RED FORT

IN BRIEF

Christie laser projectors light up iconic Red Fort to commemorate 75 years of India’s independence.

The historic Red Fort in Old Delhi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was lit up using Christie laser projectors to celebrate 75 years of India’s independence. Titled “Matrubhumi” or motherland in Hindi, the 30-minute visual spectacle made its debut on March 25 as one of the major highlights of the Red Fort Festival, which showcases India’s rich history and a kaleidoscopic diversity in art, heritage and culture. For this performance, the iconic Lahori Gate and its surrounding walls are illuminated by 19 Christie D20WU-HS 1DLP laser projectors installed and commissioned by Christie’s longstanding partner, MSS World, known for numerous highprofile, large-scale projects across India. The show’s contents were designed by Knownsense Studios, which specialises in content creation for 3D projection mapping displays. Ranging in brightness levels from 7,000-20,000 lumens and resolutions including WUXGA, HD and 4K UHD, the Christie HS Series offers a powerful and reliable option for almost any highuse application. “The Christie D20WU-HS projectors are housed in projection towers overlooking the Lahori Gate and surrounding walls. Its compact, lightweight and omnidirectional capabilities provided us with a lot of installation flexibility, reducing the on-site complexities. As a result, we were able to confidently deliver this one-of-its-kind, large-scale visual and cultural spectacle on time for the show’s inauguration,” said Pratik Wadhwa, CEO, MSS World.

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