Our country has an unparalleled diverse geography and natural beauty for all to cherish living in. Thousands of miles of coasts, sweeping plains, mountain ranges, lakes: the rest of this article could be spent listing the United States’ various geological terrains and...
In the video display world, getting your image right is key. Whether you're working on a large-scale video wall, projection screen, a video monitor, or just editing or streaming, you know getting the resolution and aspect ratios right is a major part of displaying....
Livepeer Studio announces the launch of a new free report by technology analysts Caretta Research, revealing how video companies can reduce the cost of interactive live streaming (ILS) by 74 percent through distributed streaming infrastructure. The report highlights...
I understand that it can be frustrating for churches that have been live-streaming for a while without seeing their desired impact. However, I am still excited about the potential of live-streaming churches to impact people's lives positively. Streaming Churches: Key...
Hello, I’m Gene Lass, Editor-in-Chief of Video and Lighting Connections. To better serve your informational needs we’re looking for input on the topics most important to you and your church.Please take a minute or so to complete the...
If you’re a small house of worship hesitating to jump into the world of livestreaming your services – there’s never been a better time than now to take that leap of faith. Livestreaming has become easier and more affordable than ever before. QuickLink StudioPro is an...
This year the Church Facilities Expo (CFX) will actually be the site of four separate conferences, rather than one conference with different learning tracks. This enables attendees to pay to attend just the conference they're interested in, or get an all-access pass...
David Leuschner of Digital Great Commission Ministries talks to Skylark's Jeremy Bagwell about how shooting your streaming worship service in cinematic style can affect the quality of content. Points include: How does this relate to IMAG? Do you need different gear?...
A friend of mine asked me the other day, " Do you think technology belongs in a house of worship?" Well I grew up in a church with very little technology. Then again, it was the 70's. Technology wasn't easily attainable especially for churches. As I grew up,...
As a person driven by visuals, I am passionate about creating top-notch video content for churches. However, I am also aware that the most crucial aspect of any church livestream is the quality of your church sound. It is the top priority to focus on if you want to...
How do you create a larger online audience for your house of worship? Creating a larger online audience for your house of worship involves a combination of effective digital strategies, engaging content, and community-building efforts. Taking key steps to help you...
In my early days in the recording industry, we used a practice called the car-test. Simply put, to hear how your mix translated to the most likely listening environment, you’d make a copy of your mix (typically on cassette back then), pile into the Chevy Nova with the...
In today's digital age, communication isn't just about talking – it's about connecting. Think about it like this: Jesus adjusted his talking style based on whom he was speaking to. When hanging out with his disciples, it was different from when he was talking to...
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...
It is commonly believed that creative individuals thrive when they have freedom. However, from my experience, creativity is most effective for organizational requirements when there are clear parameters within which it must operate. Surprisingly, creatives often...
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...
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...
This article will walk you through all you need to consider when you decide to go from a single camera to a multi camera set up. For many churches at the start of the pandemic who were not already engaging in online media, the priority was to get something started to...
YES, they are out there! Many houses of worship continue to live stream their services. Live streaming has become an integral part of how churches and other religious organizations reach their congregations, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic...
Livepeer Studio unveils a revolutionary video streaming platform offering an unprecedented combination of quality and cost-efficiency to content creators, media and entertainment brands, enterprises, houses of worship, and a broader range of sports companies. Livepeer...
Many Houses of Worship still seem to walk the line on live streaming their worship services and special events. Some would like to, because starting a live stream can be an exciting way to share content with an audience in real-time, but they just don't have enough...