Rants & rAVes — Episode 1197: Here’s Everything Christie Digital Has Planned for ISE 2023, Including a New Product Launch!
On my latest videocast, I chat with Christie Digital’s director of product management, Joel St-Denis, about what you can expect in stand/booth 3K600 at ISE 2023 in Barcelona. The company will, again, tie the entire booth together using its AV-over-IP platform — Terra — that’s based on 10G SDVoE and drive it all with Pandora’s […]
Infinity Dome theatre at TELUS Spark Science Centre Upgrades System Making it One of the Brghtest in North America
CALGARY, AB. July 6, 2022 – Christie is pleased to share that its RGB pure laser projectors are lighting up the recently refurbished Infinity Dome theatre at TELUS Spark Science Centre in Calgary, Alberta. The dome stands three stories high and 21 meters (69 feet) across, making it one of the largest dome theatres in […]
Christie Provides RGB Pure Laser Projectors for Infinity Dome Theatre at TELUS Spark Science Centre
Christie provided its RGB pure laser projectors are lighting up the recently refurbished Infinity Dome theatre at TELUS Spark Science Centre in Calgary, Alberta. The dome stands three stories high and 21 meters (69 feet) across, making it one of the largest dome theatres in western Canada, and one of the brightest in North America with eight Christie Griffyn 4K32-RGB pure laser projectors delivering […]
rePLAY ISE 2022 — That’s a Wrap
rePLAY ISE 2022 has officially come to a close, but first, a quick recap of session two. This time, the session contained curated content aimed toward our viewers in the United States rather than Europe. Our hosts, Steph Beckett and Emily Dean, picked out some great content we gathered in Barcelona at ISE 2022 to […]
rePLAY ISE 2022 — We’re Back
rePLAY ISE 2022 was a success and we’ve got an exciting recap of session one for you! We had an awesome time gathering content in Barcelona for the live event, and we had even more fun showing it to you on the LAVNCH platform. One of the highlights from the trip was Emily Dean stepping […]
Christie Acquires Assets From Brass Roots Technologies LLC
Yesterday, Christie announced its acquisition of the assets from Brass Roots Technologies LLC, an Allen, Texas-based technology innovation company specializing in consulting and the engineering design of advanced optics and electronics for high-performance display and imaging systems. All current employees of Brass Roots Technologies have transferred to Christie and the operations will remain in Allen, Texas under the Christie name. “The purchase of Brass Roots […]
Here Are Christie’s ISE 2022 Plans
Reuniting in person at ISE 2022 at Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía, from May 10-13 in Hall 3, stand 3K600, Christie will showcase its latest products and integrated solutions, including its RGB pure laser projection technology, LED video walls, content management and processing and a string of first-time showings. A range of integrated Christie solutions […]
Rants & rAVes — Episode 1103: Christie Will Use ISE 2022 to Feature Its Entire New Product Lineup
Christie’s heritage in AV is projection; at ISE the company will show everything from its entry-level 1-chip DLP line, the Inspire Series, to its Griffyn 4K32-RGB pure laser projectors. Of course, you’ll see its MicroTiles LED and an awesome projection-mapping demo, but you’ll also get a chance to see Version 8 of its acclaimed Pandoras Box player/server connected via SDVoE and even NDI (and […]
rePLAY 2021: Day 1 — A Successful Takeoff!
It’s finally here — rePLAY 2021 is officially live on the LAVNCH platform! We’re so excited to bring you three days of content, including InfoComm 2021 coverage, playing THE GAME, words from sponsors and so much more. We wanted to create an event that recapped the year that was and is 2021 for all our […]
Rants & rAVes — Episode 1074: So, What’s Up with Christie? A Lot, Actually!
Gary was joined by today’s Rants and rAVes guest, Steve Capling, director of global enterprise marketing at Christie, to talk about the plethora of new products the company has introduced in 2021. Working with THE rAVe Agency during rePLAY 2021, Christie will debut new projects in the 1-chip DLP Inspire Series, a new M Series high-end 4K25 […]
Hauntingly Cool Halloween Setups
Spooky season has arrived. It’s time to bust out the pumpkins, ghouls and goblins. But how can you make your Halloween setup hauntingly cool? By using audiovisual equipment, obviously! In the spirit of spooky season, we asked #AVTweeps to share their best tips for the ultimate Halloween scenes. Here’s what they had to say… Chuck […]
Christie Announces New 25,000-Lumen 4K UHD RGB Laser Projector
Christie announced the M 4K25 RGB pure laser projector. The new M 4K25 RGB continues the original M Series. First introduced in 2007, “the M Series packed a lot of features in a small package,” said Larry Paul, executive director, Technology and Custom Solutions, Christie. “Features like the intelligent lens system and embedded Twist for […]
ProAV Day of LAVNCH WEEK 2.0: CX, Crystal Balls and a Hot Debate on AV-over-IP
ProAV is at a crossroads today. And it’s not just because so many of us are working from home and don’t know what the commercial/business space will look like in three months, even with well-researched predictions. Big innovations in ProAV were happening long before COVID-19, but the pandemic has expedited — expedited like the first […]
Christie evolves MicroTiles LED with new Active 3D capabilities
CYPRESS, Calif. – (February 6, 2020) – The innovation of Christie MicroTiles LED continues with the debut of Active 3D, launching at ISE 2020. Visitors to the Christie stand, 1-H70, will see the new capabilities of Christie MicroTiles LED 1.25mm tiles in action. Christie’s Active 3D for MicroTiles LED enables a robust, flicker-free 3D experience. […]
Rants and rAVes — Episode 945: Christie Will Focus on AV-over-IP Terra at ISE 2020
Christie will be at ISE 2020 focused on its Terra SDVoE-based 10G AV-over-IP platform and has integrated it into even more products — including input cards for nearly its entire projector lineup too. And, of course, the new MicroTiles LED is SDVoE. Listen to this podcast with Christie’s Product Management and Business Development rep, Karl […]
Christie introduces brighter Crimson HD31 and WU31 for same low price as Crimson 25
CYPRESS, Calif. – (January 16, 2020) – The new Christie® Crimson Series of 3DLP® laser projectors, introduced today, deliver 31,500 ISO lumens for the same price as the Crimson 25 models with the same 60Hz processing and Christie BoldColor Technology in a compact, rugged package for rental, staging and fixed installation customers. Users will also experience the same Christie TruLife™ electronics and the […]
Christie Intros Crimson Series of 3DLP Laser Projectors
The new Christie Crimson Series of 3DLP laser projectors are specified to deliver 31,500 ISO lumens for the same price as the Crimson 25 models with the same 60Hz processing and Christie BoldColor Technology in a compact, rugged package for rental, staging and fixed installation customers. These projectors offer the same Christie TruLife electronics and […]
Christie Adds 64-Bit Processing to Pandoras Box Version 6.4
With the release of the new Pandoras Box Version 6.4, Christie introduces its new 64-bit processing software to the video server market. The Christie Pandoras Box is a family of hardware and software tools for real-time video processing and show control, excelling in live events, projection mapping, image compositing and interactive applications. The new version is […]
Christie releases 64-bit version of Pandoras Box
CYPRESS, Calif. – (December 16, 2019) – The demand for greater performance to process, play and control higher resolutions and data volumes on multiple displays is growing. With the new Pandoras Box Version 6.4, Christie® introduces its new 64-bit processing software, which meets the highest possible requirements and greatly increases the performance of existing processing […]
Christie is bringing latest TAA compliant technology and expertise to The Video Show
WASHINGTON – (December 3, 2019) – Christie will be showcasing its TAA compliant projection, LED, LCD and processing solutions at The Video Show from Dec. 4-5 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, with Christie experts on-hand to answer any questions. Visitors to the Christie booth (no. 705) will see firsthand how Christie technology enables the […]
Christie Crimson laser projectors illuminate Sydney Opera House for Diwali and Remembrance Day
SYDNEY – (November 25, 2019) – The iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House were transformed into a digital canvas showcasing brilliant and lifelike projections to celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali, and to observe Remembrance Day. Designed, planned and executed by Christie’s longstanding Australian partner The Electric Canvas (TEC), thestunning projections were made possible […]
Fully Restored Apollo 11 Mission Control Room Features Christie Projectors
Christie announced its laser projectors are part of a restoration of the Apollo Mission Control room at Johnson Space Center in Houston. Fifty years after Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the moon, the decommissioned room (known as MOCR 2) has been recreated in its 1969 state. It includes everything from restored communication consoles […]
Christie APS and GS Series laser projectors installed at Helsinki’s University of the Arts
HELSINKI – (November 21, 2019) – The University of the Arts recently upgraded some of its audiovisual facilities to improve the student experience. Electro Waves, a local integrator, carried out the work which includes new Christie APS and the GS Series laser projectors in a number of lecture theaters and music performance halls. With its combination of disciplines including fine art, music and […]
Christie Extends Flat Panel LCD Lineup
Christie extended its flat panel LCD lineup Monday with two new 55-inch Extreme Series flat panels and a 98-inch flat panel. The 55-inch flat panels, dubbed the FHD554-XZ-H and FHD554-XZ-HR, have 0.44-millimeter (combined .88-mm gap) narrow bezels and are TAA-compliant. Plus, they’re 4K at 60Hz delivery. The Extreme Series flat panels are aimed at: military/government […]
Christie Claims It Has the World’s First 4K DCI RGB Laser Projector with HDR
Christie just launched the Christie Eclipse, a 4K RGB pure laser projector featuring Christie RealLaser illumination with HDR — aimed at the ProAV market. According to Christie, the Eclipse is capable of a degree of detail and depth of color that has never been possible with any ProAV projection system. With true HDR, Christie Eclipse […]
Christie Adds 75″ and 86″ Versions to 4K TAA-Compliant Secure Series Display Line
Christie is expanding its Secure Series line of large-format TAA-compliant, non-RF (radio frequency) LCD panels, designed specifically for secure-facility environments. Featuring 4K UHD resolution (3840×2160), these plug-and-play 75″ and 86″ panels are ideal for meeting rooms, control rooms or digital signage applications. These displays join existing 55-and 65-inch models in the Secure Series. The SUHD751-P/SUHD861-P […]
San Marcos, Tex. to Host Ford AV Innovate Showcase in October
Innovate Showcase is a free, one-day event that will be held at Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel Spa & Conference Center in San Marcos, Tex on Oct. 3, 2019 from 9 A.M. to 3 p.m. Guests are invited to experience the latest in AV technology and learn how to best leverage it to improve the […]
Regal Cinemas and Cineworld Picks Christie’s RealLaser Cinema Projectors
Christie just announced that Cineworld Group – the world’s second largest cinema exhibitor (known as Regal Cinemas in the USA) – has signed an agreement to acquire more than 1,000 of Christie’s RGB pure laser cinema projectors featuring Christie RealLaser illumination technology. “At Cineworld, we have always focused on leading technologies to benefit the cinema […]
Christie Debuts Core Series LED and CorePlus LED Displays
Christie at InfoComm launched the Christie Core Series and the Christie CorePlus. Core Series is designed for applications such as shopping mall kiosks, airport and public transit signage and select corporate installations with budgetary constraints. With pixel pitches from 1.2 to 2.5 mm, redundant on-board power and ADA-compliant mount system; Christie Core Series installs directly […]
Christie Adds Four New LCD Monitors — One Includes an SDVoE (Terra) Input
Christie is introducing four new flat panels including the Christie UHD654-X-HR 65-inch with Christie Terra (SDVoE-based AV-over-IP) that allows routing and scaling 4K sources. Combined with Christie Terra, Christie’s AV-over-IP solution, the UHD654-X-HR delivers a turnkey videowall solution using a 65″ monitor — instead of a 55″ like every other monitor company. Debuting at InfoComm […]
Christie Is All About Moving from Conception to Reality at InfoComm 2019
Christie’s 90-year history is marked by continuous technological innovation, from the advent of digital cinema projection and the original MicroTiles to the first high brightness, all-in-one RGB pure laser illuminated projector and the Spyder X80, a powerful image processor. Its latest hardware and software solutions will be on display at InfoComm 2019, June 12-14 in […]
Got Christie? Almo ProAV Does — And It’s the Entire Lineup
Almo Professional A/V and Christie have expanded their Latin American distribution partnership into the U.S. As a result, Christie’s high lumen and laser projectors, LCD panels and Christie MicroTiles LED are now available to Almo resellers and integrators nationwide. Christie has also joined the fall 2019 Almo E4 Experience, which takes place in the New […]