gobos

/ˈɡoʊboʊz/
noun
  1. A device used in photography, film, or theater to block or shape light, or to prevent a camera from seeing a light source directly.
    • The photographer placed a gobo in front of the spotlight to create a soft shadow.
    • He adjusted the gobo on the film set to reduce lens flare.
    • During the play, a gobo was used to project a leaf pattern onto the stage floor.
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