Spectrum Wavelengths: Green – Somewhere in the Middle of the Rainbow

Whether it's used to create the verdant fields and forests of Oz or the Emerald City itself, the color green can be used to evoke emotion and create a time & place on stage. We’ll showcase this hue...

Joel Svendsen March 13, 2014 Questions?

LitePads Center (and Back) Stage

We've shared several stories about the spectacular architectural installations featuring Rosco LitePads and other stories from filmmakers about how they've used LitePads on the sets of your favorite...

Joel Svendsen January 30, 2014 Questions?

Happy Holidays from Rosco

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas thanks to Rosco's holiday & winter themed gobos. Our friends over at Got Light in San Francisco shared some of their fantastic images that showcase how...

Joel Svendsen December 24, 2013 Questions?

Lanes, Trains and Gobo Reveals

It’s a well-known fact that moving light manufacturers include a set of stock gobos in every unit they make. With that in mind, it’s good to remember that those gobos can be replaced with patterns...

Joel Svendsen November 18, 2013 Questions?

Black Light Effects - They're Not Just for Halloween Anymore

Tis the season for haunted houses, spooky mazes and Halloween parties. No doubt, if you partake in any of the above, you'll probably experience at least one black light effect. We covered what makes...

Joel Svendsen October 30, 2013 Questions?

All Of The GAM Products You Love – Where You Need Them, When You Want Them

When Rosco & GAM merged this spring, there was an outpouring of support from customers expressing their love for their favorite GAM products. In this Spectrum post we’re going to highlight some of...

Joel Svendsen September 12, 2013 Questions?

Solid State Lighting is HOT… In More Ways Than One!

By Robert Kodadek Robert Kodadek is President of Black Tank, Inc. a fixture design company which has recently formed a strategic partnership with Rosco for the development and distribution of LED...

Joel Svendsen August 14, 2013 Questions?

Thanks For The Memories, A Good-bye Message From Stan Schwartz - Rosco's Executive Vice President

By Stan Schwartz Remember Bob Hope’s theme song “Thanks For The Memory”? That’s the thought that runs through my mind as my retirement from Rosco approaches. I’ve been associated with the company for...

Joel Svendsen July 10, 2013 Questions?

Let Your Camera See The Light

Smoke, fog, mist, haze – no matter what you call it, using this technique adds a distinctive look to your images. Light is invisible - you, and your camera, can only see it once it reflects off of...

Joel Svendsen June 26, 2013 Questions?

Party Like it's 1929: Rosco Slit Drape Adds An Elegant Touch To "The Great Gatsby"

There are two parties in Baz Luhrmann’s new film The Great Gatsby and both are pivotal to the narrative of the story. The first party scene is where we meet Gatsby and the second party is where Daisy...

Joel Svendsen June 12, 2013 Questions?