GOBO mounting

I'm using data projectors for gobos but I think my advice would be the same. Do not try to use a small-footprint or lightweight stand. It's not pretty when a guest knocks over your lightweight stand and having any kind of projector slam into a guest's head is lawsuit territory. After trying a number of different options, I now use a solid-metal, 9ft crank stand from cheaplights. I still try to put it out of the way but drop a sandbag on one of those heavy stands and very little chance it's going to get knocked over.

Ron said:

Sinec she wants it projected on the dance floor; I am thinking of having the stand behind me, so it will not be easily accessible to guests. Having it setup off to the side might be awkward.

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If your stand is tall enough, like what I use, that will work well. I also put it next to my table for floor shots as well. I've gotten to where I try to avoid floor shots and far prefer to find a good wall space, especially if you can find one over the head table.