Ask the Programmer

Ask The Programmer Episode 27 - Six Months and Counting

October 02, 2021 16:54 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt reflect on six months of conversations related to building community, interaction, and understanding amongst AV programmers and those who want to learn more about AV programming. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask The Programmer Episode 26 - Planning a Project with Control Programming and Defining Scope

September 25, 2021 00:41 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss how to plan a project with control programming in mind and effectively define requirements. Check out James and Steve's guest appearance on the Higher Ed AV podcast with Joe Way https://bit.ly/39Y7Ft5 To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask The Programmer Episode 25 - Why is programming complicated, costly, & time consuming?

September 17, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss what is truly involved in successful programming projects. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask The Programmer Episode 24 - Tips for Testing and Troubleshooting

September 11, 2021 14:05 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the significance of effective testing and troubleshooting in the success of AV programmers and programming projects. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask The Programmer Episode 23 - Credentials for Programmers

September 03, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss what types of credentials do programmers need in order to advance their career in the AV industry. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask The Programmer Episode 22 - Managing Multiple Programming Projects

August 27, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss how to work on several programming projects simultaneously while maintaining organization and focus. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask The Programmer Episode 21 - Working with Existing Systems and Others' Code

August 20, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss how to approach modifying existing systems and working with other people's code. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask The Programmer Episode 20 - How to Get Started in Programming with Erin Maher-Moran

August 13, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt chat with Erin Maher-Moran about what it takes to get started in programming and the challenges of being an effective AV control programmer. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask The Programmer Episode 19 - Listener Feedback and Insight from Erin Maher-Moran

August 06, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt chat with Erin Maher-Moran regarding her background in control programming and the importance it has plays in her current role as the Multimedia Services Manager at Johns Hopkins University. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask The Programmer Episode 18 - What is the make up of a good programmer?

July 30, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss what characteristics and qualities contribute to the make up of a good programmer. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask The Programmer Episode 17 - The Value of Modules and Drivers

July 23, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss what to know about modules and drivers and how they can be used effectively. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask The Programmer Episode 16 - AV Programmer vs. Software Developer

July 16, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the differences between an AV programmer and an AV software developer. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask the Programmer Episode 15 - User Interface Design and It's Impact on Programming

July 09, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the importance of effective interface design and what impact it has on programming. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask the Programmer Episode 14 - Lessons Learned from an AV Programmer

July 02, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss what we have learned working as AV control system programmers. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask the Programmer Episode 13 - Which Control System Platform is Best

June 25, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss how to decide how to select between the various control system platforms available in the AV space. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask the Programmer Episode 12 - Control vs. Automation

June 18, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the difference between control and automation and how to get the best results. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask the Programmer episode 11 - Control, Audio, & Lighting Programming

June 11, 2021 16:10 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the differences between programming control systems, audio DSPs, and lighting systems in the world of AV. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask the Programmer episode 10 - Programming vs. Configuration

June 04, 2021 11:41 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the difference between using programming or configuration to create control system solutions. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask the Programmer episode 9 - Source Code Management

May 28, 2021 14:26 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss some best practices in managing source code. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask the Programmer episode 8 - The Importance of Connecting

May 22, 2021 10:39 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss why it's important for programmers to connect with others in the industry. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask The Programmer Episode 7 - Programming Standardized vs. One-off Systems

May 07, 2021 11:30 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the differences in approach to programming standardized vs. one-off systems. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask The Programmer Episode 6 - The Difference Between Programmer Roles

April 30, 2021 12:56 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the differences between programmer roles: in-house integrator programmers, in-house technology manager programmers, and third party programmers. We referenced a piece that James wrote in his IT in AV column of the April 2021 edition of the Higher Ed AV digital magazine (higheredav.com). To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask the Programmer Episode 5 - Sources of Training for AV Programming

April 23, 2021 11:16 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the variety of training options and approaches that AV programmers and those involved with AV programming can take to learn and expand their knowledge. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask the Programmer Episode 4 - Resources to Help AV Programmers

April 16, 2021 11:54 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss what resources are available to programmers looking to get answers to questions, tackle challenges, and/or learn and develop. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask the Programmer Episode 3 - The Future of AV Programming

April 09, 2021 22:01 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the future of AV programming and what programmers need to know to be successful. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask the Programmer Episode 2: What Does it Take to be a Programmer

March 29, 2021 22:57 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss what it takes to be a programmer in the audiovisual industry. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

Ask the Programmer Episode 1: Introduction

March 29, 2021 22:52 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

James King and Steve Greenblatt introduce the concept of establishing an avenue for AV programmers and those who work with programmers in the audiovisual industry. We will discuss user submitted questions and topics of interest to help foster collaboration and sharing of knowledge and resources. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.