A State of Control

By AVNation Media

What's A State of Control about?

From the network for the AV Industry comes a show about control programming. From hard coding to configuring, we will discuss it all. Monthly guests will include programmers, designers, and end users.

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A State of Control episodes:

06.21.2024
A State of Control 118: The Code is The Code
It may shock you, but just writing code isn't all that programmers have to do. If they run a business around that programming, then there is much more that needs to be done that simply coding. There's coordination between your...
05.10.2024
A State of Control 117: Silent Intern
We had so much to talk about what happened at Crestron Masters 2024, that we had to break it into two parts. And even then, we still had a good discussion. We are joined once more by Diamond-level programmers Dave...
04.19.2024
A State of Control 116: Our People
This time of year, programmers in the AV field come together at Crestron Masters for a selection of courses and seminars. Not only does it bolster professional development, those with Crestron certification can maintain that level and even achieve higher...
03.22.2024
A State of Control 115: Better Business Operators
Independent programming has been around for nearly three decades, and a discussion surrounding them has existed just as long. Opinion is split between outsourcing programming and doing the job in-house. What's the best model for integrators? On this episode we...
02.09.2024
A State of Control 114: Not My Number
Normally our show looks at the finer details of programming, especially in the AV space. But we're taking a little turn to discuss the business side of programming! After all, programming is a marketable skill almost like an art form...
01.12.2024
A State of Control 113: It's Not Convergence, It's Reality
Control capabilities in third-party solutions have evolved in priority. It used be just a neat bonus, before becoming necessary and even a selling point. They are a critical feature for programmers. So what do manufacturers making these products need to...
12.15.2023
A State of Control 112: Nerds Unite
Our show usually covers topics in an evergreen context. At least, as enduring as discussions in a constantly evolving space in technology can be. One such step in the control programming space has been the recent announcement of AMX MUSE,...
11.10.2023
A State of Control 111: Voice To Programmers
It might be a stereotype, but most programmers by nature are soft-spoken and blend into the background. But their work is integral to a successful project. How do they get the credit so rightly deserved? We are joined by Principal...
10.13.2023
A State of Control 110: Just A Programmer
There are some roles that when done correctly, you wouldn't realize anything had been done at all. But because of the nature of those jobs, it's hard to find appreciation for them. This month, we look at the role of...
09.15.2023
A State of Control 109: Leave The Backdoor Unlocked
An Application Programming Interface, or API, is sometimes a term that gets misconstrued in technology spaces. They used to simply be a control protocol, but have since evolved to more robust features and functions. On this month's episode we look...
08.18.2023
A State of Control 108: Three Dollars And A Ho-Ho
If AV is an afterthought in projects, then programming is the afterthought of the afterthought. Programming has historically been looked at as a simple line item on the bill of a project, causing programmers to make a project work with...
07.21.2023
A State of Control 107: Programmers Have The Power
If we learned anything in the past few years, it's that staying on your proverbial toes and being ready to pivot is crucial in all aspects of AV. From solutions to software, integrators and programmers needed to be able to...
06.23.2023
A State of Control 106: One The Loneliest Number
The main purpose of control systems is to bring disparate products together and make them work in a unified experience. Though sometimes companies are more prone to making their solutions closed and protected from other manufacturers' equipment, we have seen...
05.26.2023
A State of Control 105: Always Be Learning
One of the most advantageous parts of going into the programming field is that their knowledge can last. Good programmers can maintain a role for a good amount of time due to knowledge, experience and effectiveness in the projects they...
04.21.2023
A State of Control 104: Prompt Engineer
Artificial Intelligence used to be the sort of thing you'd only hear about in a science fiction setting, or more recently with the advent of platforms like ChatGPT. But artificial intelligence, or concepts like machine learning have been in use...
03.24.2023
A State of Control 103: Embedded Developer
Programming by itself isn't hard to define. It's the process to make instructions and perform tasks through technology. But in the AV space, everything is technology. By their nature, AV programming can be ambiguous. Solutions require programming, there's a program...
02.24.2023
A State of Control 102: Never A Typical Space
For too long, programmers have had the stereotype of being cooped away in their dungeons never to see the light of day. But we trekked all the way over to Barcelona to not only check out Integrated Systems Europe 2023,...
01.13.2023
A State of Control 101: Four Lattes
AV systems have a balancing act that takes place between the hardware and software sides. But as we move to a more IT-centric space, we are seeing more integration with solutions that are software upgradeable. While this will keep products...
12.23.2022
A State of Control 100: Unsung Hero
It's crazy to think that nine years ago, A State of Control began. And like any technological sector, programming has evolved in unbelievable ways since those episodes were made. We're here to now only take a look back and see...
12.02.2022
A State of Control 99: Crestron Masters 2022
Every year, Crestron holds their Masters training event. It's the first time that these programmers have gathered together in the same physical space since 2019. Our guests todays are a mix of newcomers to the show and self-described "old timers."...
11.11.2022
A State of Control 98: AV On CNN
If you're anywhere near a tech sector like the AV industry, you will likely hear about the recent supply chain shortages. A lack of chips have forced many clients, integrators, and programmers to look at new ways of addressing projecct...
10.21.2022
A State of Control 97: Mental Models
Looking at the user experience and user interface space and the tools that AV programmers should have to support their customers' experience.
09.16.2022
A State of Control 96: Software Ate The World
Discussing the role of virtual control as programmers and integrators continue to navigate supply chain shortages.
07.15.2022
A State of Control 95: Not Playing The B-Sides
On the show floor of InfoComm 2022 to talk in person about the control programming side of the AV industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
06.17.2022
A State of Control 94: Integration Nirvana
What new tricks programmers can learn to flourish in the midst of hardware supply hardships within the AV industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
05.13.2022
A State of Control 93: Kind Space
What it will take to expand the diversity of AV programmers and the industry in general. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04.15.2022
A State of Control 92: Blue Polo Shirts
Talking to the women in control programming and what it means to be a woman in the AV industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
03.11.2022
A State of Control 91: Tinfoil Hat
Looking at the implementation of new products within projects and how to evaluate if a new solution is the right fit for the job. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
02.11.2022
A State of Control 90: Managing Programmers Part 2: Process
Continuing the conversation of the role of the programmer and it means to successfully lead your programmers through projects. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
01.14.2022
A State of Control 89: Make Your Fate
Looking at the role of the programming manager and how to effectively lead your team of AV programmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
12.17.2021
A State of Control 88: Build A Better Idiot
Looking at how manufacturers have changed the programming space and what programmers should be focused on when broadening their horizons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11.12.2021
A State of Control 87: Pay Me, Sucker!
Discussing the scope of work when it comes to a project and how to work with your client to get them exactly what they signed up for. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10.15.2021
A State of Control 86: Hero, Not Zero
What it means for programmers in an industry shifting to software-centric systems. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
09.17.2021
A State of Control 85: The Right To Get Smarter
Looking at the options in programming for control systems and finding what's right for your client and your project. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
09.17.2021
A State of Control 85: The Right To Get Smarter
Looking at the options in programming for control systems and finding what's right for your client and your project.
08.27.2021
A State of Control 84: Cult of Personality
Taking another look at the world of resimercial and what it means for integrators on both sides of the fence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
08.27.2021
A State of Control 84: Cult of Personality
Taking another look at the world of resimercial and what it means for integrators on both sides of the fence.
07.09.2021
A State of Control 83: Code Hygiene
Looking at the differences between software architecture and AV programming, and which one is the right fit for the right project. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
07.09.2021
A State of Control 83: Code Hygiene
Looking at the differences between software architecture and AV programming, and which one is the right fit for the right project.
06.11.2021
A State of Control 82: Simple Is Good
Taking at look at this year's Crestron Masters event and the impact it has on the industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
06.11.2021
A State of Control 82: Simple Is Good
Taking at look at this year's Crestron Masters event and the impact it has on the industry.
05.14.2021
A State of Control 81: Ego Problem
Looking at the importance of training and certification for control system programmers within the AV industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
05.14.2021
A State of Control 81: Ego Problem
Looking at the importance of training and certification for control system programmers within the AV industry.
04.23.2021
A State of Control 80: Check Engine
Continuing the conversation of cybersecurity and what control systems enigneers can do to keep their clients safe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04.23.2021
A State of Control 80: Check Engine
Continuing the conversation of cybersecurity and what control systems enigneers can do to keep their clients safe.
03.26.2021
A State of Control 79: Cover Your Butt
Discussing the threats of cybersecurity and what programmers can do to ensure their clients' systems stay safe and sound. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
03.26.2021
A State of Control 79: Cover Your Butt
Discussing the threats of cybersecurity and what programmers can do to ensure their clients' systems stay safe and sound.
02.26.2021
A State of Control 78: Chunks of Done
Continuing the conversation of project management and when a job is truly complete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
02.26.2021
A State of Control 78: Chunks of Done
Continuing the conversation of project management and when a job is truly complete.
01.15.2021
A State Of Control 77: Done Done
Finding the line for programmers when a project is done, and when it is complete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's A State of Control about?

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A State of Control episodes:

A State of Control 118: The Code is The Code

A State of Control 117: Silent Intern

A State of Control 116: Our People

A State of Control 115: Better Business Operators

A State of Control 114: Not My Number

A State of Control 113: It's Not Convergence, It's Reality

A State of Control 112: Nerds Unite

A State of Control 111: Voice To Programmers

A State of Control 110: Just A Programmer

A State of Control 109: Leave The Backdoor Unlocked

A State of Control 108: Three Dollars And A Ho-Ho

A State of Control 107: Programmers Have The Power

A State of Control 106: One The Loneliest Number

A State of Control 105: Always Be Learning

A State of Control 104: Prompt Engineer

A State of Control 103: Embedded Developer

A State of Control 102: Never A Typical Space

A State of Control 101: Four Lattes

A State of Control 100: Unsung Hero

A State of Control 99: Crestron Masters 2022

A State of Control 98: AV On CNN

A State of Control 97: Mental Models

A State of Control 96: Software Ate The World

A State of Control 95: Not Playing The B-Sides

A State of Control 94: Integration Nirvana

A State of Control 93: Kind Space

A State of Control 92: Blue Polo Shirts

A State of Control 91: Tinfoil Hat

A State of Control 90: Managing Programmers Part 2: Process

A State of Control 89: Make Your Fate

A State of Control 88: Build A Better Idiot

A State of Control 87: Pay Me, Sucker!

A State of Control 86: Hero, Not Zero

A State of Control 85: The Right To Get Smarter

A State of Control 85: The Right To Get Smarter

A State of Control 84: Cult of Personality

A State of Control 84: Cult of Personality

A State of Control 83: Code Hygiene

A State of Control 83: Code Hygiene

A State of Control 82: Simple Is Good

A State of Control 82: Simple Is Good

A State of Control 81: Ego Problem

A State of Control 81: Ego Problem

A State of Control 80: Check Engine

A State of Control 80: Check Engine

A State of Control 79: Cover Your Butt

A State of Control 79: Cover Your Butt

A State of Control 78: Chunks of Done

A State of Control 78: Chunks of Done

A State Of Control 77: Done Done

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