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ISSUE
19
Christie Serves as
SIFF’s Exclusive Digital
Projection Partner for
8th Consecutive Year
Bringing Life to Dai Culture
in Yunnan
Christie AP Series 3LCD
Projectors Launch
Choosing Video Wall Technology
Based on Your Priorities
editor’s note
Content
EDITOR’S NOTE
Dear readers,
As we have crossed the middle mark of 2016, we hope you have had a fulfilling
and enjoyable first half of the year. We at Christie were bustling with activity
during this period, being involved in various events.
This is the eighth consecutive year that Christie had collaborated with the
Leading story
Christie at Shanghai International Film
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Festival 2016
NEWS
Christie Installs 6P Laser in Xi’an, China
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Shanghai International Film Festival as the exclusive digital projection partner.
Christie Australia Wins Community Award 3
Our involvement this time round had expanded. Besides providing the Christie
Christie GS Series Celebrate New
Solaria CP4230 DLP 4K Digital Cinema Projector for showcasing the opening
Heritage Park In China
and closing films, it was also utilized for an encore screening of John Woo’s
New Facebook Page for Christie Spyder
well-known action thriller A Better Tomorrow, which was digitally restored in
Users
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4K offering clearer and sharper images. A Christie Solaria CP2215 DLP Digital
Cinema Projector was deployed for projecting the 14 films nominated for the
renowned Golden Goblet Award for Best Film. We are also heartened by the
highly successful launch of our new CP2208-LP laser phosphor cinema projector
during an event held in conjunction with the film festival.
Needless to say, Christie possesses highly advanced digital cinema projection
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EVENTS
Christie at InfoComm China 2016
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Christie at Asian Attractions Expo 2016
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Christie Solutions Showcase at
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BroadcastAsia 2016
PT V2 “Discover the Future” Event in
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Jakarta
technology to satisfy the needs of the international movie community at the
Film Festival. This exemplifies the close knit relationship that Christie had
Case Study
fostered with the organizers of the event, highlighting the company’s role
Bringing Life to Dai Culture in Yunnan
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as a technological leader in cinema. It also showcases Christie’s strength in
DNA Sharaku Performance in Japan
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the entertainment scene, having amassed over 85 years of experience in the
Sui and Tang Luoyang City National
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industry.
Heritage Park
Apart from making waves in the film industry, Christie is also a major player in
the themed entertainment sector at large scale venues. Our projection solutions
are extensively used in the sector and we will uphold our stand to deliver
outstanding results. This can be accomplished by integrating our solutions with
the latest technological innovations and collaborating with exemplary partners.
Together with Wincomn Technology, Christie offered a spectacular visual
The Sky is the Limit for Reopened COSI
Projection Mapping Illuminates Glass Art
Projection Mapping St. Louis Union
Products
Christie Adds Four Advanced Technology 14
GS Series Models
Christie Launches CP2208-LP Projector at
the indoor theme park and shopping mall with an indoor ocean park in the City.
CinemaCon 2016
We also displayed an array of innovative digital applications and experiences
Christie Vive Audio Expands Line of
for location-based entertainment at the Asian Attractions Expo 2016. Held
Cinema Loudspeakers
team, Christie 360 is dedicated to provide consultation, design and installation
services for our customers. This is to help them create high-impact experiential
media suited for location-based entertainment venues such as theme parks,
museums and tourist attractions.
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Station
Jiangxi Province. Our projectors created an immersive experience for visitors of
interacted with digital specialists from Christie 360. As a highly specialized
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at Barneys New York
experience at the Nanchang Wanda Cultural Tourism City, located at China’s
at the Shanghai New International Expo Center on June 14-16, visitors also
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Planetarium
Christie AP Series 3LCD Projectors
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Launch
Global News
Christie Displays Northern Lights on
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Parliament Hill
Dolby, Christie and Necsel Win Prism
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Award
Christie Captures Technologist of the
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Year Award
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Editor’s Note
In relation to the development of cultural assets and location-based
Village Cines Recoleta is Argentina’s First
entertainment, our unique lineup of leading visual solutions ideal for these
Vive Audio
specializations were highlighted at InfoComm China 2016. Held at the China
Christie Expands Experiential Media
National Convention Center on April 13-15, Christie’s advanced solutions in
Network
projection mapping were featured. These include a giant wristwatch projection
Christie Scores with On-Ice Projection
mapping showcase and an avant-garde digital art gallery made possible with
the Christie Pandoras Box.
The new Christie® AP Series of 3LCD projectors was launched at InfoComm Las
Vegas 2016 on June 6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Both the Christie
LW502 and Christie LWU502 projectors deliver HDBaseT (HDBT) single-cable
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Mapping Display
Christie to Display Video Wall Solutions
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at ISC West
Christie Announces Retirement of Gerry
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Remers
Christie Delivers Complete Cinema
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Experience
connectivity for both digital signal and control, providing clear images to
Allure Announces New Video Wall
ensure impactful presentations.
Packages
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Stewart Filmscreen Partners with Christie
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An exciting line up awaits us in the Asia Pacific region as we eagerly anticipate
Christie Unleashes the Power of
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our participation in two high profile events. BIRTV 2016, which will be held
Imagination at NAB 2016
from August 24-27 at Beijing, China while InfoComm India 2016 is next in line
Christie Opens Window to Universe at
at Mumbai, India from September 12-14.
COSI Planetarium
As evident, with our expertise in digital cinema projection technology coupled
with the capabilities and technological advancements of our products, we are
confident that we will be able to fulfil the needs of large scale venues and
location based entertainment.
Christie Celebrates 10 Years of
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Environmental System
Hyphen’s Joe Holland Receives
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Prestigious DINO Award
Christie Delivers Visual Solutions at
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InfoComm Brazil
CAFKA Displays Contemporary Art in
We are delighted to continue working with you to further develop these
Biennial Celebration
markets to greater heights with our state-of-the-art laser projection systems.
Petropolis, Brazil Celebrates Anniversary
We hope you have a great second half of the year and enjoy reading this issue
with Christie
of the newsletter.
Christie Delivers More Robust Service for
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Preston Trail
Christie Earns CSVA Vendor of the Year
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Award
Christie 6P Laser Projection System
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Earning Plaudits at National Infantry
Lin Yu
Vice President, Christie Asia Pacific
Museum’s Giant Screen Theater
WHITE PAPER
Choosing the Right Display and
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Collaboration Technology for Higher
Education
Choosing Video Wall Technology Based
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on Your Priorities
CHRISTIE PEOPLE
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WHAT’S COMING UP
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CAN | editor’s note
Leading Story
Christie Serves as
SIFF’s Exclusive Digital
Projection Partner for
8th Consecutive Year
Christie Projection Technology Deployed at Various Renowned Film Festivals Worldwide, including the Shanghai International Film Festival
Movies are an effective means of highlighting the intricacies and nuances of a particular people and society upon viewing their lives through a
camera lens. On a deeper level, it is essential for the tools that project movies to be highly equipped with advanced technological features, to
provide a mesmerizing visual experience.
Christie strives for perfection and constantly updates its solutions with the latest innovative features in its role as a technological leader. The
company’s eagerness to participate in film festivals is not only due to sharing its projection solutions with a wider customer base, but also to
celebrate the burgeoning movie industry with the global community. The Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) is one such platform.
Christie is proud to collaborate with the SIFF for the eighth consecutive year as the exclusive digital projection partner. Christie cinema projectors
were used for screening the film festival’s opening and closing films, judging of award-nominated films and other major activities during the
event.
The SIFF is an international platform which serves to promote the development of the Chinese film industry and facilitate the exchange and
cooperation between the Chinese and foreign film industries. Currently in its 19th year and held from June 11-19, the event focuses on awards,
markets, forums and film exhibitions. It is also China’s only non-specialized competitive international film festival accredited by the Paris-based
Fédération Internationale des Associations de Producteurs de Films (FIAPF). As a major festival for filmmakers worldwide, the annual event held
in June has a universal industry appeal, unique international influence and a positive effect on the globe’s multicultural film industry.
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Leading Story
entertainment scene. We are proud to be the exclusive digital
projection partner of the SIFF for the eighth consecutive year,
taking it as a testament of our exemplary digital cinema projection
solutions as we celebrate the greatest films from around the
world,” said Lin Yu, Vice President, Christie Asia Pacific.
Launch of the new CP2208-LP DLP Laser Phosphor Cinema Projector
The Christie Solaria CP4230 DLP® 4K Digital Cinema Projector was
used to screen both the opening and closing films of the SIFF,
namely the much anticipated sequel to the 2013 hit Cold War II,
starring Chow Yun-fat and Aaron Kwok and the Korean-Chinese
co-produced melodrama Sweet Sixteen respectively. The event
was graced by numerous international and regional celebrities
such as Ang Lee, Wong Kar-wai, Sir Ian McKellen, Bradley Cooper,
Elizabeth Banks, Jackie Chan, Shu Qi and Lee Min-ho.
The CP4230 played a crucial role in the encore screening of John
Woo’s renowned action thriller A Better Tomorrow, in addition to
showcasing the opening and closing films. Officially revealed at
the previous year’s SIFF, the movie was digitally restored in 4K.
With brilliant images and a premium display of 4K content made
possible with the CP4230, viewers commended the restored
1986 classic as an amazing visual feat projecting improved
images, enabling them to notice subtle details such as beads of
perspiration trickling down actors’ faces. Specific visuals like these
were not visible previously.
A Christie Solaria CP2215 DLP Digital Cinema Projector was also
utilized for highlighting the films nominated for the esteemed
Golden Goblet Award for Best Film. With the capability to
playback 2D/3D HFR feature film and alternative content in its
original format, the CP2215 offered the audience an amazing
visual experience as they witnessed the 14 films from around the
globe competing for the coveted award.
Christie offers spectacular visual experiences to audiences
around the globe with its state of the art digital cinema projection
technology. Such visual solutions are extensively used in various
film festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International
Film Festival, New York International Film Festival and Vancouver
International Film Festival, showcasing Christie’s cutting-edge
technology. As a pioneer in film technology, Christie’s Mirage dualhead laser projection system was utilized for a preview screening
of Oscar-winning director Ang Lee’s upcoming film Billy Lynn’s
Long Halftime Walk in 4K, 3D and 120fps during the NAB Show
in Las Vegas on April 16. Filmmakers and technology executives
hailed the screened footage as “awesome” and “unbelievable”
– a game-changing moment that gave Hollywood a bold look at
digital cinema’s potential.
As the proliferation of movies has seamlessly facilitated the
emergence of new film technologies, it has also enabled the
transference of cultures across geographical boundaries. Movies
will continue to act as a lens, enabling people from anywhere to
peer into the lives of others in the vastness of the global cinema
screen.
Christie’s booth at the CinemaS Shanghai International Film Forum and Exhibition
In conjunction with the SIFF, Christie officially launched its new
CP2208-LP DLP laser phosphor cinema projector during an
event held at the Shanghai Changfeng Hua Yi Brothers cinema
complex on June 16. A presentation on the capabilities and a
live demonstration of the projector was conducted, much to the
excitement of the 250 attendees who were impressed with its
brightness and clarity.
In addition, Christie also participated in the CinemaS Shanghai
International Film Forum and Exhibition. Held from June 1618, 2016 at the Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of
International Sourcing, attendees viewed the comprehensive
range of Christie cinema projection and audio solutions. A live
demonstration of the Christie CP2208-LP and the cutting-edge
Christie Vive Audio™ cinema audio solution was also included.
The cast of Cold War II at the opening ceremony. From left: Director Longmond Leung,
Tony Leung, Aaron Kwok, Eddie Peng and Charlie Young
“With over 85 years of experience in the movie industry, Christie
is ever ready to continue supporting the booming international
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News
Christie installs 6P laser
in Xi’an, China
Christie Australia wins
community award
Xi’an, China — Christie continues to expand its 6P laser projection
footprint in China with the completion of its latest installation for Oscar
International Cinema in Xi’an.
Sydney, Australia — Christie is proud to be the recipient of the Business
Award for Community Support, announced at the 2016 CeBIT Business
Technology Awards.
Located at the CityOn Xi’an shopping mall, the Xi’an Oscar CityOn
International Cinema comprises nine halls, including a premium large
screen auditorium fitted with a 25-meter wide screen, the largest in
Xi’an. This is also the first cinema in central China to be equipped with
the Christie CP42LH 3DLP® 4K RGB laser projection system, which
provides an ultra-bright and colorful platform for huge screen theaters.
Organized by CeBIT Australia, the annual awards recognize excellence,
innovation and achievement in the information and communications
technology industry. Christie Australia edged out four other esteemed
finalists to clinch this coveted prize, which celebrates excellence in
the deployment of innovative technology to enhance communities in
their social cohesion, environmental responsibilities and expression of
common values.
The Christie CP42LH had redefined the cinematic experience by
achieving the highest in brightness and the most realistic color
reproduction. Christie’s most advanced laser projection system is
installed in the auditorium housing the largest screen in Xi’an.
The 6P laser projection system fitted in Xi’an Oscar CityOn International
Cinema comprises a pair of Christie 4K laser projection heads, a 6P
modular laser light farm with fiber-optic delivery and a 1.8 gain premium
screen.
For more information, please click here
Christie Australia’s award submission was based on the recent Christmas
Gold Lotto City Hall Light Spectacular, a “son et lumière” show featuring
projection mapped content onto the façade and clock tower of the
Brisbane City Hall. The enchanting visual spectacle was planned and
executed by Christie’s Australian partner, The Electric Canvas, during
the Christmas seasons in 2013-2015, and featured a total of 16 Christie
Roadster S+20K 3DLP® projectors.
The stunning visuals helped to drive traffic to the city area during
the festive period, and greatly enhanced the Christmas mood and
strengthened community bonding through the creation and sharing of
beautiful projections.
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News
Christie GS Series
Celebrate New
Heritage Park In China
Luoyang, China — Christie GS Series laser phosphor projectors played
an instrumental role in restoring the ancient glory of Luoyang city,
China’s former imperial capital during the Sui (589-618 AD) and Tang
dynasties (618-907 AD), with impressive projections on the backdrop of
a massive sand table model showcased at a new national heritage park
in China’s Henan province.
Located in the center of Luoyang city, the Sui and Tang Luoyang City
National Heritage Park is constructed on the remnants of the palaces
that witnessed the rise and fall of the Sui and Tang dynasties. The
recreated nine-story-high Ming Tang houses a spectacular sand table
model of the ancient city of Luoyang, which covers an area of 130
square meters and is built to a scale of 1:800.
New Facebook page for
Christie Spyder users
Christie Video Processor is a newly created Facebook group for all
Christie users to discuss and share their experiences on video processing
using Christie® Spyder. It enables these users to interact and exchange
ideas on their experiences using Christie Spyder video processors.
The Christie Spyder is a hardware-based video processor with the
flexibility of a universal routing switcher. Its integrated source monitoring
enables simultaneous, real-time, full frame rate monitoring of all inputs.
This Facebook page is a closed group and requires interested parties to
register as a member before they can access it. The page currently has
over 1,300 members and continues to grow.
Lifelike visuals such as blue skies, birds in flight, junk ships sailing on
the river and endless mountains in the background are displayed on
the backdrop using five ceiling-mounted Christie DWU555-GS laser
phosphor projectors installed by Christie’s valued partner, Wincomn
Technology.
Equipped with full HD resolution and an impressive illumination life of
20,000 hours, projections from the GS Series create a stunning contrast
against realistic buildings, flora and figurines meticulously put together
by skilled craftsmen. The Christie GS Series laser phosphor projectors
were ideal for this setup due to their long hours of uninterrupted
operation.
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Events
Christie at
InfoComm China 2016
InfoComm China/Beijing — Christie presented a fascinating lineup of
leading visual solutions ideal for cultural assets development and locationbased entertainment at InfoComm China 2016, which took place at the
China National Convention Center on April 13-15.
Christie’s multi-zone display included a giant wristwatch projection mapping
showcase and an avant-garde digital art gallery. It was a perfect blend of
advanced technology and rich heritage that injects new life to precious
art pieces and objects. Divided into six zones, the booth attracted visitors
with eye-catching projection mapping demonstrations that are perfect for
themed entertainment, venues and attractions.
With greater emphasis on cultural assets development and locationbased entertainment in China, particularly with the opening of many more
new theme parks in the country, Christie’s wide range of visual solutions
presented at this year’s InfoComm China were well positioned to deliver the
best visual experience that delighted audiences and added value to these
venues.
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Events
Christie at
Asian Attractions Expo 2016
Shanghai, China — Christie showcased a range of innovative digital
applications and experiences ideal for location-based entertainment at the
Asian Attractions Expo 2016, held at the Shanghai New International Expo
Center on June 14-16.
Visitors learned more about how unique forms of visual technologies are
designed and deployed by entertainment designers, operators and owners,
to create the most exciting experiences of the future. They also interacted
with digital specialists from Christie 360, a highly specialized team dedicated
to creating high-impact experiential media and interactive multiplatform
applications suited for location-based entertainment venues such as theme
parks, museums and tourist attractions.
Since its inception, Christie 360 has worked on projects around the world
and pushed the boundaries in how branded digital media can be used
in different type of environments. These include a spectacular projection
mapping on glass art in collaboration with renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly
for Barneys New York, a large gesture interactive video wall for Gateway
Cascades Casino in Canada, and an immersive corridor & experiential hub
for cinema operator Cinemaxx in Indonesia.
Events
Christie solutions showcase
at BroadcastAsia 2016
Singapore — Christie’s visual and image processing solutions for various applications
delivered impressive displays at the annual BroadcastAsia 2016, held at the Marina Bay
Sands, Singapore, on May 31 to June 3.
Christie’s valued partner Total Solution Marketing showcased industry-leading DLP®
technology and solutions that offer outstanding performance, backed by years of
proven industry experience and technical expertise. Visitors checked out how the awardwinning Christie Boxer 4K30 3DLP® projector and Christie H Series 1DLP® projectors
were deployed to present an eye-catching projection mapping showcase driven by the
Christie Pandoras Box media server system.
Two edge-blended Christie D12HD-H projectors were deployed for a dynamic projection
mapping demonstration at the booth. This was the first time that the high-performance
H Series, boasting 12,000 lumens with built-in warping, blending and color correction
functions, was showcased at BroadcastAsia. Fitted with dual lamps, the H Series is
suitable for both mid-to-large rental staging and fixed applications.
The AirScan IR-Laser Multi-Touch Sensor, combined with the Pandoras Box Widget
Designer and presented using a 65-inch Christie LCD panel also turned heads with its
touch-free interactivity.
PT V2 “DISCOVER THE FUTURE”
EVENT IN JAKARTA
Jakarta, Indonesia — Jonathan Lim, Sales Director for Image Processing Systems, Christie
Asia Pacific, was invited to deliver a presentation at the PT V2 “Discover the Future” event
on May 17 at Kota Kasablanka Shopping Mall in Jakarta. Organized by Christie’s partner
V2 Indonesia, the seminar hosted guests who mainly consisted of end-users and re-sellers
of V2 Indonesia from all over the country.
Entitled “The Art of Redefining Conventional AV”, Jonathan’s presentation highlighted
how more screens are used in different settings and how image processors play a critical
role in ensuring displays work effectively. He also discussed on the difference between
conventional and unconventional AV systems, the need to understand the trend of
unconventional AV systems, how it is employed and who uses it.
He also shared more on image processing and presented some application videos, namely
the Christie 360 video and Christie Pandoras Box video on its interactivity features. The
audience took to his presentation positively as they perceived Christie as the pinnacle
amongst the 10 presenters.
Case Study
Customer:
Wanda Cultural Industry Group
Location:
Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province,
China
INDUSTRY / MARKET:
Entertainment
partners:
Wincomn Technology
REQUIREMENTS:
• Vivid color and high brightness
• High-performance coupled with reliability
Summary:
The Dai Show Theater is able to
enhance its visual effects with the
installation of multiple Christie
projectors to create an immersive
experience for their audience.
Products:
• Christie DS+14K-M
projectors (8)
BRINGING LIFE TO DAI CULTURE IN YUNNAN
Christie DS+14K-M projectors are used for displaying high quality visuals at theater performance
Results:
The Dai Show Theater is able
to immerse visitors in a holistic
experience. The floor of the
theater is transformed to a vivid
showcase of lifelike images and
color.
As the Chinese have grown to appreciate a more cultured lifestyle and developed an impassioned taste
for the arts and entertainment, this has created an opportunity for inland tourism where a variety of
entertainment and theaters have blossomed. The Xishuangbanna International Resort, developed by the
Wanda Cultural Industry Group, is a lavish resort home to the 1,183-seat capacity Dai Show Theater.
The theater is shaped like a bamboo hat, a prominent fixture unique to Dai culture. Besides the architectural
beauty it exudes, the Dai Show Theater boasts advanced technical and technology equipment to
compliment a permanent 75-minute acrobatic water spectacle.
Using the stage floor as a canvas, the Christie projectors paint the performance area with beautiful, life-like
images that complement the choreography of the performers. To ensure the highest visual quality, the enduser chose and installed eight Christie DS+14K-M projectors.
The projectors are able to enhance the stage’s existing props to create the different scenarios and special
effects to imitate a live experience of wind, rain and thunder. At one point, the stage is filled with water
to mimic the effect of a heavy downpour and ripples and projections of raindrops are created using visual
effects. The combination results in a truly immersive experience for the audience, made possible with the
Christie DS+14K-M projectors.
Christie DS+14K-M projectors are high-performance and feature-rich projectors. They deliver high quality
visuals with 3D capabilities. These projectors offer low cost of ownership and are the best value and choice
for major performances and shows.
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Case Study
Customer:
NHK Enterprises
Location:
Japan
INDUSTRY / MARKET:
Arts and Entertainment
REQUIREMENTS:
• High brightness and super fine images and colors
• High-performance coupled with reliability
Summary:
NHK Enterprises commemorates
its 30th anniversary by showcasing
the musical theater DNASharaku, using four Christie
Boxer 4K30 projectors and a
Roadster HD20K-J projector. By
incorporating a myriad of images
and colors, theater aficionados
revel in the eye appealing
splendor of a traditional art form
with a modernized twist.
Products:
• Christie Boxer 4K30 (4)
• Christie Roadster HD20K-J (1)
NHK Enterprises combines traditional
art and innovative technological
solutions with Christie projectors
Christie Roadster HD20K-J and Boxer 4K30 projectors used to showcase traditional Japanese musical theater
with a modernized twist
Results:
The brilliant display of colors
made possible by Christie
offers the DNA-Sharaku theater
performance a high level of
visualization with a blend of
human interplay, providing a
fusion of technological innovation
with a traditional art form.
To mark its 30th anniversary, NHK Enterprises organized the DNA-Sharaku musical theater held at the New
National Theater in Tokyo earlier this year. Originating in the late 1700s, DNA-Sharaku is an ensemble which
incorporates song, dance and sword fighting, and often features popular Japanese musical actors.
4 Christie Boxer 4K30 units and a Roadster HD20K-J 3DLP projector were equipped to accommodate the
large stage set with an elaborate decor, along with the accompaniment of high resolution images to provide
an engaging viewer experience.
The Christie Boxer 4K30 is a 30,000 lumen, 4K resolution, 3DLP projector designed for high impact live events.
With the added benefits of single-phase power, built-in warping and blending, omnidirectional installation
options, a full-range of connectivity and Christie TruLife™ electronics, the projector creates powerful and
inspiring visual experiences.
Suitable for large venues and concerts, the Roadster HD20K-J 3DLP projector combines the benefits of Xenon
illumination for the most natural color accuracy and stability with high levels of technology, performance and
flexibility. The additional standard feature includes an expanded lens suite, which ensures that the projector
provides high performance and more lumens per watt in the smallest chassis in its class. This is important for
the set of DNA-Sharaku as the stage encompasses a large area for projecting clear images with a brightness
requirement of at least 10,000 lumens.
Case Study
Events
Customer:
Sui and Tang Luoyang City
National Heritage Park
Location:
Luoyang, Henan Province, China
INDUSTRY / MARKET:
Cultural heritage and history
partners:
Wincomn Technology
REQUIREMENTS:
• High brightness
• Accurate color reproduction
• Long hours of uninterrupted operation
Summary:
Christie GS Series laser phosphor
projectors provide projections on
the backdrop of a massive sand
table model showcased at Sui
and Tang Luoyang City National
Heritage Park in China’s Henan
Province.
Products:
• Christie DWU555-GS projectors (5)
Restoring the ancient glory of Sui
and Tang Dynasties
Christie GS Series projectors create stunning visuals on the backdrop of sand table model
Full-scale replicas of the ancient structures, the Tian Tang (Heavenly Hall) and Ming Tang (Hall of
Enlightenment) were reconstructed at the Sui and Tang Luoyang City National Heritage Park in Henan
province in 2015 as part of the Chinese government’s push to promote cultural development.
Results:
The Christie GS Series projectors
create stunning visuals on the
backdrop of the impressive
sand table model portraying
the height of the Tang Dynasty.
The projections beautifully
complement realistic buildings,
flora and figurines in Ming Tang,
which have become a popular
attraction in the heritage park.
The nine-story-high Ming Tang houses a spectacular sand table model of the ancient city of Luoyang, which
covers an area of 130 square meters and is built to a scale of 1:800. The backdrop of this massive sand table
is powered by Christie GS Series laser phosphor projectors, which play an instrumental role in restoring the
ancient glory of the city. Lifelike visuals such as blue skies, birds in flight, junk ships sailing on the river and
endless mountains in the background are displayed on the backdrop using five ceiling-mounted Christie
DWU555-GS laser phosphor projectors.
Equipped with full HD resolution and an impressive illumination life of 20,000 hours, projections from the GS
Series create a stunning contrast against authentic buildings, flora and figurines meticulously put together
by skilled craftsmen. The Christie GS Series laser phosphor projectors are ideal for this setup due to their
long hours of uninterrupted operation, long-lasting brightness, accurate color reproduction, image quality,
24/7 reliability and blending and warping capabilities for curved surfaces. These factors make it the perfect
projection solution for such location based entertainment venues.
Case Study
Customer:
COSI Columbus
Location:
Columbus, OH
INDUSTRY / MARKET:
• Entertainment
• Museums
• Science center
partners:
Evans & Sutherland
REQUIREMENTS:
• Fulldome theater
• High brightness
• High resolution
Summary:
Following a decade of disuse,
the COSI Planetarium reopened
after a significant upgrade which
included the integration of an
Evans & Sutherland Digistar 5
fulldome theater system with two
Christie D4K2560 projectors.
Products:
• Christie D4K2560 (2)
The sky is the limit for reopened
COSI Planetarium
Christie D4K2560 projectors provide vibrant visuals for an enhanced educational experience at
upgraded planetarium
Results:
With the upgraded projection
system, COSI Planetarium staff
are able to offer an enhanced
educational experience that
immerses the audience in stunning
visuals.
Nestled along the west bank of the Scioto River at Columbus, Ohio, the COSI Planetarium is a fulldome, 211seat theater with a 60 feet diameter concave screen which was first opened in 1999 and closed 5 years later. It
then sat unused until it underwent a reopening and a technological upgrade in 2014.
The COSI Planetarium is now equipped with an Evans & Sutherland Digistar 5 system that uses two Christie®
D4K2560 3DLP® 4K resolution projectors powered by an intuitive user interface, easy-to-use show production
capabilities and content management system. In addition to the robust real-time show production
capabilities of Digistar 5, the brightness of the D4K2560 projectors was essential to the COSI Planetarium
with its high quality performance.
With its ultra-high resolution display capabilities, the Digistar 5 system, equipped with the projectors,
provides stunning visuals and is an incredible platform for presenting pre-recorded shows and innovative real
time content that operators can easily create themselves. Aside from the enhanced performance and visual
capabilities, the new system also allows the COSI team to present programming beyond the typical space
show, making it easier to show alternative content.
Case Study
Customer:
Barneys New York
Location:
New York, NY
INDUSTRY / MARKET:
Luxury retail
REQUIREMENTS:
• Seamless projection mapping
• High-brightness
• Flawless performance
• Ability to project within a confined space
• Creative concept and content development
• Installation and set-up
Summary:
Barneys New York worked
with Dale Chihuly and Christie
THREESIXTY to create the Winter
Brilliance holiday window display,
featuring 3D projection mapping
on glass icicle sculptures.
Products:
• Christie DXG1051-Q (7)
• Christie Pandoras Box (1)
Projection mapping illuminates
glass art at Barneys New York
Christie Pandoras Box and DXG1051-Q projectors used for projection mapping of window display on glass
icicle sculptures
Results:
Teams representing Barneys, Dale
Chihuly and Christie THREESIXTY
collaborated, translating their
collective artistic vision into a
sophisticated fusion of digital
light and glass art, and captivating
Barneys visitors.
For the 2015 holiday season, Barneys New York played with the aesthetic of ice and light in their Chillin’ Out
campaign by utilizing glass art in the form of star-like clusters of icicles. The resulting display was called Winter
Brilliance, evoking the dazzling, crystalline beauty of nature’s frozen creations. Known for digital projection
mapping solutions, Christie® THREE-SIXTY was engaged to work on choreographing special 3D lighting
effects onto the artwork.
Due to the tight space within the window display area, Christie provided seven Christie DXG1051-Q 1DLP®
projectors along with a Christie Pandoras Box to manage the content. The Christie DXG1051-Q projectors
were chosen as they offer high-brightness and stellar image quality in a quiet, compact package. Coupled with
the Christie ultrashort throw lens with a 0.38:1 throw ratio, the projectors delivered flawless visuals within a very
tight space and were also shrouded, adding a sense of wonder. Christie Pandoras Box gave the team freedom
to arrange the digital content with precision and also synchronize the various audio and video sources.
As this was the first time that the Christie THREE-SIXTY team had projected onto glass sculptures with numerous
angles and pieces, they first tested virtual models in the lab to visualize how the projected light would react
with the glass – different textures, colors, content and rhythms. It resulted in a seamless collaboration of
glass art, digital content, projection solutions and music, to give Barneys’ visitors a mesmerizing and thought
provoking viewing experience.
Case Study
Customer:
St. Louis Union Station
END USER:
Lodging Hospitality Management
Location:
St. Louis, Missouri
INDUSTRY / MARKET:
• Entertainment and leisure
• Hospitality
• Tourism
partners:
• Technomedia Solutions
• Jack Rouse Associates
REQUIREMENTS:
• High brightness
• High resolution
• 3D capabilities
• Flexible and discreet installation capabilities
• Reliable performance
Projection Mapping St. Louis
Union Station
Largest permanently installed indoor immersive projection mapping show in the United States achieved
with Christie projectors
In May 2014, the St. Louis Union Station premiered a new attraction designed to accentuate the intricate
architecture of the venue’s Grand Hall while putting on a show for guests that both wowed them and told
them a story through cinematically and dimensionally created art.
Known as ‘The Grand Hall Experience’ at Union Station, it is the largest permanently installed indoor
immersive projection mapping show in the United States. The vibrant light show spans the Hall’s 65-foot
vaulted, barrel ceiling and two curved walls using a 10.1 surround sound system, LED accent lighting, an
automated control system and innovative multi-media content.
Summary:
St. Louis Union Station
implements a one-of-a-kind
projection mapping attraction to
its Grand Hall that complements
the historical architecture of the
venue, while drawing visitors to
the space.
Products:
• Christie D4K2560 high frame rate 3DLP 4K projector (2)
Results:
Overcoming several hurdles,
including the limitations of
installing technology in a
historically preserved facility and
the ambient light that floods the
building, Technomedia Solutions
uses Christie technology to help
create the largest permanently
installed indoor immersive
projection mapping show in the
United States.
The team needed projectors that could be installed discreetly, requiring little maintenance, providing high
brightness levels to overcome the ambient lighting of the space and high resolution to display the detailed
filigree content onto the Grand Hall’s ornate end walls. The Christie D4K2560 3DLP® projectors met all these
prerequisites, offering 4K resolution and high frame rates.
The result was an award winning and revenue generating projection mapping display. In 2015, ‘The Grand
Hall Experience’ at Union Station won the Themed Entertainment Association’s Thea Award for ‘Outstanding
Achievement – Live Show, Limited Budget’ and the International Association of Amusement Parks and
Attractions (IAAPA) ‘Brass Ring Award for Excellence’.
Products
Christie Adds Four Advanced
Technology GS Series Models
Cypress, California — Christie’s comprehensive 1DLP® lineup has improved with the
introduction of four new GS Series laser phosphor projectors, including two HD models
with BoldColor Technology, delivering true-to-life images in a compact package for discreet
installations in venues such as corporate meeting rooms, trade shows, entertainment venues
and rental staging.
More advanced than previous GS models, the four professional-grade models use a
grid-based warping and blending processor and also have an option for camera-based
warping, blending or stacking, to make setups faster and simpler. They can also be rotated
360-degrees and used in portrait orientation, making them ideal for complex setups in rental
staging and medium-sized fixed applications.
While all four models tout improved color performance, the 850-GS models incorporate
Christie BoldColor Technology for premium color performance. The increase in color
balance to improve color accuracy results in the extreme bold colors audiences prefer.
Christie Launches CP2208-LP
Projector at CinemaCon 2016
Cypress, California — Christie expanded its series of laser phosphor projection systems
with the global launch of the DCI-compliant Christie CP2208-LP digital cinema projector
at CinemaCon 2016, held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on April 11 – 14.
Delivering up to 11,000 native lumens of brightness, the 3D capable Christie CP2208-LP is
virtually maintenance free with no lamps to change, offers a lower total cost of operation
and provides a lower carbon footprint for theater owners. It is available as a complete
system with the optional Christie IMB-S2 integrated media block and also works with
other, popular Series-2 IMBs. It delivers superior content flexibility with its ability to display
DCI content, alternative content, 3D content and content developed at high frame rates.
The Christie CP2208-LP is a cost-effective entry into DCI-compliant digital cinema and is
the perfect solution for independent exhibitors, local art houses with limited budgets and
remote sites where lamp maintenance can be troublesome. Capable of lighting screens
up to 35 feet wide in DCI color, the CP2208-LP supports various alternative content
sources through dual HDMI-over-DVI ports, delivering images on the screen that are
bright and engaging.
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Products
Christie Vive Audio Expands
Line of Cinema Loudspeakers
Cypress, California — Christie is pleased to announce the launch of the Christie Vive
Audio™LS Series 4-way screen channel and 2-way surround loudspeakers at CinemaCon
2016.
Featuring planar ribbon driver technology with its low distortion and superior transient
response characteristics, LS Series screen channels are single-enclosure designs and ideal
for most 5.1 and 7.1 distributed sound applications. Providing unparalleled timber matching
between screen and surround channels, LS Series enclosures offer a cost-effective entry into
superior cinema sound.
The Vive Audio LS Series is built upon the proven performance of Christie Vive Audio LA
Series cinema loudspeakers and is ideal for distributed audio applications in small to midsized auditoriums. There are six models in the Vive Audio LS Series lineup. These include
the LS1 and LS2 screen channel loudspeakers, as well as the LS1S, LS2S, LS4S and LS5S
surround channel loudspeakers. Their single-enclosure design ensures quick deployment
and reduced labor costs and their shallow depth enables deployment in even the narrowest
of behind-screen spaces.
Christie AP Series
3LCD projectors launch
InfoComm, Las Vegas — The new Christie® AP Series of 3LCD projectors deliver 5000
ANSI lumens in a compact and very affordable package. Both the Christie LW502 and
Christie LWU502 deliver the Christie performance standard and HDBaseT (HDBT) singlecable connectivity for both digital signal and control. With the LW502 delivering 5,000:1
and LWU502 offering up to 10,000:1 contrast ratio, images are crisp and clear, ensuring
impactful, worry-free presentations. Ideal for easy installation in classrooms and meeting
spaces, each model offers up to 6,000 hours lamp-life and integrated audio.
Christie AP Series also includes edge blending, warping, DICOM simulation and an
optional wireless adapter for connecting wirelessly to a LAN and showing presentations
from a remote computer. Featuring a comprehensive list of I/O connections, the Christie
AP Series manages a variety of integration environments and content sources.
The Christie AP Series combines the quality Christie is famous for with an exceptional
value-added proposition. With its rich feature set and low cost of ownership, the Christie
AP Series delivers an impressive presentation every time.
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Global News
Christie Displays
Northern Lights
on Parliament Hill
Kitchener, Canada — For the third year running, ‘Northern Lights’
will be visible on Canada’s Parliament buildings again thanks to a
striking new projection mapping show delivered by 17 Christie® 3DLP®
projectors.
Dolby, Christie and
Necsel Win Prism Award
San Francisco, California — Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Christie and
Necsel were honored at the 2016 Prism Awards for Photonics Innovation
with an award in the Displays & Lighting category for the firms’
collaboration on the Dolby Vision™ laser projection system.
With this revised mapping, the new presentation immerses the
audience into the Canadian experience with a 7.1 audio track with
full narration, 44 moving lights and over 100 LED lights. The thematic
journey through Canada’s history unfolds on the 472-feet long, six-story
high Parliament Building and 302-feet tall Peace Tower.
Organized by SPIE and sponsored by Photonics Media, the international
awards competition is a testament to the science and engineering
expertise delivered by the combined team. Using Christie’s 6P modular
laser light sources, the collaboration on Dolby’s projection system
and Necsel’s laser device led to the design of a superior and unique
projection system that leverages customized, high dynamic range (HDR)
capable Christie 4K laser projection heads.
With content provided by id3, the show is a marvellous accomplishment
The projection system uses state-of-the-art optics and image processing
that showcases the Canadian spirit in a visually stimulating and
engaging manner. It has been divided into five ‘books’, each with its
own theme. They are “Book One: Foundations of the Nation”, “Book
Two: Strength in Partnership”, “Book Three: Discovery and Adventure”,
“Book Four: Valor” and “Book Five: Pride and Vision”.
to deliver high dynamic range with enhanced color technology and a
contrast ratio that exceeds that of any other image technology available
in the market. This technological combination allowed a richer and more
detailed viewing experience that delivers strikingly vivid and realistic
images, making viewers feel like they are in the movie’s world.
Necsel has worked closely with Christie’s laser projection program for
numerous years and is proud to be a key part of this ground-breaking
innovation in cinema projection technology.
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Global News
Christie Captures
Technologist of
the Year Award
Village Cines Recoleta
is Argentina’s First
Vive Audio
Cypress, California — Christie, a leader in creating and sharing the world’s
best visual and audio experiences, had clinched two prestigious awards at
ISE 2016. The Christie Boxer 4K30 gained the award for ‘Most Innovative
Projector’ from InAVate magazine while Executive Vice President Jennifer
Smith was named ‘Technologist of the Year’ by AV News.
Buenos Aires, Argentina — The Village Cines Recoleta is Argentina’s
first cinema to install the innovative Christie Vive Audio™, the cinema
industry’s only purpose built line array speaker solution.
The Technologist of the Year award recognizes industry leaders whose
expertise advances technology for the benefit of the industry. Jennifer
Smith’s achievement is a testament to the commitment and innovative
thinking of everyone at Christie, and is a reflection of the collaboration
within the industry as a whole. Smith pushes beyond the limitations of
today’s technology and markets by taking well-calculated risks, which
include spearheading the introduction of the Christie Boxer.
The Christie Boxer 4K30 is a 30,000 lumen, 4K resolution and 3DLP®
projector designed for high impact live events. As the most profitfocused professional projector in the market, it constantly delivers an
unprecedented user experience.
With 20 years’ experience in Argentina, Village Cine has eight
complexes with a total of 79 screens across the country and has
recently completed its final phase of its digital roll out with Christie
Solaria™ Series projectors. The Christie Vive Audio components
installed at Village Recoleta’s Hall 6 includes LA3 and S215 screen
channel speakers, LA3S speakers for wall surrounds, LA3C speakers
for ceiling surrounds, as well as a variety of CDA Class D amplifiers.
The outcome is a highly immersive cinema sound known for delivering
exceptional power and performance.
Besides the immersive audio experience, audiences can also enjoy
brilliant and high-resolution visuals delivered by the Christie CP2220
DLP® digital cinema projector already deployed in the auditorium.
Combined with the newly installed Vive Audio, Village Recoleta’s
Hall 6 has joined a league of “all Christie” cinemas offering Christie’s
complete cinema solutions that set new standards and delivers a
superior motion picture experience.
Christie is proud that Village Cines had selected the Christie Vive
Audio solution to help make Village Recoleta a top destination for
entertainment, providing movie-goers a real-life audio experience in
every seat of the theater. Christie Vive Audio provides a hyper-accurate
audio experience and unlocks the full dynamic range of the DCI digital
cinema audio and is compatible with the leading immersive and
surround audio formats in the market.
Global News
Christie Expands
Experiential Media
Network
Christie Scores with
On-Ice Projection
Mapping Display
Cypress, California — Christie had signed an exclusive deal with National
Amusements to deliver digital in-theater advertising and promotional
content through its Christie Experiential Networks (CEN) displays in
theater lobbies throughout the exhibition leader’s circuit in the United
States.
Toronto, Canada — When the National Hockey League’s Toronto
Maple Leafs step onto the Air Canada Center ice for a home game,
they are greeted by a celebration of their rich history with a stunning
on-ice projection mapping display. This is made possible by 12 Christie®
Roadster WU20K-J projectors installed by Solotech.
Christie dominates the digital cinema projection market with more than
50,000 installations worldwide and is also a player in premium cinema
sound with Christie Vive Audio. Its Network Operations Center monitors
more than 32,000 devices, including nearly 4,000 digital cinema screens
and 4,700 screens of on-screen advertising.
The projection display consists of two parts. The first part of the
animation shows how the ice is made for each game. The second part
of the animation shows the team history, highlighting the memories
of previous leaf teams and ultimately featuring the current team. This
segment also includes a giant Toronto Maple Leaf emblem.
Christie will work closely with National Amusements to integrate its
ad-based network into the exhibitor’s visually striking theater lobbies.
These installations will feature interactive and 3D content delivered on
brilliant, animated Digital Posters and Experiential Displays. The displays
demonstrate Christie’s proven expertise in delivering sophisticated,
highly effective advertising campaigns using the latest innovations
in digital technology to engage with theater audiences and enhance
exhibitors’ competitive advantage and revenue streams.
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment had spent a considerable
amount of time working with Christie, having toured its facility and
been impressed with the quality of its projectors and service.
Christie’s 3DLP® projectors are used worldwide for projection mapping.
A wide choice of resolutions and brightness levels allows users to
project rich and evocative displays on almost any structure or surface.
CEN draws upon Christie’s more than 85 years of experience in the
exhibition industry to create the first fully-integrated, dynamic and
immersive digital out-of-home network that connects brands and studios
with today’s sophisticated consumers.
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Global News
Christie to Display Video
Wall Solutions at ISC West
Cypress, California — Christie displayed the latest video wall solutions
for the physical security industry at ISC West 2016 held in Las Vegas,
Nevada. The solutions include the Christie Phoenix® system and Phoenix
Quad-T encoder, a side-by-side comparison of Entero® HB 70-inch HD
front access display cubes and Christie Velvet™ Merit Series 1.5mm LED
tiles and both 98-inch and 55-inch LCD flat panels.
Offering unparalleled video wall solutions for the security industry,
Christie’s products are designed for 24/7 critical viewing operations and
backed by industry-leading service and support.
The Christie Phoenix and Phoenix Quad-T offer users simultaneous and
secure control of audiovisual data from virtually anywhere. The Quad-T
was also a part of the Security Industry Association’s New Product
Showcase at the event. Both Merit Series 1.5mm tiles and Entero HB 70inch cubes are designed for 24/7 critical viewing applications including
control room video walls.
The FHQ981-L 98-inch award-winning UHD plug-and-play panel offers
round the clock performance with exceptional image quality and contrast
while the Christie FHD552-X 55-inch LCD panel was displayed in a 2x2
array, and is ideal for tiled video walls in control room environments.
Christie Announces
Retirement of
Gerry Remers
Cypress, California — Gerry Remers, President and COO of Christie
Digital Systems Canada Inc., will step down from his current role
effective July 8. Following his departure, Remers will continue to
assist Christie as special advisor to Jack Kline, Chairman, President
and CEO of all of Christie’s operating companies worldwide, for an
indeterminate period.
Most recently, Remers was responsible for leading Christie’s
global engineering, quality efforts and manufacturing operations,
encompassing 16 years with Christie and evolving from his 5 years
as president of Electrohome Projection Systems, a forerunner of the
Christie® group of companies.
Remers is the recipient of numerous awards and honors for his
professional work and community involvement. Along with the
completion of post-graduate work in finance from the University of
Cologne, Germany, he also holds an MBA from York University. He
also has a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy and a double honors
Bachelor of Arts degree (German and Philosophy) from the University
of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University respectively.
Ihor Stech, Executive Vice President of Operations, Christie Canada,
will replace Remers.
Global News
Christie Delivers
Complete Cinema
Experience
CinemaCon/Las Vegas — Various Christie products and video case
studies were displayed at CinemaCon 2016, held in Las Vegas from
April 11 – 14.
Providing the latest technology and innovative services for enabling
its customers to delight their audiences, Christie had demonstrated to
industry leaders that CinemaCon 2016 is the ‘must attend’ cinema event
by offering an ultimate audience experience. The new Christie CP2208LP and Christie RGB 4K laser projection system were displayed at the
event, which included a live demonstration of the Christie Vive Audio
LS series.
Visitors of CinemaCon 2016 were given an introduction to Christie
Lobby Solutions, which include experiential advertising networks,
innovative display technology, consultation and installation services,
award-winning monitoring and nationwide support. Allure Global, a
Christie company and the newest member of the Christie family, also
showcased its display solutions at the event.
Allure Announces New
Video Wall Packages
Atlanta, USA — Allure, a Christie Company, has launched a new set
of custom, “out of the box” Video Wall packages designed to make
implementation easier, quicker and more cost effective, while offering
a choice of top quality displays, warranties and installation services.
Meeting the highest standards of quality and performance that are
the hallmark of every Allure and Christie solution, these new video wall
packages offer dynamic digital content creation options, the choice of
brilliant 4K or LED technology, and faster project installations.
Driven by the powerful Allure Content Management System (CMS)
software, high impact messages can be remotely distributed,
scheduled and delivered to guests. Increasingly being installed in many
retail environments including movie theaters and cultural attractions,
these digital destination points attract consumers and immediately
turn unused or underutilized wall spaces into revenue generators.
Delivered and installed by Allure project management and installation
services, these new video wall packages are pretested and feature
dynamic content produced by its award-winning creative services
team. Allure has installed video walls in major venues that include
stadiums, arenas, convention centers and theater circuits, as retailers
are increasingly targeting a new generation of tech-savvy consumers
with more dynamic, experiential signage solutions that connect brands
and products at points of influence.
Global News
Stewart Filmscreen
Partners with Christie
Torrance, California — Christie has partnered with Stewart Filmscreen®,
an Academy Award® winning manufacturer of high-performance
projection screens and projection screen materials, to showcase the
benefits of using its FIDELEDY Vision LED image enhancement system
with Christie Velvet® 2.5 mm indoor LED tiles at NAB. The event was
held in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 18-21, where Christie featured a
live demonstration of the stunning combination.
Christie also showcased the Christie Velvet Merit Series in an eye
catching multi-pitch wall that creatively integrates their full range of
pixel pitches into one display. Christie Velvet Merit Series offers the
creative freedom to design and build seamless, high-resolution LED
displays in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Available in pixel pitches ranging from 1.5mm to 4.0mm and featuring
an extremely high fill-factor, the Merit Series displays content in
brilliant detail and clarity. Certified at the system-level and offering
24/7 operation and 100,000 hours of service-life, the Merit Series is a
reliable, easy-to-use and maintain LED display solution that is backed
by Christie’s industry-leading warranty and support.
Christie Unleashes the
Power of Imagination
at NAB 2016
NAB/Las Vegas
— Christie demonstrated why its trailblazing
technology is used by the world’s most recognized companies,
live events and sports teams during the National Association of
Broadcasters (NAB) show in Las Vegas. Christie specialists showcased
how the right technology enables customers to maximize display
opportunities with stunning and unprecedented visuals while growing
revenue streams.
From hardware to software, Christie delivers the complete package
of affordable visual display technology that allows users to imagine,
create and share memorable experiences. The Christie Boxer 2K30
projector and Christie HS Series made its North American debut
at the event. The Christie Velvet® LED was in a 1.5, 1.9, 2.5, 3.0 and
4.0-millimeter pixel pitch configuration along a wall, with content of a
3D clock tower projection mapping display managed by Pandoras Box.
The Christie Innovation Theater also made a return appearance,
showcasing HDR technology and Christie Vive 5.1 audio. The Future
of Cinema Conference was also held at the event, which featured Dr.
Don Shaw, Senior Director of Product Management at Christie, as well
as movie director Ang Lee.
Global News
Christie Opens Window
to Universe at
COSI Planetarium
Christie Celebrates 10
Years of Environmental
System
Cypress, California — Using two Christie D4K2560 projectors and
Evans & Sutherland’s Digistar 5 system, audiences experienced
intergalactic journeys and the latest scientific discoveries at the Center
of Science and Industry (COSI) planetarium in Columbus, Ohio.
Cypress, California — Christie, a leader in creating and sharing the
world’s best visual and audio experiences, celebrated the 10-year
anniversary of its Environmental Management System (EMS). Based on
ISO 14001, the system focuses on building and continually improving
Christie’s environmental performance.
Thanks to the efforts of the Columbus community, COSI Team,
Christie projection technology and Evans & Sutherland, the reopened
planetarium draws over 100,000 visitors annually after being closed
from 2004 to 2014. With the Christie projectors and the Digistar 5,
audiences can get into great detail and have ‘wow’ moments where
they leave the Earth and view the planet. They can fly out to the stars,
planets and where things are in the universe.
Because of the Christie projectors and Digistar 5’s flexibility, the
planetarium features a ‘Science Now’ component where new
discoveries such as gravitational waves can be shown within hours
instead of weeks. The brightness of the D4K2560 projector was
essential to the COSI project as a stunning system was required to
generate buzz and draw visitors. A projector was installed in the front
and back of the 60-foot dome, where the dramatic brightness of the
Christie system and the great color fidelity can be viewed, combined
with the flexibility and features of Digistar 5.
The EMS encompasses numerous environmental programs including
waste reduction, recycling, water and electricity reduction, facility and
operational improvements, with a significant net CO2 reduction.
Initiatives include the installation of 2,190 solar panel modules on
the Ushio (Christie’s parent company) and Christie office buildings in
Cypress, California. The panels produce 833,000 kWh annually, reducing
CO2 emissions by 814,807 pounds and power consumption by up to 28
percent. Christie MicroTiles® installations in the lobbies of Ushio and
Christie (Camden Drive) display the amount of energy that the solar
panels produce in real-time.
At Christie’s manufacturing headquarters in Kitchener, Ontario, a
35,000 square foot warehouse was converted to office space using
environmentally conscious techniques. The space includes daylight
harvesting, energy conserving lighting with high-efficiency HVAC
automation, sound masking and carefully selected interior materials.
Overall, environmental related projects in Christie’s Kitchener facility
resulted in a 47 percent decrease in natural gas consumption and a 27
percent decrease in water consumption between 2004 and 2015. The
facility also boasted a 60 percent waste diversion improvement over the
10-year period.
Global News
Hyphen’s Joe Holland
Receives Prestigious
DINO Award
Christie Delivers Visual
Solutions at
InfoComm Brazil
Cypress, California — Christie is pleased to congratulate Joe Holland, an
employee of Hyphen, on winning a 2016 Distinguished INovator Operator
(DINO) Award from the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG).
São Paulo, Brazil — Christie presented a broad lineup of displays
and visual solutions for every Pro AV application at TecnoMultimedia
InfoComm Brazil 2016, held at the São Paulo Expo from May 10-12.
Holland was one of ten industry veterans who received a DINO Award at
the 28th annual users group conference in St. Louis, Missouri. A division
of Christie and located in Kitchener, Ontario, Hyphen specializes in rapid
prototyping and environmental testing. Holland is the Rapid Prototyping
Center Supervisor with Hyphen and has more than ten years of additive
manufacturing experience, with hands-on knowledge of the four core
additive manufacturing technologies.
As a leader in innovative AV technology, the show is a great
opportunity to showcase Christie’s products for creating captivating
visual experiences for business, retail and control room environments,
as well as finding suitable technology for events and rental staging.
The DINO award recognizes individuals for their contributions as well
as years of experience with additive manufacturing technology. Board
members consider criteria such as contributions to AMUG and the
industry, willingness to share and assist and years of hands-on work with
additive manufacturing technology.
One of the main highlights of Christie’s booth was a projection
mapping demonstration in a stunning 3D clock tower display using the
new Christie Boxer 2K30 projectors managed by Christie Pandoras Box
media servers. This marks the debut of the Christie Boxer 2K30 in the
Brazilian market since its official launch in January 2016.
The Christie DWU600-G, Christie D12WU-H, Christie Spyder X20,
Christie Captiva and the Christie LWU701i-D were also displayed at the
event, amongst others.
Global News
CAFKA Displays
Contemporary Art in
Biennial Celebration
Petropolis, Brazil
celebrates anniversary
with Christie
Kitchener, Ontario — CAFKA - Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener
and Area, is proud to announce Christie as the presenting sponsor of
CAFKA.16. As part of the sponsorship, Christie high brightness DLP
projectors were used in three projection-based art installations. The
biennial event kicked off on May 28 at Kitchener City Hall.
São Paulo, Brazil — Two Christie® 3LCD technology projectors were
used for the spectacular mapping projection on the façade of Centro
de Cultura Raul de Leoni in Petrópolis, a city of Rio de Janeiro state.
Covering an area of 32 meters long by 9 meters high, the projection
was undertaken by Brazilian rental and staging company Tangivel to
commemorate the anniversary of the city and the opening of the new
cultural center.
Christie’s support dates back to the 2007 biennial, culminating in its
vision in establishing the Artist in Residence program in 2012. Christie
had provided CAFKA with excellent projection equipment, technical
assistance and the funding to attract the best artists from across
Canada and around the world.
CAFKA.16 brings an innovative fusion of art and technology to the
Kitchener-Waterloo Region and Christie is proud to once again sponsor
CAFKA and support the talented artists taking part in the exhibition.
Christie technology had made three unique installations for CAFKA.16
possible. These include Toronto-based artist Mary Ma’s kinetic surface
mapping projection “Wind, Water, Wave”, Ed Pien’s multi-platform
project “Staging” and “Bombshell,” a video projection by Kitchenerbased artist Lisa Birke.
The projectors, each delivering 15,000 lumens and equipped with 1.2
lenses, were installed on a structure at a distance of 52 meters. The use
of blending and warping was critical in adapting the images precisely to
the irregular surface on which the mapping was screened.
The contents were launched from a Mac Pro using MadMapper video
mapping software. With a resolution of 700x2000 pixels and an aspect
ratio of 1:2.8, the projection lasted six minutes and was repeated various
times throughout the day. The projectors used were part of Christie’s
line of 3LCD technology projectors, which are ideal for fixed installations
and live events.
Global News
Christie delivers more
robust service for
Preston Trail
Christie earns CSVA
Vendor of the Year
award
Cypress, California — Clark, a leading audio, video and lighting
provider specializing in places of worship, selected Christie for Preston
Trail Community Church in Frisco, Texas. Six Christie 3DLP® projectors
including the Christie Roadie HD+30K and the Roadster HD20K-J lit up
the church’s interconnected worship spaces with crystal-clear images.
Cypress, California — Christie had won the Collegiate Sports Video
Association (CSVA) Vendor of the Year title at the CSVA annual meeting
in Cincinnati. The CSVA is an association of video coordinators involved
in college football, college basketball and high school football, and is
dedicated to serving its members and providing a place for dialogue
and development within the sports video profession.
The worship center includes an 1,800-seat auditorium featuring two side
screens framing a center screen, a 500-seat youth center and two smaller
spaces for younger children. In implementing their audio and visual
solutions, one of Preston Trail’s primary concerns was installing efficient,
high-brightness projectors to overcome the high ambient light generated
by stage and house lighting.
As Preston Trail owned several Christie projectors that had proven their
superiority in terms of brightness and reliability, Christie was the only
brand that they considered in relation to adding to the high-performance
projector family. Noise was a concern, especially for the two frontprojected side screens during the quieter parts of the service, and Christie
projectors delivered with the low operational sound levels required.
The CSVA Vendor Appreciation award is given out annually to a vendor
that has been a long running supporter of CSVA and who continually
goes above and beyond. In addition to its continued sponsorship,
Christie also generously donates several projectors to use during their
annual conference, guaranteeing the best picture available.
Christie is honored to receive the accolade from the CSVA and its
membership. Keeping fans coming back is critical in today’s sporting
world and fan engagement is key to that success. Using Christie
technology is part of creating an unforgettable experience that will
have fans returning time and again.
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Christie 6P Laser
Projection System
Earning Plaudits at
National Infantry
Museum’s Giant Screen
Theater
Cypress, California — The Christie and D3D Cinema upgrade from
film to 6P laser projection at the National Infantry Museum’s Giant
Screen Theater in Columbus, Georgia is earning applause from the
public, school groups, veterans and active duty service members.
Installed by AV industry pioneer D3D Cinema, the two Christie Solaria
CP42LH 6P laser projectors enable the theater to show a range of 3D
content and Hollywood blockbusters, along with alternative content
and live events, to better align the theater with the museum’s mission
of providing guests with an immersive experience of the United States
Army Infantry’s valorous history.
Operated by the non-profit National Infantry Museum Foundation, the
museum’s Giant Screen Theater is one of the largest in the Southeast
and the third in the United States to feature Christie 6P laser projection.
Delivering 4K resolution and an immersive experience on the 40foot tall by 72-foot wide theater screen, two Christie CP42LH laser
projectors produce a proprietary mix of photoptically-optimized light
wavelengths for each eye directly from the source, in effect eliminating
the need for a highly inefficient stage of filtering or polarizing the
light as it leaves the projector. This results in vastly improved 3D light
levels, image uniformity, viewing comfort and an enhanced sense of
immersion.
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT
DISPLAY AND
COLLABORATION
TECHNOLOGY FOR
HIGHER EDUCATION
Higher Ed is bustling with all sorts of new applications
for display and collaboration technology, both inside
the classroom and, increasingly, all over campus. Here’s
some advice from experts to help you understand some
basic rules of thumb for deciding how LCD panel and 4K
displays, lampless projectors, video walls, and collaboration
technology can be used to suit your specific application
needs.
Introduction
Display needs are expanding beyond classroom projection to include
a wide range of applications, such as collaborative learning, digital
signage, 3D visualization, and high-visibility displays that can support
thought leadership (and donations). At the same time, innovation
continues to produce new technology options to consider for
each of these uses, such as new lampless projectors, evolving LCD
panel display options, 4K displays, video walls, and collaboration
technology.
The key for AV pros working in the higher education space is to figure
out the right display solution for the need. This white paper will give
an overview of the various display technologies that are becoming
available and a rule-of-thumb guide to the applications for which they
are best suited. And, to illustrate this advice, we’ll look at how a variety
of display solutions are providing unique and varied capabilities in
higher education institutions around the country, including the James
B. Hunt, Jr. Library at North Carolina State University.
Know Your Tech Options
Across campus, technology checklists include displays for
classrooms, lecture halls and auditoriums, distance learning, digital
signage, large-scale presentation set-ups for public spaces, and
advanced immersive multimedia learning environments, as well as
collaborative and interactive features to be used in tandem with
many of these applications.
“We find that many institutional buyers in higher education
have a variety of video presentation needs,” observes Jeevan
Vivegananthan, Director of Product Development for Business
Products at Christie. “Many times they’re outfitting a large number
of spaces with a range of purposes. In addition to classrooms,
auditoriums, and lecture halls, there are a number of smaller meeting
rooms and collaboration spaces with visual communication needs.
Additionally, we’re seeing a number of large-scale applications
where video walls and interactive or immersive video environments
are being built with the latest technologies.”
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Whether tackling a single room or a campus-wide rollout of video
technology, it’s useful to begin by establishing a few display
requirements.
SIZE
Although it is tempting to assume that bigger is always better, display
size and type are actually based on factors of audience size and usage
of content. The number of viewers and/or collaborators and their
needs for a given space will determine whether to go with a LCD panel
display, projection set-up or video wall tile solution.
“For rooms where there will only be five to six people working together,
an LCD panel display of a reasonable size may be more than adequate,”
Vivegananthan explains. “But at some point the room size becomes
too large, and even an 84-inch display wouldn’t be visible to a room
serving 20 or 30 people, such as a small classroom.”
In average-sized classrooms, video projection is “a much more costeffective way to provide visual support for a larger area,” he notes.
“Then, moving up the scale to a lecture hall or auditorium environment,
where you need to reach 100, 200, 300 people or more, you really can’t
get away with LCD panels, even in multiples. At that point, it’s time to
look at large-venue projection.”
To present an even larger-scale video image and potentially add an
interactive or immersive component to spaces such as atriums, student
centers, visualization labs, game design facilities, or other visualintensive spaces, there are still other video display options available.
Tiled video wall displays can be configured into an array of shapes to
create a strikingly sizable image or an artfully constructed architectural
component.
Video can become more powerful when tiled video walls, arrays of
LCD panel displays, or large-scale immersive and/or 3D projection are
paired with interactive or collaborative technology for group sharing of
content and annotation.
RESOLUTION
In terms of resolution, HD remains the most commonly used format
across most higher education applications, particularly in single-
presenter scenarios. However, in specialty cases where detailed
information must be displayed, a 4K LCD panel, projection,
or video wall display solution may be in order. “With 4K, you
can display four times as much information as [with] an HD
option,” Vivegananthan notes. “It’s not really necessary if you’re
just showing video clips, but if you’re an institution and you’re
displaying research data, this is a more effective display format.”
BRIGHTNESS
The next step in selecting a video display is to consider the
ambient light in the room and ensure that the type of display
in question has enough brightness to present a clear image. In
most smaller meeting rooms or classrooms, Vivegananthan says,
an LCD panel display or a 2,000-lumen to 7,000-lumen projector
will do the job. In larger spaces, such as a typical lecture hall, a
20,000-lumen to 30,000-lumen projector is recommended. It’s easy
to go up or down from there, heading up to 40,000 lumens for
situations with extremely high ambient light levels, or back down
to a 10,000-lumen projector if the budget is tight.
LAMP-ILLUMINATED VS. LAMPLESS
Lamp-illuminated projectors are still the most cost-effective
solution, and today’s lamps have longer life, requiring replacement
maybe only once or twice over the life of the projector. There are
two types of lamps, mercury and xenon. Mercury is most common,
as it provides great lamp life and the bulbs can be replaced easily.
Xenon is more professional-level, in that the lamps are harder to
handle, so they are mostly found in cinema projectors.
Solid-state illumination, or lampless projectors, may require a
slightly more sizable investment, but are commonly rated for
20,000 hours of run time, which Vivegananthan points out is more
than will likely ever be needed for a typical classroom application.
There are, at present, three categories of lampless projectors:
LED, laser phosphor and RGB laser. LED provides up to 2,000
lumens of brightness, which is typically not enough brightness
for most commercial applications. Laser phosphor is an emerging
class, producing brightness up to 10,000-12,000 lumens. RGB laser
is sometimes referred to as “pure laser” or “true laser,” because
rather than using a phosphor, the RGB is beamed directly from
true laser devices, creating the best color representation and the
richest, highest-contrast displays. But it’s also more expensive and
physically larger, although it does pack a punch, with brightness
levels of 30,000, 40,000 or 50,000 lumens for large-venue
applications.
Match The Application
With parameters for size, resolution, and brightness established,
the next step is to address those factors with one of a number of
technologies that are effective for use in higher education. Here
is a guide for matching the best technology option with current
classroom trends, from displays to collaboration tools.
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Projectors
Projectors, whether pole-mounted from the ceiling, set up in a shortthrow configuration, or rolled in on a cart, are “still big in classrooms,”
observes Bill Copley, Territory Sales Manager for Christie. In terms of
effectiveness and reliability, not to mention image size per dollar spent,
projection offerings come in numerous forms, with continued evolution
in LCD and DLP® technologies.
Within the realm of LCD projection, Copley observes that WUXGA is
the most commonly used resolution at this time, with some WXGA out
there and XGA nearly extinct. Brightness requirements are holding
steady at 5,000 lumens, and to get those lumens, he reports that many
universities and colleges opt for a mixture of lamp-illuminated and
lampless projectors for different applications.
In terms of DLP, single-chip solutions are great tools in the battle
against ambient lighting. A single-chip, single-lamp or lampless laser
phosphor projector suits many classroom applications, but those with
a little extra money in the budget might opt for a higher-brightness
8,500-lumen or 10,000-lumen projector. Or, for richer color and depth
of image, a three-chip DLP takes a display to the next level.
labs that cater to demand for digital media training, tailoring
these spaces into creative production studios that allow students
to try their hand at technical skills that can be readily translated to
the workplace after graduation.
That was the goal for a new lab created in the Criss Library at
the University of Nebraska, Omaha. There, a number of buzzworthy creative tools, such as 3D printers, green screens, and
video production equipment, were installed. But there was still
one more element needed to complete the picture, recalls Joyce
Neujahr, director of patron services at Criss Library: “We knew that
what we still needed was some kind of display technology that our
students could use to experiment, play, and create.”
The school found its solution in LCD panel displays, which it
configured in a video wall, set up on a rolling cart for portability.
Augmented with multi-touch interactivity, the video wall
has become a central point for student collaboration and
communication.
North Carolina State University certainly explored the next level with its
new, digital era-equipped James B. Hunt, Jr. Library. There, projection
tells NCSU’s story on a multitude of platforms, including immersive 3D
imagery in the Teaching and Visualization Lab and large-scale video
display on giant, moving panels that make up the walls of its Creativity
Studio.
As the defining feature of the Creativity Studio, the flexibility and
vibrancy of the projected video wall panels spark ingenuity among
students. “We see projects happen in that space that we never would
have imagined,” comments Mike Nutt, Director of Visualization
Services at the Hunt Library.
The success of the space reflects the larger academic goals of libraries in
a changing technological environment, he adds. “The typical question
about libraries these days is, ‘Why do you need a library now that we
have Google?’ But students depend on us to provide the technology
to enhance their education and provide valuable experience for the
workplace. Libraries are an extension of that ethos.”
LCD Panel Displays
Sold in classes of resolution and size, the de facto standard for
classroom LCD panel display technology today is the LED-backlit LCD
display, observes Christie’s Vivegananthan. He notes that OLED is
another illumination type that is attracting attention, but it has yet to
hit the mainstream.
Video Wall Tiles
Video walls provide an opportunity to create a rich media
experience that demonstrates a school’s tech-savvy and forwardthinking academics. For most higher education applications, video
walls are composed of LCD panel displays or video tiles. With the
latter, the sky is the limit in terms of size and shape, as tiles can be
assembled into any number of flat or curved configurations.
Furthermore, the addition of touch interactivity to a tiled display
encourages students and visitors to play, learn, and experiment.
Returning to NCSU’s Hunt Library as an example, video walls can
take many forms. Nearly 500 video tiles were deployed in five
research labs and display walls throughout the building.
That covers the basics of classroom presentation, but many educators
The four public-facing tiled video walls have become a focal point
for student contributions in generative art and dynamic, interactive
content from multiple disciplines, including engineering, design,
are thinking outside the rectangle when they consider potential uses for
flat panel displays in schools. Many academic institutions are building
and computer science. Having created content for the displays
will be a real bonus after graduation. “The video walls provide
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a real competitive advantage for students,” NCSU’s Mike Nutt
points out. “Every graduate who walks in to a job interview has
a cellphone, but not everybody has experience designing for a
20-foot video wall.”
Collaboration Tools
Another component has become a necessity for today’s
classroom video systems: collaboration technology. It’s a BYOD
world, and the classroom is no exception, especially in light of
the increasingly common “flipped classroom” approach, which
shifts pedagogy away from a single presenter and places greater
emphasis on small-group discussion and sharing of visual data via
mobile devices and laptops. New collaboration tools have ended
the days of presenting via only one projector or display input
at a time—now it’s possible to present and annotate multiple
sources of content from various student and educator participants
seamlessly and wirelessly on a centralized LCD panel display,
projection system, or video wall set-up.
In classrooms, innovation labs, and nearly any academic space
where groups are working together toward a common goal,
collaboration technology makes possible what participants have
come to expect from a video system: “We needed team members
to come in with whatever device they’re comfortable using, and
connect and collaborate with that device without having to wade
through a maze of cables,” explains Dr. Dave Dawson, a research
scientist at the University of West Florida’s Innovation Institute.
Following the Innovation Institute’s implementation of a wireless
collaboration solution that also enables remote switching
between sources and content management from any mobile
device, Dawson says his team was able to “improve the efficiency
and efficacy of what we do—we’re able to compare information
easily and make better decisions.”
“The advantage of working with a company that has a wide range
of expertise and a broad product offering is that we can provide
a wide range of solutions that can fit any budget,” says Jeevan
Vivegananthan, Director of Product Development for Business
Products at Christie. “We can provide the whole package, from
small- and mid-sized projectors to very high-end video wall and
processing technologies. Christie understands how all those
pieces go together. Collaboration and learning today is not
about just one display, or just one type of interaction. We can
help join those pieces together and tailor [the solution] to meet
different budget needs. No matter how people want to share or
what their budget limits are, we have a range of prices, sizes, and
technologies to serve them.”
He adds that frequently on large-scale projects or institutionwide rollouts, Christie will work with clients to identify the most
cost-effective solution for streamlined duplication across similar
room types. Scaling up from a basic foundational system is also
easy to manage, and with the manufacturer’s immersion in video
innovation, customers can rest assured that they will be ready for
what’s next.
“Visual information sharing technology is our DNA,”
Vivegananthan emphasizes. “Our mission statement talks about
shared vision, and that’s not just about fulfilling physical AV needs,
but also clients’ needs and their expectations. You’re not just
getting product, you’re getting our perspective on how we can
engage people further in these shared experiences.”
Conclusion
The wide array of display and collaboration technologies in use
across campuses is indicative of continued growth in dynamic
learning approaches. Chosen thoughtfully, with technical and use
case parameters in mind, displays and the collaborative tools that
enliven them can take educational experiences to the next level.
Christie Has It
The cost of a technology upgrade or a complete communications
fit-out for a new building or campus can be daunting. Fortunately,
it’s possible to condense some line items into packages, identifying
a single source for many elements.
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Choosing video wall
technology based on
your priorities
For application in control
room environments
Receive information, analyze and collaborate to maintain
status quo or respond to emergent situations – this is the
reality of control room environments. The challenge lies
in effectively visualizing real-time intelligence for efficient
monitoring, awareness and communication. Where and how
information is displayed are critical questions in determining
what technology will support those who are managing and
monitoring operational continuity, and responding to actual
or impending breaches in protocol. When you need to
create a focal point of information for a control room team,
particularly in a large format that allows operators to view
multiple feeds of content clearly and simultaneously, video
walls are the prevalent solution. There are three primary
categories of solid-state technology used for control room
video walls: LCD panels, LED-lit DLP® projection cubes
(Christie® MicroTiles® cubes), and LED display walls (LED
tiles).
While each technology is an excellent choice for use in video
wall displays, determining which category is most appropriate
for the application or user depends on what solution attributes
are top priorities for the application. Some of the most common
priorities for control room displays include:
• Footprint
• Viewing angle
• Initial cost
• Brightness
• Total cost of ownership
• Brightness uniformity
• Ease of deployment
• Contrast
• Power
• Auto-brightness and
• Lifetime
color balance
• ADA compliance
• Seamlessness
•
Image retention
We will discuss which technology categories offer better than
average compatibility related to each attribute to help you
choose the option that will make most sense for your application.
Viewing angle
Most video wall solutions are designed to maximize the view of
information when the user is not directly in front of the display
screen. However, as you move further off-angle from the display,
brightness and color may be affected to varying degrees. It is
important to verify the product performance specifications in
advance to understand how viewing angles will impact a person’s
interaction with the content.
For cubes, optical screens are typically used and each type has
its own unique characteristics. For LCD panels, visibility can
vary based on the LCD panel manufacturer. When referencing
LED video walls, there are no hard and fast rules; nevertheless,
there are recommended optimal viewing distances depending
on the pixel pitch. All solutions can provide very good viewing
characteristics, but during product selection it is important to
ensure the actual characteristics for a selected product meets
the design requirements set for the application.
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Brightness
Brightness requirements for video wall applications vary
depending on the actual application. Higher brightness may
be necessary to improve overall contrast in environments
where ambient light is very high – such as rooms with walls of
windows. However, for many control room applications, too
bright can be considered a downside if people are working in
front of the display wall for a full working shift. If the wall is very
bright, those people may suffer from headaches or eye strain
over time. On the other hand, if the wall is not bright enough,
contrast will likely be too low, making it difficult to quickly and
accurately discern information as required. For typical control
room applications, a nominal brightness of 250 cd/m2 is quite
adequate and reasonable. Above 500 cd/m2 may be too bright
whereby brightness may need to be lowered and managed.
If you’re looking for brightness and uniformity across a tiled
array, LED tiles offer the best performance for these attributes.
Outdoor LED display walls can achieve peak brightness of up to
12,000 nits (1 nt = 1 cd/m2), although levels for indoor models
are typically less than 2,000 nits. Another benefit of LED tiled
video walls is their ability to display content clearly even in high
ambient light environments. This is a consequence not only of
the high-brightness typical of LED tiles but of high contrast ratios.
The result is an outstanding perceived level of black, resulting in
a high contrast image even in elevated levels of indoor ambient
light.
is typically >97% or better depending on the manufacturer’s
specification for its LED chip.
Auto-brightness and color balance
When multiple displays are used together in a tiled display array
or video wall, it is critical that brightness and color from display
to display are well matched and remain that way over time.
Our eyes are very sensitive to even subtle differences in color
across multiple displays; therefore, video wall display products
include capabilities to finely adjust the color for best matching
performance. However, over time, color or brightness may
slightly change or drift, requiring readjustment. A major benefit
of cubes and Christie® MicroTiles® is that projection technology
allows color sensors and monitoring to be embedded within the
design so that color and brightness can be constantly monitored
and automatically re-adjusted without human intervention. This
occurs continuously and is transparent to the user.
LED video walls also offer a large achievable color gamut, which
is the range and purity of the colors a display can reproduce.
The red, green and blue LEDs used in LED display walls all emit
a much narrower range of wavelengths than a broad-spectrum,
white-light source like a lamp. This allows more deeply saturated
colors to be reproduced, as well as increasing the range of
reproducible colors.
Contrast
Higher contrast enables easier and faster recognition of the
information displayed and reduces eye strain. For control room
design, the overall system contrast ratio is critical. This takes into
account ambient lighting within the room as well as the imaging
within the video wall display. Typically, a system contrast ratio of
>100:1 is what is required.
Display products themselves have their own contrast ratio which
is used to help determine the overall system contrast ratio.
Fortunately, the contrast ratios are typically 1500:1 for LCD
panels, 5000:1 for LED video walls, and 2100:1 for cubes, which
are acceptable in most control room applications.
Seamlessness
Ideally, a video wall display should be completely seamless
so that viewers do not notice a transition from one display
screen unit to the next in a tiled array. In reality, this is not 100%
achievable with emissive display products and technologies
currently on the market.
Brightness uniformity
If brightness is not uniform within each screen, the overall
video wall may exhibit a “checkerboard” appearance which is
undesirable. Most cubes offer uniformity of 95% or better which
is desirable, while LCD panel uniformity is not typically as high.
Additionally, because uniformity is not measured right to the
edge of the bezel on LCD panels, it is recommended to test and
view the solution in advance with content that is the same as/
similar to what will be displayed to ensure that the uniformity
meets expectations. Brightness uniformity for LED displays
Cubes have the ability to minimize this transition by offering a
gap between screens of only 1mm. This 1mm space is typically
required to allow for expansion/contraction of the screen
materials during temperature or humidity fluctuations. For large
display walls where operators and users are typically at 3 meters
(10 feet) away, 1mm is considered negligible.
LED tiles achieve seamlessness and are designed in such a
way that they touch each other without increasing the distance
between the pixels from one tile to the next. Moreover, the
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Although operational lifetime is lower and there are other
performance compromises, LCD panels could be the most
appropriate solution for the application at hand when budgets
are tight.
Considering the ongoing operational costs such as power
consumption, HVAC and maintenance is also important in
determining the right solution for your application. In a 24/7 or
20/7 control room you can expect cubes and LED tiles to have
a useful life of approximately six years or more. These solutions
are designed for high reliability, very low maintenance and
minimal performance degradation over time.
nature of the area surrounding LEDs in a typical tiled array makes it
difficult to see where the tiles join from a normal viewing distance.
Image retention
When a video wall system is new, it can look brilliant, but will
it maintain that same level of performance over time? If image
performance factors such as color uniformity, brightness
uniformity and imaging quality are not the highest priorities for
the application, then the use of LCD panels may be acceptable
and the most cost-effective solution – especially if the application
does not require 24/7 operation. However, if quality of the image is
important at all times for 5+ years, then DLP®/LED-based displays
might be the best choice. For instance, in many operation centers,
it is not only critical that a high level of performance is maintained
for the benefit of the normal operators and users, but it is also
important that visitors and customers who tour the operations see
an engaging and impressive video wall display.
Footprint and ease of deployment
If space is limited at the location of the video wall, then the
physical depth of the solution may be a key deciding factor.
Generally, most LCD panels can be installed requiring only 4-8” of
space front to back. If space is at a premium, but the benefits of
DLP/LED projection are in demand, then Christie® MicroTiles® or
LED display tiles may be the best option. Christie MicroTiles offer
the benefits of DLP/LED projection cubes with a 10” depth due
to their 20” diagonal screen size. LED tiles are typically quite thin,
often with a depth of less than 4” or 10mm.
As well, because of their minimal profile depth and smart design,
LCD panels, Christie MicroTiles and LED tiles also offer ease
of deployment. One intriguing possibility with both Christie
MicroTiles and LED tiles is the ability to mount them along a
curve, or create any size or shape of display.
All displays consume power and require cooling, but not
all display technologies are the same in this regard. LED tile
video walls consume energy more efficiently than most other
display technologies. The improvement in efficiency can be as
high 400% or more, depending on which displays are being
compared.
Another strength of LED tile video walls is the long life of the
LED pixels themselves. The useful lifetime of a display’s light
source is often defined as the number of hours to reach half
of the initial brightness. By this measure, LEDs typically last
much longer than lamps, whether used only as a light source or
employed directly as pixels in an LED video wall.
Adhering to barrier-free guidelines
To ensure that your display complies with your country’s
guidelines for safer, accessible, barrier-free spaces and follows
the principles of Universal Design, you will want to select a lowprofile and narrow depth display solution. In Canada and the
United States, displays can extend no more than 4” or 100mm
away from the wall to be considered barrier-free according to
the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) respectively. LCD panels and LED
tiles are two solutions that fit well within spaces that have
specific requirements to comply with CSA, ADA or similar
guidelines.
Conclusion
Based on the performance of each solution in relation to the
most common control room priorities, you may have a clearer
understanding of which solution will work best for your control
room. Once you’ve narrowed down which technology makes
the most sense, we recommend doing in-depth research on the
top brands for your solution of choice.
Initial cost and total cost of ownership
A big benefit of LCD panels is their low initial price. For a given
display surface area, LCD panels can be less than 60% of the initial
cost of an equivalent cube-based system.
New Employee
NEW Employee
David Ng
David Ng has joined Christie as a System Support Specialist at Christie
Digital Systems (Singapore Branch), GIS Division, effective March 21 2016.
He will be providing help desk support to Asia Pacific end-users for troubleshooting and problem resolution of LAN/WAN hardware and software and
will also be supporting daily business software applications.
David has over 10 years’ experience in leading and managing IT service
delivery departments to users in Singapore and China.
Jason Tan
Jason Tan has joined Christie as a Field Service Engineer at Christie Digital
Systems (Singapore Branch), TSO Division, effective March 14 March 2016.
He will be responsible for technical support which includes service repairs,
training and pre/post sales support to dealers, end users and internal sales.
Prior to joining Christie, Jason was a Service Engineer at CBD eVision and
has over 10 years’ experience in electronics engineering and technical
support to a wide range of consumer product lines.
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