Over the last few years pretty much everyone was involved in some type of video streaming or at least attended numerous video meetings, or watched a documentary filled with interviews. When venues started streaming full-time they used whatever lighting they used for...
Can the captivating spell of rhythm be unleashed without music? Well, with all due respect, to passionate musicians everywhere, the answer is yes, especially if beautifully colored light is allowed to play unfettered on a majestic cathedral against the night sky....
Get the crowd pumping with Elation’s new PULSE BAR! Joining the PULSE PANEL and PULSE PANEL FX in Elation’s new PULSE line of high-impact lights, the PULSE BAR is a highly impactful strobe and visual effect bar that injects dynamism and spark into any performance....
Production lighting needs preventive maintenance to perform at its best. Like anything of value, production lighting requires some tech crew maintenance time if you want it to perform at its best––and for a long time. Much of what’s involved in the maintenance of the...
It started in 1994 as the Gatlin Brothers Theatre, and later the Crook and Chase Theatre, before housing Christ United Methodist Church; ultimately, it would become the home of Palmetto Pointe Church. But the building on Fantasy Way in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina was...
The TAF Wall Plate Console is the ultimate solution for temporary or permanent mounting of TAF’s FT33 or FT34 truss between walls. Designed with versatility and ease of use in mind, it features adjustable clamps (7.9 in / 200 mm of travel) for convenient connection...
First Baptist Owensboro, KY contracted with Paragon 360 for a full-scope renovation project in early January 2023. The main goals were to update the experience in the main sanctuary while maintaining the architectural beauty and improve the online experience. A desire...
I grew up in the music industry. My dad, Evan Williams, taught audio engineering and record producing at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, CA for 30 years. He became somewhat of a local legend as many of his students went on to be well-respected audio...
Many houses of worship have either purchased or are thinking about doing more with intelligent lighting fixtures, also known as moving lights or automated lights. These are advanced lighting devices that offer a variety of features for dynamic and customizable...
When comparing name brand, mainstream theatrical lighting fixtures, and generic lighting fixtures for a house of worship, it's important to weigh the pros and cons of each category. The decision should be based on factors like budget, quality, reliability, feature...
David Leuschner and AC Lighting's Anthony Stofflet discuss How you should set up your network Using haze Using databases to help your lighting techs How to set up your lighting console How to bring organization to chaos. Listen to the episode...
Visual Productions is releasing its new Encolor T10 DMX Controller at InfoComm 2024 (ACT Entertainment Booth C8034). The non-programmable, wall-mounted, glass touchscreen controller is designed for small, basic, single-zone, permanent installations. Its stylish design...
Choosing new lighting fixtures for a house of worship involves considering various factors to ensure the space is appropriately illuminated, aesthetically pleasing, and functional. This Gear Report will help cover a few of the leading items. to help you make an...
Can you light your worship services via a laptop? Yes! Overall, any lighting console is a computer with faders and touch screens. Using a DMX laptop for lighting in a house of worship can be an excellent way to create dynamic and flexible lighting environments. I have...
OK, warning, if you are a lighting specialist please look away now or I am sure you will be rolling your eyes by the end of this article – I can hear them moving already... So, now we have eliminated our lighting specialists let me talk to you about lighting (I am NOT...
Long Island, New York-based Group One Limited is proud to announce that its longstanding lighting brand, elektraLite, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this summer. Unlike the other brands on the American pro audio and lighting distributor’s line card, elektraLite...
Elation‘s popular KL Series full-color PAR light is now available in an IP65 version, the KL PAR FC IP, that makes it an even more versatile luminaire for production settings indoors or out. This theatrical and broadcast-grade luminaire pairs modern technology with...
We're making our annual trek to InfoComm this week, one of the biggest shows in the AVL world. And, for the second year in a row, we'll be sharing special issues of Worship Facility with you so you can see the latest gear being released that's of interest to tech...
Choosing a church lighting console involves considering several factors to ensure it meets the needs of your worship services. There are a lot of consoles that vary in capabilities and price. Your house of worship, no matter how big or small, can benefit from a...
Elation’s Research & Development department embarked on a development project that spanned several years to tackle the challenge of achieving the perfect balance between color accuracy and intensity. The result is TruTone Technology, a groundbreaking advancement...
Experts in the field of automated lighting care & repair share their advice on how to care for your fixtures
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