Pro AV Integration

May
14

Bad Installs Don’t Make Me Laugh

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From time to time, we see evidence that someone has made a scary mistake when installing a Draper product. Our installation instructions are pretty detailed, because we want installers to know how to keep people safe. Scott Tiner is on the front lines in his work for Bates College. He wrote a piece for rAVe…
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May
07

Video Conferencing Camera – Adapter Bracket for use with a Lift

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In some installations, the best location for a video conferencing camera might be just above the screen or flat panel.  Say you have 12′ ceilings and your projection screen has a viewing area of 57.5″h x 92″w 16:10.  We recommend the screen be 36-48″ off the floor, so that means this screen would need approx 42″ of top…
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Apr
19

Light Control Window Shades for Video Conferencing

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When planning a video conferencing space–or even a space where video conferencing will sometimes be used–remember the windows! Special attention should be given to eliminating as much natural light as possible from entering through windows during a video conference. The sunlight is very different in nature from artificial light in terms of color temperature, and…
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Apr
11

Video Conferencing Backgrounds – Printed Graphics

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Be sure to read through this post–you’ll find a special discount to make it worth your while! I’ve been talking about our video conferencing backgrounds in my last few posts. The key to effective video conferencing is to ensure that your message is delivered while eliminating or minimizing visual clutter and distraction. The camera shows…
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Mar
05

Video Conferencing Solutions – Neutral Backgrounds

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In my last post, I talked about how Cisco has very specific recommendations on the colors and textures of walls for your Video Conferencing environment. The camera shows what is behind your audience. A calming background with a neutral color, medium contrast and soft texture will be the best to have. But sometimes it is…
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Feb
28

Live from the Digital Signage Expo: RAISE YOUR DISPLAYS!

TorkStar Utility Line Hoist, used here to support a projection screen.

Here’s an interesting guest post from Randy Reece, our AV Regional Sales Manager for the southwest US, and manager of our California office. Digital Signage is everywhere. In just a few short years signage displays have become so commonplace that we all expect to be informed, whether in a bank, retail store or restaurant. Many…
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Feb
25

Video Conferencing Backgrounds – Interior Design Considerations

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Cisco, a well known provider of high end video conferencing systems, gives us advice on interior design considerations for a video conferencing install. When considering the interior design of the video conferencing workspace, the primary goals should be to make the room as comfortable as possible, putting less emphasis on the technology. Specific colors are…
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Jan
31

Video Conferencing Camera Lift – Credenza

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The Video Conferencing Camera Lift – Credenza conceals your camera in a credenza, cabinet, or table and raises it quickly and quietly into position when it’s time for a conference to begin.  When concealed your camera is protected and out of the way. The product features 12” vertical travel and a tiny footprint. It is…
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Jan
21

Draper Introduces Video Conferencing Solutions Line

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Just like the Internet, video conferencing is evolving rapidly. New efficiencies, benefits, and audiences are uncovered seemingly every week. Our new line of Video Conferencing Solutions Products – including camera lifts, screens, backgrounds and light control shades – can help to increase your face-to-face productivity while reducing costs. They will help take your video conferencing…
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Jan
04

Johnson Boardroom at Butler University

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An Alum’s Perspective I am a Bulldog.  I have always cheered for Butler, even before Butler made back to back appearances in the final game of the NCAA basketball tournament.  In fact, the first time Butler even made it to the tournament was the year I graduated in 1999!  I have always loved Blue (our…
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