General AV & Basic Video for Multisource Technicians

All technicians entering the world of audiovisuals need a solid grounding in the basics. The class includes a general AV section and a more advanced section focusing on slightly more advanced video techniques used in the world of AV, with an additional section of techniques used in basic audio-visual capture for meeting recording and webcasting. This class is recommended for brand-new members entering AV for the first time, or those with basic skills who want to step up to higher levels.

Part 1: General AV

  • What is AV?

  • AV vs Multisource

  • Basic Protocols

  • Safety, Chain of Command

  • Expectations, dress codes, customer service, attitude

  • Basic Tools

  • Simple Cable Types and Management

  • Stage and Hotel Terms

  • Screens

  • LCD Monitors

  • Other basic AV equipment

  • Pipe and Drape

Part 2:  Multisource

  • What does a multisource technician do? Expectations of a multi tech

  • Some basic screen concepts

  • Throw Distance

  • Resolutions

  • Aspect Ratios

  • Interlaced vs Progressive

  • Connectors and Cables to know

  • Video Adaptor devices

  • Acronyms

  • Computer Basics

  • Moving files around/USB sticks

  • Mirrored/extended modes

  • Presentation modes

  • Resolution adjustments/colorspace

  • Video switchers

  • Other commonly used devices


Details

Language: English

Format: In-person, Virtual

Course Description

Trainer

Daniel Rubin, IATSE Local 16

Location: San Francisco, CA

Daniel Rubin is a member of IATSE Local #16 and a twenty-five-year veteran of AV for use in tradeshows, hotels, and conference centers. 

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