Video Wall Design Tips
Why are so many organizations investing in video walls when they could use one large display, a front video projector, or a set of individual monitors? A video wall features high-resolution displays driven by an exceptionally capable processing and computing system, also known as a video wall controller. Although video walls appear similar to single […]
LED Stage Lighting vs. Conventional Lighting
Light-emitting diodes, more commonly known as LEDs, have revolutionized the lighting industry in the past two decades. Without consuming a significant amount of power, they are able to emit a high output of light. Energy-efficient, long-lasting, and low-maintenance, LED lighting is at the forefront of the event lighting industry. So why, you might wonder, is conventional lighting […]
Anamorphic Projector Lenses: What You Need to Know
Anyone can set up a cinema-like experience at home with a large screen, comfy chairs, and a popcorn machine, but if you want to truly transform the room into a mini movie theater, you will need a projector with a cinemascope image format. Despite their many differences in style and plot, most Hollywood blockbusters share an aspect […]
The Future of Audio-Visual Technology
When you imagine the future of audio-visual technology, what do you see? Although we can’t say for certain what will happen in the years and decades to come, we can discuss some of the trends to watch. Some trends may excite you (like virtual reality and adapting architecture), while others may prove frustrating at first […]
Stage Lighting Techniques
Today we want to put a spotlight on stage lighting techniques. To light a stage for a concert, theatre performance, dance recital, or speech, you could stick to basic lighting that simply illuminates important elements of the stage. However, many productions require the use of more creative stage lighting techniques. Why not use lighting to convey […]
How to Control Your Home Theater
It’s always convenient when a product’s name matches up with its use. A slicer slices. A brush brushes. A trashcan is a can that holds trash. If you’re wondering how to control your home theater, look no further than a control system. Although you can use control systems to automate your entire house (to lift shades, to turn on music, to lock doors, […]
How to Build a Home Theater
If you would rather stay at home than go to the movie theater these days, you’re not alone. Are you frustrated by soaring ticket prices and talking (or texting) moviegoers? Do you often find the chairs uncomfortable, sticky, or littered with popcorn? Or perhaps you simply prefer watching movies in your pajamas with a home-cooked […]
How to Choose a Projector
Unlike a camera, which welcomes in light, a projector casts light out to present images upon a screen. With the right combination of projector and screen, you can impress your audience with crisp, clear images and a professional presentation. Projectors can assist with a variety of tasks, including movie nights at home, important business meetings, PowerPoint presentations, […]
How Digital Signage Works
Digital signage, which describes a variety of devices that display dynamic multimedia content in public venues, provides an efficient and effective means of communication. Unlike old-school, printed posters, you can change the visuals of digital signage at the drop of a hat, making it ideal for venues that shift from day to day. It can save […]
Where to Put Acoustic Panels
As you may remember learning in science class as a child, sound waves continue to bounce around a room (reverberating) until they lose all of their energy. Smooth, hard surfaces reflect sound waves well; duller, rougher, and softer surfaces absorb more sound. This explains why you tend to hear more echoes in rooms with hard […]