"Which platform should I use to reach people effectively?" This is a common question for digital churches. The answer depends on what you're aiming to achieve. In this article, I'll share my insights on how to choose the right platform to meet the specific goals of...
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Research Reveals How to Slash The Cost Of Streaming By 74%
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...
Streaming Churches: A Simple 5-step Blueprint for More Success
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...
New Hollyland Camera Offers Unrivaled Live-streaming Experience
Hollyland, a brand centered on real-time wireless transmission and live-streaming technologies, announced the launch of a new version of live-streaming cameras to offer the experience of “Go Live with One Tap.” The VenusLiv V2 is designed for users seeking outstanding...
Why the Tech Arts Conference at CFX 2024 is a Must-See Destination for Your Tech Team
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...
How Poor-Quality Church Sound Will Ruin Your Live Stream
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...
What No One is Telling You About Live Streaming and Why It’s Crucial
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...
Livepeer Studio Cuts the Cost of Live Streaming and Transcoding by up to 80%
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...
Broadcast Audio: Are We Hearing What We’re Seeing?
We've all experienced attending a group event when someone is taking photos. After the event when you see the pictures, what's the first thing you look for? Yourself, of course. We all want to feel good about our presence in photographs. Some want to blend in, others...
Is Live Streaming Still Necessary for Your Church?
Recently, a large church in Portland, Oregon announced their decision to stop live streaming their worship services. The church still plans to share videos of the teaching portion of their Sunday services so people who cannot attend in person or who prefer to watch...
6 Keys to Help You Decide the Right Streaming Service for You
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...
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
Christ Church of Short Hills Upgrades Streaming with Heavenly Results
When Christ Church of Short Hills (NJ) was looking to upgrade its streaming capabilities, to deliver quality live streaming and recorded broadcasts, it enlisted the services of JD Sound & Video. JD Sound and Video provides state-of-the-art sound, video and control...
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....
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...
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...
When Directing Multi-Camera Video, Should I Cut or Dissolve?
What are the best practices that directors should know when they are using a multi camera set up to capture video for an event? I follow various Facebook groups focused on church and media technology and also sometimes contribute to these. The main reason I follow...