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July 24, 202645 min

How The Internet Changed Everything | A State of Control

Last time, we talked about the technology that revolutionized control programming. What could possibly match up against that? In one word: Connectivity. The advent of the internet was a leap in scale for many spaces including AV. On this episode of A State of Control, we look at how this one change changed everything about AV as we know it.Host: Steve Greenblatt & Rich FregosaGuests:Dan Feldstein – CrestronMike Leitensdorfer – Communitronics CorporationGeorge Tucker – Corporate AVPeter Knapp – ExtronSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 12, 202643 min

A History of AV Programming | A State of Control

This is a new kind of A State of Control. But if we're going to do things right, we have to start all the way at the beginning. Join us for a journey in control programming, from humble starts to multi-million dollar corporations. Dive into the history of control.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host: Steve Greenblatt & Rich FregosaGuests:Dan Feldstein – CrestronMike Leitensdorfer – Communitronics CorporationGeorge Tucker – Corporate AVPeter Knapp – ExtronSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 1, 202541 min

Avoid Risk To Your AV Network | A State of Control 131

As more devices and solutions get connected to the network, security is more important than ever. What was once 'nice to have' is essential if you want to keep your systems running. On this episode we look at securing the network and ensuring that you and your clients data are safe.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Every month, A State of Control dives into a specific topic as it pertains to the control space of AV. We gather a panel of experts to talk about the best practices for integrators, end-users and programmers to learn and grow. This week we are joined by Rich Fregosa from Fregosa Design and Paul Konikowski from Cronos Consulting.Host: Steve GreenblattGuests:Rich Fregosa – Fregosa DesignPaul Konikowski – Cronos ConsultingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 4, 202538 min

Who Really Owns The Code? | A State Of Control 130

Code ownership has been a discussion between programmers and clients since we've been typing things into terminals. But today, we will most definitely pin down the eternal question: Who owns the code? Is it the modules themselves, the UI or just the uncompiled spaghetti left on floor?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Every month we dive deep into a topic surrounding the AV programming and control system space. We discuss these topics with a panel of experts. Joining Steve and Rich this week is Mike Krejci from CTI and Tom Mclaughlin of Dobil Laboratories.Host: Steve GreenblattGuests:Rich Fregosa – Fregosa DesignMike Krejci – CTITom Mclaughlin – Dobil LaboratoriesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 6, 202535 min

Everything About Crestron Masters 2025 | A State of Control 129

Every year, Crestron holds their Masters event for certified professionals in the AV industry. Programmers and designers come together for three days to educate themselves on the latests technology and work with peers in the business. This year the show was held in Madrid, May 13-15. Our guests talk about their experiences at the show, and what this event means on a larger scale for the control space in AV and programmers.The video version of this podcast can be found here.A State of Control is a show dedicated to the AV programmer. Every month we dive into a topic and discuss it amongst experts in the field. Joining us this week is Ryan Gray from Yavapai College, Leon Appleby from mtc, and Tim Albright of AVNation.Host: Steve GreenblattGuests:Leon Appleby – mtcRyan Gray – Yavapai CollegeTim Albright – AVNationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 2, 202545 min

How Are We Using AI in AV Programming? | A State of Control 128

Artificial Intelligence is less of a sci-fi concept these days. Unfortunately, it's instead just become more of a buzzword. Not to mention the defining lines between what consists of machine learning and generative computations. Rather than dig into that, we're here to discuss the programming side of things. Control programming is already a kind of setup to turn complex machinations into easily understood commands. By that nature, is AI something that can help our side of the industry or is it a hinderance?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Every month we dig into a topic concerning the programming side of the AV industry. We hold discussions important to programmers and what affects their work every single day. On this episode hosts Steve Greenblatt and Rich Fregosa are joined by Dave Hatz of CTI and Sumanth Rayancha from PepperDash Technology.Host: Steve GreenblattGuests:Rich Fregosa – Fregosa DesignDave Hatz – CTISumanth Rayancha – PepperDash TechnologySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

April 4, 202537 min

AV Programming: Custom or Configuration? | A State of Control 127

To be honest, automation is kind of AV's thing. We program devices of all kinds to serve functions in a simple way. But how does automation come down to the actual programming part? Do we insist on custom code or look for configuration-based programming tools for assistance? Does AI even get a say in this matter? One this episode of a State of control, we'll break the advantages and drawbacks to both methods and explore the future of AV programming. The video version of this podcast can be found here.Every month, we take a deep dive into topics surrounding control AV and programming. Alongside co-host Uncle Richie, Steve Greenblatt discusses what matters with a panel of experts in the AV programming space. Joining us this week is (AVNation's AV Professional Of The Year) Britt Yenser from Northampton Community College and Brian Magrogan of Verrex.Host: Steve GreenblattGuests:Rich Fregosa – Fregosa DesignBrian Magrogan – VerrexBritt Yenser – Northampton Community CollegeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

March 7, 202530 min

Determining The Future Of AV Programming | A State of Control 126

The video version of this podcast can be found here.Many years ago, students were told that "they wouldn't have a calculator in their pocket" at all time. Not only do we have calculators in our pockets, we have vast amounts of information and technology right at our fingertips. Tech evolves at a considerable rate, and the same applies to the programming side of things. What does the future hold for AV and control programming? Rich Fregosa takes the helm for this episode and joins Nick Miller and Patrick Murray to talk about where we've come from and where we're heading.Host: Rich FregosaGuests:Nick Miller – Nick on LinkedInPatrick Murray – Patrick on LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

February 14, 202537 min

Learning The Ropes Of AV Programming | A State of Control 125

How does one become an AV programmer? It's not as easy an answer as you think. There are multiple facets to consider from manufacturer training to specific languages and more. To have this in-depth conversation, we are joined by Rich Fregosa from Fregosa Design, Erica Carroll of Charbett Strategies and Britt Yenser from Northampton Community College to talk about the journey to AV programming.Host: Steve GreenblattGuests:Rich Fregosa – Fregosa DesignErica Carroll – Charbett StrategiesBritt Yenser – Northampton Community CollegeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

January 10, 202536 min

When To Upgrade And Update AV Systems | A State of Control 124

One of the best parts about technology, especially software, is adaptability. Thanks to the internet we can run upgrade and modify systems to suit the needs of clients and customers on the fly. But updates aren't the be-all end-all. After all, one of the biggest shutdowns we saw from last year, CrowdStrike, came from a faulty update. On this episode, we talk to Brian Magrogan from Verrex and Raj Singh from the University of Southern California to takling about standards when it comes to upgrading systems.Host: Steve GreenblattGuests:Brian Magrogan – VerrexRaj Singh – USCSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.