I always get a lot of questions regarding tech training for worship tech crews. I can't stress enough that training and hands-on experience will always increase your tech crew's knowledge and comfort level. Starting 2025 off with training sessions for your worship...
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,...
Getting your video graphics and streaming setup ready for the Fall holidays in a house of worship requires attention to both technical details and the spiritual atmosphere of the services. Let's lay out a plan to ensure it is a smooth experience. You will need to...
When selecting the proper font size for video streaming in a house of worship, it’s important to consider visibility, clarity, and the overall worship experience. By following the basic guidelines you can achieve the right balance on all of your displays. Understand...
I recently received a lot of questions regarding Facility Sound Systems from entry level sound tech crew members, so I would like to cover a few basics to clear up a lot of the common questions. Sounds like a great idea right? Addressing common questions about...
Recently, I have received numerous questions from Tech Team Leaders with the same question: How do they get younger members to join their tech team? Encouraging younger members of your congregation to join the church tech team can be a rewarding way to involve them in...
Why is it that so many people are eager to participate in the worship band, yet skilled audio technicians are so difficult to find? I've observed a trend in medium to small churches where there is often a shortage of experienced audio techs. In many cases, the audio...
A friend of mine asked me the other day, " Do you think technology belongs in a house of worship?" Well I grew up in a church with very little technology. Then again, it was the 70's. Technology wasn't easily attainable especially for churches. As I grew up,...
I grew up in the music industry. My dad, Evan Williams, taught audio engineering and record producing at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, CA for 30 years. He became somewhat of a local legend as many of his students went on to be well-respected audio...
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 &...
This month's question comes from Fred in Myrtle Beach, SC., who asks "When should I use a wireless microphone versus a wired microphone? Is there a difference other than a cable?". The difference between using a wired and wireless microphone for a specific job is no...
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...
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...
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...
A while back Brad sent me this question: We seem to be developing a debate at our church in regards to adjusting the house lights to “set the mood” for better worship. What is your take on that? Glad you asked. I strongly believe in setting the mood, it helps some...
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....
Training new house of worship tech team members on video streaming involves imparting both technical skills and an understanding of the unique requirements of streaming live events in a religious setting. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you train your team:...
Welcome back everyone, this month's question comes from Dominic in Syracuse, NY, he asks "As the new tech team member on our tech team, I seem to be struggling with feedback, please help me understand it". Feedback can easily ruin the mood of a worship service – here...
This month's tech question comes from Lori P. from Goldsboro, NC, who asks, " Do you have advice on recruiting new tech team members?" I do, and I know how difficult it can be for ministry leaders to find new volunteers. It’s a necessary part of every tech director’s...
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