Articles on Church Media, Live Production Teams, Content Creation and more.
The humble EQ is the most important audio effect you’ll ever use. It’s so common that we often forget to think of it as an effect at all, but it is critical to our mix. I like to think of EQ as salt and pepper for my sound. Other effects... read more
It’s so important for your volunteers to realize the role they play in creating experiences at your church. Each position is vitally important. The ProPresenter (or sub your favorite presentation software) Operator is key to presenting lyrics and media content on your screens during your worship service or event. Here... read more
A discussion about direct boxes might seem like a terribly simple concept for some. But to be honest, this topic confused me for at least one or two seasons as a new live sound tech. In order to address the reason why we should do something or use some tool... read more
You’re playing Pictionary, and the clue to draw is “The Beach.” You sketch a sandcastle, an umbrella, and luckily someone shouts out “beach!” before you even attempt to doodle a jetty. It’s pretty easy to come up with a list of things at the beach. In fact, you can find... read more
One of the most important things you can do to ensure the success of a service is a pre-service run-through. In our current age of technology and the multitude of uses it has in our worship services, combined with the complexity of multiple people being utilized in the services, it... read more
When I was praying with our team a few weeks ago a thought occurred to me as one of our team members prayed something to the effect of, “Lord, please help the service to go well.” Why should it go well? What if it doesn’t? What’s the worst that could... read more
Sermons are carefully prepared. Worship songs are thoughtfully selected and arranged. The band is warmed up and ready to go. And the tech team has everything in place for a quality service. But there are still sound system problems… EVERY WEEK! Maybe these problems are minor and “easy” to... read more
We all know the difference: a well-hazed room is virtually undetectable under normal lighting conditions – but really sings when sharp, theatrical beams cut through the ether. A poorly hazed room feels like a smoky bar with clouds of thick, opaque fog passing through like tumbleweeds. 1. Use an actual... read more
I love communities, especially when it comes to media. I’m part of several different Facebook groups that connect church media people from production and lighting, to graphics, advertising and communication. I can always find useful information there, fun quips about the life of a church production team, and more. About... read more
First of all – I get it. Everyone has to start somewhere. Not all of our churches have teams of designers and an infinite amount of gold bricks just sitting in the bank. Most of the time churches have to draw a line between budget and getting the best quality.... read more
Many churches use video testimonies in their services to tell powerful stories of redemption and restoration stories of God at work. These types of personal and intimate stories work best between friends when the interviewer and interviewee know each other well. Having a friend conduct the interview allows... read more
Calm down. I didn’t say attend another church – I said visit another church. I think it’s not only healthy but extremely productive for you to take members of your production team to other campuses within your church or even other churches. If you can, I highly suggest you contacting... read more