Steve Greenblatt – AVNation

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.

How a programmer’s role has adapted as technology marches on.

The traits that make an exemplary control programmer.

The impact of CES on commercial AV, what it takes to have better cyber security, HDMI on a network switch, and Samsung plays ball with everybody.

Discussing APIs, modules and drivers, and building community within the AV industry.

Discussing innovation in user interface design and designing for clients other than end-users.

Looking at the role of the modern programmer and how the changes to the industry will impact progammers moving forward.

When designing user interfaces, how can you balance versatility and clean visuals?

What factors to consider when choosing between a programmed or configurated control system.

Programming was the standard way for control systems, but configuration has become a steady competitor. Which one is right for your business?