Christie brings its technology for the first 3D RGB mapping on a space rocket in operation

For the projection 'Rocket mapping', made by PaintScaping, six D4K40-RGB devices have been used, with the capacity to 45.000 ISO lumens.

Pure laser RGB projectors from Christie have contributed to the rocket launch Delta IV Heavy, spacecraft service provider United Launch Alliance (ULA), at Cape Canaveral (Florida – USA) be etched in the memory of those who contemplated, on the occasion of take-off, the first 3D mapping in history projected on a working rocket.

In the spectacular projection, performed by PaintScaping, intervened up to six projectors D4K40-RGB 'all in one', with the capacity to 45.000 ISO lumens, supplied by the rental company Nationwide Video. For the private event held before the launch on behalf of the National Reconnaissance Office (National Reconnaissance Office – NRO), Images were projected along the almost 72 meters measuring the façade of the nave.

“Fue un placer trabajar con el proyector RGB láser más novedoso y brillante del mercado en un proyecto tan singular como este -ha asegurado Philippe Bergeron, President of PaintScaping, empresa creadora del espectacular contenido proyectado para este acontecimiento-. Tenemos ya una larga historia de colaboración con Christie y Nationwide Video y ha sido una alegría volver a formar equipo con ellos”.

La imponente estructura del cohete centró el argumento del videomapping “que representa una oportunidad única en la vida y en el que la proyección de Christie ayudó a que el evento tuviera el impacto requerido -subraya este directivo-. It is always exciting to share the power of 3D projection mapping and get it up and running while meeting the customer's vision and expectations.. It was a challenge we faced with enthusiasm.".

With its combination of uniform and irregular surfaces, flat and curved, The façade of the Delta IV Heavand tested PaintCaping's massive capabilities for large-scale projection mapping. Among the projects he has done with Christie's projection technology, the music video stands out This is What You Came For by Calvin Harris with singer Rihanna; an advertisement for a BMW plug-in hybrid vehicle and mapping show aurora at the San Diego Zoo.

"With a color saturation, Enhanced brightness and contrast, pure laser RGB technology is the perfect choice for large-format and impact projections. When you add to that technology the best talent and an occasion as exciting as this, The gratification is very special", explains Michael Bosworth, Executive Vice President of Enterprise at Christie.

As this manager emphasizes, "The PaintScaping team has once again demonstrated unbeatable experience and knowledge in the field of 3D projection mapping, And we are proud to have helped realize their ambitious plans for a project as amazing as this.".

The compact all-in-one design of the Christie D4K40-RGB projector, sumado a su fiabilidad y durabilidad de su fuente de luz lo convierten en una opción ideal para el mapping, añaden desde la compañía.

Este equipo produce más del 95% of the Rec color space. 2020, garantizando unas imágenes ricas, vibrant and realistic. In addition, lleva de serie capacidades para warping and blending con Christie Twist, a lo que se añade su compatibilidad con la solución de software de alineamiento automatizado basado en cámara Mystique de este fabricante.

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