June 12, 2018
By: Richard Mitchell
DISH Network visited the Duke's Technology Engagement Center (TEC) this past week to showcase their SlingStudio offering. The best way to describe the SlingStudio, in terms of the environment, is a disruptive multi-camera video production ecosystem focused on entry-level to mid-sized productions, the sweet...
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May 14, 2018
By: Devon Henry
We’ve been using Vyond (previously GoAnimate) without issue for a variety of animation projects, and I recommend it a lot. However, when it comes to making shots a bit more dynamic by turning characters around, GoAnimate doesn’t have that function,...
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April 23, 2018
By: Devon Henry
Coremelt has a tracking paint tool plugin for Final Cut called PaintX that they plan to release later this year. They have similar existing tools available on their website, like their SliceX/Track X bundle, but PaintX is going to not...
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April 17, 2018
By: Devon Henry
In the past few weeks, I’ve encountered a problem that crops up when faculty tries to upload videos for editing that they’ve shot on their personal iphones. The videos play just fine in any browser, but downloading them results in...
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By: Richard Mitchell
In June of 2017, Crestron announced that their 3 series processors were capable of integrating with Amazon's Alexa voice control. While initially viewed with a bit of skepticism, the updates and enhancements Crestron has implemented to their modules over the past...
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April 16, 2018
By: Richard Mitchell
When I purchase inexpensive in-ear Bluetooth headphones, I generally have a somewhat low expectation for the device. If they last an academic year and are usable (with somewhat expected minor issues), I chalk it up to a great purchase. After all,...
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By: Richard Mitchell
If you provide AV consulting services, as our department does for Duke University, you'll find yourself frequently measuring all types of unique spaces. How far away is that projection screen? How long does the HDMI cable need to be? How...
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April 11, 2018
By: Richard Mitchell
As a self-proclaimed accessibility nut, offering subtitles/closed captions isn't simply a nicety in 2018... it's a necessity. This is particularly true now that my ears have passed their prime, perhaps due to one too many Guided by Voices concerts in my...
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April 2, 2018
By: Richard Mitchell
This past week, Epson provided an overview of their Pro L1300U projector at the Technology Engagement Center. The projector is an impressive 8,000-lumen beast, specifically designed for medium to large environments where image and color accuracy matters. The laser light engine...
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March 30, 2018
By: Richard Mitchell
This past week, Bill Lindsay of Wacom visited Duke's Technology Engagement Center (TEC) to showcase their recently announced product line. Wacom provides interactive pen displays, pen tablets, and styluses to equip and inspire everyone make the world a more creative place,...
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