Sound, Lighting and Video : A Resource for Worship

by Herring, Brad

• ISBN13: 9780240811086
• ISBN10: 0240811089
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-06-03
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Sound, Lighting and Video: A Resource for Worship is a manual for all your technical needs regarding production in a house of worship. There is no other existing book that covers lighting, sound, video and projection systems for this rapildy growing market. Writen by an experienced professional and consultant, this book illustrates how to sucessfully run the major components that, done correctly, will make a church presentation the best it can be, and attract and connect with more people. Packed with information that will not only show how to use the technology, Sound, Lighting and Video: A Resource for Worship guides readers through the solutions to their most challenging questions. * Written by one of the lead editors for the most popular industry magazine (TFWM) to ensure you are getting the most updated information * Written in a way that even a beginner or non-technical person can understand -- you'll immediately be up and running to make your production better * Largely covers problem solving techniques and trouble shooting tips so that you can get the answers you need without having to dig thorough pages and pages of information

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. IX
Special Acknowledgments & Thanks	p. XI
Introduction	p. XIII
Sound Systems for Worship
Anatomy of a Sound system	p. 3
Connections in a Sound System	p. 25
More on Microphones	p. 39
Gain Structure	p. 53
Equalization	p. 61
Electronic Processing	p. 69
Stage Monitors and In-Ear Monitors	p. 79
Making the Move to Digital	p. 89
Conclusion of Sound Section	p. 97
Lighting Systems for Worship
Anatomy of a Lighting System	p. 101
Color Mixing Theory	p. 121
Common Power Connections of a Lighting System	p. 125
Controllers and Protocols	p. 135
Close up on Dimmers	p. 145
An Overview of Moving Lights	p. 149
Beyond Illumination - Using Lighting for Design	p. 157
Architectural Lighting and Integration with Stage Lighting	p. 177
Conclusion of Lighting Section	p. 179
Video Systems for Worship
Anatomy of a Video System	p. 183
Lumens, Brightness and Contrast - What Does it all Mean?	p. 199
Hi-Definition vs. Standard Definition	p. 205
Front Projections vs. Rear Projection	p. 209
A Closer Look at the Video Screen	p. 215
Cameras and Tripods	p. 221
Worship Presentation Software	p. 229
Conclusion of Video Systems for Worship	p. 233
Conclusion
Conclusion of Book	p. 237
Appendixes
Working with Contractors and Having a Christian Witness	p. 249
Building Teams and Finding Volunteers	p. 251
Checklists and Procedures	p. 259
The Art of Troubleshooting - Thinking Logically and Linearly	p. 265
Index	p. 269
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