DPI's 3-chip DLP™ LIGHTNING 35HD projector is utilised in a front-projection configuration onto a 14m wide screen located above the centre stage. Control and source formatting is handled, via a 50 metre fibre optic link, by the MMS1000 control unit located in the gantry of the auditorium. With more than 18,000 worshippers on any given weekend, Hillsong Church is considered to be Australia's largest church, and its consistent growth over the years has created the need for an auditorium supported by the very latest technology to bring Hillsong's message to 180 countries throughout the world. The church utilises the LIGHTNING projectors to provide colourful visuals for its multiple worship services, special events and other activities such as music concerts and conventions.

For its Sunday worship services, Hillsong Church projects live digital-camera feeds, song words and computer-graphics support. Additionally, the services are streamed live on the church's website to an average of 16,500 viewers each month.

DPI's projectors were selected for many reasons, according to the church staff. Adequate brightness was critical and with over 52,000 ANSI Lumens of projection power on hand, the 3,500-plus-seat sanctuary is enveloped in stunning images even with normal levels of ambient light. Also, the projectors had to be proven and reliable, since they will be used for extended periods of time. With more than two years reliable service from the current Lightning 28sx's, Hillsong felt Digital Projection was a brand they could trust and rely on. Another key factor was the common lamp unit used by both the existing Lightning 28sx's and the new 35HD giving an extra degree of flexibility and redundancy. With over 20,000 ANSI lumens, 2048x1080 resolution and over 4 Trillion on screen colours, the LIGHTNING 35HD is the projector of choice for some of the world's most widely viewed televised events such as the 2004 Oscars®, Grammy's® and Democratic and Republican National Conventions, First Baptist Church Woodstock and many other houses of worship worldwide.

"It's certainly been a pleasure to work with Hillsong Church and Ian Anderson, their lighting consultant," said Andy Milne, Managing Director, MediaSys Limited, New Zealand distributor of Digital Projection. "We knew how important the audiovisual element in the convention centre is and were able to deliver within the time frame. It is a pleasure to be a part of building a truly magnificent venue for Australia."

DPI's high-performance projectors are the choice of many worship facilities, including Fellowship Baptist Church in Dallas; Grace Church in Eden Prairie, Minn.; Southland Christian Church in Lexington, Ky.; and West Los Angeles Church in Los Angeles.  

About MediaSys Limited

MediaSys Limited is the New Zealand distributor for Digital Projection and is proud to distribute and support Digital Projection for the Australasian region. With over 27 years experience in the Broadcast, Post Production and Projection industry, MediaSys is able to bring a huge wealth of experience to any video projection installation.
Contact Managing Director, Andy Milne, , www.mediasys.co.nz

About Digital Projection International

Founded in 1989, Digital Projection International (DPI) has been instrumental in the development and application of Digital Light Processing technology by Texas Instruments for projection systems. DPI introduced the world’s first 3-chip DLP projector in 1997 and has since delivered system engineering and customer service and maintained its position as a digital imaging pioneer.

DPI’s projection research and development has garnered the admiration of industry professionals around the world. This has included many awards, including two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. DPI remains the first and only projector manufacturer to win the award.

Today, DPI manufactures and distributes an extensive line of ultra-high-performance 3-chip and single-chip DLP projection systems. These projectors are a reference standard for demanding applications such as large-venue, live-event staging, education, medical and scientific research, command and control, digital cinema, commercial entertainment, religious venues and elite home cinema.