Welcome to the first issue of Video and Lighting Connections! Now as we begin our second year of publishing our newsletters, based on reader feedback, we're bringing the two together into one newsletter. As our frequent contributor, Graeme Spencer has said, "Good...
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...
How do you create a larger online audience for your house of worship? Creating a larger online audience for your house of worship involves a combination of effective digital strategies, engaging content, and community-building efforts. Taking key steps to help you...
It is commonly believed that creative individuals thrive when they have freedom. However, from my experience, creativity is most effective for organizational requirements when there are clear parameters within which it must operate. Surprisingly, creatives often...
This article will walk you through all you need to consider when you decide to go from a single camera to a multi camera set up. For many churches at the start of the pandemic who were not already engaging in online media, the priority was to get something started to...
YES, they are out there! Many houses of worship continue to live stream their services. Live streaming has become an integral part of how churches and other religious organizations reach their congregations, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic...
Buying your first church PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera is a significant step in enhancing your church's video production capabilities. If you're the tech person making the purchase, you may be nervous about making the right choice. Here are some important factors and...
Many Houses of Worship still seem to walk the line on live streaming their worship services and special events. Some would like to, because starting a live stream can be an exciting way to share content with an audience in real-time, but they just don't have enough...
As more and more churches begin streaming services online, issues related to copyright are on the rise. As you may already know, copyright issues can make or break a Sunday morning service live stream. Your church’s stream can suddenly be muted or stopped from...
Planning is vital to the success of any production. Without a plan, your video likely won’t succeed in conveying your message to your congregation — if it gets produced at all. In the right hands, a camera is an incredibly effective storytelling tool — so it’s...
You can broadcast your house of worship service virtually anywhere with the appropriate technology and permissions. Here's how: Online Streaming Platforms: Use online streaming platforms such as YouTube, Facebook Live, Twitch, or Vimeo to broadcast your services to a...
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...
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...
The question of is a video wall or a projector better, seems to be asked continuously. The decision between using a video wall or a projector in a house of worship depends on various factors including the size and layout of the worship space, budget considerations,...
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:...
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...
Worship Facility visited Integrated Systems Europe 2024 which was the most successful edition in the show's 20-year history. Taking place at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via venue, the show attracted 73,891 unique verified attendees from 162 countries, a record since...
One of the most disappointing things when you hear your live stream mix for the first time is how it sounds nothing like it sounded in the room. I’ve got some good news for you. Your room mix was way better than the live stream sounded. The reason it sounds nothing...
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....
Video content is important for all businesses, including churches. The vast majority of businesses, 86%, use video to market themselves, and of that, 93% of marketers agree that video plays a large role in their marketing strategy. Video content is not just a trend,...
For centuries, houses of worship have provided a sacred space for communities to come together and worship. These spaces are meant to connect individuals with their faith and provide a sense of community. In recent years, houses of worship have been exploring new ways...
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