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Ecco Cine Supply & Service installs Christie RGB pure laser projector at cinema in Winterthur

Kiwi Center, a family cinema located in Winterthur, Switzerland, has recently installed a Christie CP4435-RGB laser projector as part of a Cinity Cinema System in its PLF auditorium. The system was installed by Ecco Cine Supply & Service.

Over the years, the building, which originally consisted of two cinemas, has been repeatedly expanded and gradually modernized. Today, the Kiwi Center has ten auditoriums equipped with the latest projection and sound technology.

Screen 1 and 2 recently underwent a general overhaul. Christie partner Ecco supplied and installed a Christie CP4435-RGB laser projector for the Cinity Cinema System in screen 1. The largest screen in the building, with 220 seats, also features Dolby Atmos and D-Box motion seats.

Cinity is a format designed for the PLF sector, and combines a 4K resolution, 3D, high brightness, HFR, HDR, wide colour gamut display capabilities, and immersive sound. “Technology is developing rapidly and a lot has happened in the premium large format sector in particular, and we can see that the Cinity Cinema System is very much on the rise”, says Cinema Manager Leonardo Tavano. “One of the reasons we opted for the system is that it gives us more freedom in scheduling our program.”

However, before the audience could enjoy films in PLF format, detailed advance planning was required, which took more than twelve months. Due to the structure of the building, which had previously been an old theatre hall with a balcony, things such as load-bearing walls, a new seating concept and much more had to be considered.

In addition, the projection booth was no longer available in the auditorium, so a suitable solution had to be found to integrate the projector. The Kiwi Center also features a sophisticated lighting concept throughout. “We had a lot of discussions on the subject of light/lighting alone in order to plan every detail precisely”, recalls Thomas Rüttgers, Managing Director of Ecco Cine Supply & Service. “However, we were very pleased to be able to accompany the Kiwi Center on its gradual path towards modernity and believe that together we have achieved a successful result.”

The Christie CP4435-RGB features CineLife+ electronics and Real Laser illumination technology and is capable of playing back content up to 4K at 120 frames per second. Together with the projection screen installed by Ecco with a gain factor of 2.9, 20 ftL is achieved for 3D films and up to 36 ftL for 2D films.

(Photos: Christie Digital Systems/Ecco Cine Supply & Service/Kiwi Center)

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