tour of the facility. My question is, what type of clear film do you recommend? I see others asked the same but I don't see an answer. I know this is a really old video so you may not even be responding to this anymore.

[@bobplain7818]

Thank You for the video !! I almost got it figured out but I can't find the rasterize layer??? I'm using photo shop 2015 is this something on a newer version?? Your version looks different.

[@randycates9577]

Newer versions of PS don't need to rasterize certain layers. I suspect you are using a newer version than the author. It won't matter if you don't see Rasterize, you don't need to.

[@djnikimatteomatteo9291]

What's a good printer to make these things mine are really grainy

[@djelementstx]

I forgot to thank you for this tutorial a year ago. It works great!

[@jmaurice8976]

I wish you showed taping together the gobos

[@gabeesquivel8252]

Did this the image is 25.75mm exported to jpg why when I go to print saved file image is bigger. Do I have to print from gimp directly after finishing gobo

[@djnatej215]

are you still using the ikon ir to create diy gobos?

[@gabeesquivel8252]

How do I get mine to come out darker? Could it be the transparency paper I'm using

[@heartsongdjs]

Thank you for the videos. Have you found one brand of transparency film preferable to others? I know Laser & Color, but HP vs. 3M vs. Apollo? Also, do you recommend applying a tiny piece of tape or drop of superglue or anything else to keep the two layers of film aligned? Again, thank you!

[@OGSumoVIBE]

Quick question. I don't see the significance of the dots at 09:45. Is that to somehow help you line the doubling of the gobos up? If so, my own personal experience didn't make that any easier with doing the dots as opposed to just lining up the actual letters of the monogram. In fact, the last two times out, I didn't even need to double it and got zero ghosting at all. Check out my last post. Thanks again for your videos. They helped me alot with both deciding to buy this fixture (I bought two) as well as setting up a template to make the actual 2 by 2 inch gobo. Bobby Blendz

[@MoonlightEntertainmentVictoria]

Yes the dots help line up the doubling of the gobos. Glad you liked it! :)

[@808rem1x]

What kind of tape are you using it seems a bunch of people asking the same question ?

[@RonNewman-DJ]

Will this method also work with the ADJ Ikon Profile?

[@MoonlightEntertainmentVictoria]

Yes it should!

[@paulmcgough]

Has anyone tried this with a Ikon Profile successfully? Some people have commented that their printed gobos melted.... I wonder is there a difference between the Ikon IR and the Ikon Profile, like maybe different distance between lamp and gobo? Thanks for ur video.

[@mireyamartinez8230]

hi, great video... I have a question.... I get the ikon profile is a 32w gobo projector, the thing is that I try to do the gobo and it work for a few seconds, then the film starts burning.... so the question is, There are different types of film, heat resistant or something that make my film different from others???

[@discomovilvip]

you need to have a led gobo projector,maybe you projector is no led light

[@HALLARDJACKSON]

What type of tape are you using thanks for the video 👍🏾

[@boronamix]

Hi. How can I take out the white circle because when I printed the white circle was printed.

[@andyelizalde7267]

Why do you need all that space from 55mm to 39mm is like 15 mm out can it be 50mm in and 54mm out?

[@MoonlightEntertainmentVictoria]

Because of the ring inside the IKON requires that much space to hold it in place.

[@d.santosdosa3474]

Thank you! I just purchased an Ikon and wondered about custom monograms.

[@boronamix]

Can you please tell me what kind of printer to use and in what format you save them.

[@MoonlightEntertainmentVictoria]

Hi Manuel I'm using the HP Laser Jet Pro 200 Color MFP you'll find more info in the description above.

[@engagementsounds]

What if I want to make a size “D” gobo, would the measurements be the same? Thank you

[@hulksta3223]

what photoshop are you using? so many different types out there

[@MoonlightEntertainmentVictoria]

Photoshop CC.

[@laxfpvpilot589]

Moonlight Entertainment do you have to get the monthly subscription from Adobe? If not where you get it and how much is the software?

[@OGSumoVIBE]

awesome video. question, are you taping these two transparencies together and then slipping it straight into the Ikon IR? Gluing them together? Thanks for this post. I am considering picking up a couple of these because of your video. BB

[@MoonlightEntertainmentVictoria]

+BlendzGoneWild I'm taping the two together. Thanks for watching...

[@muchodj]

how about adding a color gel- is this possible?

[@MoonlightEntertainmentVictoria]

Yes!

[@kaliobabyboss9530]

Great Tutorial buddy..question what version of Adobe do you use? I have Adobe Photoshop CC a little different, Thank You

[@itemshackshack8971]

Have you ever worked with thin font with the gobo? I'm having a issue with it aligning correctly.

[@MoonlightEntertainmentVictoria]

I stay away from thin fonts because they can be hard to align! Try using a bold font and the four holes around the edges to help with lining up. Hope this helps!

[@itemshackshack8971]

Thanks for the reply. Does your font ever have little specks in them? and distortion on the edges? Most clients want them on the wall and it shows a lot. Is there any way to fix that?

[@MoonlightEntertainmentVictoria]

It has a little but not that bad what type of printer are you using?

[@itemshackshack8971]

I am using HP LaserJet Pro P1102W Printer.

[@itemshackshack8971]

@moonlight Entertainment I am using HP LaserJet Pro P1102W Printer.

[@HALLARDJACKSON]

What type of tape are you using?

[@djstogoweddingpartypros2188]

I don't think you should have to print 2 gobos(IMHO) and put them together to eliminate ghosting if you increase your dpi/pixels to the maximum for that printer. 54mm - 1200 pix=600 dpi;. 54mm - 600 pix=282 dpi Or better yet get a 1200 DPI laser printer. What font is that B in the 3/5/2016 gobo. Nice design also:-) R U taping the gobos together? What kind of tape?

[@Djtonydraper]

Great video Kevin. Thanks for sharing.

[@MoonlightEntertainmentVictoria]

+Tony Draper Thanks glad you liked it.

[@808rem1x]

Can upload images or just letters ?

[@djneedlestix]

Does it have to be this printer

[@djneedlestix]

Thank you for the info

[@ianmoone2273]

what film did you use?

[@ianmoone2273]

also great video thanks!

[@MoonlightEntertainmentVictoria]

+Ian Moone Transparency Film: APOLLO Color Laser Jet for HP

[@boronamix]

Where can you buy the paper? And mine came out real ghosting even do I tape two pcs together.

[@DJ-Jtech]

On the printing part how did you duplicate more than one per sheet. I can't figure that part out.

[@MoonlightEntertainmentVictoria]

I think if you search for it you should be able to find an answer. I did it once but forgot how ;)

[@Logic1800]

idk how either can someone help me !!!

[@lisa_damato]

can anyone tell me if its water resistant or for outdoor use?

[@MoonlightEntertainmentVictoria]

No sir!

[@ryanespe3051]

Really worked well for me, but I'm having the same problem as Mireya...the transparency film melted on me. I have the exact same gobo projector as the video. Thoughts?

[@SHOCKANDAWTV]

Are sure u have the ikon ir or the profile?

[@peteryoung9991]

thank you for this vid. It is very encouraging as the subject can be (is) difficult.

[@MoonlightEntertainmentVictoria]

+Peter Young Thanks Peter! :)

[@oakshollister]

Nice tutorial on this, I have replicated your exact process and have a finished custom gobo design ready to print. I have a HP color lasjerjet pro MFP M277dw, and it is a brand new and the toner is full..but, I have printed 2 that really seems low quality like the black could be much darker. I noticed that you have the 'Match Print Colors' and 'Show Paper White' boxes checked (under the preview page), you have Rendering Intent set to: Absolute Colormetric and the Color Handling set to: Photoshop Manages Colors. I don't have the choices that you have selected for Document Profile & Printer Profile..and lastly, where and how in the Printer Settings dialog box, do I "disable the printer's Color Management" like it says to do by the big yellow triangle with the black ! ? I am good with computers, and I am a Photoshop novice at best..but, I have a nice gobo designed and I just want to make sure that I have any and all settings set to get the best possible print quality. Any help/advice would be much appreciated, TIA!

[@MoonlightEntertainmentVictoria]

Place them over the top of each other this works for me! :)

[@prosoundpalleja1]

Hello friend, The first thing to be grateful for your videoes to you are fantastic. I am Spanish and do not understand very much his video for the language, it is possible that it could send an insole to my e-mail? Or does it know a video in Spanish of Gobo's creation for American DJ IKON? Thank you very much I hope that I could help. A greeting,

[@MoonlightEntertainmentVictoria]

Hi unfortunately I don't know Spanish. Glad you like the video! Maybe someone else can translate the video for you.

[@stewardsproductions]

I love it!

[@MoonlightEntertainmentVictoria]

+stewardsproductions Thanks buddy!

[@BayAreaEventDesigns]

great video thank you so much

[@freemindedart]

you should make a template and put it up for us :)

[@DJTONYG24]

great job

[@DjDudleyX12]

Well Done , Thank you Sir ., And thanks to Moi (Tru music lighting ) for the link !

[@MoonlightEntertainmentVictoria]

Thanks glad you found it useful :) Thanks Moi for sharing the link.

[@anandnadakatla2426]

great...thank you

[@1djdannyboy]

very nice

[@MoonlightEntertainmentVictoria]

+daniel leyva Thanks!

[@Musicbusinessdj]

Thx a lot for showing us this kind of videos ! May be seeing the print would have been useful. A question : Do yo think It could be possible to print with this printer : www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00101509.html (hp laserjet p1606dn) Thx for your answer from France ;)

[@muchodj]

thank you for this

[@elraki24]

can you do me a gobo logo ill pay?