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A State of Control
From the network for the AV Industry comes a show about control programming. From hard coding to configuring, we will discuss it all. Monthly guests will include programmers, designers, and end users.
Episodes
A State of ControlA State Of Control 72: Virtual Presence
Looking at the pros and cons of remote management and what projects and systems are right for managing from a distance. See Privacy Policy at…
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A State Of Control 71: Crestron Masters 2020
Crestron Masters 2020 goes virtual. What went right, what needs improvement, and what we can use in future events. See Privacy Policy at…
A State of ControlA State Of Control 70: Ringside Seats
What to consider when talking large-scale multi room systems, and the potential pitfalls to avoid. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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A State Of Control 69: HTML5: Are We There Yet?
The future of interface design as we move onto languages like HTML5 and CSS, and the impact of the AV industry to these new changes in UI technology. See…
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A State Of Control 68: Don’t Fear The Framework
Looking at frameworks and how they can help programmers during projects. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
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A State Of Control 67: Clouds On A Page
Discussing the benefits and drawbacks of software defined AV in the AV Industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…
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A State Of Control 66: In The Trenches
What it takes to work together as programmers and come together for projects. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…
A State of ControlA State of Control 65: Make It Actionable
Utilizing control systems for testing your solutions automatically, and prediciting when maintenance will be needed. See Privacy Policy at…
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A State Of Control 64: Data & Sharing
Looking at advanced systems and what it takes to take your control systems to the next level. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
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A State Of Control 63: Be Fearless
Tips to effectively managing your time and performance when working on a programming project. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
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A State Of Control 62: Lifestyle In The Workplace
The inner workings of custom control solutions in the home and the ongoing convergence of residential and commercial within the AV industry. See Privacy Policy…
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A State of Control 61: Balance Of Knowledge
Talking about the latest from Harman Developer's Conference, discussing attendees' takeaways from the event, and looking at the future of Harman and the AV…
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A State of Control 60: Technical Debt
Creating quality source code and how writing code has changed in the last few years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…
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A State Of Control 59: Programming & The Cloud
How the cloud has changed control systems, and preparing solutions for cloud integration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
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A State of Control 58: Magic Merlin
How AV over IP systems has come into the programming field, and how you can prepare your systems for AV over IP. See Privacy Policy at…
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A State of Control 57: Earth & Sky
Discussing Crestron Masters 2019, how it has evolved, and where it could be headed in the future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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A State of Control 56: Get On Base
How testing and troubleshooting the most important tools in a programmer's arsenal, and working together with your team to ensure everything runs smoothly. See…
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A State of Control 55: Flappy Bird
Discussing customized solutions, overcoming the limits of control system platforms, and the value of being niche. See Privacy Policy at…
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A State of Control 54: Friend Zone
Looking at the pros and cons of fixed control appliances and custom control solutions, and the future of the custom market for control manufacturers. See…
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A State of Control 53: Community
Discussing APIs, modules and drivers, and building community within the AV industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…
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A State of Control 52: Good Luck, Kid
Looking at the role of the modern programmer and how the changes to the industry will impact progammers moving forward. See Privacy Policy at…
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A State of Control 51: Web Vs. AV
Continuing the conversation about interface design. What the industry can do to stay on top of things and discussing the future of user interface design. See…
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A State of Control 50: Hey, Can You Add This?
Understanding programming versus configuration of control systems, and finding their place in the industry space. See Privacy Policy at…
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A State of Control 49: Harman Development Conference 2018
A look back at Harman's annual programmer's conference, IoT in Pro AV, and where audiovisual programmers are headed next. See Privacy Policy at…
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A State of Control 48: Jabroni
Getting project managers and audiovisual control programmers on the same page to get the job done right and on time. See Privacy Policy at…
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A State of Control 47: Second Mouse Gets the Cheese
The importance of building control and automation and what ProAV audiovisual integrators need to know to make the most of the newest control platforms. See…
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A State of Control 46: Virtualized Control
Where the world of AI and virtualization will intersect with audiovisual programming and automation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
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A State of Control 45: Meet the Gems
The value of the yearly gathering of audiovisual control programmers at Crestron Masters, peer education, and networking. See Privacy Policy at…
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A State of Control 32: Lights Out
In past episodes SOC has covered the process and practices of creating sustainable code, confirming scope of work and documentation. On this episode we discuss…
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A State Of Control 31: Reach One, Teach One
Just how do you get to be an AV programmer? Working in AV integration is not just knowing code, we have to see the whole system operation. Where can you learn…
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State of Control 30: Do it Right the First Time
On this Episode we look forward to the new year by discussing how to make a project be successful, testing systems properly, and increasing customer…
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State of Control 29: Game of Codes
The Nature of Programming is changing rapidly. In this new environment is the role of the programming becoming obsolete or have a bigger role to play? We all…
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A State of Control 27: Programmer Training
On this episode we look at in-person audio visual programmer conferences. What value do they bring? How do they propel you and your team forward? Are they…
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A State of Control 26: No Programming Required
With manufacturers are pushing “No Programming Required” solutions, how do programmers see this impacting their livelihood? Our panel discusses the benefit and…
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A State of Control 25: Picking Right
How do you pick which jobs to take and which to pass? How do you say “No” to a client? We talk about this plus how to handle the ebbs and flows of busy season…
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A State of Control 24: Help a Brother Out
What are the benefits and drawbacks of documentation? We talk about preparing a system for future-proofing. Are there standards you can employ among various…
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A State of Control 23: Stay Within the Bumpers
This month we dive into the divide between residential and commercial programming. We talk about the skill sets needed for each and how do you transition from…
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State of Control 22: Fragmentation
On our previous episode we discussed how programming of typical systems are being simplified. This month we talk about software solutions that help programmers…
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A State of Control Episode 21: Gold Rush
This month we look at how to get into the programming side of AV, where to go to get your skills honed, and the death of the middle-class programmer. Video…
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A State of Control 20: Not Everyone Gets A Ribbon
This month we look at the importance of manufacturer training and certifications. What do they cover beyond their specific products? How does InfoComm and…
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State of Control 19: Modern Control System
With a new white paper from InfoComm International, what new and innovative things can audiovisual programmers do to help push these systems forward? The…
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A State of Control Episode 18: Kumbaya
Host: Tim Albright AVNation Founder and Steve Greenblatt of Control Concepts Guests: Rich Fregosa, Chip Moody of VCA Global, and Dave Goldberg of AdvnacedAV…
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A State of Control Episode 17: Safe Word
Host: Tim Albright AVNation Founder and Steve Greenblatt of Control Concepts Guests: Rich Fregosa and David Barnett, Record Date: 2/6/2014 We continue our…
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A State of Control Episode 16: Be Lazy
Host: Tim Albright AVNation Founder and Steve Greenblatt of Control Concepts Guests: Rich Fregosa and David Barnett, Record Date: 12/23/2014 On this episode we…
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A State of Control Episode 15: Kid, Espresso, and Puppy
Modules in audiovisual programming. How crafting and using modules in your control and automation programming can certainly make your job easier. Sometimes it…
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A State of Control Episode 14: Who’s Going To Touch It?
Host: Tim Albright AVNation Founder and Steve Greenblatt of Control Concepts Guests: Rich Fregosa of Fregosa Design Record Date: 10/21/2014 On this month’s…
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A State of Control Episode 13: Let There Be Light
Host: Tim Albright AVNation Founder and Steve Greenblatt of Control Concepts Guests: Rich Fregosa, Matt D. Scott and Chris Sobowleski. Record Date: 9/29/2014…
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A State of Control Episode 12: TMC to CYA
Host: Tim Albright AVNation Founder and Steve Greenblatt of Control Concepts Guests: Rich Fregosa, Marc LaVechia, and Chris Backus. Record Date: 8/21/2014 On…
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A State of Control Episode 11: A Brother’s Gotta Eat
Host: Tim Albright AVNation Founder and Steve Greenblatt of Control Concepts Guests: Rich Fregosa, Daniel Renne, and Eric Cantrell. Record Date: 7/7/2014 This…
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A State of Control Episode 10: AV Is Nicer Than IT
Host: Tim Albright AVNation Founder and Steve Greenblatt of Control Concepts Guests: Dan Feldstein from Crestron, Rich Fregosa of Fregosa Design, and James…
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A State of Control Episode 9: The Glue That Binds
Host: Tim Albright AVNation Founder and Steve Greenblatt of Control Concepts Guests: Rich Fregosa, Matt Slack, and Dan Fulmer. Record Date: 3/4/2014 With IT…
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A State of Control Episode 8: Sneakernet
Host: Tim Albright AVNation Founder and Steve Greenblatt of Control Concepts Guests: Greg Brown from UCLA, Scott Tiner of Bates College, and Ernie Bailey from…
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A State of Control Episode 7: The Red Button or Blue$
Host: Tim Albright AVNation Founder and Steve Greenblatt of Control Concepts Guests: Rich Fregosa of Fregosa Design, Mike Faulkner from Avitecture, and Saben…
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A State of Control Episode 6: The One Ring
Host: Tim Albright AVNation Founder and Steve Greenblatt of Control Concepts Guests: Rich Fregosa of Fregosa Design, Chris Neto of AV Helpdesk, Richard…
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A State of Control Episode 5: Configuratable
Host: Tim Albright AVNation Founder and Steve Greenblatt of Control Concepts Guests: Rich Fregosa of Fregosa Design, Matthew Silverman from George Mason…
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A State of Control Episode 4: Scope of What?
Host: Tim Albright AVNation Founder and Steve Greenblatt of Control Concepts Guests: Rich Fregosa of Fregosa Design, Steve Samson from Crestron, and Doug Santo…
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A State of Control Episode 3: The LaVecchia Code
Host: Tim Albright AVNation Founder and Steve Greenblatt of Control Concepts Guests: Rich Fregosa, Mark LaVecchia from BMA Software Solutions, and Troy Morgan…
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A State of Control Episode 2: Tear Down These Walls
Host: Tim Albright AVNation Founder and Steve Greenblatt of Control Concepts Guests: Rich Fregosa, Dan Worth, and Julia Cooper from AVI-SPL Record Date…
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A State of Control Episode 1: Save As… The Pilot
Host: Tim Albright AVNation Founder and Steve Greenblatt of Control Concepts Guests: Marc LaVecchia, David Barnett, and Rich Fregosa Record Date: 2/13/2013 We…