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The What, Who, and How of the Lifesize Cloud
At Audio-Video Group, we offer the latest in video technology to make your meetings run as smoothly as possible, no matter where you are. We’re proud to bring you the Lifesize Cloud. Now, we know that any digital concept that includes the word “cloud” is bound to bring up some questions. With that in mind, we’ll examine the what, who, and how of the Lifesize Cloud, and show why it’s the best answer for connecting your entire organization over video. Before we get started, here’s a brief overview of the Lifesize Cloud. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPRBUIPQBWs The What So what exactly is the…
5 Things Sometimes Overlooked When Adopting (or Not Adopting) Wireless Mics!
It’s almost time to start preparing for the holiday season, and you have decided to move to wireless mics this year. The decision to choose wireless mics over wired mics might seem like an obvious choice. Everyone loves the freedom they offer but proceed with caution because, as in the case with most technologies, one solution does not always fit all. It might be worthwhile to consult a professional. Ask anyone associated with the live audio industry to share their true feelings about audio cables and you will discover almost everyone from audio techs to stage crews, from performers to…
This Year, Beat the Holiday Rush: Make a Plan Now to Have Your Audio-Visual System Checked Out, Tuned Up, Upgraded and or Repaired
It’s that time of year again, when the days start getting shorter, the kids start preparing for school and your organization starts pre-planning programs for the upcoming Holiday season. Everyone is feeling the beginning stages of anxiousness, but not you, instead you feel relaxed, no worries. What’s the big deal? There is still plenty of time to schedule a preventative maintenance visit by the local audio-visual technicians before the big holiday events. Even though you promised months ago to your management to do the system checkout, you know you have plenty of time. You are content to watch others feel…
Why Do We Love Those Big Screens? A “Virtual Selfie” Might Hold the Key to the Answer
It might take you a second or even a third glance to figure out what’s going on in this picture. While two members of Audio-Video Group’s installation team take a picture of their completed work, the “live-camera” behind them captures the moment. The cameras location and height, cause the ladder and techs to appear as missing! A bit of an optical illusion. Read on to discover the point of the picture. Have you ever been to a “live” sporting event and caught yourself watching the giant screens more than the actual game? Admit it, you know you have. In fact…
Rid Your Qualms About Video
Over the past few years, video has become a vital communication channel for many companies and houses of worship. As organizations focus more on experiences, there will continue to be growth in the use of video in organizations that want to stay ahead. Don’t let the use of video give you an unpleasant feeling in your stomach. It’s not as bad as you may think. Here’s why: 1. Everyone is using video Viewing websites and social media, you’ll notice that everyone is using video. Various types of companies understand that their audiences are much more receptive to video rather than…
4K: “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough
As the rollout of 4K continues, the usual crowd of experts has come out of the woods to talk about “4K certification programs” and how a given interface is “plenty fast enough” for 4K. Not surprisingly, most of those discussions revolve around the HDMI interface; specifically version 2.0, which was announced a year ago and has been implemented on a very limited basis to date. Very few of these blogs that I’ve read appreciate the big picture (no pun intended!) when it comes to 4K. In fact, 4K has many different flavors: Are we talking about the Ultra HD…
3 Pitfalls of Event AV
For many, the phrase “event planning” brings a tinge of fear to even the most confident and organized person. Whether it’s a meeting, film showing, conference call, or a stage performance, every event, from the simple to complex requires successful planning and a strong pulse! Successful event planning involves seamless integration of many technical elements; audio, visual, and lighting. Once you know what you want your event to look like, feel like, and sound like, you and your team can begin to take on the challenge of making it happen. Here are a few important questions to bear in mind…
5 Biggest Mistakes We See in Easter Services
The challenge at every Easter service is to plug the twice-a-year visitors into your faithful flock through a meaningful presentation and sense of community. Audio-Video Group knows that even the most thoughtfully prepared messages can be lost in translation without a perfect presentation. The effective delivery that you’re looking for can be achieved with a presentation utilizing the most up-to-date technology. Keep in mind these five common mistakes to ensure that you maximize communication at your service. 1. Not taking the needed time for pre-planning the service. Communication and organization is the key in the success of any event. A…
3 Simple Ways to Use Video in Your Service Next Week
Have you started incorporating video into your worship services? Throughout the past year, we’ve noticed a tremendous shift towards the use of video, especially in worship. Now to some of you this may seem a little unrealistic, but as technology continues to advance, not only has the equipment become affordable, but it’s also become easier to create, edit and present video in your services. Why are churches gravitating toward the use of video? Well, our society as a whole is growing more accustomed to the use of video and visual information in our everyday lives. People enjoy and gather more…
Don’t Cross the Streams
Did you know that live-streaming has the potential to foster a sense of community? It’s true and in fact, more people are joining the movement and incorporating both live-streaming and pre-recorded content into their operations. Now, it’s important not to confuse the two different “types” of streaming as they differ in a few areas. Now, before we dive into the differences between the two “types” of streaming, we think it’s important to mention that there is no real difference when it comes to hardware requirements. Both “types” of streaming require professional video equipment such as cameras, production switcher and capture…