Christie, the global visual and audio technology company, has announced that its 1DLP laser projection systems have been installed in a new immersive space at the Gyeonggi Provincial Museum. The firm’s Christie DWU960ST-iS and DWU630-GS laser projectors deliver a projection display on four surfaces of the museum’s new ‘video room’.
With the addition of the new video room, the museum aims to engage guests and create immersive experiences through the use of projection and interactive technologies. The projection over four surfaces is powered by eight laser projectors from the Christie DWU960ST-iS and DWU630-GS series.
These were supplied by SNC Alliance, and are used to bring to life the content of Staff and Chair of Gyeong-seok Lee and Paintings of the Conferment Banquet, which dates back to the 17th century. This is a representative piece from the Joseon Dynasty and features senior civil servant Gyeong-seok Lee’s banquet and the gifts he received from King Hyeonjong in 1668.
A rewarding experience
“Working on this project at Gyeonggi Provincial Museum has been an exciting and rewarding experience for our team,” says Chul-Ho Park, CEO of Mega Link, whose company was responsible for the installation and commissioning of all projectors.
“We are delighted to have played a role in bringing the past to life through fascinating imagery made possible by the high-performance and reliable Christie Inspire and GS Series projectors installed in this space. Our goal is always to create an experience that leaves a lasting impact on visitors, and we believe this exhibit achieves just that.”
The images transport viewers to the Joseon dynasty as they depict representatives of the government, court musicians, and palanquin riders entering Gyeong-seok Lee’s home to give him gifts from the monarch. Visitors will experience a three-dimensional impact that will make them feel as though they are attending this celebration event at Bukaksan Mountain, surrounded by vibrant autumn leaves. This is created by a multitude of vividly coloured visuals presented on three enormous screens in front and on both sides.
The projections on the three-sided screens are made using five discretely installed Christie DWU960ST-iS laser projectors with a brightness of 9,600 lumens to create an immersive experience. Three Christie DWU630-GS laser projectors installed on the ceiling are used to create floor projections. These projectors have an interactive feature that senses movement on the floor and blends in with the screens. The peony flower designs projected on the floor change with each step guests take, adding an additional degree of interest
Creating memorable experiences
Paul Lee, sales manager for Korea, Enterprise, Christie, says:
“Our passion has always been about harnessing technology to create memorable experiences, and this project is a true testament to that. We are proud to work with Gyeonggi Provincial Museum and our partners to bring historical artifacts to life in such an astonishing and immersive way. It’s a privilege to see our projection systems used to educate and inspire visitors, and we look forward to seeing the impact it has for years to come.”
The Christie Inspire and GS Series use laser illumination, which eliminates the need for lamp and filter maintenance and offers 20,000 hours of affordable operation. They are perfect for demanding, high-use applications because they have wireless connectivity, a small footprint, low weight, whisper-quiet operation, and a full range of lenses.
Certain models include Christie Twist warping and blending software as well as Christie Mystique automated camera-based alignment tools, which make it simple and quick to set up, align, recalibrate, and maintain multi-projector systems.
Earlier this year, Christie provided a range of integrated solutions to the recently reopened Chico Albuquerque Museum of Image and Sound of Ceará, including projectors, media servers, and Christie Mystique.
