2008 Pick Hit Award Winners 

By Trevor Boyer

At InfoComm 08—as with any tradeshow—technological innovations generated the bulk of the buzz on the show floor. But with so much to see, and so much misplaced hype, it's easy to forget what was introduced last year in a different package—or to miss the truly revolutionary little I/O box. ...

Market Booms for Short-throw Projectors 

By John W. DeWitt

Short-throw and ultra-short-throw projectors appear to be proliferating, providing an option for implementing digital signage, educational applications, and corporate displays in tight or otherwise awkward spaces. The increasing use of projectors such as the Sanyo PLC-XL50...

InfoComm 08 in Review 

By Trevor Boyer

InfoComm 08 was a packed and energetic show, with important technology on display in all categories video, audio, AV, and various types of related gear....

The Buzz: Installation Spotlight: Scott Residence, Sedona, Ariz. 

By Jack Kontney

Many traditional integration firms shy away from residential installations, largely because the electronics don't conform to the norms of pro AV connectivity....

AV Motivates Students on Year-round School Calendar 

By Linda Seid Frembes

Now that it’s July, there is no doubt that summer has arrived. Thoughts of school are far behind most teachers and students; but for a select group, the change in temperature doesn’t mean time off from the classroom...

Installation Profile: New Life, New Sanctuary 

By Trevor Boyer

There was always room for expansion on the campus of New Life Church, a nondenominational congregation based in Louisville, Ky...

Picture This: InfoComm Trends 

By Jeff Sauer

InfoComm 2008 was full of heavy hitters, especially in the flatscreens and projectors arena. Contributing editor Jeff Sauer goes over what he saw at the show that was forward thinking...

The Buzz: Installation Spotlight: The Grove Community Church, Riverside, Calif. 

Staff Report

Beginning modestly in 1925 out of a large tent in Riverside, Calif., The Grove Community Church has evolved into one of the largest houses of worship...

World-changing Event, Part 2 

By John W. DeWitt

Staging a world-changing event requires careful planning and seamless execution. Nashville, Tenn.-based PeopleTech Events began to prepare in earnest more than three months prior to the World Changing Ideas Awards ceremony in Saatchi & Saatchi’s Manhattan headquarters. ...

Audio Podcast: Keeping Your Sanctuary Projector Shining Brightly 

In this edition, Sound & Video Contractor Contributing Editor Bennett Liles discusses the care and maintenance of projectors for sanctuaries, youth ministries, and activity centers. Listen to this podcast as Liles talks with Edgar Jimenez from Epson, who provides tips and tricks to maintaining this central investment that has seen an exploding popularity in churches everywhere....