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our UDX-4K40 projectors. Although it’s been done before for movie releases and other brand activations, transforming one of the world’s most iconic buildings into a big projection canvas amid the challenging urban conditions continues to speak to our collective imagination. This achievement underscored the unique ability of projection to create shared experiences and evoke emotional responses on a grand scale, something static displays often struggle to achieve with the same degree of dynamism. Joel St-Denis A recent outstanding example is the light and sound show at the Khajuraho Temples Unesco World Heritage site in Madhya Pradesh. This captivating show used seven Christie HS Series 1DLP laser projectors to bring thousand-year-old monuments to life. The project showcases projection tech’s ability to create iconic and immersive cultural experiences. As Rishubh Nayar, sales director for India, Christie Enterprises, commented: “We’re proud to see our Christie DWU23- HS projectors playing a central role in
cost-effectiveness for large format displays. LED walls are gaining ground, though for massive canvases – especially those with irregular shapes or in heritage buildings – projection is often the only viable solution. Applications like projection mapping, dome theatres, as well as temporary installations rely on projection because of its adaptability and the minimal infrastructure requirements. Beyond its structural advantages, projection offers superior image quality in specific scenarios. It provides 4K resolution to ensure crisp visuals without pixelation, even when viewed up close, and there’s no moiré effect when filming or photographing the screen – this is a critical benefit in broadcast or content creation environments. For touring productions, projection is also a more sustainable choice. It typically requires less equipment, reduced transport volume and fewer support structures compared to LED walls, helping lower the environmental and logistical footprint without compromising on visual impact. Yann Verhellen Despite an undeniable substitution in some use cases, projection technology continues to hold its own against the rise of LED and direct-view displays by leveraging its inherent cost-effectiveness and scalability for large format imagery. While LED excels in brightness and direct visibility, especially in well-lit environments, projection offers a more budget-friendly solution for creating expansive visuals. Edge-blending multiple projectors allows for seamless, virtually unlimited screen sizes – a feat that remains vastly more complex and expensive with LED walls. Moreover, projection offers irreplaceable value in applications that require flexibility and adaptability. These include projection mapping onto irregular surfaces or creating temporary, large-scale displays for events and experiential installations, where LED’s rigid form factor presents limitations. There are also factors like lower costs of transportation and set-up or tear-down (in temporary installations) and lower power consumption that still make projection a viable alternative.
illuminating the great temples of Khajuraho. This project stands as a testament to how projection technology is able to enhance cultural heritage in remarkable ways. Tricolor India Schauspiel has set a new benchmark for experiential storytelling in India, as it pushed the boundaries of visual innovation.
hat is projection tech doing to continue holding its own against the rise of LED and direct-view displays? Where does it offer irreplaceable value? Hartmut Kulessa Projection remains unmatched in flexibility, scalability and
Applications like projection mapping, dome theatres, as well as temporary installations rely on projection because of its adaptability and the minimal
ow are manufacturers addressing concerns around brightness, longevity and total cost of ownership? Ian Scott At JVC, we have always appreciated the needs of professional users of our projection systems, and the
infrastructure requirements”
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