With so many different services available, how do you know which one is the best fit for your requirements? This article will help you choose. One of the most interesting things that has happened over recent times is an explosion in the number of churches and...
Streaming
Getting the Right Live Stream Lighting
The lighting design for both a regular church service, event, or live stream should take both standard theater lighting and video recording techniques in consideration so live streaming looks great to the live congregation and the online congregation. So, let’s take...
Fresh Video Ideas for Your Church
Incorporating new editing, streaming, and video techniques into your house of worship can greatly enhance the overall experience for congregants, whether they're attending in person or remotely. Many churches see success streaming or recording services to share online...
Understanding the Word “Broadcast” in a Church Setting
Understanding the terms “broadcast” and “cinematic” in the church setting can help you have a great online or streaming product
How Video Streaming Works
The first websites were simple pages of text with maybe an image or two. Today, however, anyone with a fast enough Internet connection can watch high-definition movies or make a video call over the Internet. This is possible because of a technology called streaming....
Enhancing the House of Worship Experience with Video Streaming Technology
For centuries, houses of worship have provided a sacred space for communities to come together and worship. These spaces are meant to connect individuals with their faith and provide a sense of community. In recent years, houses of worship have been exploring new ways...
How to Maintain and Upgrade your Live Streaming Equipment
Live streaming your worship service is a popular and rewarding way to connect with your followers, showcase your skills, and share your passion. However, it also requires a lot of equipment, such as cameras, microphones, lights, computers, software, and cables. How do...
Learning Series: Choosing the Best PTZ Camera for Church: A Definitive Guide
REGISTER AND DOWNLOAD NOW In this download, we will evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using a PTZ camera for church video production and live streaming. Firstly, we will discuss the scenarios when a PTZ camera system is the best option. Then, we will...
Creating The Best Lighting for Streaming
If you’re in charge of your house of worship's live stream, or just someone who works from home and has a lot of Zoom calls, you’ve probably wondered if there’s an easy fix to make yourself look better on video without a fancy studio setup. And it turns out there is!...
Worship Facility Podcast: The Best Production Takeaways from CFX Podcasts 2023
Worship Facility Editor Gene Lass and TwelveThirty Media founder Carl Barnhill discuss the most interesting and informative Production takeaways from the 2023 season.
5 Ways to Get More from Your Online Video Content
After spending lots of time, energy, and money creating video content, here are some ideas about how you can get more value from what you create. We spend a lot of effort creating media. Often, we only focus on our “Sunday Service” – whether live or pre-recorded – but...
Small Caribbean Church Grows Congregation Using Blackmagic Design
Negril Seventh Day Adventist Church (Negril SDA Church), located in a small community on the west end of Jamaica in the West Indies, has been operating since the late 1960s. Mitchroy Grubb, lead tech coordinator, has been attending Negril SDA Church for more than 20...
Lighting Design Concepts for Live and Streaming
Live production veteran Bill Di Paolo discusses how to arrange your lighting placement for the best results for live production and streaming. Topics will include proper light intensity, selecting the correct type of fixtures for your needs, and using LEDs vs....
Directing for IMAG: What It Is and How to Do It Well
Learn what IMAG is and how to do it in a way that enhances your worship services.
The Essentials of Video Lighting
Best Lighting for Streaming If you’re in charge of your house of worship's live stream, or just someone who works from home and has a lot of Zoom calls, you’ve probably wondered if there’s an easy fix to make yourself look better on video without a fancy studio setup....
Camera Best Practices for Live and Streaming
Worship Facility editor Gene Lass and Ethan Manuel, Broadcast Campus Director at Christ Fellowship Miami, discuss the best practices to capture video for your live and streaming worship services. Takeaways include: Use of lighting Multi-camera techniques Framing Shot...
Video Editing from a Director’s Perspective
REGISTER AND DOWNLOAD NOW Let me start off with a confession: I can edit but choose not to. While I enjoyed the editing process and seeing what was in my head take shape on tape, I also quickly realized my skills in this area were limited and I functioned better when...
The Pros and Cons of Pre-recording your Church “LIVE” Stream
Let me start with a disclaimer - I love, love, love the Live TV experience. I thrive on Live. I have produced a lot of LIVE TV, maybe more than anyone I know, so I am not only a huge fan of it but I know how to do it well. There is nothing more satisfying than...
Roland Introduces VR-120HD Direct Streaming AV Mixer
Roland’s Professional A/V Division announces the VR-120HD Direct Streaming AV Mixer, the new flagship model in the acclaimed VR streaming switcher lineup. Offering extensive audio and video I/O, a large touchscreen, and hands-on controls, this portable unit...
Worship Facility Podcast: Copyright and Streaming Licensing Essentials
Want to stream a film clip or other copy-written material? Learn what to do when it comes to licensing, CCLI and other streaming copyright issues. Digital Great Commission Ministries Executive Director David Leuschner will dive into the different licensing companies,...
Learn This Key When You Need to Build a Church Media Team
When we want to build a successful church media team, we need to start the process by understanding where everyone fits. There is a phrase that I often like to quote that I am sure you have heard many times. It states “a Jack of all trades is a master of none” –...