Five Christie DWU555-GS laser phosphor projectors provide impressive projections
on the backdrop of a massive sand table model showcased at a new national
heritage park in China – restoring the ancient glory of Luoyang city, China’s former
imperial capital during the Sui (589-618 BC) and Tang dynasties (618-907 AD).
Wu Zetian was the first and only female emperor in China. A major highlight is the
full-scale reconstructions of two iconic towers that symbolised the splendour and
opulence of Empress Wu’s reign.
During her political heyday, Empress Wu instructed the construction of these two
towers, which were described as architectural miracles. And today, 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.
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.
“When it comes to the selection of projection systems, the end user is very
selective and only wanted the best. They eventually decided on Christie projectors
due to their impressive performance, outstanding track record in China and
numerous accolades,’ said Tony Chen, General Manager, Wincomn Technology. “In
view of the large projection canvas in the backdrop, five units of Christie DWU555-
GS projectors are needed to seamless blend the images together to form a
complete panorama that brings ancient culture and history to life.’
Chen noted that the Christie GS Series laser phosphor projectors were ideal for this
setup due to their long hours of uninterrupted operation.
“The deciding factor was its 20,000 hours of low-cost operation, which was exactly
what the end user was looking for. At the same time, the GS Series’ other
advantages such as long-lasting brightness, accurate colour reproduction, image
quality, 24/7 reliability, as well as blending and warping capabilities for curved
surfaces, make it the perfect projection solution for such location-based
entertainment venues,’ he added.
