Matrox Video co-founder and president, Lorne Trottier reflects on 50 years in the industry, looks ahead to InfoComm and reveals more about the company's open source codec development.
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Making Waves (AV Magazine)
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About this Podcast:
Making Waves, a podcast brought to you by the team at AV Magazine, explores innovation, business and creativity in the audio visual world.
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What is Making Waves (AV Magazine) about?
Making Waves, a podcast brought to you by the team at AV Magazine, explores innovation, business and creativity in the audio visual world.
What has Making Waves (AV Magazine) covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Making Waves, Episode 27 - Lorne Trottier, Matrox Video" (11 June 2026, 24 minutes), "Making Waves, Episode 26 - AV Peerless Showcase Mini Pod, (part 3) - Danielle Myburgh & Martine Dodwell-Bennett" (11 June 2026, 27 minutes), and "Making Waves, Episode 26 - AV Peerless Showcase Mini Pod, (part 2) - Anna Shahin & Rachael Hamilton" (11 June 2026, 26 minutes).
How often does Making Waves (AV Magazine) publish?
Making Waves (AV Magazine) publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 35 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Making Waves (AV Magazine)?
Booking probability for Making Waves (AV Magazine) is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Making Waves (AV Magazine) requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Making Waves (AV Magazine)'s contact route on record: public web form.
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The strongest fits for Making Waves (AV Magazine) are Audio & Video Equipment and IT Services & Software Development. Making Waves (AV Magazine) has a technology audience.
About the host
Making Waves (AV Magazine) is a technology podcast with 35 episodes published.
Recent episodes
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Jun 11, 202624 min
Jun 11, 202627 minDanielle Myburgh, Sales Director at Pixel Global AV, discusses her journey into the AV industry, the evolution of workplace technology and the importance of community within the sector. She explains how her background...

Episode #37
Making Waves, Episode 26 - AV Peerless Showcase Mini Pod, (part 2) - Anna Shahin & Rachael Hamilton
Jun 11, 202626 minAnna Shahin of Audiologic discusses her career journey and what led her into the AV industry, along with the defining moments, challenges, growth and achievements that have shaped her path. She also highlights the...
Jun 11, 20265 minAV Magazine Commercial Director David Allen sits down with Gordon Dutch, CEO of Re-Sauce, a specialist sales and business consultancy, at the Peerless-AV Showcase to discuss the importance of the event and Gordon’s new...
Apr 7, 202632 minS0<p>Much progress has been made in opening new pathways into AV through apprenticeships – for eg, studying for the AV Technician Level 5 Apprenticeship (launched in Autumn 2022) at Middlesborough College.</p> <p>To find...
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Mar 29, 202632 minS0<p>Much progress has been made in opening new pathways into AV through apprenticeships – for eg, studying for the AV Technician Level 5 Apprenticeship (launched in Autumn 2022) at Middlesborough College.</p> <p>To find...
Jan 28, 202653 minS0<p>Recorded at the recent Midwich Tech Xpo show, a special panel of AV and digital signage experts debate with Clive Couldwell about how artificial intelligence is transforming the AV industry.</p> <p>Guests include...
Jan 6, 202651 minS0<p>All Things TechIE podcast’s Justin Dawson takes some time out to talk about the other Clive Couldwell – his colourful life before AV Magazine, as well as the audio visual media itself.</p> <p>You’ll be surprised what...

Episode #30
Making Waves, Episode 22 - David Berman
Oct 29, 202529 minS0<p>After a number of years, our celebrated Head of Multimedia – Mr David Berman – is leaving us for pastures new.</p> <p>David has built the multimedia team up here from scratch, providing services to virtually every...

Episode #29
Making Waves, Episode 21 - Byron Tarry
Sep 15, 202541 minS0<p>Artificial Intelligence. It’s coming and we need to do something about it…. Apparently. But what? Really, just what has AI got to do with AV?</p> <p>Well, let us introduce you to Byron Tarry - the former CEO of the...

Episode #28
Making Waves, Episode 20 - Greg Jeffreys
Jul 1, 202537 minS0<p>When we were talking with Mel Leach the other week, it became obvious that communicating through video conferencing media, say, can be a positive, but it can also act as a lens back on to us.</p> <p>It made us think...
May 27, 202513 minS0<p>David Allen and David Berman talk to Keith Dutch, Managing Director/Vice-President of Peerless-AV EMEA who gives us some insight into the company’s recent Showcase, its importance and future plans.</p>
May 27, 202526 minS0<p>It’s all things Rise AV with Sanjit Hurst, Director of Global Procurement at Diversified and her mentee, Hanieh Motamedian, Pure Audio Visual’s Business Development pro. They are joined by Rise AV’s CEO, Sadie Groom...

Episode #25
Making Waves, Episode 19 (Part 2) – Steve Hudson, Siya Fakher, Neil Fluester and Tanya Houston
May 27, 202544 minS0<p>In this episode we talk about leadership and how having a strong team can get you through anything with Steve Hudson, Owner/Director of Project Audio Visual and AVITdirect.</p> <p>Steve’s joined by AVoIPoE...
May 27, 202514 minS0<p>AV solution architect for AV and Digital Media at the University of Hertfordshire, and Co-Chair of LTSMG (Learning and Teaching Space Managers Group), Adam Harvey, and Adele Thornton, Korbyt’s EMEA Channel Sales Lead...
Apr 16, 202539 minS0<p>We often assume everyone’s a natural on video calls, but let’s be honest, that’s rarely the case. Don't just assume staff will take to tech like a duck to water because they won't.</p> <p>So, how do you show up as...

Episode #22
Making Waves, Episode 17 - Faye Bennett, Founder + Managing Director, Faye Bennett Consulting
Mar 20, 202541 minS0<p>What does a good user experience look like? How should AV technologies be supporting the business? Does today's generation of customer understand that AV is about business outcomes, and not just tech?</p> <p>Clive...
Feb 21, 202543 minS0<p>Clive Couldwell has an amazing conversation with the LED aficionados – what they don’t know about LED and projection isn’t worth bothering about. What don’t they talk about? A fascinating history of LED development...
Nov 20, 202438 minS0<p>Specialist recruiter, Denise Hughes is a much valued member of the AV community with a deep knowledge of the industry's landscape. Who better then to author the industry's first tome - 'Your Dream Job in Audio Visual...
Sep 23, 202426 minS0<p>In Part Two, more interesting observations and comment from: Mark Affection, Head of Digital AV Solutions, Information Services, University of Greenwich; Gary Keene, Audio Visual Architect, University of the Arts...
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David Berman
Corona de Oro Owner, Kentucky Thoroughbred Development and Breeders Incentive Funds
Adam Harvey
AV solution architect for AV and Digital Media, University of Hertfordshire
Melanie Leach
Founder + CEO, South Shore Productions
Daniel Lee
writer and host of the Creator Spotlight Series, host of The Water Podcast, Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary
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