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# [AV at trade shows – hit or miss?](https://newsandviews.dataton.com/av_at_trade_shows_hit_or_miss?hsLang=en-us)
By [Nevil Bounds](https://newsandviews.dataton.com/author/nevil-bounds) 23. August 2018
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Today, we have the best possible equipment and techniques for video, sound and lighting. So why is it that AV at trade shows still manages to miss the target on occasion? Nevil Bounds muses on AV and its pitfalls on the show floor.
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# [Taking control of your AV, video and lighting environments](https://newsandviews.dataton.com/take-control-of-your-av-video-and-lighting-environments?hsLang=en-us)
By [Nevil Bounds](https://newsandviews.dataton.com/author/nevil-bounds) 10. May 2018
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Control systems have evolved incredibly over the last 40 years or so, but how do you get the best out of them and make them really effective?
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# [DON'T STAY IN THE DARK ABOUT LIGHTING](https://newsandviews.dataton.com/dont-stay-in-the-dark-about-lighting?hsLang=en-us)
By [Nevil Bounds](https://newsandviews.dataton.com/author/nevil-bounds) 19. April 2018
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There is no shortage of design skill sets, technical ability and implementation. So why are lighting experiences often disappointing or underplayed? Nevil Bounds puts the focus on light.
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