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Wednesday, October 24, 2007

8:30am – 9:30am

Fact from Far-Fetched: What You Need to Know About HD Video
HD – High Definition – video. Debunk the myths and learn in non-techie language what HD really means for your church. With discussions and examples of various HD and Standard Definition signals right in the room, see for yourself and separate fact from fiction. Anthony will provide insight, give you useful information with accurate definitions and leave you armed with the practical applications of HD and SD video for medium to large churches ready to explore the world of HD video.
Presenter: Anthony Coppedge, Owner, Anthony Coppedge Consulting

The State of Digital Audio Transport
There are a number of protocols available today to transport digital audio – Cobranet, EtherSound, A-Net, MLAN – to name a few. This presentation will provide an overview of these and other protocols. Comparisons will be made in terms of channel count, latency, resolution and sampling rates, and network type and bandwidth. Network interfacing and compatibility between manufacturers will also be discussed.
Presenter: Michael Pincus, Senior Consultant, Sound, Audiovisual & IT Systems, Acentech Incorporated

Developing In-House Training for Volunteers
This course will focus on the practical benefits and procedures of developing an in-house training program to increase the fundamental knowledge of volunteer technicians. Various programs, procedures, incentives and tasks will be reviewed in an effort to compile a training program that functions in real time and meets the academic goal of systematic training.
Presenter: Chuck Walthall, President, Walthall & Associates, Inc.

10:00am – 11:30am

Counting the Cost of the A/V System Before You Build
Track: Church Production
It’s a reality: New worship technology and media systems take not only money, but also require substantial planning and budgeting to ensure overall project success. Attend this session to learn what a “User Needs Analysis” is, why you need to prepare one and how to perform a “User Needs Analysis” for your project. This session will also include discussion about next steps following the “User Needs Analysis” for Conceptual Design planning and Budget development. We will also discuss the need for budgeting related technology beyond equipment ticket prices, including architectural, electrical, mechanical and acoustical costs involved in supporting the new media technology. Ongoing cost-of-ownership including maintenance, expendables and other operational cost forecasting will also be discussed. Finally, suggestions will be provided on how to work within your Budget to ensure your numbers are appropriate for the size, scale and scope of your project.
Presenters:
Tom Moorhead, Business Proposal Engineer, Azcar Technologies, Inc.
Norman Cleary, Director, Business Development, Azcar Procom LLC.

Sound Academy: RF Wireless
The RF Wireless Seminar teachs how to plan for trouble-free operations in the toughest environments. Learn how to use multi-channel wireless microphones and monitoring systems while enhancing your skills through classroom and hands on instruction on the following elements: Transmitter and receiver technology; Antennas and distribution systems; System planning; Frequency Coordination.
Presenter: Volker Schmitt, Senior Applications Engineer, Sennheiser Electronic Corporation

The Importance of Lighting in Architectural Projects
Lighting has a great impact on the feelings and mood of the worship congregation. The lighting task is to create interest and build excitement while making something visually unique in the process. This discussion will review scenic style, A/V treatments, lighting requirements for all presentations, plus enhancements, adders, and special effects.
Presenter: Edward Wells, Lighting Director, Full Flood, Inc.

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Audio Tips and Techniques for the Smaller Church
Small churches often have budgetary strains when it comes to technology. This session will explore how to maximize your audio production and quality, even on a limited budget. What are the bare necessities? We will discuss room reinforcement versus total audio mixing and various styles of music and speech.
Presenter: Chris Blanton, Music Instructor and Audio Trainer, Blanton School of Music

Buying a New Light Board – What You Need to Know
This workshop will look at all the different types of light boards, from the simplest preset board to the most complex moving light console. We’ll explore the types of consoles, what type of service each one is best suited for, and all the tips and tricks to use when deciding what console is best suited for your facility.
Presenter: John Hartness, Systems Sales Manager, Barbizon Charlotte

Creating Relevant Environments with Video
Whether you’re trying to create a compelling stage for a special occasion or as a fixed installation, this seminar will teach you how to enhance your worship productions with video in a manner that will have your regular attenders inviting their non-believer friends to church.
Presenter: Brad Weston, President, Renewed Vision LLC

2:30pm – 4:00pm

Overcoming the Challenges of Technology in a Multi-Venue/Multi-Site Church
North Coast Church has tripled in size through to use of video venues. From on and offsite venue challenges, how to build a volunteer tech team, to picking the right equipment and budget, hear the obstacles they faced and how they were able to overcame the challenges. Get practical advice on this multi-site model of church.
Presenter: Dennis Choy, Technical and Production Pastor, North Coast Church

True Grounding for High Performance Worship
Designed to engage all aspects of the worship ministry (Worship Leader Video, Audio, Lighting and Band) in to operating as one in worship. This class will high light the parallels between technical grounding and spiritual grounding. We will discuss just what it takes to handle the pressures put on the technical systems and the DNA systems and without true grounding, how out of control it can be.
Presenter: Armando Fullwood, Principal, Design 2020 Church Media Consultants

How Much Can You Expect from Your Technical Equipment and Operators
Today, both the average person as well as the individuals that use audiovisual systems to communicate have very high expectations for the performance and operations of their technical systems. This seminar will discuss what is realistically possible and can be reasonably expected. We will discuss problems, solutions, philosophy, criteria, and communications.
Presenter: Bill Thrasher, Sr., President/Principal Consultant, Thrasher Design Group, Inc.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Multimedia on a Shoestring Budget for the Small Church
In this seminar you will learn the basics of production and creative teams in a small church on a small budget. Learn powerful ways to use multimedia, build a creative team, what systems and equipment are necessary, all on a shoestring budget. Presentation attendees will also receive a free CD with hundreds of graphics/videos used in message series.
Presenters: Chip Garrison, Lead Pastor, New Hope Family Church
Hal Swift, Associate Pastor of Worship, New Hope Family Church

Connectivity and Control of Today’s State-of-the-Art Sound Systems
Installations such as Westover Church, events such as Live 8, and concert tours are taking advantage of digital connectivity and having supervision and control of the sound system. The seminar will provide an understanding of supervision and its benefits.
Presenter: Monte Wise, Director of Special Projects, Electro-Voice

2:15pm – 3:45pm

Video Switching in the House of Worship
This class will show how to avoid the common mistakes that can have a dynamic effect on your video displays. What are the things to consider when you are mixing DVD, live cameras and computer video images? What can I do now to be ready for high definition images in my sanctuary? How can I display analog and digital images in a live performance with excellence? This class will give you a better understanding for video switching today and for years down the road.
Presenter: Glenn Collinge, Regional Sales Manager, FSR Inc.

Selection, Operation, and Integration of In-Ear Monitoring Systems
High stage volumes are a serious problem and in-ear monitors are a solution. Learn how these tools can offer solutions for loud levels, feedback and consistent mixes, while improving the worship experience for the praise team and the congregation. This course will cover wired and wireless applications, as well as earphones and hearing conservation. There will be a hands-on portion of the class where all attendees will get to use in-ear monitoring systems.
Presenter: David Mendez, Market Development Specialist, Shure Incorporated

4:00 – 5:00pm

The Importance of Integrating All the Church Media Areas
Many churches have individuals who are specialists in say audio, lighting or video, who oversee separate parts of the church’s media (production) ministry. One common outcome of this is that these areas often don’t work very well together. This seminar will explore proven strategies for an integrated approach to media. The seminar will include discussion of equipment, technology, system design/installation as well as the people side – those who run, operate and manage the systems, plus the use of media in the actual services and events.
Presenter: Peter MacLean, Media Pastor, Crossway Baptist Church

Shaping a Space with Light
Any space can benefit from a purposeful lighting design. We will explore the controllable properties of light to help shape the diverse environments in worship facilities. We will discuss the manipulation of color, intensity, composition, texture, and the ambient qualities of light to help control visibility, mood, selective focus and revelation of subject and form. With the understanding of these fundamentals anyone can begin the journey to better lighting environments in their facilities.
Presenter: Kenton Yeager, Artistic Director, Creative Event Horizons

Friday, October 26

8:00am – 9:00am

Scenery 101
Learn the pros and cons of adding scenery to a live event when to do it yourself and when to hire a professional. We will review basic scenery construction guidelines, stock scenery pieces vs. custom event-specific pieces, and purchasing vs renting scenery, props, and effects. Learn how to effectively communicate with a professional scenery company if you’ve made the decision to invest in scenery that will last.
Presenter: Joseph Champelli, Producing Director, Creative Event Horizons

Bridging the Technology Gap between the Architect and Today’s Contemporary Church
One of the main concerns for growing churches today is finding the “right” architect that you can communicate with and who understands your technical requirements. This seminar will look at issues that both you and the architect need to be aware of; the importance of the Technical Media Consultant to bridge the communication gap between the architect and the local church, and combining these three entities for success. This discussion with also cover planning for your technical design “needs” and “wants”, budgets, design fees and areas of concern to be aware of during the entire building or retro-fit process from both the church side of things as well as the architect point of view.
Presenters:
Dave Rauch, Principal, Bridge Communications
Mark Marof, Principal, Director Church Design Studio

11:00am – 12:00pm

Top 10 Technology Mistakes Churches Make
This session will touch on the primary mistakes concerning the performance technology systems that are commonly made in the worship construction industry. These are typically not relatively expensive items to do correctly, but rather stem from lack of education on the part of the building committees involved and/or the church designer. As with all construction mistakes, fixing them costs much more than just doing it correctly the first time. Don’t miss this class if you want to avoid some of these major pitfalls during your upcoming building project.
Presenter: Tim Eldridge, Associate Engineer, dBA Acoustics, inc.

Do It Yourself Video Venue
Video venues can be affordable, practical solutions to add more seats during peak worship hours, to create smaller worship environments inside a big church, or to offer different experiences to bridge cultural gaps. The thing about video venues is that they don’t necessarily require a high level of technology and can often be implemented by your church’s own technical team. Learn what you need to develop budgets, plan the infrastructure, purchase gear and get going in this ultimate DIY tech seminar.
Presenters:
Steve Reed, Senior Consultant, Acoustic Dimensions
Anthony Coppedge, Owner, Anthony Coppedge Consulting

1:00pm – 2:30pm

In-Ear Monitoring Systems: First Steps to State of the Art
In-ear monitoring systems are rapidly growing in popularity and core principles will need to be reiterated. Abstract in-ear monitor systems (IEM’s) can provide a number of benefits over traditional floor wedges for performers, technicians, and the audience, but only if used correctly. However, there are new issues that arise with IEM’s. This session will offer various solutions to these problems such as loud stage volumes, that address both the physical and spiritual aspects of working with musicians and technicians.
Presenters:
Keith Gordon, Product Manager, Gennum Corporation
Jeffery Lange, Consultant Liaison, Aviom, Inc.

Lighting Technologies - What Options are Right for You?
Track: Church Production
If you are interested in adding moving lights or LED technology to your worship experience this seminar is a must. We will discuss color mixing, patterns & animation, framing shutters, color temperature and output. Additionally, we will explore what LED technology can do. This seminar will help you evaluate lighting technologies and how they can be used in your church.
Presenters:
Tony Hansen, Resident Lighting Designer, Techni-Lux
Peter Maurelli, Systems Integrator, Barbizon Light of the Rockies

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