ClarkPowell Fusion 2014 Masthead  

When

Wednesday July 23, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM EDT
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Where

Embassy Suites Raleigh - Durham/Research Triangle 
201 Harrison Oaks Blvd
Cary, NC 27513  

 
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Contact

Kristie Staton / ClarkPowell 
ClarkPowell 
336-760-4932 
kstaton@clark-powell.com 

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle
201 Harrison Oaks Blvd, Cary, NC 27513
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

  • Live Technology Demos
  • Technology Seminars 
  • Project Consultation
  • Networking

Who should attend:

Technology-focused professionals in corporate, education, worship, government, healthcare and video production settings.

You'll see:

  • Collaboration Systems and Bridges
  • Video and Audio Conferencing
  • Live Event Production Systems
  • Lighting Equipment
  • Acoustical Testing and Treatment
  • Audio Systems
  • Recording, Archiving, and Distribution
  • Editing Suites
  • Switching and Routing
  • Signal Conversion Tools
  • Servers and Scheduling
  • Digital Signage and Video Walls
  • Nonlinear Editing Suites
  • Network Operation and Control Centers
  • Auditoriums, Meeting and Training Rooms
  • Videoconferencing
  • Distance Learning and Training

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Schedule of Events

Registration Opens – 8:00 am
Exhibit Hall Opens – 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Seminars – 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Lunch – 11:30 am-1:30 pm
Grand Prize Giveaway – 3:00 pm

Lunch sponsored by Fujifilm North America Corp, Optical Devices Division and
Kramer Electronics.

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Breakfast sponsored by Sony.

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Seminars

HWPco logo       Digital Projection logo

Seminar rooms sponsored by HWPco and Digital Projection

EARLY MORNING SESSION

Tricks for Lighting — Inside and Out
(9:00-10:00 am)
An all-inclusive seminar on setting up successful lighting for video, both inside and outside. This seminar examines lighting and grip tools available from various types of LED and fluorescent fixtures. We’ll also discuss the numerous styles of fixtures offered in the industry and their appropriate applications.

Introduction to AV Media Streaming Technologies
(9:00-10:00 am)
AV media streaming via IP represents a powerful extension to traditional AV system integration.  We are witnessing significant growth in end-user requirements for remote media access in education, training, meeting support, tech support, and houses of worship. This growth is attributed to the power of networks and the internet, providing media access via personal computers, netbooks, iPads, tablets, smartphones, and many other platforms.  In this seminar, we’ll discuss the fundamentals of media streaming and basic network requirements for successful streaming implementation. System application examples — such as Internet streaming, overflow room streaming, content delivery networks and IPTV — will be discussed.

Understanding the “Why” Behind Great Audio for Audio/Video Conferencing
(9:30-10:30 am)
“Soft” video codecs are today’s and tomorrow’s method for video conferencing. Because of the trend to move away from hardware codecs to software codecs, it is becoming MORE important to address proper employment of audio conferencing techniques. This presentation will explore the importance of addressing room acoustics and structural/design treatments, environmental disruption, HVAC issues, and microphone advantages and disadvantages based on types. Additionally, state-of-the-art audio integration has gone digital and AVB (Audio Video Bridging, an IEEE set of standards) eliminates the headaches and expense of proprietary networks, incompatible products, buffering delays, VLANs, and synchronization issues. During this seminar, you will also learn about the arrival and departure of proprietary audio and video transports, why AVB matters, how it works, and who benefits.

What to Consider When Building a Video Archive System
(9:30-10:30 am)
In a digital world, how do post-production studios, broadcasters and videographers store and archive their content? What is the most effective means? This seminar will address industry trends and examine the reasons for storing content on flash storage, spinning disk, digital tape, the cloud and other storage devices.

MID-MORNING SESSION

Modern Viewership Trends and Avid Cloud-Based Workflows
(11:00 am-12:00 pm)
The way we consume content has changed dramatically in just a few short years with the vast proliferation of mobile devices, and as the viability of video over web has strengthened. As a result, audiences now have the ability to craft their own personal viewing experiences, demanding that content creators deliver inspiring work consistently to targeted audiences over a greater number of platforms. This is a profound change affecting all workgroup types ranging from broadcast, news, sports, post, non-profit, advertising and more. Learn how the Avid MediaCentral Platform is putting content creators in a position to thrive in this new era of content creation, unifying workgroups by providing industry-leading remote collaboration across cloud-based technologies.

Digital Signage: Genesis for Meaningful and Measurable Digital Experiences
(11:00 am-12:00 pm)
Learn how to use digital signage to deliver engaging, customer-facing digital experiences. Through multi-screen engagement, 3D projection, and ease of use social sharing protocols, we'll outline what it takes to make a measurable impact with ever-critiqued marketing spend. Brightline Interactive will make the case for smart, effective and profitable uses of technology and brain power.

Sound Masking
(11:30 am-12:30 pm)
Gain a clear understanding of speech privacy systems—why we need them, where they are used, and how they relate to HCAPPS and HIPPA laws. Understand the importance of acoustic privacy in the workplace. What is speech privacy and how it is measured? Discover what sound masking is and what role it plays in speech privacy. Identify some of the major design issues related to speech privacy in open offices, private offices and health facilities. Learn about the principals involved in the ABCs of good acoustical design.

The Paradigm Shift in Conference Room Technologies
(11:30 am-12:30 pm)
Conference room technologies continue to evolve, but that shouldn’t stop you from delivering the best user experience possible. In this seminar, you’ll learn about an integrated solution that anyone can open and begin successful collaboration at the touch of a button. Enable BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) connectivity with ease, regardless of the operating system. Extend the Microsoft Lync experience to the conference room to provide a Unified Group Collaboration solution, which includes instant messaging, voice, video and content sharing. 4K video is coming. Learn everything you need to know to be successful with 4K video distribution without placing unprecedented demands on your IT infrastructure.

AFTERNOON SESSION 

File Based Media Best Practices
(1:30-2:30 pm)
Though we’re several years into the file based media revolution, many of us still struggle with wrangling the media. This seminar will go over some of the best practices for dealing with file based media. Topics include backing up media and projects, archiving what you want to keep, and finding the best utilities to may make your life a little easier.

Digital AV Systems: Challenges and Promises
(1:30-2:30 pm)
With AV systems being integrated for digital signal distribution, critical design issues need to be understood when integrating a new digital AV system or updating an existing analog system to include digital video. As we head to the future, transport technology (EDID, HDCP) and digital distribution challenges need to be addressed when using DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort AV signal formats. In this seminar, we will define these challenges and describe resources to overcome the roadblocks to successful integration.

Better Together: Microsoft Lync + Polycom = an Enhanced User Experience
(2:00-3:00 pm)
This session will provide an overview of the Polycom/Microsoft relationship, a summary of what Microsoft Lync is, and a look at Polycom voice and video products specifically designed to work with Lync. Key user experience enhancements when using Polycom products with Lync will be included.

Prolonging the Life of Your Audiovisual Investment
(2:00-3:00 pm)
Audiovisual equipment is a major investment and is an essential business tool in the workplace. Join this session to learn what you can do to protect your investment, minimize downtime and extend the life of your equipment. This session will cover best practices, how to identify issues before they become failures and the importance of carrying out simple preventative measures.

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Cost

There is no fee to attend.

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