Articles on Church Media, Live Production Teams, Content Creation and more.
IMAG, or image magnification, uses cameras, projectors and screens to enlarge an image of the stage at a live experience to give the audience a better view. My setting is a church, so that is how I will frame this talk. But these principles are transferable to any live event... read more
People love video. If your church communication does not contain video, you need to start considering how to add it to your mix. But it’s difficult! Writing is simple compared to good photography but video adds even more complexity that’s very difficult to master. In order to shoot and edit... read more
Podcasting is the new radio. I started a Weekly Podcast over 5 years ago. We have released at least one episode every single week. We have also released bonus episodes of our Podcast. We have produced over 300 Episodes of The Making Sunday Happen Podcast. I can tell you first... read more
Problem: Giving feedback can be a murky experience. Especially if the project is subjective and involves creativity. It usually isn’t clear how important or weighted each piece of feedback has. This can cause confusion and frustration for the person giving and the person receiving the feedback. Solution: Developing clear and... read more
We are so thankful and grateful to work with such awesome churches and ministries we had the privilege of working with this year. This year was a unique year. We served a lot of churches that did return to physical gatherings in addition to their digital Worship Experiences as well.... read more
As you look to record and capture the stories and messages of your church there are some key pieces of gear you need to consider having in your arsenal. Now I am going to assume you have already selected your camera. 1. EXCELLENT 3 POINT LIGHTING Lighting is key to... read more
We are so thankful and grateful to work with such awesome churches and ministries we had the privilege of working with this Easter. This year was a unique year. We served a lot of churches that did return to physical gatherings in addition to their digital Worship Experiences as well.... read more
I believe the Pre-Service Countdown can be one of the most underused pieces of real estate in your Worship Experience. Countdowns are a good way to welcome people to your Physical or Online Worship Experience to let them know when the service will begin, but you can also use the... read more
Livestreaming your weekly church services is an excellent way to grow the reach of your church virtually. Viewers can participate in the service in real time — from anywhere in the world and from any time zone. Livestreaming your church services aids not only new visitors who are checking out... read more
There are a few ways that you can present your Pre and Post Service Announcements. This is the content on screen as people enter and exit your Auditorium or your Livestream. I covered 5 unique ways you can execute your Pre and Post Service Announcements in this blog post. In... read more
Our team produces dozens of Custom Media projects every month for churches and ministries around the world. Its an honor and a privilege to partner with so many great friends to help them transform their Worship Experiences every weekend. Below is a taste of some our favorite Sermon Bumpers, Promos,... read more
This post originally appeared on The Production Pastor My plan for Christmas this year was to spend a good amount of time and investment making this year’s program special for folks who have really missed being part of regular worship services. The idea was to have multiple virtual choir pieces, a modified opening... read more