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John Kurtinecz is Vice President of JP Lilley focusing on technical products and services facing the audio, video and presentation communities. John is a member of InfoComm International, ICIA which is now known as AVIXA, a member of various business chambers throughout the region, and Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau. In 1995 John was among the first 26 people in the world to achieve CTS-I certification by InfoComm International. He has been actively serving the AV industry for 31 years. His drive and vision will continue to lead the audio, video and presentation industry for many years to come.

Enriching Student Experiences Through A State-Of-The-Art Educational Center

Messiah College Winding Hill campus located in Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania, just a few miles away from the state capital Harrisburg and Messiah's main campus is a newly renovated, state-of-the-art 32,000 square-foot educational center. Architect on the project was Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates with an office located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Master of Occupational Therapy FacilitiesStudents in Messiah's master of occupational therapy program will have the opportunity to complete their course and lab work in a technologically advanced learning environment which includes the recent addition of an AV enriched cadaver lab and overflow room.This unique teaching environment was challenged with providing a modern state-of-the-art experience for the students and the professor meeting t...

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Financial Theory Using Distinctive, State-of-the-art Techniques

October 29, 2017 Messiah College Main campus located in Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania, just a few miles away from the state capital Harrisburg. Located on the main campus is Frey Hall which was initially completed in 1991, Frey Hall houses classrooms, a large lecture hall, art studios, computer labs, engineering and physics labs, and faculty offices. A new 18,442 square-foot addition, which began in April 2014, was completed in early February 2017. Architect for the project was Greenfield Architects which is located in Lancaster Pennsylvania.  Ralph S. Larsen Finance Lab To prepare students for exciting careers in finance, the Ralph S. Larsen Finance Lab will equip students with state-of-the-art technology and market data in a Wall Street trading floor atmosphere. Students will become pr...

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JP Lilley Is Now Authorized Dealer for NewBlueFX

NewBlueFX is a leader in broadcast quality video effects, on-air graphics, transitions, and titling tools​. NewBlue, Inc. delivers a system of unique, interconnected technologies designed to empower video creation, editing, and sharing for consumers, professionals, and businesses. Founded in 2006, the company offers more than 250 audio and video filters, tools, and transitions distributed under its NewBlueFX brand, which integrate with the industry's top non-linear editors, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Corel Video Studio Pro, Grass Valley EDIUS, and Sony Vegas Pro. The NewBlue Video Cloud encompasses these technologies in a cloud-based, scalable patent-pending video production engine. This technology automates video production across a b...

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JP Lilley Is Now An Authorized Dealer For Apollo Designs

Apollo Design® has been one of the world's leading innovators, manufacturers, and distributors of gobos, fixtures, color filters and related equipment and accessories for the lighting profession for over a quater of a century. Custom Gobos are the bedrock of Apollo Design and the dedication they have for producing custom patterns is fundamental to their company. Each gobo is unique and their commitment to the customer, attention to detail and focus on quality never waivers.​ Gobos can be metal, glass or plastic. The choice of material is dependent upon budget, application, fixture, and pattern design. The style and selection is limitless! Light Up Your Wedding Lighting can completely transform your venue from ordinary to spectacular. Lighting has a powerful impact on the overall feel of yo...

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​Is Your Big-Screen "Big Game" Party Legal?

     With the 51st "Big Game" coming up on February 5th, many Americans will be hosting or attending viewing parties. Your game day checklist may include beer, junk food, a giant 60-inch 4K LED TV, that great sounding 5.1 surround sound system, and a cease-and-desist letter from the league? Well, maybe.      Several years ago, the league sent a cease-and-desist letter to an Indiana church that had planned to broadcast the "Big Game" on a large TV and charge an attendance fee. In the letter to the church, the league stated that it was a violation of copyright law to display "The Biggest Event in Pro Football" to a public gathering on a screen larger than 55 inches diagonally. The controversial order caused the league to back down a...

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