Five (more) examples of creative projection mapping

By Jacquie McHale 19. July 2018

More mapping… We've listed a further five applications showing how projection mapping can effectively transform just about anything, whether it’s spacecraft, signs, sports arenas or a 600 year-old landmark!

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Temaer: wow-factor, multi-display, visitor experience, mapping, inspiration

The importance of a great network (and we're not talking Ethernet)

By Nevil Bounds 12. July 2018

This month, I’m celebrating 40 years of working in both the AV and broadcast industries. There is no question that I could not have done this without a great network. Whether it is trade shows, industry events, social media or being a member of an organization, networking with like-minded people has fundamentally changed how I interact with new contacts. Here's why and how I choose to network!

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Temaer: video pro, networking, social media

Content management for media servers: What, why and how?

By Johannes-Christian "Jochri" Michel 5. July 2018

People often ask me what I’m doing when they see me sitting on the left or right of one (or up to three) WATCHOUT operators. “Me? I’m the content manager. Just give me your data and I’ll deal with it,” I usually reply. Judging by the number of blank looks I receive, the concept of content management is not as clear-cut as you might think. Here’s a brief look at what we do, why, and how content management could make your next production even smoother!

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Temaer: corporate event, wow-factor, video, format, entertainment technology, video pro, content, management

Five examples of creative projection mapping

By Jacquie McHale 28. June 2018

For many people, mapping is synonymous with architectural projection, bringing buildings to life. In this short piece, we highlight five other projection applications, some old and some new. Go map…

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Temaer: wow-factor, multi-display, visitor experience, mapping

WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT TOOLS FOR A VIDEO PROFESSIONAL?

By David Aleksandersen 21. June 2018

As any craftsman will tell you, it’s not only a matter of knowing what you’re doing, but also having the right tools for the job. And in the case of video professionals, there are an awful lot of tools out there. Here's a list of my essential items. Think I’ve missed something off the list? Add your favorite in the comments box below!

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Temaer: tools, essentials, video pro

4K, 8K, 16K – the race for higher resolutions is on!

By David Aleksandersen 14. June 2018

We have embraced 4K, and while some are still struggling to get on top of the challenges that 4K brought, several manufacturers are gearing up for 8K resolutions – and beyond! What are the benefits and challenges of higher resolutions? What products are there in the market?

In this blog, I’ve taken a look at the race for higher resolutions, and sounded out two projector manufacturers, Barco and Digital Projection, as they ramp up for 8K.

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Temaer: video quality, future, displays, 8K, 16K, pixels

What is projection mapping?

By Adrian Pennington 7. June 2018

Video mapping, projection mapping, 3D mapping, spatial augmented reality or plain old mapping, the technology has plenty of names but the effect can be summed up in a single word: wow! We take a quick look at what it is and when to use it.

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Temaer: projection mapping, augmented reality, wow-factor, audience engagement, video, visitor experience

What is Dante?

By Nevil Bounds 31. May 2018

Network audio solutions have been around for many years now, but here’s one that seems to be gaining more traction than most. Dante has been adopted by many vendors who wish to include this kind of interface with their systems, either as fully integrated ones or standalone solutions.

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Temaer: multi-channel audio, low latency audio, audio interface, visitor experience, dante

Behind the scenes: Show networking best practices

By John Huntington 24. May 2018

This list of best practices originates from a lively panel discussion at the latest North American Theatre Engineering Conference (NATEAC) chaired by John Huntington, Professor of Entertainment Technology, and author of the industry must-read, 'Show Networks and Control Systems' (new edition out now!). It represents at least 30 years accumulated expertise in the industry, deploying, advising and educating about show networks. Read on…

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Temaer: network, optical fiber, entertainment technology, dante

I got 99 problems but EDID ain't one

By Miroslav Andel, David Aleksandersen 17. May 2018

Let’s face it, EDID can be a troublemaker. But don’t despair –  you can get a long way by simply understanding EDID and keeping a cool head…

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Temaer: installation, displays, video, EDIDemulation, EDID

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