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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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....
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...
Have you noticed that the lighting on your streams just doesn’t look as good as it does in person? How much easier would video streaming be if those watching at home could easily overlook murky audio, poor camera angles and insufficient lighting? Some people would...
Welcome back everyone! This month's question comes from Bud Edwards in Little Falls, NY, he asks, " I am currently new to the lighting world, and I am not sure where to start in designing and what things I should be looking for, can you give me some guidance?" Well...
XTEN-AV, the pioneer software in automation of AV design completely over the cloud, has announced the launch of yet another product to revolutionize design and sales in the AV industry. X-VRSE, by XTEN-AV, is a VR solution that allows users to design and visualize...
Editor's note: In this new series, we look at the theory of lighting in houses of worship, and how it can be used to change mood and to tell a story. Topics will include lighting concepts and techniques, as well as specific lights that can used to achieve a desired...
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