Our most popular articles of the year span technology, people, and events

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As we wrap up 2025, we thought we’d take this opportunity to look back at our most popular Spotlight blog posts of the year. From new technologies and notable events to the people behind AV, these posts cover the full spectrum of the AV industry.

Here’s a chance to revisit – or read for the first time – our top 10 articles of the year, starting with number 10.

10. What is calibration for video walls, and why does it matter?

We sat down with Mike Bernhardt, director of product management, and James Robinson, executive director of display engineering, to talk about calibrating LED video walls – specifically, what it is, why it matters, and how Christie MicroTiles^® LED does calibration better.

9. OdySea Aquarium

Guests at Arizona’s OdySea Aquarium begin their journey by diving into a mesmerizing, immersive underwater world in the aquarium’s lobby. Learn how a team of experts came together to create this stunning projection mapping experience.

8. A CineSparks webinar with Singaporean filmmaker Yee Wei Chai

In recent years, hyperlocal films have emerged as a defining force in Southeast Asian cinema. Singaporean filmmaker Yee Wei Chai, known for his award-winning film “Wonderland”, provides a compelling lens into this phenomenon, blending his love for cultural narratives with a passion for advancing cinema technology.

7. Get to know the Sapphire 4K40-RGBH projector

Meet the Sapphire^® 4K40-RGBH. It’s the world’s first high-brightness hybrid RGB pure laser and laser phosphor projector. We spoke with Christie’s Larry Paul to learn more about how its hybrid illumination system works, its benefits, and what makes the Sapphire 4K40-RGBH ideal for 3D applications.

6. Meet Pascal Leroy, live events engineer

Pascal Leroy is a technical engineer for live events. Based in France, he’s worked on events from projection mapping festivals to weddings and has been involved in some major transformations in the industry. To understand more about the role of technical engineer, we spoke with Pascal about his 25-year career, changes in the industry, and some of the successes and challenges of working in live events.

5. Immersive art: Storytelling through technology

Christie’s Chris Barnett tells us about how technology shapes the creative process, the steps you can take when creating an experience or installation, and a new way to use an established technology.

4. Your LED display guide

Selecting the right display technology for your next project is no small feat. If you’re considering an LED video wall display, this blog post looks at how video walls work, the advantages of LED, and seven factors to consider before installation.

3. Why projector contrast matters

When we talk about image contrast, we’re generally referring to the different luminance between the darkest and lightest portions of an image. In this blog post, we examine how we perceive contrast, how it’s measured, and lastly, an innovation in projection technology that impacts contrast.

2. The top five takeaways from ISE 2025

While planning for ISE 2026 is in full swing, here’s a chance to reflect on ISE 2025. From more than 1600 exhibitors to inspiring and informative panel discussions, it was a whirlwind of activity. Here are our five key takeaways from ISE.

And the number one blog post of 2025 is…

1.Come to the dark(er) side with VDR: Optimizing the cinematic experience

We know the cinema business is constantly evolving, and we’re committed to working alongside exhibitors to develop AV solutions that deliver the exceptional experience moviegoers expect. At this year’s CinemaCon, we previewed our newest technology, VDR, to help exhibitors achieve this.

And that’s a wrap on the top posts of 2025! We’re excited to share more great content with you in the weeks and months ahead, including posts about our latest technology, new projects, and events where you can experience our solutions firsthand.