Shedding Light on Projection Surface Technology
Ambient light is the amount of unwanted light in a room that can negatively affect projection on a screen. In other words – its a real nuisance when it comes to optimal viewing of your Audio-Visual presentations. Ambient light can come from various sources – including windows, surface lamps, or overhead lighting – & for that reason, you need a screen with Ambient Light Rejection (ALR) technology built right-in. With room design ever-changing in AV Integration, theres a real requirement for
Adopting a Gen Z State-of-Mind for the Workplace
By 2020, Gen Z-ers (those born between 1995 – 2015) will account for one-third of the U.S. population – & over the next 10 years, these digital savants will be taking-over corporate America. As observed by Michael Dimock in a 2018 Pew Research Center report, Technology, in particular the rapid evolution of how people communicate and interact, is a generation-shaping consideration. Gen Zs intimate knowledge of all-things tech will most likely translate into major utilization of most organi
October 2019 AV Show List
CAPTUS SYSTEMS is dedicated to disseminating the most current AV News & Information to our readers. To that end – please enjoy our updated list of upcoming Audio-Visual Conferences & Trade Shows DX Summit Chicago, IL November 4, 2019 https://www.dxsummit.com/ Technology & Business Summit: East Hyattsville, MD November 5, 2019 https://avindustrycalendar.com/event/technology-business-summit-mid-atlantic-2019/ AVEC 2019: New Orleans, LA November 5 7, 2019 https://www.avexecutivecon
I Spy With My Little Eyes Digital Signage EVERYWHERE!
I Spy With My Little Eyes Digital Signage EVERYWHERE! The next time youre in a city, or mall, or airport, or entertainment venue, or corporate buildings lobby take a look around. Notice anything? More likely than not, youll find yourself in the company of bright, colorful, & oft-time behemoth digital signage. Video screens have become todays billboards of choice for all sorts of businesses – & are truly omnipresent in our everyday lives. Movie Theater Display Signage Manufacturers
Climate Change & the AV Industry
The 2019 United Nations Climate Action Summit was held at the UN Headquarters in New York City on September 23. The purpose of this summit was to advance climate action for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The very popular sixteen-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg made an impassioned appearance at the summit, pleading for help from the adults in the room. (https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/) The Audio-Visual industry is doing its part in the fight against climate change
Fashion + AV = Va-Va-Va-VOOM!
Fashion + AV = Va-Va-Va-VOOM! New Yorks Fashion Week for Spring 2020 was held earlier this month & as usual, was a multi-sensory, smashing success! The over-the-top pageantry wowed audiences, fashionistas, buyers, industry leaders, & designers alike. Ever more present in these shows in addition to the actual garments worn by ethereal models is the role played by Audio-Visual Technology as an entertaining & off-time crucial cast-member. AV on the Catwalk: From bright, pixel-ri
CAPTUS SYSTEMS: Connecting All People To Unified Solutions
Whats Important To You Is Whats MOST Important To Us Exceptional AUDIO quality, crystal-clear VIDEO, EASE OF USE, unparalleled project management, and extraordinary customer service throughout. CAPTUS SYSTEMS is the first Audio-Visual Design Company founded to approach Audio-Visual Projects from an IT core. We are an AV Design & Build Firm that leads with Technology – and Delivers with People, High Ethics, and Professionalism. We have the expertise to design and deliver AV, IT, and Unifi
This Crestron Rep is a True Gem!
From L to R: Gerald Abualy CEO & Managing Director, CAPTUS SYSTEMS; Marla Suttenberg CEO, Sapphire Marketing; John Radocy Senior Systems Engineer, CAPTUS SYSTEMS Recently, Marla Suttenberg – CEO of Sapphire Marketing – visited Gerry Abualy & John Radocy at our CAPTUS SYSTEMS main office. Ms. Suttenberg came-in to discuss the new offerings from Crestron, Digital Projection, & others – while also taking some time to reminisce about the many success stories enjoyed over their long & mutua
The SOUND of Music (Really Matters!)
The SOUND of Music (Really Matters!) September is CLASSICAL MUSIC Month, which brings listening to mind which of course, brings speakers & sound quality to mind. If youre not sitting in the actual audience at your local Philharmonic, then youll have to get your Beethoven fix elsewhere. The kinds of speakers that CAPTUS SYSTEMS installs are obviously dictated by the types & sizes of the spaces in which theyll be utilized – & below are just a few examples… Ambience: Classical
Back to School: Shorter Than a Goldfish?!
A recent study conducted by the Microsoft Corporation found that humans now have an attention span thats shorter than the 9-seconds attributed to that of a goldfish! Our attention spans have decreased a whopping 33% in the past 2 decades – from 12-seconds in the year 2000, to a mere 8-seconds in 2019. With this in mind, the best way to pique a students interest is by conforming to an if you cant beat em, join em mentality. And to that end – the best way to capture the attention & imaginat