Christie, the global visual and audio technology company, has helped create new concept spaces for media and content production in Gwangmyeong City, South Korea.
Based in U-Planet, an urban cultural and shopping complex, IVEX Studio is home to an array of high-tech audiovisual technologies used for events such as K-Pop, esports, live performances and broadcast production, as well as corporate functions and conferences.
Three notable spaces within IVEX Studio are equipped with high-performance Christie HS Series and GS Series 1DLP laser projectors, Hyper Hall, XR Lab and Creative Studio. These areas also benefit from Pandoras Box, Widget Designer and ID Tags which enable visually impactful and interactive experiences for the venue. The Christie products were installed and commissioned at the facility by Star Networks.
The firm’s general manager S.W. Ham says: “IVEX Studio was looking at installing robust and reliable integrated solutions that could handle real-time, interactive contents in very high resolutions for various purposes such as broadcasting and realistic media projection.
“Christie’s laser projection and integrated solutions are our top choices as we had successfully deployed them for large-scale projects such as Lotte World and Masan Robot Land. The HS and GS Series were chosen for their colour accuracy, form factor and omnidirectional capabilities, while the Pandoras Box family of products were selected for their powerful and versatile features.”
High-tech facilities
A futuristic studio optimised for performances, exhibitions and events, Hyper Hall has been fitted with eleven Christie D20WU-HS laser projectors and a giant LED wall for vibrant displays within the 1,650-square-metre space.
XR Lab is a technology research studio specifically for extended reality (XR) media production and next-generation media content. Pandoras Box Version 8 is used for immersive content management in the space capable of various studies on immersive image NDI (Network Device Interface) transmission and interactive capabilities.
Creative Studio G, utilises a Christie DWU850-GS 1DLP laser projector for vivid visuals on a 120-inch screen, with real-time video playback and processing also using Christie Pandoras Box Version 8. The well-furnished space includes themed background sets and shooting equipment for media and broadcast production, alongside video screenings and media education.
Christie’s enterprise sales manager for Korea, Paul Lee adds: “IVEX Studio is a fascinating facility that provides future-oriented immersive multi-space online and offline platforms catering to the needs of different clientele.
“The innovative deployment of our projection and integrated solutions by Star Networks in Hyper Hall, XR Lab and Creative Studio G has delivered truly spectacular immersive and interactive experiences.”
Earlier this summer, Christie announced the appointment of Ernest (Ernie) Bakenie as senior director of entertainment, based in Florida, US.
