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If not careful, meeting planners can lose their freedom to choose their AV provider as soon as they sign a venue contract. And with technology playing an even bigger role in events today, this loss can cost dearly. Your freedom of choice for AV is more important now than ever before. Discover more in this Meetings Today article here: https://bit.ly/3Zb6vBX

I have a Bachelors of Science in Education - specialization In Mathematics. I Taught for 3 years. Yes, I taught with a SMART Technologies Interactive Whiteboard and a NEC Corporation Projector (I Still LOVE my #SMARTDisplay even in my business life 💜 ) That is for a different post! 😉 Let me first say... The opinions are solely my own! There is so much in this Podcast that has me #angry, #Upset, #sad and #questioning. #Education is in my Blood. I have Learned so much from the #HigherEd tech managers by working with and attending HETMA events and Educational Technology Collaborative events. #AudioVisual Technology Equipment always seems to be the Last Thought. Whatever #budget is left, that is what goes to #AVEquipment. BUT.. the thoughts around what the #Technology needs to be, OH are these grand visions!! #HigherEducation Institutions are teaching the next generation of #Doctors, #Lawyers, #Teachers, #Accountants,#BusinessOwners, ........ The #CollogeStudent has had Technology at their fingertips since they were little. The #Budget the #HigherEDTech Managers get, in my mind, is like teaching the students with a Hammer 🔨 and making Cuneiforms! The #professors just wants to get info out the #students. Can they #See 👀 and #hear 👂 what is being taught. #admissions what's the #WOW factor to get students to attend that university. #Provost,#CollegePresidents have a plan to take the University to the next level. So is #EVERYONE sitting at the table to discuss this? #commensesne Right? Eh, not so much. Now Insert the #SalesPerson, #ManufacturerRep, #Architect, #Consultant. Each of these groups have their own thoughts. The #TechManager at the #HigherEdInstitution has to now figure out how to meet all the needs on a $1 budget!! Yes, I am in #Sales.. BUT... I have Learned to #Listen. And in Listening to this #Podcast, I throw out a #challenge... Get everyone at the table from the #HighEd Institutions. #Listen to each other, get a plan and then tell #Sales your budget and scope. Tell us your #instructional space Standards or the #teaching outcome for that space and then #Worktogether!! Don Merritt, PhD made a great point to look at the spaces that are listed as #Teaching and #learning or #instructionalSpaces. If Spaces are not being used, #decommission and #repurpose the tech. 💡 There is so much more to this and it is not going to get solved today, May not get solved in a year but..... #HigherEdTech Managers... Force your way to the table and get your #voice heard!! 📢 📢 Quotes from the Guys! "Standards are not the names of Brands on your list". "Higher Ed is Living Paycheck to Paycheck" "Everyones solution is going to depend on Local Politics" "Get Creative, Be Flexible and Be AT the Table!!!" Christopher Dechter, CTS-D, CTS-I Larry Darling, CTS-D, M.Ed. Don Merritt, PhD Lisle Waldron Justin Rexing M.S., CTS-D, ISF-C, DMC-E-4K Marc Cholewczynski James Rinehart #AVTweeps #HETMA #ProAV

One important factor to consider when you're planning a video camera refresh is future-proofing the system. By purchasing camera systems that can work at higher resolutions, you gain the flexibility to upgrade different aspects of the system as needed in the future. Learn about six more key factors to keep in mind: https://hubs.la/Q0277lkC0

Choosing the right AV provider is crucial if you want to create a captivating experience that draws attendees in, effectively communicates your message, and sets your brand apart from the competition. Your AV provider should be a true partner you can count on. They should have lots of excellent gear and fair pricing, but what's more important is that they get the job done right every time and bring you peace of mind. Here are 12 things to consider when choosing an AV provider for your next event. https://lnkd.in/gAFQ6Zg3 #vegasmeansbusiness #vegasbusiness #eventplanners #tradeshow #tradeshows #tradeshowexhibit #tradeshowbooth #exhibitdesign #exhibitor #exhibitors #exhibitiondesign

A lot of people don’t know how to buy AV. Furthermore, if you don't speak the language, and you don't understand the technology or the investment, then those costs can spiral out of control pretty quickly. However, help is at hand! Event professional and AV expert Matthew Byrne sat down at CSE to talk about all things AV, including the different types of AV companies, more factors contributing to the high cost, strategies for finding cost-effective solutions, and insights into the future of the industry. You can tune in here: https://hubs.ly/Q02BpfY30

Finally captured the beauty of a red kite. For years I tried to get a shot of a red kite as close as possible in perfect lighting and in action. Many factors need to come together which is usually 33% luck, 33% planning and 33% skills. Lighting, weather, angle, distance to the animal, distance to the background, right fixed prime lense for each scenario, waiting the aninmal to appear and capture it with prefect settings. All crucial points which will lead to a stunning capture. Captured with Sony a7rV and Sony 400GM

The new EDGE MINI is pretty mighty and yet tiny... Well... it's really our Edge 12 product with a new name... and some new improvements in overall performance: 1. An integral driver within a small form factor 2. The same high quality of light via the Edge family's signature co-extruded lens that provides seamless uniformity across the lens from "edge" to "edge" 3. An increased delivery of light ( 25%) lumen delivery https://lnkd.in/eMnU8rpq Enjoy a hip-lectric little video to show why... (groove to the tunes to enhance your viewing experience)

Wondering why FODS is becoming the top choice for site entrances across multiple industries? Watch our video to see why industry professionals everywhere are making the choice to Kick Rocks and switch to FODS!