Some manufacturers seem to being using both 3 pin and 5 pin DMX, which is starting to get house of worship Tech Crews and Directors unsure of what direction they should stock up and in some cases start having issues when trying to substitute a 3 PIn DMX cable for a...
Hello everyone and welcome back to Production Tech Talk with Bill, this month’s question comes from Dominic D from Syracuse, NY, who asks "Why are some of my moving light fixtures moving slower than others?" Well I recently had to trouble shoot this issue as well,...
Designing lighting for a house of worship involves balancing functionality, aesthetics, and atmosphere. The lighting must support various activities, enhance architectural features, and create the right ambiance for worship services. The lighting atmosphere should...
Recently, I was working on a brand new professional lighting console, which will remain nameless, I had numerous issues from the start, and a few calls had to be made to customer support to get things resolved. While this was happening, in my mind I just really wanted...
Digital Multiplex, or DMX, is a unidirectional lighting control protocol that allows you to run sophisticated lighting sequences from a single source. DMX goes beyond just lighting to special effects (hazers, fog machines), and other add-ons that elevate your...
This summer, I got the opportunity to design and and operate the lighting for STRYPERS New Acoustic Tour as it came through New York State. Advancing a lighting plot for a band like STRYPER involves several key steps to ensure the lighting design meets their...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 systems are essential in any building because they provide the necessary illumination to see and work in a space. Lighting systems are also crucial for creating the desired ambiance in a room, which is essential for any commercial or residential area....
Creating an engaging worship space with LED lights can be fun and inexpensive. Let's explore various aspects of stage lighting for a small church, including LED house lights for church, small church stage lighting design, church stage wall design, church spot lights,...
Like anything of value, production lighting requires some TLC if you want it to perform at its best––and for a long time. Much of what’s involved in the maintenance of the fixtures themselves could be classified as good housekeeping (want them to work? Keep them...
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....
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...
Chroma-Q®, a world-renowned brand of premium performance LED lighting solutions manufactured in North America, is pleased to announce the public ‘Release 4’ (R4) of their Vista 3™ lighting and media control software. Vista 3’s intuitive yet powerful approach to...
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