Trend Spotting 2013 — LG, NEC, Rise Display and Sony on Digital Signage Industry leaders shared with us what they expected this year in digital signage. First up was LED backlighting pushing out CCFL. This will dramatically reduce costs and increase versatility. Technology to allow for outdoor signage, larger video walls and HTML5 are all on tap this year.
Including Streaming Media in Digital Signage Content Using video in your digital signage is something many content management systems will support. Video can be used by any market segment and is something that not only are viewers used to, but they’re beginning to expect it. The key is to make the video useful and something viewers will value.
What Makes a Good Request for Proposal? A good RFP needs to have a clearly-defined scope. Understanding new technologies, the attention to detail that accounts for every circumstance needs to be tempered with the clarity that prevents it from becoming an overwhelming document.
For Digital Signage, the Open Pluggable Specification Simplifies Installation The Open Pluggable Specification is the technology used to make digital signage displays compatible with supporting equipment such as media players. This specification was invented by Intel and is now widely available. Companies such as NEC, Samsung and many more are shipping compatible products.
Understanding the Basics — Surveillance and Surveillance Cameras Simple surveillance isn’t enough to help law enforcement. You need to have powerful enough equipment to gather surveillance data that is useful to them. However, today’s products are very capable and priced within reach.
9 Tablet and Smartphone Video Chat Apps There are video chat services for most mobile devices from smartphones to tablets, iPhone, iPads, Android to TMobile, Motorola, Droid, Galaxy, Nexus and many more. Many are even capable of group video chats. Here are some noteworthy and highly rated competitors to the two most popular videoconferencing mobile applications Skype and Apple's FaceTime.
24 of the Best Video Apps for Your Apple and Android Device Video apps are helpful for everything from setting up projectors to displaying images -- even predicting image size and throw distances. This collection of video apps features great tools for convenient reference without physical equipment, except your smart device of course.
Trend Spotting 2013 — Control4 on Security and Automation Systems Control4 is seeing the integration of security and control and automation systems, according to Paul Williams, vice president of Security and Communications. Indeed, 75 percent of their installations are seeing this meshing of technology systems.
3 Video Production Apps for Your Next Presentation for iOS and Android A collection of three video production apps that follow your media rich presentation from shooting to upload. FiLMiC Pro, Videolicious and Vimeo accommodate each step of the video presentation process. Camera enhancers, robust slideshow options and video upload options are essential to presenting a competent media rich presentation--it is even better when you can consolidate the process on your mobile device.
32 of the Best Audio Apps for Your Apple iOS and Android Mobile Device Your smartphone can help you in a tight spot, especially in an audio, video or lighting installation. The following group of apps are great substitutes for physical tools in any audio installation.
The Best Audiophile Grade Smartphone and Tablet Mobile Music Apps - Updated More recommended! Audiophiles are never satisfied with good enough sound quality for their music. And I agree. This collection of highly rated apps is being continually updated as audiophiles send in their favorites. Get the best sound from your Apple iOS or Andriod smartphone or tablet mobile device. Most people in the A/V industry and audiophiles know McIntosh Labs for outstanding products. They have also developed an app to give you control of your mobile music. Check out the others as well.
6 Mixer Console Control Apps Offer Complete Control Wireless remote control of mixing consoles means better sound and more convenient mix control. With console control apps, you can control your mixing console from any location in your live sound environment for control when and where you need it.
Coping with A/V Installation Project Management Managing your A/V project, whether an upgrade or a new installation, means you have to know exactly who is performing what task and when. A clear schedule and knowledge of what people will do during the project is key to a smooth installation.
Take Total Control of Your Android with 5 Best Apps for Rooting We've selected the apps that provide the best and safest options for rooting your device. Rooting your phone means having a fresh start with your operating system. With these rooting apps you can gain root control to any specific aspect of your operating system. Gain control of your phone on a system level with these efficient rooting apps.
7 Apps Every Lighting Tech Needs On Your Mobile Device The key to a smooth lighting production is in your hands. These 7 mobile apps are a must have for every lighting professional.