LC Pros #12 – Klipsch LightSpeakers

Quick video about an ingeniously simple idea that came out of CES 2010. Klipsch LightSpeakers are can-lights with built-in speakers. A central tabletop remote can control both the lights and the audio. Very basic solution, but still totally ingenious. A definitely head-slapper, as in “Why didn’t I think of that?”

LC Pros #11 – Lutron and Control4 Partnership

At CES, Lutron had a presence in the Control4 Partner Pavilion. Exciting? Yes. Very. Here’s why.. And Crestron? Yeah……..sorry. So it goes.

LC Pros #10 – 2010 Predictions

2010 is going to be an exciting year for lighting control. I’m not a betting man, but if I were, here’s where I’d place my money. Got any better predictions? Think I’m spot on or totally off my rocker? Let’s hear it in the comments.

LC Pros #9 – Forget the Economy

Today’s episode is a video response to a post on CE Pro written by Julie Jacobsen titled “Why are CE Pros so grumpy?” I concur, so I decided to share some of the things that have helped me when thinking about the economy and our specific lighting control market. Please share with your integrator [...]

LC Pros # 8 – 1st Brand Battle

Lutron or Vantage?

The people have spoken. And their voice said Lutron. Unanimously. As in, no one voted for Vantage. To be honest, we were expecting Lutron to win, but we thought that Vantage would have enough proponents to garner at least a decent showing. Not so. Time to get on your grind, [...]

LC Pros #7 – Crank It Before Christmas

A big thank you and a merry Christmas! Amidst all the hustle before the holidays, don’t forget that the best time to take a break is when you don’t have time for it.  Go ahead, crank through what you absolutely have to get done today, then send the crew home.  Even soldiers in World War [...]

LC Pros #6 – Build Relationships Now

With new construction being so low right now, it’s a pretty good time to start building new relationships or solidify existing ones. Relationships with architects, lighting designers, and interior designers. Right now, there isn’t a sense of urgency about sales communication. You can walk in with the sense that “We may not have anything to [...]

LC Pros #5 – Which is Cheaper?

A question I’ve been curious about before is “How much more cost-effective is it to conserve energy by dimming compared to creating it via alternative energy sources?”  There’s a lot of hype and news out there about alternative energy and how it’s going to save the planet.  But sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. [...]

#4 Project Rendering – Part 2

Today’s LC Pro episode is a screencast continuation of yesterday’s episode on how to use modeling and rendering software to quickly make photo-quality project layout pictures.  Had to keep it quick today, but hopefully you’ll see how you can show the client EXACTLY what they will have if they go with your bid.  Having renderings [...]