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...
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...
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...
As more congregation members seek an experience in their worship service, adding video displays around your house of worship can be a great idea. Depending on your community's needs and goals, some displays can show live service coverage based on your live stream or a...
When it comes to buying the very best vocal & band instrument microphones, the decision is hugely personal. It really comes down to the qualities of the voice it will be capturing and whether it’ll be used in the studio or on the stage. It can be hard to know...
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...
Moving video walls could indeed become a trend in houses of worship, especially in larger congregations or those looking to enhance their worship experiences with technology. At InfoComm 2024, I saw the LG Booth and stopped in my tracks. It really drew attention as...
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...
Welcome back to Worship Production Talk! This month's question comes from Gary in New Hartford, NY, who asks. " How can I keep my XLR Cables from being damaged?" He adds, "Recently I lost signal to our single podium microphone, it was a new cable that already seemed...
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...
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...
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...
Buying your first church PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera is a significant step in enhancing your church's video production capabilities. If you're the tech person making the purchase, you may be nervous about making the right choice. Here are some important factors and...
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...
Your church sound system's audio console provides your audio inputs and outputs, microphone amplification, routing, and more. To find out which would be best for you, you first need to consider how many inputs you're going to need. Are you mixing just a single...
As more and more churches begin streaming services online, issues related to copyright are on the rise. As you may already know, copyright issues can make or break a Sunday morning service live stream. Your church’s stream can suddenly be muted or stopped from...
Hi Everyone, and welcome back to Worship Production Talk with Bill. I recently received a lot of questions regarding Facility Sound Systems so I would like to cover a few basics to clear up the most common questions. Coverage By far the most common problem we...
Recently, I had the opportunity to work with Community Life Church in Catskill, NY as they wanted to bring in a large scale Worship Concert Event. We booked and promoted the UNREAL TOUR with Sanctus Real, Unspoken & JJ Weeks. Rick Snowden, Senior Pastor &...
Creating lighting for a church involves a blend of practicality, aesthetics, and symbolism to enhance the worship experience and create a spiritually uplifting atmosphere. Here are some steps and considerations for creating effective church lighting. Understand the...
"Houses of Worship Light the Night" sounds like a beautiful event or initiative where different religious institutions come together to illuminate their buildings or spaces as a symbol of unity, hope, and peace. It could involve lighting up the exteriors with colorful...
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