Bethel Baptist Church in Fergus, Ontario, an HOW kitted out with Christie DWU760A-iS projectors
“Regardless of the application, every church is looking for a balance of quality, cost and longevity when investing in any kind of projection technology.” Christie’s Inspire Series met these needs with its laser light source, which ensures minimal maintenance and high efficiency. “For example, the DWU960-iS is perfect for projecting hymn lyrics in church theatres,” Lukings explains. “Its built-in HDBaseT input simplifies any long-distance digital video input, while motorised zoom lenses provide flexibility and ease of use.” Joe Mercier, senior sales manager at Christie, highlights the company’s commitment to supporting worship spaces: “We’re thrilled to see our Inspire Series projectors making a meaningful impact in churches. They can deliver professional-grade performance for small- to mid-sized environments at a competitive price, so congregations can focus on their message without worrying about technical challenges.” With WUXGA or 4K UHD resolution, 24/7 operation, an IP5X dust-resistant optical engine, as well as low-noise performance, the Inspire Series is built for reliability. Offering brightness levels of 7150 to 9600 lumens and up to 20,000 hours of virtually maintenance- free operation, Christie’s Inspire Series projectors provide HOWs with a long- term, worry-free solution. RESURRECTING NOTRE-DAME On 7 December 2024, Notre-Dame de Paris reopened its doors, marking a triumphant return more than five years after the devastating fire of 15 April 2019. The ceremony, attended by global
The reopening of the Notre-Dame de Paris was accompanied by an AV show
dignitaries and broadcast worldwide, relied on high-quality AV technology to ensure people around the world could bear witness to the historic event. This was made possible by Groupe Novelty, a leading provider of technical event services in Europe. Groupe Novelty played a pivotal role in the audio-visual set-up, deploying 24 semi-trailers of AV equipment over three weeks. Subsidiaries Novelty, Alabama Média, De Préférence, Magnum, Magnum Power, Dushow TV and On Stage all contributed to projection mapping, power distribution, lighting, broadcast and staging. “We were approached by Publicis Live to explore options,” reveals Gérald Bouché, Groupe Novelty’s project lead. “By October, we had fully committed to executing a spectacle worthy of the cathedral’s legacy and global attention.” VIP guests were greeted with a stunning projection mapping display on Notre-Dame’s façade. Alabama Média deployed 30 Panasonic PT-RQ35K three-chip DLP 4K projectors across four towers built by On Stage. The display was
divided into three artistic segments, including a tribute featuring messages of gratitude in multiple languages for the 160 firefighters and artisans who helped restore the cathedral. Despite the grandeur, strong winds of up to 80km/h posed challenges. Two of the projection towers were nearly 90m from the façade, requiring precise recalibration to prevent image misalignment. Inside a 1400-seat marquee at the entrance, Groupe Novelty also installed six 75in Panasonic screens for the live broadcast. However, due to weather conditions, some outdoor performances – including a DJ set – were pre-recorded and moved inside. For the outdoor sound reinforcement, Novelty provided L-Acoustics X12 and Kara II loudspeakers powered by an LA-RAK II AVB rack. Inside, four Syva loudspeakers, an LA4X amplifier and 17 Panasonic 55in screens ensured the 1600 attendees had an immersive experience.
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