Terry Yates

Cartoni’s VR Box lets you integrate graphics, green screens, and video walls with precise focus and iris control – all in a single, easy-to-use system. https://lnkd.in/gz_fYshs

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Most small businesses in Puerto Rico know they should be using video… but they don’t know where to start. Here’s what I see all the time; • Videos that look great but don’t convert • No clear message or storytelling • Content that feels “random” instead of strategic The truth is: 👉 A good corporate video isn’t about having the best camera. 👉 It’s about communicating your value clearly. https://lnkd.in/eXxyvMBP At Video Crews PR, we help businesses create videos that: ✔ Build trust with clients ✔ Explain services in seconds ✔ Elevate your brand professionally If you’re a local business thinking about video, start with this: What do you want your audience to understand after watching? Everything else comes after. #PuertoRicoBusiness #VideoMarketing #CorporateVideo #SmallBusinessPR #MarketingStrategy

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Mark Johnson brings us uo-to-date with the status of C-Band and the arguments at the FCC regarding the last 80 MHz, as well as options. https://lnkd.in/gAXNpVBA

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NETGEAR's Pro AV Training: Level Up Your Skills! NETGEAR's innovative education academy, academy.netgear.com, developed by our training manager, Gus Marcondes. Learn to configure and manage switches, including new protocols like 2110 and IPMX. They are partnering with the AMES Alliance, providing pro AV teams with essential tools and knowledge. Watch Full Interview Here: https://lnkd.in/gzy4i7sg #NETGEAR #Academy #Training #ProAV #IPMX #2110 #Networking #Technology #Education #AV #NABSHOW #InfoComm25

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Getting Maximum Performance from USB4 and beyond! https://lnkd.in/eKGMznRy We’ll also demystify terms like SuperSpeed and SuperSpeed+, and delve into the critical role of bridge chips in USB enclosures to help you maximize performance.

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Monday thoughts... In my work as a VoiceOver Talent, I don’t always voice commercials. Sometimes, I voice emergency alerts. I am the Spanish voice behind California’s power grid safety messaging, including fire risk alerts, severe weather notifications, and public safety power shutoff calls. These are the calls people receive when something serious is happening. When fires are near. When weather is turning. When power may need to be shut off for safety. In those moments, the message isn’t just information, it’s reassurance. These calls are how residents they know what’s happening and what to do next. And the tone of the voice matters. Calm matters. Clarity matters. Trust matters. I’m grateful to continue supporting California’s statewide voice over systems in helping deliver these messages when they’re needed most. I am glad my voice is used for systems that make a difference. If you’re responsible for communicating urgent information to your community and need a Spanish or English voice people can understand and trust, I’m always here to help. :) #SpanishVoiceOver #SpanishVoice #VO #BilingualVoice #Voiceover

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For the major television crossover event between Beyond the Gates and The Young and the Restless at CBS Studios, production expanded into an entirely separate building and two soundstages. The initial discussion centered on deploying a traditional TV truck. Instead, I architected and led a different solution: extending our existing control room over fiber and IP while designing and deploying a temporary control room inside the new stages This approach enabled full transport of camera signals, video, communications, shading, and recording across buildings—maintaining centralized control, creative continuity, and operational efficiency across productions. The solution required approximately six weeks of planning and engineering, followed by a week and a half of deployment. The technical architecture included: • 8 Sony VENICE cameras plus 5 additional other cameras • Grassvalley switcher • RTS and Clear-Com communications • Calrec audio • Evertz routing From an execution standpoint, I led 38 technical professionals across four concurrent teams in four locations: a main unit, two second units, and a splinter unit while also supporting visual effects shots. The result was a near-flawless execution that saved hundreds of thousands of dollars and demonstrated how infrastructure-level thinking can unlock speed, scale, and cost efficiency for complex broadcast environments. The crossover episodes will air this summer on CBS and Paramount+. This is what happens when engineering strategy, production demands, and leadership execution are aligned. #BeyondTheGates #paramount #paramountpictures #cbs #cbsstudios #netflix #amazon #primevideo #nbc #nbcuniversal #warnerbros #sonypictures #lionsgate #marvel #abc #waltdisney #fox #a24 #disney #mgm #stx #amblin #skydance #apple #appletv #hbo #hbomax #showtime #peacock #wwe #ufc #youngandtheresteless #ynr

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Jacobs Media, side by side study on Christian Radio Talent vs Mainstream radio talent. "One of the reasons Christian talent is upbeat about where they work is the training they’re getting for new technologies and skills, with 65% saying their station provides this, vs. just 34% for commercial radio talent. “The organizational culture is obviously a big deal — investing in people, tech, training, recruiting and developing young talent, and even marketing,” Jacobs says. “[The] numbers were all above what we see on the commercial radio side. The overall comparisons obviously were stark.” https://lnkd.in/edevAhBh

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Investing in technical education is no longer a nice-to-have for the broadcast industry. It’s becoming essential.   As technology evolves, so does the demand for engineers and technicians who understand IP workflows, cloud-based production, and emerging delivery standards. It's now more challenging than ever to find the right mix of experience, given the speed of advancement and the difficulties with training and development   One of the most effective ways companies can address this challenge is by partnering with universities and colleges to support technical programmes. Offering work placements or sandwich years gives students real-world experience while giving organisations early access to developing talent. These initiatives provide companies with fresh perspectives, help teams stay innovative, and create a pipeline of engineers who are trained with industry needs in mind.   For many businesses, the students they invest in become the future specialists who will tackle tomorrow’s technical challenges. Strengthening technical education isn’t just an investment in people. It’s an investment in the long-term resilience of our industry.   The SIGN skills-gap briefing and BT Media & Broadcast’s analysis reinforce this point, highlighting that closer collaboration between industry and education through structured training, apprenticeships and real-world placements is essential for building a workforce equipped for modern, IT-led broadcast environments.   I'm keen to hear from you, how would you address the growing skills gap in our industry?

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Why Testing is Non-Negotiable. I’ve never walked into a live production without running exhaustive system checks. Testing every camera angle, audio channel, and streaming path ensures we avoid surprises when it matters most. In broadcasting, you don’t get second chances. Testing is what gives you confidence under pressure. #SystemTesting #BroadcastSetup #LiveProductionReady #AVReliability #EngineeringMindset

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fireflysoundlabs.com is now live and reimagined! Firefly Sound Labs, Inc. is a Tampa-based production consulting company founded by Alan Barry Bush—an audio engineer, musician, and production strategist with over 20 years of experience. Alan’s career spans every layer of the production world: from performing with nationally acclaimed artists to mixing for megachurches, non-profits, and venues across the country. Firefly Sound Labs specializes in live sound optimization, broadcast audio, post-production, recording, mixing, mastering, sound design, and consulting. Through a blend of masterclasses, fieldwork, and frontline experience, Alan brings modern, customized solutions to real-world audio problems. Whether you’re planning a high-stakes event, trying to fix a muddy Sunday morning mix, or unhappy about the way your podcast sounds, Firefly Sound Labs helps you eliminate distractions and elevate clarity—because your message matters. #fireflysoundlabs #offerings #music #podcasts #postproduction #alanbarrybush #blog #contact #production #consulting #audioengineer #musician #strategy #experience #mixing #megachurch #nonprofit #venue #livesound #optimization #recording #mastering #sounddesign #solutions #masterclass #fieldwork #custom #clarity #message

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Broadcast Pix has announced a new control panel. The ONix Pro Control Panel represents a significant evolution in how operators interact with Broadcast Pix systems, bringing together switching, PTZ camera control, graphics, audio, macros, and automation into a single professional hardware surface designed around real-world production workflows. You can read more about it https://lnkd.in/gHx7G-SC

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One of the most common issues I hear in voiceover demos isn’t performance. It’s sameness. Good voices. Well recorded. Competently produced. But not offering anything you couldn’t generate quickly with a template or an AI tool. When everything sounds fine, but nothing sounds intentional, there’s no reason to remember it. Most demo rebuilds aren’t about fixing talent. They’re about clarity, contrast, and making deliberate choices that give a listener a reason to care.

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