Nelson's Tech Guides: Audio, Video, And Media In The Ministry

by Richmond, Clarence Floyd

• ISBN13: 9781418541743
• ISBN10: 1418541745
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-04-20
• Publisher: HARPER

Summary

In a worship service, a great measure of responsibility rests on those who volunteer in the audio, video, and media ministries. When everything is going well, no one notices, but when the microphones don't work or the projected song lyrics aren't in sync, everyone does. A well-functioning audio, video, and media team can help the congregation enter into a deeper and more meaningful worship.Each area of AV ministry is included: sound, projection, lighting, audio, video, broadcast, and web. The book also provides tips and instructions on selecting equipment and the set-up, storage, operation, and maintenance of it. Other leadership topics such as trouble-shooting problems in rehearsal and during services as well as tips for working with ministry leaders, musicians, and fellow congregants are discussed.If you're a new volunteer to this ministry or just wanting a topical refresher, this handbook is the perfect guide for you.

Author Biography

Dr. C. Floyd Richmond is a church musician, music educator, and technology specialist Dr. Richmond is also the author or editor of nine course books on music technology. He has taught in public and private Christian schools and universities since 1980. Since 2002, he has served as a member of the Valley Forge Christian College music faculty. Over the years he has held positions as worship leader, church orchestra director, and choir director. He is frequently called upon for presentations at worship conferences and retreats, school in-service days, local, state, national and international music conferences.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Introduction	p. 1
Open Letter to Media Team Members	p. 1
Scriptures for Study	p. 2
Purpose	p. 3
Importance of the Media Ministry Team	p. 3
It's About Service	p. 4
A Scriptural Foundation for Service	p. 5
The Disciples Argue About Greatness	p. 7
Media Team Organization and Oversight	p. 9
The Media Coordinator	p. 9
Media Coordinator Responsibilities	p. 10
Working with the Pastor	p. 11
Budget	p. 11
Tips for Dealing with Salesmen	p. 12
Look for Consultants Who Do the Following	p. 12
Double Purposing Equipment	p. 12
The Media Ministry Organization	p. 13
Working with Musicians	p. 14
The Media Ministry Tasks	p. 14
Keep It Simple	p. 15
Media Team Organization	p. 16
Editing and Preparation of the Recordings for Broadcast or Internet Streaming	p. 22
Oversight of the Church's Website	p. 23
Maintenance of Computer Networks	p. 25
Sound Reinforcement	p. 27
Soundboard Operator, Platform/Stage Setup	p. 27
An Effective Soundcheck	p. 29
Balancing the Ensemble	p. 30
Platform or Stage Setup	p. 33
Miking	p. 34
Placing Microphones for Vocals	p. 36
Placing Microphones for Instruments	p. 38
Electronic Instruments	p. 45
A Word About Electric Guitars and Basses	p. 47
The Mixing Board-How It Works	p. 48
About Input Signals	p. 50
Wireless Microphone Systems	p. 51
In-Ear Monitoring Systems	p. 52
A Word About Monitoring	p. 54
Media Players	p. 55
Decibel Meter	p. 56
Testing Equipment	p. 57
Acoustically Treating a Sanctuary	p. 57
Amplifiers	p. 58
Common Problems-Prevention and Solutions	p. 59
Microphone Crackles, Clicks, or Static	p. 61
Testing a Cable	p. 61
Wiring and Resoldering a Cable	p. 61
There Is a Hum in the Monitors or House Sound	p. 64
Feedback	p. 65
Sound is Metallic	p. 66
Sound is Booming	p. 66
Soundtrack Won't Play	p. 66
Musicians Not Staying Together, Can't Hear Each Other, Can't Hear Themselves, or Are Out of Tune	p. 66
Speaker Mic Has Reverb, Soloist Does Not	p. 67
Projection	p. 69
Projection	p. 69
Lyrics and Sermon Notes	p. 70
Design Principles	p. 70
Operational Principles	p. 73
Checklist	p. 75
Projecting Video of the Service	p. 78
Equipment Selection, Setup, Operation, Storage, and Maintenance	p. 79
Common Problems: Prevention and Solutions	p. 82
Lighting	p. 87
Lighting	p. 87
Checklist	p. 91
Lighting Ideas	p. 93
Troubleshooting	p. 94
Audio Recording	p. 97
Why Record Audio?	p. 97
Equipment	p. 97
Microphones	p. 99
Volunteers	p. 100
Recording Board Operator	p. 100
Computer and Software Operator	p. 100
Sound Editor	p. 101
Music Editor	p. 101
Checklist for Audio Recording	p. 101
Audio Studio within the Church	p. 103
Recording	p. 103
Gear	p. 105
Recording and Editing Hardware and Software	p. 105
Duplication Equipment	p. 108
Audio Editing Techniques	p. 109
Copyright and Licensing	p. 112
Common Recording Problems: Prevention and Solutions	p. 116
Video Recording	p. 117
Video Recording and Mixing	p. 117
Software	p. 119
Checklist for Video Recording	p. 120
Video Studio within the Church	p. 122
Troubleshooting	p. 122
Lost Signal	p. 123
Broken Equipment	p. 123
Broadcasting	p. 125
Broadcasting	p. 125
Volunteers	p. 129
Checklist for Editing and Preparing Recordings for Broadcast and Internet Streaming	p. 129
Web Pages	p. 133
Volunteer Positions/Roles	p. 133
How to Do It	p. 134
What Does It Take to Post a Website?	p. 135
What Software Should Be Used to Create and Maintain a Web Page?	p. 136
A Brief Discussion of File Types	p. 137
Checklist	p. 140
Meta Tags	p. 142
Broadcasting Audio or Video	p. 142
Troubleshooting	p. 143
How to Use Your Web Page as an Outreach	p. 144
Computer Networks	p. 145
Local Network	p. 145
How It's Done	p. 146
Server-based Applications	p. 148
World Wide Network	p. 148
How It's Done	p. 149
Conclusion	p. 151
Glossary	p. 153
Index	p. 163
About the Author	p. 168
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.