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03/02/2026

Today's adventure brought us to 'The Sweetest Place on Earth' for a quick site visit to scope out the space that will be hosting the Penn State Alumni Association's Executive Board Meeting later this week. While it's obvious and essential to check audio, video, and networking hookups, it's the small details like scouting out spots to load-in or checking the length of cable runs that goes a long way into making things that much less stressful.

Also essential: scouting out the best by-the-slice lunch option in town 🍕😋

02/12/2026

After today’s filming sessions I’ll be adding ‘lying in wait’ to my list of LinkedIn skills.

02/06/2026

In today's edition of "Oh, the Places You'll Go!," we find ourselves at Penn State's Engineering Design and Innovation Building, a true playground for makers. Finding a space that didn't require safety goggles was a bit of a challenge, but it was worth the effort for this Schreyer student profile.

02/05/2026

A beautiful and fairly quiet winter morning at Old Main. A roaring fire would have made for an even cozier backdrop, but would have also likely ended with a swift es**rt out of the building…

01/23/2026

We once again had the great pleasure to work with the Schreyer Honors College on their annual Dilemmas of Democracy lecture. Nothing better than getting to livestream an engaging conversation in a beautiful setting!

Schreyer Honors College brought Ayesha Rascoe to campus to talk to students about how her role as a journalist has impacted her understanding of democracy. And we were there to make sure the rest of the world could join the conversation.

01/05/2026

Digital downloads and DVDs are now available for Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania's Nutcracker performances! If you want the best view of your reindeer, make sure to check out the available 4k option :)

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03/27/2025

Thanks to Jacob A. Mandell for inviting us to record PMEA's Region III Chorus Festival! Having participated in a number of the band festivals in the past, the event brought back a lot of memories.

CDs are shipping and digital album downloads are becoming available. As a reminder, parents have until the end of the month to order their own artisanally hand-crafted CD or bundle, and after that purchases will be limited to the digital album.

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12/20/2024

While creating a hype video for the Penn State Alumni Association's playoff pregame party, one must always choose an appropriately-colored cappuccino cup. For karmic-purposes, of course.

Go State! Beat SMU!

12/15/2024

One more show to go for this year's Nutcracker. Prepare for battle!

11/23/2024

At the end of September, we had the pleasure of collaborating with Penn State World Campus to host a hybrid event celebrating their 2024 Homecoming Court!

The event was held in the lobby of Penn State's Outreach Building, but having both in-person and virtual attendees meant we needed to fully convert the room in order to support it. Our setup included remote guest display, PowerPoint presentation, and live/remote sound reinforcement. All of these features helped create an experience that was inclusive and engaging, regardless of how one chose to participate.

Events such as these play a crucial role in fostering a sense of community among World Campus students who are geographically dispersed around the globe. It is always very rewarding helping participants come together and connect, regardless of their location; we look forward to being a part of future projects like this one.

To see how the event came together, check out this video: https://vimeo.com/1016137409/39b43423bc

You can also see our setup behind-the-scenes in the photos below.

10/20/2024

We've been busy! Keep an eye out for updates and take a look at what we were up to this fall. First in the lineup: the Penn State Alumni Association Executive Board Meeting.

In late August, we packed up the van for its first road trip, accompanying the Alumni Council Executive Board to Penn State Fayette. During this trip, we were able to shake up the standard. Many hybrid meetings like this one will often use a basic setup dependent on webcams that attempt to automate the process. Although they work in a pinch, you almost invariably wind up with a disappointing product.

We’ve always treated Zoom meetings in the same way we would a high-profile live event, with direct-source audio, multi-camera switching, integrated presentations, and live IMAG of remote participants. The end result is a meeting that is far more polished, streamlined, and engaging for those in the room and joining remotely.

As always, it was a pleasure to work with the Penn State Alumni Association. Looking forward to seeing where we're headed next!