The Stimson Report Oct '08
by Tom Stimson, CTS,
10.16.2008
Who is not thinking about the economy? Probably no one. Are you talking
about it with your customers and employees? I hope so. With everything
going on, I am sure lots of folks have questions, concerns, and
outright fears for More...
BARCO TECH TIP: Getting Graphical
by Chris Prosio, Product Application Manager, Folsom Image Processing,
9.11.2008
The last couple of "tech calls" I've taken revolved around what type of graphics card the customer should select for some specific applications. When I answer these questions, I tend to take a "Switzerland" approach, and answer in More...
The Stimson Report Sep 08
by Tom Stimson, CTS,
9.11.2008
Summer may be over, but business seems to be heating up across North America. Judging by the mood at InfoComm and the July Rental & Staging Roadshow, life is still good in the AV Events world. In this issue we'll share the word on More...
BARCO Tech Tip: The World in Color
by Chris Prosio,
7.29.2008
In light of the convergence of Barco and High End Systems last month (pun intended), I thought it might be nice to review one of the key differences between the way the lighting and video guys look at color. These two visual More...
The Stimson Report July 08
by Tom Stimson, CTS,
7.29.2008
Another successful InfoComm and for the first time I think the event was more important than the sum of its parts. There just seemed to be a different vibe on the floor. I found that the exhibit booths were better looking and More...
BARCO TECH TIP: Cable Wisdom: The Good, the Bad, the Repairable6.11.2008
It all started with a note from a friend.
I received an e-mail last week from a longtime buddy about video cables. Specifically, he wanted to know if RG-59/ RGB cable ever goes bad. If so, when should he replace it?
It was at More...
The Stimson Report for June 2008
by Tom Stimson, CTS,
6.11.2008
It's June and time for InfoComm (June 14-20), but that's not all. The economy is at a tipping point; technology is having break through's all around us, and the need to stay informed is greater than ever. In this issue of The More...
BARCO Tech Tip: DVI Demystified
by Chris Prosio, Product Application Manager, Folsom Image Processing,
5.28.2008
During one of my "dog and pony shows" last week, a question floated my way concerning the differences between the multiple DVI connectors out in the world. In answering this question - and cognizant of the fact that my deadline More...
Shure Calls On FCC To Reject Motorola, Google "White Spaces" Plans5.28.2008
Shure Incorporated, the nation's leading wireless microphone manufacturer, today said recent "white spaces" plans offered by major technology companies will create overwhelming havoc for users and audiences of wireless More...
The Stimson Report May 08
by Tom Stimson, CTS,
5.28.2008
No matter how well a company is doing, the conversation turns to the economy and the uncertainty of the future. The discussion isn't doomsday; no one seems concerned that the downturn will last. What they are interested in is more More...
Pixel Mapping for Mixed Displays
by Chris Prosio, Product Application Manager, Folsom Image Processing,
4.24.2008
As LED technology becomes more accessible and affordable for use in small to mid-sized corporate meetings, one of the first questions I'm generally asked is: "How do I create video for this?" The answer depends on a number of More...
Scharff Weisberg Announces Move To Much Larger Facility4.24.2008
NEW YORK, NY- After 29 years in New York City, Scharff Weisberg is moving into a large, growth-friendly space in Secaucus, New Jersey. On Monday, April 28 the Lighting division will be located in Secaucus and the rest of the team, More...
The Stimson Report April 2008
by Tom Stimson, CTS,
4.24.2008
This month I have been thinking a lot about labor and staffing. Coincidentally there has been a huge story developing with a management lockout of three labor unions responsible for AV at the St Louis Convention Center. All the More...
VTG Holdings Sold To RHC Management4.24.2008
JACKSON, MO--The RapcoHorizon Company, a whole owned subsidiary of VTG Holdings, have signed a definitive sale agreement with RHC management, in conjunction with Midwest Mezzanine Funds, and Busch O'Donnell Capitol Partners, both More...
A Little Pixel Knowledge Goes a Long Way
by Chris Prosio, Product Application Manager, Folsom Image Processing,
4.02.2008
Over the past five years of teaching "seamless switching 101," I've discovered that the one basic concept that separates the A/V expert from the novice is the understanding of how total and active pixel counts work together. When More...