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...
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Are Name Brand or Mainstream Theatrical Lighting Fixtures Better Than Generic Lighting Fixtures for Houses of Worship?
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...
Worship Facility Gear Report: Top Lighting Features
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...
CREATING CHURCH LIGHTING – IN THE BEGINNING
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
"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...
Church Stage Lighting on a Budget
Are you still living with lighting dimmers and conventional fixtures? Did your church stage lighting budget take the biggest hit during your latest technology renovation, or are you simply struggling to get what you need out of your current system? You’re not alone....
The Lighter Side of Church Stage Lighting
It's so easy to get caught up in the gear and the cool factor of working in production that the actual worship lighting experience--and the meaning behind it--can take a back seat. Here's how to keep your church's lighting focused on what really matters. When it comes...
Generational Issues Within Your Lighting Tech Team
Breaking down generational issues within your house of worship lighting tech team can be a complex task, but it's definitely achievable with the right approach. Addressing generational issues within a lighting tech team involves understanding and respecting the...
Is it Worth Fixing?
Deciding whether to fix or maintain old lighting fixtures at a church or house of worship depends on several factors, including the condition of the fixtures, budgetary constraints, and the overall goals of the organization. Here are some considerations to help make...
Best Stage Lighting Concepts for Houses of Worship
Creating the right stage lighting concept for houses of worship involves balancing functionality, atmosphere, and symbolism to enhance the spiritual experience of congregants. Your lighting setup makes a statement about your worship service long before the service...
Lighting Maintenance & Training
Training your house of worship lighting tech team on preventive lighting maintenance is crucial to ensure the proper functioning and longevity of your lighting equipment. Here's a comprehensive guide you can use to train your team: Introduction to Preventive...
Worship Facility Gear Report: Church Lighting Consoles
Buying a lighting console for your house of worship can feel daunting, and not less so when replacing a trusted unit that isn’t cutting it anymore. We also understand that applications and budgets set boundaries on the type of console that’ll work for you. Therefore,...
Traditional Church Lighting
Church has always been the place where people come to find peace and discover their spirituality. Whether you lead a Christian worship band or volunteer in a traditional church, the goal is the same - engage the congregation and drive them toward the word of God....
Is Your Church Prepared for Rigging Liability?
Even if you have a staff member with rigging experience, you should think twice about how safe your rigging is. One of the greatest benefits to using a certified rigger is that they are licensed, insured, and bonded. Overhead suspension (also known as "rigging" in...
ADJ Lighting Fixtures & Snow Machines Create Holiday Magic At 25th Annual Paramount Tree Lighting
A holiday tradition which started a quarter of a century ago, the City of Paramount’s annual Tree Lighting Celebration has become one of the biggest events of the local community calendar. It regularly attracts crowds of 8,000 to 10,000, however this year’s...
Lighting Connections Is Going Twice A Month!
I am proud to announce that due to the overwhelming demand from our readers and our lighting product company advertisers, Worship Facility Lighting Connections is going out twice a month. We will have more lighting content, covering lighting design, installation,...
Purchasing & Preventive Maintenance of your Church Lighting System
Automated lights and consoles can be or become very involved. The lighting industry has changed over the years, from basic lighting fixtures, dimmers, and lighting boards to amazing color changing and moving light fixtures and lighting consoles that really allow you...
Things to Know Before You Go with Wireless DMX
Is your house of worship thinking about either adding or switching to wireless DMX? Before I advise you in that decision, let me first explain what wireless DMX is. It simply replaces DMX 512 cables in a lighting system. Instead of wires, the data from the...
At-Thohir Mosque’s Magnificent Architecture is Newly Illuminated
To elevate the new At-Thohir Mosque’s vibrant and impactful architecture, PT Chayolite and PT Buana Primalite Abadi Sukses deployed a wide selection of Martin lighting solutions. Located in South Jakarta, the At-Thohir Mosque opened its doors in April 2022....
Blackwire Designs Launches the WiZ Pro Driver for Control4
Blackwire Designs, a leading distributor in the custom installation and Pro AV markets, recently announced the launch of its WiZ Pro Driver for Control4, bringing a new level of convenience and customization to smart lighting control. By seamlessly integrating all WiZ...
Stage and Lighting Design Tips from Church of the Highlands’ Geoff Franklin
How do you create immersive worship experiences across 20-plus venues on a weekly basis? It’s a question Geoff Franklin, production AVL engineer of the Church of the Highlands, and his teammates ask themselves often. But with Vectorworks Spotlight, the...