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Echo Conference and Propresenter
I’ve been looking forward to the Echo Conference for a while now. Knowing that ProPresenter would represented there, I was going to make a point of asking when they’ll be officialy supporting their new support for the Decklink... Read This Article
I’ve been looking forward to the Echo Conference for a while now. Knowing that ProPresenter would represented there, I was going to make a point of asking when they’ll be officialy supporting their new support for the Decklink... Read This Article
4:3 displays not available at Micro-Center
I just went to Micro-Center today to pick up a program display for our Easy Worship Computer. They had about twenty different models of LCD displays, but not even one was 4:3. They were ALL widescreen. It just took be by surprise. I... Read This Article
I just went to Micro-Center today to pick up a program display for our Easy Worship Computer. They had about twenty different models of LCD displays, but not even one was 4:3. They were ALL widescreen. It just took be by surprise. I... Read This Article
Remote Video Baptism
When my church remodeled a movie theater a few years ago for our new church home, we did it without baptistry. There just wasn’t a place to put one. So we put a swimming pool set in our parking lot and baptize 2-3 times a year. But when we... Read This Article
When my church remodeled a movie theater a few years ago for our new church home, we did it without baptistry. There just wasn’t a place to put one. So we put a swimming pool set in our parking lot and baptize 2-3 times a year. But when we... Read This Article
Church Visit
Today I was able to visit a friend’s church. I went to Bent Tree Bible Fellowship, where my friend Greg Atkinson is the Creative Parts Director (Yes, it’s a typo - see comments). It’s so good for me to step out of what we do every... Read This Article
Today I was able to visit a friend’s church. I went to Bent Tree Bible Fellowship, where my friend Greg Atkinson is the Creative Parts Director (Yes, it’s a typo - see comments). It’s so good for me to step out of what we do every... Read This Article
Getting Ready for Mexico
In a week and a half I will be going to Mexico to install some multimedia gear in a church. We’re putting in a motorized screen, data projector, and a laptop with Easy Worship. Then we’re putting in an indoor/outdoor paging system for... Read This Article
In a week and a half I will be going to Mexico to install some multimedia gear in a church. We’re putting in a motorized screen, data projector, and a laptop with Easy Worship. Then we’re putting in an indoor/outdoor paging system for... Read This Article
Remote Controls
Have you ever heard the terms “Lazy Bones”, or ‘Flashmatic” in reference to remote controls? If you haven’t (I hadn’t) you really need to read the histroy of remote controls. We just lost a projector remote... Read This Article
Have you ever heard the terms “Lazy Bones”, or ‘Flashmatic” in reference to remote controls? If you haven’t (I hadn’t) you really need to read the histroy of remote controls. We just lost a projector remote... Read This Article
Do You Skype?
I’ve heard my friends talking about Skype, and I’ve really just blown it off because I never had much of a need for it. I recently signed up for an account because I needed a cheap way to talk with my wife while on a mission trip to... Read This Article
I’ve heard my friends talking about Skype, and I’ve really just blown it off because I never had much of a need for it. I recently signed up for an account because I needed a cheap way to talk with my wife while on a mission trip to... Read This Article
MultiCam Editing in Final Cut Pro
About a year ago, I shot a concert for The Levee Singers. It’s a group of men who have been singing together since the 60’s. We did it with 5 cameras, and Rolled tape continuously on each camera. So now the audio has been mixed (we... Read This Article
About a year ago, I shot a concert for The Levee Singers. It’s a group of men who have been singing together since the 60’s. We did it with 5 cameras, and Rolled tape continuously on each camera. So now the audio has been mixed (we... Read This Article
New Set Design
One of my lighting volunteers dreamed this up and I spent half a day buying parts (four Home Depots and one Lowes). The parts are PVC, Coroplast panels, and some greenhouse roofing materials. Then we spent one day putting it up and lighting it. ... Read This Article
One of my lighting volunteers dreamed this up and I spent half a day buying parts (four Home Depots and one Lowes). The parts are PVC, Coroplast panels, and some greenhouse roofing materials. Then we spent one day putting it up and lighting it. ... Read This Article
Back from Germany and Back in the Saddle
I returned from Germany yesterday and am at church today. We had a great trip. My oldest son went with me and we spent time with to new churches in Muenster and Munich. I shot and edited a couple of pieces for the churches to use on their... Read This Article
I returned from Germany yesterday and am at church today. We had a great trip. My oldest son went with me and we spent time with to new churches in Muenster and Munich. I shot and edited a couple of pieces for the churches to use on their... Read This Article
ECHO Premier Is A Success
If you’re not at ECHO, you’re going to wish you were and you need to plan for it next year. It’s always a good thing to come to Dallas! I had a great time for my first day of the Read This Article
If you’re not at ECHO, you’re going to wish you were and you need to plan for it next year. It’s always a good thing to come to Dallas! I had a great time for my first day of the Read This Article
August Happenings
Besides my family, my job and writing a book, I’m also speaking twice this month. Once, this week at ECHO and next week at the Church 2.0 Local Forum - Atlanta. I’m excited about both. For ECHO, I’m excited about the many friends... Read This Article
Besides my family, my job and writing a book, I’m also speaking twice this month. Once, this week at ECHO and next week at the Church 2.0 Local Forum - Atlanta. I’m excited about both. For ECHO, I’m excited about the many friends... Read This Article
Funny Video
In the spirit of my friend, Bill Seaver’s, Friday “Video of the Week”, I’d like to share a video with you of a youth pastor that crashed a motorcycle trying to make a memorable entrance. I think he accomplished it. You may... Read This Article
In the spirit of my friend, Bill Seaver’s, Friday “Video of the Week”, I’d like to share a video with you of a youth pastor that crashed a motorcycle trying to make a memorable entrance. I think he accomplished it. You may... Read This Article
Fine Arts Day Camp Wrap-up
A couple of things that I’m proud about last week’s Fine Arts Day Camp at my church: The great leadership by our own Karen Johnson (who is a vital part of our staff). The tremendousRead the full article at Greg Atkinson Read This Article
A couple of things that I’m proud about last week’s Fine Arts Day Camp at my church: The great leadership by our own Karen Johnson (who is a vital part of our staff). The tremendousRead the full article at Greg Atkinson Read This Article
Top This
I think I have found my favorite line of a song (maybe of all time). Now this is not my favorite worship lyric - this is just a wild line from a song that I think deserves some recognition. The line is from John Cougar Mellencamp’s song... Read This Article
I think I have found my favorite line of a song (maybe of all time). Now this is not my favorite worship lyric - this is just a wild line from a song that I think deserves some recognition. The line is from John Cougar Mellencamp’s song... Read This Article
Modern Church Alltop List
Church Marketing Sucks, Tony Steward and Tony Morgan blogged about making Guy Kawasaki’s Read This Article
Church Marketing Sucks, Tony Steward and Tony Morgan blogged about making Guy Kawasaki’s Read This Article
South Carolina Sponsors
Today I’d like to thank my sponsors for my ministry trip to South Carolina. Each company is a great resource to the Church and a friend and supporter of my ministry. I highly recommend you check them out! Sponsors for the Church 2.0 Local... Read This Article
Today I’d like to thank my sponsors for my ministry trip to South Carolina. Each company is a great resource to the Church and a friend and supporter of my ministry. I highly recommend you check them out! Sponsors for the Church 2.0 Local... Read This Article
Top Ten Texts From Greg Atkinson
Yes, I could of said “Top Ten Texts from Me”, but I put my name in the title for Google search reasons. Here are the Top 10 things I text regularly: 1. Where we eating? 2. Going to a movie. 3. In the movie. 4. Leaving the movie. 5.... Read This Article
Yes, I could of said “Top Ten Texts from Me”, but I put my name in the title for Google search reasons. Here are the Top 10 things I text regularly: 1. Where we eating? 2. Going to a movie. 3. In the movie. 4. Leaving the movie. 5.... Read This Article
Tuesday Meetings and Travel
Today is day 2 of our church’s Fine Arts Day Camp. We have 400 kids running around the church and multiple activities taking place all around. My oldest daughter, Grace, is participating this year, so she gets to ride to church with me. Today... Read This Article
Today is day 2 of our church’s Fine Arts Day Camp. We have 400 kids running around the church and multiple activities taking place all around. My oldest daughter, Grace, is participating this year, so she gets to ride to church with me. Today... Read This Article
Texting Trials
I see a lot of movies. A lot. SO…. I know when something is new or different at the movies. This weekend I saw a movie (or two) and I noticed something for the first time. The cheesy little animation that occurs right before theRead the full... Read This Article
I see a lot of movies. A lot. SO…. I know when something is new or different at the movies. This weekend I saw a movie (or two) and I noticed something for the first time. The cheesy little animation that occurs right before theRead the full... Read This Article
Drum Time Alignment Demo
Here is the awaited demonstration of what I’ve been doing with time alignment on drums. The only caveat I have for you is to make sure you listen on a decent playback system. When I did this in the studio the results were clear, and when we... Read This Article
Here is the awaited demonstration of what I’ve been doing with time alignment on drums. The only caveat I have for you is to make sure you listen on a decent playback system. When I did this in the studio the results were clear, and when we... Read This Article
Year of the System: Lost in Translation or How I Started Looking for the X Curve
So here’s one for the rest of you system optimization junkies like me. I’m trying to solve a dilemma so I don’t have a lot of answers here, and I’d love some input via the comments section. This is just something I’ve... Read This Article
So here’s one for the rest of you system optimization junkies like me. I’m trying to solve a dilemma so I don’t have a lot of answers here, and I’d love some input via the comments section. This is just something I’ve... Read This Article
Off-Topic: Twitter Update
OK, it looks like they fixed it! So if you were previously following me, go ahead and make a request and if you’re not a spammer all is good! There should be a link to my Twitter page in the sidebar.Read the full article at www.Goingto11.com Read This Article
OK, it looks like they fixed it! So if you were previously following me, go ahead and make a request and if you’re not a spammer all is good! There should be a link to my Twitter page in the sidebar.Read the full article at www.Goingto11.com Read This Article
Off-Topic: What’s Up? We’re Three
I have been meaning to do a sort of “What’s Up” post, and then I noticed that July marks the three year anniversary since I started this blog. So I guess now is as good a time as any to do this sort of thing. First, I just want to... Read This Article
I have been meaning to do a sort of “What’s Up” post, and then I noticed that July marks the three year anniversary since I started this blog. So I guess now is as good a time as any to do this sort of thing. First, I just want to... Read This Article
Stomp Your Foot
Here’s more of an announcement for all you fellow Venue users. The ability to assign a foot pedal to tap tempo has finally arrived in the form of a free upgrade for v2.7 users. I got to play with this a little early, and I’m pretty... Read This Article
Here’s more of an announcement for all you fellow Venue users. The ability to assign a foot pedal to tap tempo has finally arrived in the form of a free upgrade for v2.7 users. I got to play with this a little early, and I’m pretty... Read This Article
3rd Party Blogs
| Line Checkin’ |
| 3rd Party Blogs - Church Tech Arts |
| Sunday, 17 August 2008 16:44 |
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The line check. It’s one of those things that most sound guys know they should do, or at least would like to have time to do, but often fail to get around to actually doing. Getting a line check done before the band arrives has saved me on several occasions. Not getting it done has cost us time (and when I say us, I mean the tech team, the band, the producer and everyone else in the room). So what is a line check? Just like it sounds, it’s a time to check each line from the stage Read the full article at Church Tech Arts » Church Tech Arts |
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