Bill Di Paolo

Producing the Newsboys

Producing the Newsboys

It's hard not to have heard of the Newsboys, The Newsboys are a Christian rock band founded in 1985 in Queensland, Australia, by Peter Furler and George Perdikis. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, the band has released 17 studio albums, six of which have been...

Improving Streaming Quality

Improving Streaming Quality

When it comes to professional streaming, “high quality” and “professional” are nearly synonymous. There are several measures you can take to ensure that your video quality is the best it can be. Taking these measures will help you provide your viewers with the...

Church Lighting Distractions

Church Lighting Distractions

As a Lighting Designer I find church lighting designs to be the most difficult to design. We usually have a lot of input on ideas and designs others have seen before in other churches, then we need to think about the space size, power, the rigging and the budget.   We...

What are Fixture Modes and Why Should You Use Them?

What are Fixture Modes and Why Should You Use Them?

This months question comes from Paris in Verona, NY, she asks, "What are Fixture Modes and which one should I use and why?" When you first learn about moving lights and DMX lighting systems, you learn that there are few elements that must align to successfully control...

Video Connection Types Explained

Video Connection Types Explained

As technology has progressed, so, too, have the cables we need for our devices. Even though many manufacturers are moving to wireless solutions, you'll likely always need some form of cable. Video Streaming, video editing, projectors, video wall processors,...

Stage Lighting Repair via PCB

Stage Lighting Repair via PCB

How easy is it to repair a moving light or a piece of LED lighting equipment right down to the level of components on the PCB? There are easier repairs, and there are harder repairs, but is it worth your time? A PCB is a Printed Circuit Board, or PC board, or PCB,...

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