Stage and Wall 3D Mapping All-Weather Outdoor Climate Box for Christie DWU2022-HS with Air-Forced System

This is a professional, high-brightness projection solution designed to withstand harsh outdoor environments. It’s built around protecting a critical, expensive projector (the Christie DWU2022-HS) by placing it inside a specialized, climate-controlled enclosure. This allows for permanent or semi-permanent installation for stage backdrops, architectural mapping, and large-scale outdoor events.

1. The Protective Shell: All-Weather Proof Climate Box (Enclosure)

• What it is: A sealed, ruggedized metal or composite cabinet with a high-quality optical glass window on the front.

• Purpose: To create a stable, indoor-like environment for the projector outdoors.

• Key Protections:

  • IP Rating (e.g., IP55 or higher): “Ingress Protection” against dust and powerful water jets (rain, pressure washing).

  • Thermal Insulation: Shields the projector from external temperature extremes.

  • Physical Security: Protects against vandalism, accidental bumps, and small debris.

  • UV & Corrosion Resistance: Materials are treated to withstand prolonged sun exposure and moisture.

2. The Climate Control: Forced Air System

• What it is: An active heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system built into the enclosure.

• Why it’s Critical: The projector generates significant heat. In an enclosed box, this heat would quickly cause failure. The external environment adds further thermal stress (summer heat, winter cold).

• How it Works:

  • Intake and Exhaust Fans: Draw in external air, filter it, and expel hot air from inside the box.

  • Air Conditioning Unit: For hot climates, an actual refrigeration coil cools the air inside the enclosure to a setpoint (e.g., 25°C).

  • Heater: For cold climates, a heating element prevents internal temperature from dropping below a minimum (e.g., 5°C) and controls humidity to prevent condensation.

  • Filters: Remove dust, pollen, and particles from the incoming air to keep the projector’s optics and internals clean.

3. The Application: Stage & Wall 3D Mapping

• What it is: A projection technique where video content is precisely warped and masked to fit the complex surfaces of a stage set, building facade, or irregular wall.

• How this System Enables It:

  1. Brightness & Contrast: The Christie’s 20,000 lumens and high contrast make the mapped images “pop” and remain visible.

  2. Geometric Correction: The projector (with external media servers like Disguise, TouchDesigner, or MadMapper) uses software to warp the image to match the physical contours of the stage or wall.

  3. Blending: For very wide surfaces, multiple enclosed projectors are used side-by-side, with their edges blended to create one seamless, giant canvas.

  4. Permanence & Reliability: Because the projector is safely enclosed, the complex alignment and calibration (the “mapping”) is done once and remains stable for the entire run of a show or installation, regardless of weather.

4.How It All Works Together: The Workflow

1. Installation: The climate box, with the Christie projector mounted inside, is securely installed on a roof, truss, or purpose-built platform. It’s aimed at the stage wall or building facade.

2. Power & Data: It’s connected to mains power and receives a video signal (often HDBaseT or fiber optic for long distances) from a control room.

3. Climate System Activation: The forced-air system maintains a constant, safe internal temperature year-round, 24/7.

4. Content Creation & Mapping: 3D artists create video content that matches the virtual 3D model of the physical surface. Using projection mapping software, the image is digitally “wrapped” onto the model.

5. Projection: The media server sends the mapped signal to the Christie projector. The projector throws a bright, precisely aligned image that transforms the flat or complex surface into a dynamic, animated spectacle.

5.Typical Use Cases

• Permanent Outdoor Exhibits: Museum facades, theme park attractions, corporate headquarters.

• Festivals & Large-Scale Events: Main stage backdrops for concerts, mapping onto castles or historical buildings for light festivals.

• Nighttime Spectaculars: Permanent shows at tourist destinations (e.g., at resorts or landmark towers).

6.Key Advantages of This Complete System

• Reliability: Maximum uptime and projector lifespan in conditions that would normally destroy a projector.

• Image Quality: Maintains consistent brightness and color output by keeping the projector at optimal temperature.

• Low Maintenance: Filters need periodic cleaning, but the projector itself is largely untouched, saving on labor and costs.

• All-Season Operation: The show can go on, rain, shine, or snow.

7. Photos On Installation site