2011 Dallas AV Expo Seminar Schedule

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Tuesday Nov.15th 2011 Schedule

(Sales/ Business Development Courses- Day 1)

9:00- 9:45 AM    Introduction to Lecture - Presentation Capture and Streaming

Lecture/Presentation Capture has become an increasingly hot topic as students continue to demand the ability to review lectures.  Corporations, government agencies and associations also want to record their presentations for later playback.  Churches want the ability to stream their services to other locations and post them on their websites.  The technology now exists to provide for this demand with high quality and affordable solutions that are easy to control for the end user.  This short introduction will cover the following subjects:

• Various applications of lecture-presentation capture
• Usage examples and the benefits to the end user
• The process of lecture-presentation capture
• The potential components of a working system
• Key design and feature consideration
• Service,  maintenance, and storage considerations

Presenter:  Lloyd Hastings, Director of Sales,NCast

 

10:00- 10:45 AM  Interactive Technology in a Learning Environment AIA,AIBD,IDCEC,NAHB, NARI Credits Available   

The days of passive learning are gone—what is an interactive white board and how will technology affect learning environments in years to come? Those questions, among others, will be answered! This course will explore the opportunity for audio, video, and interactive technology in the learning e nviro nment, as well as review and apply the “teacher’s triangle” concept. An overview of the infrastructure needed to support these technologies will be explored, as well as how to choose a trained electronic systems professional for your project’s current and future needs.  Learning objectives of this course:

• Describe the opportunity for audio, video, and interactive presentation technology in the learning environment
• Discuss the application of interactive technology in a learning environment
• Define the use for and application of "interactive white board" technology
• Apply the concept of the “teacher’s triangle”
• Identify the need for signal compatibility amongst technologies in the learning environment
• Recognize essential criteria for engaging an electronic systems professional in the design and build process

Presenter:  Ken Eagle, Education and Training Manager, Digital Projection

11:00- 11:45 AM     What does the future hold for the Digital Displays Market?  Challenges, Opportunities and Exploiting Possibilities 

We now see them everywhere and what started a decade ago as a niche product is quickly becoming part of the mainstream media landscape. The implementation of digital signage is evolving rapidly and the challenge av integrators face is staying ahead of the trends, in order to select and implement a signage system that will have the staying power to influence buyers with an increasing appetite for technical innovation.  In this seminar we will show you examples from all over the world that utilize the newest digital signage design trends and highlite how the European and other overseas markets are purposing digital signage in nontraditional venues.  Take away valuable design tips that will differentiate you from your competition in coming projects from Digital View, backed by 16 years of experience and accomplishments in the exciting and ever changing world of digital signage.  

• Coming trends in digital signage, a pictorial discussion
• What type of messaging will have the staying power for demanding customers
• How the emergence of large scale networks and advertising spends will influence the market

Presenter:  Bob Michaels, President of the Signage Division, Digital View

Luncheon Presenter : Angela Stauder/  Networking for Success:  Supercharge Your  Business with Conscious Connections / Main Exposition Hall

Everyone knows that technology has changed the way we live and work.  It’s hard to imagine how different our lives would be without the Internet, laptops, iPods and Smartphones. Technology enables us to communicate through social media, email, text and voice.  Social media and technology have changed the world of business.  But one principle hasn’t changed: people do business with people they know, like and trust. Leveraging this new world of super-visibility and ultra-connection to build and maintain relationships is an absolute must for success.  In today’s super-connected world, your network – your direct connections and their connections – can mean the difference between thriving success and business failure.   In this presentation, you will discover:

• Why the KLT (Know, Like and Trust) card trumps just about everything
• How to create connections and a network that works.
• Ways to strategically use your network to energize your success.
• Three common ways people unknowingly burn their connections – and ways you can avoid it.
  

Presenter:  Angela Stauder, Founder, Thrive Agility

1:00 - 1:45 PM     Digital Signage in the new Economy  AIA,AIBD,IDCEC,NAHB, NARI Credits Available

Digital signage is one of the fastest growing segments of the installed audio/ video industry! Digital signage is ubiquitous, from the 6-inch screen on the gas pump at your neighborhood service station to the 50-inch HD screen in an upscale salon and spa. Participants will have “digital signage” defined and will examine how this exciting industry is projected to grow and change over time. Attendees will walk away with a working knowledge of the infrastructure requirements that allow a digital signage system to operate and evolve, as well as how these systems can be managed for maximum return on investment. Additionally, participants will look at the value of working with trained electronic systems professionals and when to engage that trade in the planning process.

• Define digital signage and its applications.
• Analyze how digital signage will grow and change over time.
• Define the topology of digital signage installations.
• Establish a working knowledge of infrastructure requirements that allow a digital signage system to operate and evolve.

Presenter: Ken Eagle, Education and Training Manager, Digital Projection

2:00- 2:45 PM    Simplifying and Future Proofing Video Processing with Modular Based Technology

This class will introduce TV One's new C3-340 the industry's first firmware based video routing, switching and video conversion platform. 16 AV universal module slots are available and CORIO®matrix automatically recognizes the modules inserted as an input or output module. There are no dedicated input or output slots when using 2-Channel DVI-U or 3G-SDI modules. It can be configured up to 32 I/O combinations using 3G-SDI/DVI-U connection combinations and up to 64 I/O's are possible utilizing only HD-SDI modules. This flexibility allows end user configurations to be based on their own needs instead of the router forcing a certain setup and limited configuration. Additional DVI-U or 3G-SDI modules can be added later in open slots without having to re-set the router. All AV modules are hot swappable and recognized for immediate auto configuration.

Presenter: Mark Dauer, Western Regional Manager, TV One

Wednesday Nov. 16th 2011 Seminars

(Technical / Systems Design - Day 2) 

 

9:00-10:30 AM   Projection Technology 101, Producing the Perfect Projected Image - .5 CTS Credits/ .75 Cedia CEU      

This Digital Projection presentation is designed to help the participant understand his/her application needs, select the correct projector a nd understand the  basic  functions needed to calibrate that projector for the application.  The presentation will cover the Following Topics: What is DPL Technology? 3-Chip, Single Chip, Color  Wheels,LED Illumination, Projector Installation, Reading the Spec, Understanding the   Formulas, Aspect Ratio and Image Size, The  Projection Environment, Color and Chromaticity Diagram, Contrast and Brightness, and a light review of Screen Technology as well.  Presenter:  Ken Eagle, Education and Training Manager, Digital Projection

 

11:00-11:45 AM   Integrated School Communications 1 BICSI Credit ( CANCELED DUE TO FAMILY EMERGENCY)
 

IP networks are pervasive in new school design today, and present opportunities for financial and operational benefit for schools in designing school wide considerations of IP based convergence communication capabilities including Bells, Paging, Intercom, and Emergency Alerts to meet today’s requirements.  In this BICSI  approved seminar we will introduce changing requirements for school wide communications including NFPA 72, school design trends, and what impact they have on the design and interface solutions.  Presenter:  Terry Gordon, Central US Regional Sales Manager, Calypso Systems