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Cineasia 2017/Hong Kong—Dec 11, 2017
Premium Movie-Going Experiences Now in Reach of Mainstream Cinemas with Introduction of Christie’s Direct-Coupled RGB Pure Laser Projector
Christie CP4325-RGB cinema projector is first in the Christie CineLife Series, featuring Christie RealLaser illumination, to bring low cost of ownership and unmatched cinematic performance to mainstream auditoriums
Christie®
today
introduced the Christie® CP4325-RGB pure laser cinema projector, which delivers
a premium movie-going experience to mainstream theatres. Featuring CineLife™
electronics and RealLaser™ illumination, this compact, all-in-one
DCI-compliant projector excels in image quality and operational lifetime, while
providing a low cost of ownership. With the CP4325-RGB, exhibitors can fill
their auditorium seats by attracting audiences with incredibly colorful and
detailed, true-to-life images.
“With its innovative all-in-one, ‘next
generation’ direct- coupled RGB illumination system, the Christie CP4235-RGB is the most advanced laser projector on the market,” said Allan
Fernandes, senior manager, Product Management, Global Cinema, at
Christie. “Using
next generation, pure red-green-blue direct-emitting laser technology, the
CP4325-RGB offers the most authentic and immersive cinema experience for the
mainstream market. It offers all the advantages of a high-performance laser
projector in a compact ‘all-in-one’ form
factor that eliminates the need for
sub-ambient external cooling, while providing rich colors, higher contrast ratios,
and the lowest total cost of ownership of any projector in its class.”
Industry
interest and endorsements roll in
Based on feedback gathered during recent
factory tours, in-depth demonstrations and event showings to Christie’s global
customer base, the CP4325-RGB promises to be a welcome addition to the cinema value
chain, with exhibitors and post-production houses eager to put its potential to
work. It is well-positioned to become the benchmark for
laser-based cinema projection and exemplifies Christie’s technological
leadership in the cinema market.
“Our longstanding, strategic relationship with Christie has delivered
thousands of digital cinema projectors to theatres across China,” said Jack
Wang, Chief Technical Officer, Wanda Cinemaline Corporation. “As we continue to
grow our domestic cinema-market share, we are looking closely at the Christie CP4325-RGB RealLaser™
projector as a strong candidate for our lineup.”
“HOYTS Cinema Technology Group has always prided itself on introducing technologies
that deliver the ultimate visuals for the best cinematic experience, witness
our installation of the Christie CP42LH 3DLP® 4K RGB laser projector for our 390-seat “Xtremescreen” premium auditorium in October
2016, at the HOYTS Chadstone complex,” said Adam Wrightson, General Manager, HOYTS Cinema Technology Group.
“Given Christie’s pedigree and our reputation for innovation, it’s no wonder
that HOYTS has already ordered several units of the Christie CP4325-RGB
projector, which leverages the many features of the CP42LH but shrinks the
footprint with a breakthrough-design that eliminates the need for external
chillers,” Wrightson added.
“Our
customers deserve the best, so to light up our Super EMAX theatre in Novi,
Michigan, with its 92 ft (28 m) by 40 ft (12 m) screen, we’ve installed a Christie CP42LH 3DLP® 4K RGB laser projector,” said David Zylstra, VP of
Technology, Emagine-Entertainment. “But technology is always improving and so
I’m delighted that, with the launch of the CP4325-RGB, Christie is introducing
its RealLaser™ lineup of all-in-one projectors; a family which has the
potential to ‘future proof’ our Novi and other auditoriums across the U.S.
heartland.”
“The
three CP42LH projectors we have installed so far in our premium auditoriums
have given us an incredible competitive edge in the market,” said Luis Millán,
owner of the Spanish cinema chain Odeon Multicines. “Our customers love the pictureand really notice the
difference in color saturation, clarity, brightness and higher contrast image
quality. So we are looking forward to the launch of the CP4325-RGB with its
innovative and compact form factor design that reduces system complexity and
cost, while also providing a wide color gamut,” added Millán.
“Department of Post is an innovative, agile and collaborative
post-house, aiming to provide filmmakers access to the best technology the
world has to offer," said James Gardner, CTO, Department of Post. “In
keeping with our mission, the Christie CP4325-RGB RealLaser™ projector is an
essential addition to our facility, with exceedingly accurate colour rendition,
vivid black and white contrast and overall brightness that enables us to
promise our clients the highest possible quality projection of their work in a
professional environment,” said Gardner.
More
models planned, for reliability today, innovation for tomorrow
“The CP4325-RGB is the forerunner of a line of Christie RGB pure laser
projection solutions intended for mainstream cinema applications and as such is
an ideal replacement product for exhibitors wishing to upgrade existing
installations, as well as for new-build cinemas and retrofits,” said Brian Claypool, vice president,
Product Management, Global Cinema, at Christie.
“With its compact footprint, long operational life,
increased performance capabilities and elimination of consumables, the CP4325-RGB
is a game-changing proposition for mainstream auditoriums looking for a performance
upgrade when investing in their next generation cinema experience, rather than
settling for just a technology swap,” added Claypool.
Employing next-generation RGB pure laser devices,
Christie’s advanced research and development teams have been able to eliminate
the need for any external cooling, drastically reducing system complexity and
cost, while ensuring an impressive and reliable operational life of more than
30,000 hours, with only a 20 percent loss in brightness over this time. The CP4325-RGB boasts a contrast ratio of up to 6000:1
and provides better uniformity and a wider color gamut than other cinema
projection systems. In addition, the projector’s compact form-factor means that
it can be easily integrated into standard cinema booths.
The Christie CP4325-RGB, like its fiber-coupled
sibling – the Christie
CP42LH – offers a
wide color gamut exceeding DCI P3 specifications, enhanced contrast ratios and
high frame rates (HFR) compatibility. The CP4325-RGB features Christie’s new
CineLife™ Series 3 electronics and embedded cinema automation for streamlined
playback, scheduling and content management. Field
tested on more than 100 screens since 2014 with the next-generation Christie
IMB-S3, the CineLife Series 3 electronics also provides backwards compatibility
with existing Series 2 IMB architectures.
Impressive features list, summarized
- Native cinema
4K3D support with Christie IMB-S3 at 4K 48 frames per second (fps), and 2K 120fps
HFR functionality out-of-the-box
- 4K 60fps ready, with upgrade path for 4K 120fps
support
- UX-designed
interface with large 1280x800 touch panel
- Built-in
automation controller (relay outputs, GPIO, serial-over-Ethernet)
- Optional Christie
Series-3 IMB with integrated SMS
- Backwards
compatible with select third-party Series-2 IMBs (Contact a Christie representative for updated Series-2
IMB support)
- AIC (Add-In-Card)
expansion for future support
- Support for all
major TMS vendors (Contact a Christie representative for the latest TMS
vendor support )
Christie Links and Information:
About Christie:
Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. is a global visual and audio technologies company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ushio Inc., Japan (JP:6925). Consistently setting the standards by being the first to market some of the world’s most advanced projectors, complete system displays, and cinema audio solutions; Christie is recognized as one of the most innovative visual technology companies in the world. From retail displays to Hollywood, mission critical command centers to classrooms and training simulators, Christie display solutions and projectors capture the attention of audiences around the world with dynamic and stunning images, accompanied by awe-inspiring sound. Visit www.christiedigital.com.
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