Instant AR Detection Meets NLS+ Envy's auto aspect ratio (AR) detection has been the fastest in the industry for quite some time. But why stop there? So, we're excited to share with you that Envy's AR detection speed is now not only fast, but actually instant! In a recent newsletter we asked, "What happens when you combine instant aspect ratio detection and black bar management with our non-linear stretch?" Well, for users who like NLS, they can now seamlessly fill their scope screen all the time, regardless of the native aspect ratio of the content. There will be even more exciting news to share about Envy instant AR detection and next-generation NLS+. In the meantime, please contact Frangioni Media to learn more about the Envy and how it will take your video experience to an entirely new level.
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Subtitle Management with Scope Screens
We recently covered how our non-linear stretch (NLS+) platform makes it easy to fill your entire screen, regardless of its aspect ratio (AR) and the AR of the content. In case you are not familiar, a "scope" screen generally refers to a screen that is wider than the standard HDTV 16:9 aspect ratio.
In today's newsletter, we're changing gears a bit to answer a related question that often comes up about subtitles - specifically how to handle subtitles within the black bars in scope movies.
Understanding the Problem
Subtitles within the black bars of a scope movie are a problem, because when using a scope screen to watch a scope movie (e.g. watching a 2.40 AR movie on a 2.40 screen), the projector is usually zoomed so that the movie fills the entire screen, like this:
Why Crestron Home Automation Is in a League of Its Own
If you’re ready to simplify daily life with a smart home system, one of your first steps is to choose a brand.
There are several home options, but we recommend Crestron for large luxury homes or multiple properties. Why? Crestron is a high-end smart home manufacturer that’s used everywhere—from universities to sports stadiums to Tom Brady’s house.
What makes Crestron home automation special? The Crestron Home platform is completely customizable, allowing for “magical” control and automation of your home’s systems. We design and install Crestron systems in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and cities throughout the world. Here’s why we love working with Crestron.
Partner with a Home Theater Specialist to Bring Cinematic Designs to Life
As an interior designer, you understand color, light, taste and much more. You know how to light up a room and translate a client’s desires into a place to call home.
But while it’s natural for you to find wallpapers and unique furniture, do you know who to best go to for a home theater design?
If your clients want their own private cinema, you need to know where to turn for equipment, acoustic treatments, and installing it all into an easy-to-use system. Rather than hire a random AV guy, look for a luxury home theater designer to handle this side of your projects.
Frangioni Media is a technology integrator specializing in luxury home theater design in Palm Beach, FL, and cities worldwide. We’ll share what exactly a home theater installer does and how they can leverage your projects to higher levels.
The Difference a Professional Design & Installation Makes
More musicians and producers are working from home than ever. If you’re in a similar position, isn’t it time to go beyond DIY while recording, and hire a professional studio designer?
At Frangioni Media, we design and install world-class studios for professional musicians in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and cities around the world. It can be daunting to decide if you’re ready for a professional recording studio setup, but in this article, we’ll share three major benefits of working with a studio installer.
Enjoy Music and Movies Like Never Before with Two-Channel Audio and a Hi-Fi Audio System
Who doesn’t love playing music for all different occasions? Music moves us, both literally and emotionally. That’s what makes an innovative Hi-Fi audio system and two-channel audio in your Fort Lauderdale, FL home so critical. Experience your favorite songs in a deeper and more meaningful way with Frangioni Media.
Read on to learn why both residents and professional musicians around the world swear by our Hi-Fi audio more than any other brand.
David Frangioni was recently interviewed by Producer/Engineer/Musician/Filmmaker Jeff Taylor for The Madjef Music Show.
"David Frangioni made records with Rock & Roll legends Aerosmith. He's built studios all across the world. He's a drummer living a drummers dream by becoming the new publisher of Modern Drummer Magazine. CEO, Engineer, Producer and someone I'm glad to call my friend." - Jeff Taylor
Josh.ai Gives You Hands-Free Home Automation with Simple Commands and Privacy Protection
The concept of non-humans or machines using the human voice has a long history in mythology and has been a central technology for futurists and science fiction writers. Josh.ai brings fantasy to reality with natural language processing creating the ultimate home automation voice control.
Today’s so-called smart speakers are nearly ubiquitous, distributed mass market novelties with the pretense of including rudimentary smart home functions. However, despite using modern chips and well-crafted language algorithms, they still suffer from poor recognition. They are also tracking data that is highly personal in nature, essentially “selling” your personal habits to serve THEIR best interests. The opposite of private. Josh.ai is entirely private and changes the game in YOUR best interest.
The Josh.ai system was created to be different and more comprehensive from the start. Are you curious about the possibilities for your Miami, FL smart home? Continue reading below to learn more.
Learn From a Master Craftsman How Dolby Atmos is Redefining Recording Studios
There are many reasons why people set up a home music studio in Naples, FL. While you may not have access to all the gear a highly outfitted professional studio provides, you can still enjoy unlimited studio time while ensuring as many takes as you need to get it right. In addition, if you create a high-quality studio, you may also have the opportunity to rent it out to fellow musicians, providing a good ROI, return on your investment.
Frangioni Media has been building state-of-the-art studios worldwide for over 30 years and remains at the cutting-edge of world-class audio studio design. Let’s look at why Dolby Atmos is now essential to a modern home studio.
FRANGIONI MEDIA HOME RECORDING STUDIO DESIGN BRINGS A HIGHER STANDARD TO YOUR CREATIVE OUTPUT.
Finding the right sound for your song, podcast production, or composition is an artist's lifelong pursuit. Having the privilege of walking down the hall from your bedroom and working on technique or the freedom to work according to YOUR schedule is a creativity and productivity booster.
David Frangioni built what is considered the first “modern home digital studio” in the 80’s triggering a revolution to home recording that combines the right equipment and installation while providing final products that rival the biggest commercial studios. As such, your home recording studio design should be more than a collection of gear in the room. Regardless of your talent or experience, your output will be sub-par without proper acoustics, signal flow, and other ways to isolate the room from the outside world.
If you are intrigued by the possibilities of working with Frangioni Media, a leader in building world-class studios both locally in Palm Beach and globally, continue reading below.
A HOME THEATER INSTALLATION EXCEEDS YOUR EXPECTATIONS OF WHAT WATCHING A MOVIE CAN BE
Movies are about the magic of storytelling, of being moved in ways both desired and unexpected. Films provide a window into others’ perspectives; beyond seeing ourselves in the characters, they allow us to see the world as another would. It is powerful stuff that can make us cheer, cry, and laugh - sometimes within moments of each other.
The cinema experience is exceptional; visiting these temples of moving images always brings with it a sense of excitement and anticipation. Sitting in a darkened room dedicated to the act of focused watching can be a fantastic event.
A luxury home theater room in your Fort Lauderdale, FL home or worldwide residence recreates the drama and excitement of a movie theater with audio and video that exceeds your expectations. Want to find out more? Keep reading below.
THE SOUNDSTAGE AND AUDIO IMAGERY OF STEREO SPEAKERS IS AN UNPARALLELED EXPERIENCE
Music is all around us, and it has never been easier to access any genre from anywhere in the world. Streaming platforms like TIDAL, Amazon HD, and Spotify HiFi offer high-definition formats like FLAC, MQA, and Dolby Atmos. Truly great artists and superior sound are only a swipe away.
The immersive experience of home theater surround sound or multi-room audio allows you to revel in the moment, energize your day, or soothe the soul with unparalleled clarity. While there is a power and thrill to being surrounded by multiple speakers, to be truly transported, a 2-channel audio system is transcendent.
Are you ready to make the most of your music for your luxury homes in Naples, FL, and throughout the world? Continue reading to learn more.
Bring Elegance and Immersion to Your Private Home Theater
If you’re reading this article, we can bet you aren’t looking for a subpar home theater experience. A simple screen and soundbar in the living room won’t cut it.
Instead, imagine stepping into an old Hollywood cinema complete with velvet, curtains, antique lights, and retro seating. Or a stylish, modern hideaway with color-tunable LED lighting and automated technology to make your experience easy to operate.
At Frangioni Media, we design and install some of the most impressive luxury home theater rooms around the world. If you want the best for your Palm Beach, FL private theater, be sure to include a few of the following features below.
Upgrade Your Home Music Experience with a 2-Channel Audio System
The ways we listen to music are constantly evolving. From turntables to CD players to iPods, it seems every few decades there’s a new and improved listening format.
Today, most people stream music and use headphones or portable Bluetooth speakers. But if you’re ready to upgrade your music enjoyment with high-fidelity speakers, it’s time to invest in a 2-channel audio system.
A 2-channel speaker system creates a much more dynamic, impressive audio experience than a single speaker. And you aren’t limited to only streaming—you can also play downloaded music, your record player, CDs, and radio.
If you’re new to high-end audio, let us be your guide. Frangioni Media is a luxury audio-video installer serving Palm Beach, FL, and cities throughout the world. Below, we’ll share all you need to know about 2-channel audio.
Creating an Experience Through Sound in Your Luxury Home Theater
When we first speak with clients about their dedicated, custom-designed home theater systems in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and throughout the world, the first topic on most people's minds is the visual component. After all, you enter a theater, and the first thing you see is a large screen that fills up the room. They want the experience of immersing themselves in the visuals, with a keen interest in how the theater looks when it’s not in use and the lights are on.
But, if you think about it, what makes the experience so memorable? Without the sound of the waves lapping onto the shore or the leaves rustling in the wind, the pictures can't come to life. As George Lucas said, "The sound and music are 50% of the entertainment in a movie.”
That’s why we’re taking a moment to discuss sound and the tremendous difference that a high quality sound system can make in your luxury home theater.
Crestron Expands Its Integration Capabilities with Lutron, Josh.ai, and New Devices
The best smart home systems offer three primary functions. First, it automates your technology without requiring any cumbersome commands. Second, your smart home lets you save customized scenes for specific moments of the day. And third, your system is compatible with the technology brands you want to use in your automated home (this one requires additional expertise and planning!).
Crestron smart homes have always been the top choice of luxury smart homes, but its compatibility options have significantly expanded. Crestron can now seamlessly integrate with a handful of products you may already know and love.
So, whether you already own a Crestron smart home system or you’re new to home automation, explore Crestron-compatible devices below. As a certified Crestron installer in Miami, FL and cities worldwide, we’re experienced and trained to install, integrate and program the following technology.
Sleep Better, Breathe Easier, And Achieve Peace Of Mind In a Healthier Home
A luxury smart home offers many conveniences that impact and improve your daily life. Your whole-home audio system inspires and motivates you, while the intuitive interfaces furnish complete control with the touch of a button or the sound of your voice.
Since we spend a lot of time in our high-end homes, the comfort and pleasure it brings us should also include feeling safe and secure. Our residences should be a place that promotes wellness, especially in light of recent concerns.
It is clear that eating right, exercising, and avoiding harmful situations help in maintaining good health. In addition, incorporating cutting-edge technologies that help you breathe easier, sleep better, and feel well are just as vital.
Are you intrigued by how you can make your Naples, FL, home more of a refuge of well-being? Read below to find out more.
Add High-Quality Surround Sound to Your Luxury Home Theater Room
If you’re just getting started with surround sound for home theaters, you’ll notice numbers like 5.1.2, 7.1, 2.1, and 9.2. What do they mean? Are speaker companies just trying to be complicated and confuse end users?
The numbers actually represent the amount of speaker channels in your home cinema. In a configuration from 7.2 down, the first number defines how many standard speakers are at ear level. The second number represents subwoofers for low bass notes. In configurations for Atmos or 3D systems, there’s a third number which is the sum of overhead or ‘height’ speaker channels.
But what does each setup mean, and which is right for your home? We’ll break down what different formats will offer your Fort Lauderdale, FL luxury home theater room.
Transform Your Nighttime & Morning Routines with Smart Home Installation
A smart home installation elevates any room in your house—and outdoors too. Through one centralized system using a single app, you can control lighting, audio, window treatments, thermostats, security devices, and much more.
While smart home automation touches on every area of the house, in this article, we’ll focus on the bedroom and how smart systems like Savant, Control4, and Crestron add sophistication and convenience.
Your bedroom is where you begin each day, and when the space feels tidy and elegant, you’ll always wake up on the right side of the bed. If you’re considering adding an automation system to your luxury home in Palm Beach, FL, discover your options below.
Upgrade to a Luxury Studio Design
Everyone knows the basics of a home recording studio: a computer, digital audio workstation (DAW), microphone, studio monitors, cables, and instruments. But what if you want your studio to sound like a professional’s?
If you’re a musician or producer who’s serious about building the best possible recording studio, you’re in good hands. Frangioni Media is an expert in home recording studio design, crafting recording spaces for top artists and engineers in Miami, FL, and cities worldwide.
Read on to discover the next steps you’ll need to take your studio from amateur to pro.