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

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.