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'''Christie''' is an [[audiovisual]] company headquartered in [[Cypress, California]].
Christie is a global audiovisual, content management, and image processing technologies company specializing in cinema, business, education, entertainment and industry. The company is headquartered in Cypress, California, U.S.A, and its global center for advanced manufacturing and global engineering is in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About Christie|url=https://www.christiedigital.com/about/|access-date=2021-07-16|website=www.christiedigital.com|language=en}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
[[File:Christie Mirage 5000.jpg|thumb|Mirage 5000, a [[Digital Light Processing|DLP]] projector sold by Christie around 2001]]
[[File:Christie Mirage 5000.jpg|thumb|Mirage 5000, a [[Digital Light Processing|DLP]] projector sold by Christie around 2001]]
Christie was founded in 1929<ref>{{Cite web|title=Christie: Relationships, passion and quality|url=https://www.inparkmagazine.com/christie-relationships-passion-and-quality/|access-date=2021-07-16|website=InPark Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref> by S.L. Christie in California, and has worked with cinema technology for over 70 years. It made a name for itself as a manufacturer of 35mm film movie projectors, lamp houses, lamp consoles and film platter systems.<ref>{{Cite web|title=A Digital Leader with Heritage|url=https://www.cinematech.today/index.php/2019/07/16/christie-a-digital-leader-with-heritage/|url-status=live}}</ref> It acquired the Kitchener, Ontario-based digital projection business of Electrohome Limited in 1999 to strengthen its position in the digital cinema market.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ProjectorCentral News - Nov 1, 1999 - Christie Digital Systems Premieres|url=https://www.projectorcentral.com/news_story_155.htm|access-date=2021-07-16|website=www.projectorcentral.com|language=en}}</ref> As the first licensee of Texas Instruments’ [[Digital Light Processing|Digital Light Processing (DLP) Cinema]] technology, Christie became a leader in the conversion of 35mm to digital cinema. As of 2019, more than 65,000 Christie projectors have been installed worldwide, powering 10 million screenings.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Christie - A digital leader with heritage|url=https://www.cinematech.today/index.php/2019/07/16/christie-a-digital-leader-with-heritage/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Christie was founded in 1929<ref>{{Cite web|title=Christie: Relationships, passion and quality|url=https://www.inparkmagazine.com/christie-relationships-passion-and-quality/|access-date=2021-07-16|website=InPark Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref> by S.L. Christie in California. It made a name for itself as a manufacturer of 35mm film movie projectors, lamp houses, lamp consoles and film platter systems.<ref>{{Cite web|title=A Digital Leader with Heritage|url=https://www.cinematech.today/index.php/2019/07/16/christie-a-digital-leader-with-heritage/|url-status=live}}</ref> It acquired the [[Kitchener, Ontario]]-based digital projection business of [[Electrohome]] in 1999.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ProjectorCentral News - Nov 1, 1999 - Christie Digital Systems Premieres|url=https://www.projectorcentral.com/news_story_155.htm|access-date=2021-07-16|website=www.projectorcentral.com|language=en}}</ref> Christie was the first licensee of [[Texas Instruments]]' [[Digital Light Processing]] technology.
As of 2019, more than 65,000 Christie projectors have been installed worldwide, powering 10 million screenings.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Christie - A digital leader with heritage|url=https://www.cinematech.today/index.php/2019/07/16/christie-a-digital-leader-with-heritage/|url-status=live}}</ref>


Christie acquired Vista Controls Systems in 2007, makers of video processing systems, including the Spyder.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2007-07-12|title=Christie Acquires Vista Systems|url=https://www.svconline.com/markets/christie-acquires-vista-systems-367075|access-date=2021-07-16|website=Sound & Video Contractor|language=en-US}}</ref>
Christie acquired Vista Controls Systems in 2007, makers of video processing systems, including the Spyder.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2007-07-12|title=Christie Acquires Vista Systems|url=https://www.svconline.com/markets/christie-acquires-vista-systems-367075|access-date=2021-07-16|website=Sound & Video Contractor|language=en-US}}</ref>
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In 2020, Christie released a [[far-UVC]] disinfection device product named CounterAct. <ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-28|title=Christie Introduces Far-UVC Light Fixture with Care222 Technology for UV Disinfection|url=https://www.commercialintegrator.com/markets/healthcare/christie-counteract-uv-disinfection/|access-date=2021-07-16|website=Commercial Integrator|language=en}}</ref>
In 2020, Christie released a [[far-UVC]] disinfection device product named CounterAct. <ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-28|title=Christie Introduces Far-UVC Light Fixture with Care222 Technology for UV Disinfection|url=https://www.commercialintegrator.com/markets/healthcare/christie-counteract-uv-disinfection/|access-date=2021-07-16|website=Commercial Integrator|language=en}}</ref>

== Awards ==
Christie has received several awards for its products and technology developments, including:

* 2019 Outstanding Achievement – Technical Innovation, [[Themed Entertainment Association|Themed Entertainment Association (TEA)]]: Christie Eclipse<ref>{{Cite web|title=Christie Eclipse named recipient of prestigious TEA Thea Award for technical innovation|url=https://www.inparkmagazine.com/christie-eclipse-thea-award-announcement/|access-date=2021-07-19|website=InPark Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref>
* 2019 Manufacturer of the Year, International Cinema Technology Association<ref>{{Cite web|last=Asia|first=Pro AVL|title=ICTA names Christie manufacturer of the year|url=https://www.proavl-asia.com/details/63081-icta-names-christie-manufacturer-of-the-year|access-date=2021-07-19|website=Pro AVL Asia|language=en-gb}}</ref>
* 2018 Most Influential Company of the last 20 years, AV Awards<ref>{{Cite web|last=Metropolis|title=AV Awards 2021|url=https://avawards.com/avawards2021/en/page/2018-winners|access-date=2021-07-19|website=avawards.com|language=en}}</ref>
* 2015 BIRTV Award: Christie CP42LH 6P laser projection system<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-08-31|title=Christie 6P Laser Projection System Wins Prestigious BIRTV Award|url=https://www.digitalcinemareport.com/news/christie-6p-laser-projection-system-wins-prestigious-birtv-award|access-date=2021-07-19|website=Digital Cinema Report|language=en}}</ref>
* 2010 Green AV Award, InfoComm International<ref>{{Cite web|date=2010-05-13|title=DailyDOOH » Blog Archive » Christie Wins InfoComm ‘Green AV’ Award|url=http://www.dailydooh.com/archives/27127|access-date=2021-07-19|website=DailyDOOH}}</ref>
* 1997 Technical Achievement Award, Academy Awards<ref>{{Cite web|title=Browser Unsupported - Academy Awards Search {{!}} Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences|url=https://awardsdatabase.oscars.org/Error/NotFound?aspxerrorpath=/Search/Nominations|access-date=2021-07-19|website=awardsdatabase.oscars.org}}</ref>
* 1983 Technical Achievement Award, [[Academy Award|Academy Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Academy Awards, USA (1983)|url=http://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000003/1983/1/|access-date=2021-07-19|website=IMDb}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 16:27, 28 October 2021

Christie
Company typePrivate
IndustryProfessional audio-visual technology
Founded1929
FounderS.L. Christie
HeadquartersCypress, California
Key people
Kazuhisa Kamiyama, Chairman & CEO; Zoran Veselic, President & COO, Christie Digital Systems, Inc.
ProductsProjectors, LED displays, LCD displays, media servers, image processors, AV-over-IP, far-UVC disinfecting technology
ServicesDesign, manufacture, deploy and support ProAV systems
ParentUshio, Inc.

Christie is an audiovisual company headquartered in Cypress, California.

History

Mirage 5000, a DLP projector sold by Christie around 2001

Christie was founded in 1929[1] by S.L. Christie in California. It made a name for itself as a manufacturer of 35mm film movie projectors, lamp houses, lamp consoles and film platter systems.[2] It acquired the Kitchener, Ontario-based digital projection business of Electrohome in 1999.[3] Christie was the first licensee of Texas Instruments' Digital Light Processing technology.

As of 2019, more than 65,000 Christie projectors have been installed worldwide, powering 10 million screenings.[4]

Christie acquired Vista Controls Systems in 2007, makers of video processing systems, including the Spyder.[5]

In 2009, Christie launched MicroTiles, modular 16" × 12" (408 mm × 306 mm) LED-powered DLP-based units that can be built together into a large video wall-style display.[6]

In 2013, Christie launched the Matrix StIM WQ and Matrix SIM WQ projectors. These projectors were designed for simulation and training applications and included Christie AccuFrame smear-reduction technology.[7]

In 2015, Christie acquired Coolux, best known for its Pandoras Box product family of media and show control systems.[8] In the same year, Christie launched a new projection system using RGB laser technology with colors approaching Rec. 2020 color space.[9]

In 2019, Christie launched MicroTiles LED, a direct-view LED display consisting of a mounting chassis and three rectangular modules which snap onto the chassis via magnets.[10]  

In 2020, Christie released a far-UVC disinfection device product named CounterAct. [11]

References

  1. ^ "Christie: Relationships, passion and quality". InPark Magazine. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  2. ^ "A Digital Leader with Heritage".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "ProjectorCentral News - Nov 1, 1999 - Christie Digital Systems Premieres". www.projectorcentral.com. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  4. ^ "Christie - A digital leader with heritage".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "Christie Acquires Vista Systems". Sound & Video Contractor. 2007-07-12. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  6. ^ "DailyDOOH » Blog Archive » Christie Digital Launches MicroTiles". DailyDOOH. 2009-11-11. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  7. ^ "Christie Matrix StIM WQ and Matrix SIM WQ Projectors". Sound & Video Contractor. 2013-01-21. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  8. ^ "Christie acquires Pandoras Box creator coolux". Installation. 2015-01-07. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  9. ^ "Christie announces new laser projection system platform and products - Projectorpoint News". www.projectorpoint.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  10. ^ Haynes, Dave (2019-10-01). "Christie Goes Into The Back-Story Of Its LED MicroTiles". Sixteen:Nine. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  11. ^ "Christie Introduces Far-UVC Light Fixture with Care222 Technology for UV Disinfection". Commercial Integrator. 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2021-07-16.


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