Mankin Media Systems, Inc.

We hope you enjoyed the Video Lunch & Learn! Posted 02.17.2012

Harris rolled into town yesterday to demo their latest and greatest - the Selenio Media Convergence Platform alongside a Pro Pixel Products' LED Wall and Christie projector & screen.

We were glad to house the occasion and happy to connect with friends both new and old in churches around the area and from the Society of Broadcast Engineers. The event ignited some great conversations and discussion into where video technology is headed next for broadcast within the worship space.

We would like to thank everyone for coming - video folks from some awesome churches, the local chapters of the Society of Broadcast Engineers, our stellar Harris representatives, and of course the delicious Jack of Hearts BBQ!

We hope to see you at our next event!

Join us for a Video Lunch & Learn featuring Harris Selenio! Posted 01.26.2012

Attention Middle Tennessee and surrounding areas!

Come join us at the Mankin Media Lab here in Franklin, TN for a jam-packed Video Lunch & Learn centered around Harris showcasing their new Selenio media convergence platform!

Besides a delicious FREE lunch (reason enough to stop by, right?), you'll get a chance to explore:

• The ins and outs of Selenio Media Convergence Platform by a Harris representative
• Pro Pixel Products 15 ft LED Wall and the projection/display solutions it can provide
• Nexio Video Venue and its functionality with the aformentioned Selenio and LED Wall
• Successful application of all of the above gear in house of worship and broadcast markets!

And again, besides all the fun gear, FREE lunch will be provided! So, grab a co-worker, come take a break, get caught up on some of the latest solutions in video/projection gear, and connect with other like minded tech professionals in churches around Tennessee and Kentucky!

Please RSVP over at www.mankinmedia.com/selenio/ and we look forward to hanging out with you on Thursday, February 16th at our offices at 129 Confederate Dr., Franklin, TN 37064. Please contact levi@mankinmedia.com if you have any questions. We'll see you then!

EDIT: Harris will be providing a Kindle Fire to giveaway! Come join for your chance to win!

Gurus 2012 Registration is Open! Posted 01.25.2012

Announced via @Gurusoftech twitter earlier this morning, we are psyched to see the new Gurus of Tech website and for registration to be open!

We have always been proud supporters of Gurus, and we are eager to head up to Willow Creek's Crystal Lake campus to create more excellent conversations with our fellow tech gurus and engage with the latest gear alongside some of our favorite manufacturers.

We would love to meet up with you at the event. Give us a shout on our twitter @mankinmedia if you will be able to attend! See you there!

6 Ideas for Video Operators Posted 10.28.2011

"Using a video switcher is a delicate dance between operator and source content. It's up to you, the operator, to lead and not let the content step on your feet. If you're not careful, content can overwhelm and distract both you and your audience. There are steps you can take to avoid those moments and how to recover quickly when they happen."

Ben Mankin continues with 6 ideas on how to do so:

1. Understand your switcher -- "Mastering your switcher will allow you the most accurate control over your content..."

2. Be prepared -- "Order and theme will generally produce flow--that magic connection from one element to another..."

3. Think ahead -- "Knowing [what's coming next] will help you navigate quickly on your feet during the live event..."

4. Avoid the black hole -- "Talk out the path to your team. Even if you don't have cameras, walking through the process in your head can help you stay alert andmake a tranisition smoothly..."

5. Anticipate -- "...anticipating what's about to happen can save your audience from wondering what they missed..."

6. Define space -- "...be involved in the conversation enough to guide the presentation and delivery of video content..."

Ben shares how to do each of these in the September issue of TFWM. Check it out in the link below!

Read Ben's full article at Technologies for Worship Magazine