Presented by InfoComm Staff Instructor Paul Streffon, MBA, CTS-D, CTS-I

7:30 a.m. Registration

8:00 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks

8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. AV-IT Convergence — Audio and Video Over IP

As audio and video make their way onto the network, how will the IT manager respond? Do you have the answers to the IT manager’s many questions? This two-hour seminar delves into the concepts and the math behind multi-cast and uni-cast streams. You will learn to knowledgeably discuss bandwidth and content delivery methods with the IT manager of a project. A brief overview of networking and IP addressing is presented.

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Digital Signage for AV Professionals

Where is the growth in the AV industry? Digital signage. This class, presented in an easy to understand format, discusses the pieces, parts and functions of a digital signage system. We will explore the simple systems and more elaborate networked solutions. Learn how to discuss and deploy networked and non-networked signage solutions to your clients with confidence.

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch with Sponsor Speaker

12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Designing and Specifying Display Systems

This seminar covers five critical issues you must consider in any display system:

• Establishing actual projector brightness
• Determining an acceptable contrast ratio
• Determining acceptable ambient light level on projection screen
• Selecting the correct projector and lens
• Balancing task lighting

2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Documenting Your Project

Using examples from InfoComm’s Audiovisual Systems Project Documentation Sample and Audiovisual Best Practices, this session will cover key best practices for preparing and using project documentation. Learn the concepts and vocabulary you need to understand this critical job skill.

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