Boost Me Want more? BOOST THIS MODEL so I can quit my job and make this kinda fun stuff full time! And follow me on Instagram for more EVERY DAY! : ) Cinematic City Gobo Flat These are generally known in the film, photography, and miniature worlds as gobos (specifically foreground gobos, lighting gobos, or window/facade gobos), cookie/cukoloris plates, or in-camera framing masks. When used right in front of a camera lens or held up close to create a forced-perspective window frame (like you are doing with your 3D-printed facade), they act as foreground framing elements or miniature facade flats to create depth and environmental context. Bring professional-grade cinematic lighting and atmospheric depth to your projects with this 3D-printable Cinematic City Gobo Flat ! Known in the film, photography, and miniature worlds as a foreground gobo, lighting gobo, window/facade gobo, cookie/cukoloris plate, or in-camera framing mask, this versatile tool is designed to instantly elevate your visual storytelling. When held right in front of a camera lens or positioned close to create a forced-perspective window frame, it acts as a foreground framing element and miniature facade flat. It breaks up flat lighting, casts intricate urban window shadows onto subjects, and introduces immediate environmental context, realism, and depth to your photography, video production, stop-motion animation, or tabletop diorama displays. To achieve the best results with crisp structural lines and zero flex, we highly recommend printing this model using SUNLU PLA Meta or SUNLU Standard PLA for smooth, reliable extrusion and clean opaque blocking. History & Origins The concept of the "goboo" (derived from "go between") dates back to early theater and cinema lighting, where physical cutouts were placed between lights and sets to cast realistic shadow patterns like tree leaves, venetian blinds, or urban architecture. Similarly, the cukoloris (or "cookie") was developed to create chaotic background or foreground textures. This modern 3D-printable iteration bridges the gap between high-end Hollywood grip gear and creator-friendly desktop manufacturing, allowing filmmakers and photographers to fabricate custom lighting modifiers on demand. Alternative Uses & Remix Ideas While optimized as an in-camera optical FX tool and lighting modifier, this versatile flat can be adapted for a variety of creative applications using these key topical terms: Miniature Diorama Building Facade: Scale down or integrate into architectural models, model railway layouts, and tabletop wargaming terrain backdrops. Photography Stencil & Spray Mask: Use as a physical template or silhouette stencil for airbrushing urban mural patterns onto custom props and canvases. Shadow Box & Backlit Wall Art: Mount in front of an LED panel or light box to project dramatic urban skyscraper silhouettes onto walls for interior ambient room decor. Stop-Motion Animation Set Piece: Utilize as lightweight foreground flats to simulate a shifting cityscape during narrative puppet-animation sequences. Keywords & Hashtags #gobo #cukoloris #photographyprops #cinematiclighting #camerafx #miniaturefacade #diorama #urbanbackdrop #filmmakingtools #3dprinting #timberlakecreations And if you've come this far, maybe you're willing to come a little further... - Andy Dufresne #TeachAManToFish If you are BRAND NEW to 3D printing, click here: https://youtu.be/7zYCPrTGIaY If you want to learn 11 Slicer Tricks I Wish I Knew Sooner: https://youtu.be/nDSTR_NQC_0 If you want to learn to do what I do (and stay out of my inbox so you can make your own changes to this file), click this link: https://youtu.be/iFfUVc33sTk You are always welcome to reach out and ask me questions, but know, that AI is INFINITLY smarter than me, so consult any reputable AI model first before asking me!!! #EmpowerYou : )
Cinematic City Gobo Flat
by Timberlake Creations - Business · original on MakerWorld ↗
♥ 12⬇ 1🖨 0 prints
Print profiles
NO AMS - 0.28mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
⏱ 16h 38m · 283 g · 1 material(s)
Prints on: P1S 0.4, H2S 0.4, X1 0.4, X1E 0.4, P2S 0.4, P1P 0.4, A1 0.4, H2D Pro 0.4, H2C 0.4, A2L 0.4, X1 Carbon 0.4, H2D 0.4, X2D 0.4PLA
Not printable on our printers