Wow! What a Weekend for Tech! & Christmas Eve Crew

*** Lots of important Stuff, please READ!!!***

Cantata a Success
Awesome job everyone. We had a packed weekend and everything went great. The "cantata" was received very well. People thought the we did a great job. So thanks to the whole team, Katie, Rick, John, Robin, Andrew, Mark, Jim, Ralph and Jay. 

 

B&G Club Rocks the House!
And WOW!  I say again WOW! How can I describe the Student Luau? I can't. And it wouldn't have happen without everyone's help. There are too many to name, I would be afraid I'd miss someone. But I do want to send a BIG thanks to Robin fro the sound system. It would not have been a "rock concert" without the PA!

Also a big thanks to those who worked so hard lifting and setting up the lights. Everyone, even a few who were skeptical, agreed that the night would not have been same without the lighting. Again, SO many people helped with that, and I'm sure several of them are even more sore than I am this morning!

The next big night for Students will be the Super bowl Party. And look for a lighting work day in the future for the sanctuary.

 

**Christmas Eve Crew - AM - TEAM C **
Sunday AM crew is STANDARD ROTATION, Team C, but there is NO 8AM service. Call time will be 9:00 AM.

• Producer: Katie
• Lighting Director: Rick
• Video Director: Stuart
• Cameras: Sue, Mike, Jason
• CG: Jay

**Christmas Eve Crew - Evening **
I still need help for both  services Christmas Eve Night. Please reply ASAP with which time you can help; 7 pm/6:30 call time, 11 pm, 10:30 call time. For more information, see this post on the blog, or
http://technicalarts.blogspot.com/2006/11/news-and-events-for-december-2006.html

Invitation for Assistance
This Wednesday, December 20, I will be shooting an interview with Cookie Gray for a video to use in January. If you would like to help from 9-Noon, It would be greatly appreciated. Please RSVP, as I don't need a HUGE crew, just a few hands will do. You can learn how to light, shoot, and conduct a video interview.

Christmas Luau Tech List

Hey gang!

Anyone that can help on Sunday morning & afternoon to gather up and move gear to the B&G Club for The Student Ministries Luau would be greatly appreciated. Check in with me or Mike. Below is the list of gear we need to collect from each location. It will also help us get most of it put back. Some of it will NOT go back where it came from (Trees and pars from chapel). We will have someone run out and pick up lunch for everyone who helps.

 

Chapel

-Lighting trees

-Par can lights

-Projector and power cord (don't need cart)

-Direct boxes??

 

Sanctuary Mechanical Closet (Upstairs)

-Par can lights

-Short light poles

-Box of gels

-Extension Cords

 

Sanctuary Booth

-Gels from lighting desk

-Panasonic Camera and Tripod and case

-Stuart's Camera (HVR-A1U) and tripod and case

 

Sanctuary Choir Room

-Extension Cords

 

Youth/B&G Shed

-Tote with rope

-Tote of cable/cords

-Screen motor controller

-Extension Cords

 

Gym

-Drum Kit

-Spare direct boxes?

December 17, 2006 "Cantata" Crew

Here are the people who said they could help with the Christmas Program on December 17, including (some or all) rehearsals. There are still positions that need to be filled, so please sign up if you can. We can do four cameras if we have enough people. Thanks!

 

Positions are tentative:

• Producer: Katie
• Lighting Director: Rick
• Spot Lights: NEED SPOT OPERATORS
• Video Director: Stuart
• CG/Assistant Director: Jay
• Cameras: Ralph, Mark, NEED ANOTHER CAMERA

 

News and Crew For Sunday December 10

Sunday December 10 Crew - Winter Team A

This Sunday, there are a couple special things happening. First, the bells are playing at 8 and 11 AM services. Second, the children are performing at the 9:30 AM service. They will also be doing all the tech, so most of you will get a break at 9:30. If you would like to help mentor a child on tech, please feel free to stay and help, otherwise meet at the stage immediately after the 9:30 service to reset the stage for the 11:00 service. Thanks.

• Lighting Director: Jared
• Video Director: Rick and Cory (8)(training)
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Ralph (8&11), Michael (8)

Help! Help! This Just In!

I was asked by Julie Robaus to have tech support for a rehearsal of the Children's Musical on Thursday, 6:30-8:00 pm. This is open to Team Captains and other highly experienced volunteers. You need to know how to turn on all the systems, video direct, and be a general supervisor. Please e-mail if you can help. Thank You.

News and Events For December 2006

Work Day

Thank you to everyone who helped on the Gym project on Saturday. I really appreciate it. I will be looking for possibly some week night work times to finish it, probably a Thursday. If you have Thursday nights free, please let me know. It won't take a lot of time or people to finish.

 

New Rotation and Calendar Notes

I haven't heard anyone who wants to step down, and I am very thankful for that. I wanted to let you know of a few events before I publish the new calendar.

• December 2 - 7:00 pm - Advent Festival Program. There will be a brief (30 minute) program in the sanctuary. If anyone would like to come to run CG, cameras, lights, or video direct, I am sure the Family Life Committee would appreciate how that may enhance the evening. This is totally optional. I jus thought it would be nice to document the event. Please let me know if you can help. It would be 6:30-7:45 for the crew.
• December 10 - 9:30 AM Children's Musical. The Children will be doing many of the tech positions for the 9:30 service, so most of the "regular" crew will have a break. I would those of you who would like, to mentor and teach the kids on their positions - give them tips and pointers. There is an optional (for you) rehearsal on December 8 at 6:30, if you would like to train then, too.
• December 17, 9:30 and 11:00 am - Adult Christmas Musical. This will be the big production of the season. I will need a full crew with spots for the program. Rehearsals are Dec. 11 at 7:00 pm, Dec. 12 and 13 at 7:30 pm. The requirement is that you can make at least the 12 and 13 rehearsals. Directors must make all rehearsals. See me for a CD. Regular rotation crew will be replaced by the "special team" crew. More details to come.
• December 24 - Christmas Eve. Christmas Eve falls on Sunday this year, the services and needs for that day are as follows.
• NO 8 AM Service
• Normal 9:30 AM service with Children's feature songs.
• Normal 11:00 AM service with Two Choir features
• 7:00 PM Choir and Orchestra (3 Features). Not really a "family-targeted" service, but there will be video overflow for kids and parents. There will be candlelight.
• 11:00 PM Bells/Communion/Candlelight
• December 31 - Normal three Sunday AM Services

Crew For Sunday

Here is the crew for Sunday.

• Producer: Jared
• Lighting Director: Rick
• Video Director: Stuart
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Ralph (all 3), Cory (8&9:30), Michael (8&9:30)

Crew For Sunday November 5 - Call for Renewals

Below are the crew positions for Sunday. We will be taking part in communion. At the 8 AM service, we will have the opportunity to take communion from the pastors while kneeling at the altar. At the remaining services we will form lines and take communion from the plates as usual. If you would like to participate in communion at 8 AM, let me know that morning.

Also, we may need help at 11 AM this Sunday.

• Producer: Rick
• Lighting Director: Jim
• Video Director: Stuart
• CG Operator Jay (teaching Andrew)
• Camera 1: OPEN
• Camera 2: Mark (8&9:30); 11: OPEN
• Camera 3: Christian (8&9:30); 11: OPEN

Call For Renewals

We are a month away from the publication of the new rotation. If you DO NOT want to continue to serve on Tech, please let me know ASAP. If no one leaves, the teams will stay AS-IS through the next season.

Work Day

The work day is still on for Saturday, November 11 at 9 AM. Please meet in the Sanctuary. There are events happening on campus, but we will be able to work around them. BYOT... Bring Your Own Tools!

Notes:

The FUMC Brandon Music Store has been discontinued due to Songtouch discontinuing their "partner store" program.

TIME CHANGES ON SUNDAY!

A note to everyone: Don't forget to "fall back" your clocks before you go to bed Saturday night, unless you want to be really early.

Crew For Sunday October 29, 2006

Here are the crew assignments for this Sunday. Please be in the booth and ready by 7:30 AM.

• Producer: Rick
• Lighting Director: Jared
• Video Director: Stuart
• CG operator: Jay
• Cameras: Ralph, Cory (8&9:30), and Michael (8 & 9:30)

And don't forget to mark your calendars for November 11!

 

 

Crew For Sunday October 22, 2006 - And NOTES for All!

Below is the crew for Sunday. If you are here on Wednesday, please pick up a practice CD in the booth.

• Producer: Katie
• Lighting Director: Rick
• Video Director: Stuart
• CG Operator: Jay
• Camera 1: Susan (8&9:30)
• Camera 2: Mike
• Camera 3: Jason (8&9:30)

Notes:

I am going to start rotating myself around, in order to let others get a chance to learn the role of "Producer." If you want to learn ANY different position from your normal, please feel free to speak up.

 

-Stuart

Work Day - November 11, 9 AM

A work day is scheduled for Saturday November 11th, at 9 AM until 4? pm. Lunch will be provided. We will be working on projects in various buildings, but we will meet in the main Sanctuary.

 

The project list grows day by day. That list will be prioritized by me and will be delegated that day. I am hoping that with enough people, we can split up and be more productive that we were on the Gym Stage project. Please reply if you can come, even if you have to be late. Also, I would like to know your skills; electrical, construction, general, climbing in weird places to run wires, etc.

 

Please dress comfortably, but some of you may want to bring long pants and sleeves if you don't mind attics and crawl spaces. Also, please bring any safety gear you may want to wear. I have some extras, but not many. If you have your own tools (saws, drills, etc.) please bring them if you can. I recommend you mark anything cordless. I know that I have the same drill as the church does, and I don't want to mix them up. Same thing with batteries, etc.

 

In addition, I am looking for a little bit of "financial" help with these projects. I will be trying to keep them low- to no-cost when possible, but If you would like to donate lumber, supplies, or money, please contact me soon. We can arrange for you to drop off supplies, etc.

 

Thank you very much!

Stuart Mackey

 

The church needs your help!

Hello everyone,

Please check your calendars! I would like to schedule a work day for some construction and electrical work. The two tentative days are Saturday November 11, or Saturday, November 18. You don't have to be involved in tech to help! Nor strong! Appropriate work will be assigned. 

 

The only potential conflicts are on the 11th is pecan unloading day and one of the projects is potentially in the gym. And on the 18th there is a wedding at 11 AM, but I don't know which building it is in. I have several projects in mind, and who and how many people will determine the projects that will be done. Please let me know which date (or if both are ok) is best for YOU ASAP.

Thanks,

... to glorify God through the creative use of the arts Stuart Mackey Director of Technical Arts First UMC Brandon 120 N Knights Ave Brandon, FL 33510-4324 stuartmackey@fumcbrandon.org http://technicalarts.blogspot.com/ tel: fax: mobile: (813) 689-4161 x317 (813) 684-0968 (813) 495-8379

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Crew For Sunday October 15, 2006

This Sunday, Dan Palmer will be giving a message about serving/volunteering. He will also have support from other "lay speakers" on this Laity Sunday. We are short this week due to Jay being out of town, and another's trade that didn't quite trade.

• Lighting Director: Jim
• Video Director: Andrew
• CG Operator: Stuart
• Camera 1: OPEN
• Camera 2: Rick
• Camera 3: Mark (8 & 9:30)

Wednesday Night Notes:

If you haven't been to a Wednesday Night Service, I highly recommend it. It is a very different service than Sunday morning. It's even different from any other Wednesday before. If you would like to serve on Wednesday nights, but need time to eat. Come join Jeff, the praise team and me in the choir room for pizza before the service. I'd also like to use Wednesday as an opportunity for people to try new positions, assuming we have the right people.

UPDATED: Crew For October 8

UPDATED CREW LIST

I had some people step up to fill in, and some trades that were confusing me. Here is the final crew list.

Here are the crew assignments for this Sunday. I will not be here, I will be at Walk to Emmaus." Katie will be producer this weekend. We will need extra help because Cory and Jared won't here. And Michael won't be at 11:00.

• Producer: Katie
• Lighting Director: Jim 
• Video Director: Rick
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Ralph and Michael (8&9:30), and Christian (8&9:30) 

Crew For October 8

Here are the crew assignments for this Sunday. I will not be here, I will be at Walk to Emmaus." Katie will be producer this weekend. We will need extra help because Cory and Jared won't here. And Michael won't be at 11:00.

• Producer: Katie
• Lighting Director: OPEN
• Video Director: Rick
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Ralph and Michael

FW:

Can anyone cover for Cory on October 15?

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From: Jody Bone [mailto:lazybone@tampabay.rr.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 4:05 PM
To: Stuart C. Mackey
Cc: gatorsueb@aol.com; als@excite.com; mike@perna.com; rryallk@aol.com; jasspar@aol.com; dswood1@eathlink.net
Subject:

Hello,

 

I was wondering if any one would switch with me on October 15 I will be more than glad to switch with you on any one of your tech booth weeks.

 

 

 

Thanks,

 

 

Cory Bone

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RE: Crew For Sunday Oct 1 - UPDATED

Updated Crew Assignments

Here are the  CORRECTED  crew assignments for Sunday October 1, 2006. This Sunday we are having communion and Jerry will be giving the message at all three services.

• Producer: Katie
• Lighting Director: Sue 
• Video Director:  Rick 
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Mike and Jason (8&9:30)

Crew For Sunday Oct 1

Here are the crew assignments for Sunday October 1, 2006. This Sunday we are having communion and Jerry will be giving the message at all three services.

• Lighting Director: Rick
• Video Director: Katie
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Mike and Jason (8&9:30)

Crew For Wed Sept 20 and Sun Sept 24

Notes For All:

I will be adding a "Notes" Section to the backs of all the binders, please check this section each week for changes to your equipment, protocols, and other notations. Please MAKE notes to this section if you change something.

For example, if you add a lighting preset, describe what it is, what circuit, etc. CG, make notes of corrected typos, changed or deleted files, etc. All positions, please note when a piece of equipment "freaks out" or doesn't perform as expected. Describe the circumstances as best possible so that I or another volunteer can avoid or correct the problem.

Crew For Wednesday,  September 20

Thanks to everyone who helped last Wednesday! This Wednesday is very similar, but I learned a way to simplify things after this past Sunday. If you are planning on helping out on Wednesday, please let me know, and I'll assign positions.

Crew For Sunday, September 24

Here are the crew assignments for Sunday. The services look typical to how they have been the last couple weeks, but we will be receiving new members at 9:30 and 11:00 services.

• Lighting Director: Jim
• Video Director: Andrew
• CG: Jay is back, yeah!
• Cameras: Rick, Mark (8&9:30), and Christian (8&9:30)

Stuart Mackey

technicalarts.blogspot.com

Crew For Wed; Crew For Sun 9/17 (A)

First Wednesday Service

Hey everyone! I really need you help on Wednesday night. I haven't had many people say they could be here. Please, even if you e-mailed me before, e-mail me again to let me know that you'll be here on Wednesday. Call time can be as late as 6:15. Or if you can't be here til right at 6:30, it's okay, as long as I know you are coming.

Thanks!

Crew For Sunday, Sept. 17

Here are the crew assignments for Sunday Sept 17, Team A. We are short again this week, especially at 11, because Jay is out of town.

• Lighting Director: Jared
• Video Director: Rick
• CG: Cory
• Cameras: Ralph, Michael

 

Crew For Sept. 10 (Team C) - Help Needed

Here are the crew assignments for September 10, 2006. This Sunday, the bell choir will be performing at the 8 am & 11 am services. I can use help at 11:00 am again.

Also this Sunday, we begin to have one pastor teach at 8&11, and the other at 9:30. Jerry will start at 8, and Eric at 9:30. They will trade places about every three or four weeks, and some weeks they WILL be the same.

• Lighting Director: Rick
• Video director: Mike P.
• CG Operator: Katie (Jay will be at Night of Joy)
• Cameras: Sue (8 & 9:30), Jason (8 & 9:30), and OPEN

Also, check out some of the new sidebar links on the blog, including the music store!

Crew for Sunday, Sept 3

This Sunday is the first week of the Fall Teams. We are starting with Team B.

• Lighting Director: Jim
• Video Director: Andrew
• Cameras: Mark (Not 11:00), Rick, Christian (Not 11:00), 
• CG: Jay

Also, check the blog sidebar for new links. I have also updated the iCal calendar.

Crew For Aug 27 - Notes on New Rotation

Crew For August 27, 2007

This Sunday is the last Sunday of the SUMMER TEAM A.

• Lighting Director: Rick
• Video Director: Katie
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Cory and Ralph

Notes on New Rotation

The rotation change doesn't change by the team, but by the month (beginning of September.) The new rotation is effective September 3 through November 28. Here Is a simplified list. Please e-mail me if you did not receive a copy of the rotation. New rotation Starts September 3 with TEAM B, then revolves every three weeks. I have included the first three dates for each team.

• TEAM B: Jim, Andrew, Mark, Christian (Sept. 3, Sept 24, Oct 15)
• TEAM C: Katie, Mike P, Susan, Jason (Sept.10, Oct. 1, Oct. 22)
• TEAM A: Jared, Ralph, Cory, Michael M. (Sept. 17, Oct. 8, Oct. 29)

News for August 16 - Crew for August 20

News

We are one month away from the start of Wednesday night services on September 13. They will run from 6:30-7:45 pm. It will be different from last year, there will be a lot more music and creative elements; a time to just come and be with God in worship. I would really like to build up the crew for the service. The call time would be 6:15. Please come and help out.

Crew For August 20, 2006

Here is the crew for the service. No "strange" or extra elements (that I know of yet). We will be short a camera at all three, and short A LOT of positions at 11:00. Please e-mail me if you can come in extra, or just come up to the booth before service.

• Lighting: Susan (8 & 9:30)
• Video Director: Jason (8 & 9:30)
• CG: Jay D'Errico
• Camera: Michael Merrick (8 & 9:30)

New Rotation

I will be sending the new rotation in a separate e-mail. I just wanted to to remind you all to please dress appropriately and remember these rules:

1. Please remember to be in the booth ready to go over the cue sheets at 7:30 AM.
2. Please be in position at least 5 minutes prior to service time.
3. If you are unable to make your scheduled day, please call/e-mail other volunteers to find yourself a replacement.

Announcing the FUMC Brandon Music Store!

Support Your Technical Arts and Share Great Christian Music at the same time!

Through our partner store at fumcbrandon.songtouch.com you can buy CDs or downloads of great Christian music. You may also send "gift" songs to your friends who may need to hear some uplifting Christian music. Songtouch music uses the WMA (Windows Media Audio) file format similar to most other digital music stores with the exception of iTunes. WMA files are compatible with hundreds of media players. 5% for every $.99 download and 6% of every CD purchase is donated back to The Technical Arts Ministry.

Technical Arts News for Aug 7 - Crew for Aug 13

News for this week

Reminder that we represent the church

I have recently received comments from several individuals from both inside and outside the team on the appearance and professionalism of our team.  As such, I want to re-address the expectations that I have for our team and ministry. Remember that when you come to serve, you are representing the Technical Arts Ministry of the church. Please dress appropriately for  ALL  church services (not just 9:30), so that you may serve in ANY position needed. Our mission is to glorify God through the creative use of the arts, and not to be a distraction with our appearance, behavior or gear.  This means: 

• Men - Closed toe shoes please  -  no flip flops
• Men - Full length pants please - no shorts (men and ladies)
• Polo or collared shirts preferred - no t-shirts with logos (use best judgment)
• Put together appearance - not the "I just rolled out of bed" look 
• Please try your best to be on time, not only for the 7:30 call time, but between services as well.

New Rotation 

The fall rotation is rapidly approaching and although I prefer not to move people from their team, it will be necessary this time in order to balance out the teams. Many of you are in Sunday School classes at 11:00, and so I have to make sure that I don't have an team of all people who can't work at 11:00, which "C" has become.    So I would like to ask a favor of  all who are on the e-mail list.  If you are currently not on a team, would like to serve at just 11:00 AM ? -OR-  Those who are already on a team, would you like to serve during your off weeks at 11:00 only?  Please let me know if you are interested in either of these options. 

 

Before finalizing the new rotation, I also want to confirm current volunteer availability.  Please respond that your time available is correct:

•  Volunteers-Captains (Every third week, 7:00 am - 12:15 pm)
  Jared, Katie, Jim
• Volunteers-Full Time (Every week, 7:30 am - 12:15 pm)
  Rick, Jay
• Volunteers (Every third week, 7:30 am- 12:15 pm)
  Ralph, Mike P., Andrew
• Volunteers-Limited (Every third week, 7:30 am - 10:30 am)
  Sue, Cory, Christian, Jason, Kathy, Michael, Mark
• Volunteers-11:00 only
  OPEN

Crew For Aug 13, 2006

Here are the crew assignments for Sunday. The Bell choir will be playing at 8  and 11 am.

• Lighting Dir: Rick
• Video Dir: Mike P.
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Andrew, Christian (8&9:30)

Tech News for August 1

Crew for August 6, 2006 - Team A

Here are the crew assignments for Sunday. We will be taking communion at the altar at all three services.

• Lighting Director: Rick
• CG Operator: Jay
• Video Director: Katie
• Cameras: Cory and Ralph

Technical Arts Picnic Review

For those of you who missed it, this past Sunday was the "Christmas In July" party. We all had a lot of fun eating a lot of food. Thank you to everyone who came and prepared a dish. We also talked about the future of Technical Arts. Several priorities were brought up that need to be improved or addressed;

1. Awareness of Technical Arts - People need to know what Tech Arts is and what is it's purpose; what do we do. People who are regular attendees are still surprised to find we record our services on video every week. I will be writing a full page for the church newsletter this month, and putting copies of the Technical arts Brochure on the media cart, and at the entrance to the booth.
2. More and expanded training - I challenged volunteers to step out in faith and learn new tasks, and to make efforts to improve the skills they have. Beginning immediately, I invite anyone, especially those who are scheduled this Sunday, to come to Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7:30 pm. You can try out roles you haven't before, and practice new techniques. I will bee here every week.
3. Fundraising/Equipment - We are at a kind of ceiling right now with the equipment we have, but I can see that all of you have grown immensely, and now feel limited by the gear we have. I haven't run anything by leadership, trustees, etc, but I want to meet with anyone who feels called to chair/steer a Fundraiser Committee. Several ideas on how to have one were discussed this past Sunday. Call me or e-mail me if you feel God nudging you to assist with this effort.

New Rotation

There was some confusion at the picnic about the rotation. The new rotation will begin the first Sunday of September (Sept 3, Team B). Current rotation will continue until then. ATTENTION INACTIVE VOLUNTEERS! If you are not currently on a rotation team, please e-mail or call me to join one. We need help. Your commitment is only once every third week.

 

Thank you all for serving!

-Stuart

 

Crew for July 23, 2006 - Party Reminder

Crew for July 23, 2006

This Sunday things get back to normal as Jeff and the team return form their vacations. We are doing the song "When I Think About The Lord" that we did for "People of Passion" so it will be familiar to those who saw or served "PoP."

• Lighting Director: Rick
• Video Director: Mike
• Cameras: Andrew, Cory

Christmas In July Reminder

Don't forget that July 30 at 1:00 pm is the Christmas in July (see here). I wanted to mention that this is a family event, so please bring yours!

News for July 25, 2006 - Crew for July 30, 2006

Here are the crew assignments for this Sunday.

• Lighting Dir.: Susan
• Video Dir.:Jason
• CG: Kathy
• Cam 1: Jay
• Cam 2: Michael
• Cam 3: Rick

This Sunday is The Christmas in July Picnic!

Don't miss it! The fun starts at 1:00 pm, Sunday July 30. My address is below. Please bring a drink and a side dish (or dessert). Come and bring your family. Please RSVP so I have enough food!

 

5409 Lindburg St

Riverview, FL 33569

-Stuart

News for July 25, 2006 - Crew for July 30, 2006

Here are the crew assignments for this Sunday.

• Lighting Dir.: Susan
• Video Dir.:Jason
• CG: Kathy
• Cam 1: Jay
• Cam 2: Michael
• Cam 3: Rick

This Sunday is The Christmas in July Picnic!
Don't miss it! The fun starts at 1:00 pm, Sunday July 30. My address is below. Please bring a drink and a side dish (or dessert). Come and bring your family. Please RSVP so I have enough food!

5409 Lindburg St
Riverview, FL 33569
-Stuart

It's Christmas In July!!

That's right, since the Christmas season is always so busy for us, we're going to have our Tech Christmas Party In July! You don't have to bring presents, though. Anyone who has served in Tech, past or present, or who is considering serving, is invited to Katie and My House on July 30 at 1 PM. I'll provide the main dish. Please bring a side (or dessert) and a 2 liter of soda.

 

Again, Here Are The Details:

What: Christmas in July Party

When: July 30, 1 PM

Where: Katie & Stuart's House

         5409 Lindburg St

         Riverview, 33569

News for July 12 - Crew for Jul 16

Here are the Crew assignments for this coming Sunday.

• Lighting Dir: Rick
• Video Dir: Katie
• CG: Jay
• Cam's: Ralph and Christian (traded with Cory)

Thanks for serving!

Stuart

technicalarts.blogspot.com

News for July 6 - Crew for July 9

Crew for July 9, 2006

We will be having a few special treats on Sunday. First, Sue Sommer will be coming and performing and giving a testimony, John Matheny and family will be doing the offertory. Also, at 9:30, our Lighthouse guitar group will be leading worship. If you are available, I could use some help on camera this weekend. Michael will not be in town.

• Lighting Director: Rick
• Video Director: Jason
• CG: Kathy
• Cameras: Sue, and Jay

Stuart

technicalarts.blogspot.com

 

News for the Week of June 21

In This Issue:

• Crew For June 25
• June 25 Work Day Cancelled
• July 2 Crew And Rehearsal
• VBS Help
• Training Opportunity

Crew for June 25, 2006

Here are the crew assignments for Sunday, June 25. As always, if you can come to fill in an OPEN spot, please let me know via e-mail or phone.

• Lighting Director: OPEN
• Video Director: Katie
• CG: Jay
• Cam 1: OPEN
• Cam 2: Ralph
• Cam 3: Cory

June 25 Work Day Cancelled

I didn't receive any RSVPs for June 25. I will schedule another day before the summer is over.

July 2 Crew And Rehearsal

I'm sorry for the late notice, but tonight, Wednesday June 21, at 7:30, is an optional rehearsal for anyone on crew. I STRONGLY recommend directors to be here. Next Wednesday, I hope everyone can make it to that rehearsal, since it will be our last chance to see it and try everything. As you can see there are still some positions available.

• Lighting Director: Rick
• Spot Operator 1: Sue
• Spot Operator 2: OPEN
• Video Director: Katie
• CG: Jay
• Camera 1: OPEN
• Camera 2: Mike P.
• Camera 3: Ralph

VBS Crew Help

VBS is the week of July 10-15, 8 am - Noon. If you want to learn to run camera, or edit, this is a good opportunity, especially for students. Please let me know which days you can be here, and what time.

Training Opportunity

Starting Tonight, I will be at all Wednesday night rehearsals. ANYONE who wants to come and sharpen their skills by practicing during Jeff's rehearsal can come. It's not required, but RSVP if you are coming. I again STRONGLY recommend any directors to come so that they can here the songs and start to think about how they want to light or shoot it.

 

News for June 14

Crew for June 18

Kathy has e-mailed me that she won't be her on Sunday, so I would like some more help, please (see below).

• Lighting Director: Rick??? Or OPEN
• Video Director: Jason
• CG: Jay
• Camera 1: OPEN
• Camera 2: Sue
• Camera 3: Michael

I also want to thank everyone that has helped out this week to cover things while I am gone.

 

Arts Conference blog

Check out my blog about the Arts Conference at stuartcmackey.blogspot.com

HELP

Help!

Rick is out of town. I need a lighting director (or a video Director) for this Sunday! Please e-mail or call me!

 

Stuart

Tech News for June 8 - PoP; Crew for 6-11; July 2 Call; Summer Work

People of Passion

The CDs, DVDs and Videos of People of Passion are done. Michael M. is helping me today to assemble the last of them. They will be available for pick-up/purchase this Sunday.

Crew for June 11, 2006

This week the Bells are playing (No, really, I mean it). The Summer quarter continues on to Team B.

• Lighting Director: Rick
• Video Director: OPEN
• CG: Jay
• Cam 1: OPEN
• Cam 2: Andrew
• Cam 3: Christian

Looking for a Few Good Crew

I still need a couple more people to step forward for the July 2 service. If you are interested, please e-mail, call, or send a pigeon. Current sign ups are listed below. If you've changed your mind, or plans change, please let me know ASAP.

• Ralph
• Sue
• Michael
• Mike
• Rick
• Katie
• Jay

Summer Projects

Summer seems to be the only time when I can organize time for special projects. I'd like you help to pick thee projects you think are most important. The first one I have scheduled. I would like to re-aim and change gels on the back lights (above the choir) on June 25, at 1:00 pm. I have already bought some gel colors. Lighting people, please ask to look at them and give me your impressions/suggestions.

Other possible projects I like to see us work on this summer are, in no particular order:

• Re-aim/gel front colors
• Build shelves/organize north mechanical room/closet.
• re-run cam 2 lines (so intercom and camera run together. We'll have to do this before we get the new intercom).
• Re-run/troubleshoot Projector lines/scan line (goes well with above project).
• Re-run coax feeds to S-1, S-4, Narthex (future), and Pastor's Study TVs.
• Put away old riser that is buy lighting board.
• Build shelves/organize under north stair well.

Feel free to suggest more projects.

Summer: Crew for 7/4 - Stuffing Party - July 2 Info

Crew for Sunday, June 4, 2006

This is the first week of the Summer Teams. The bells are playing at 8 & 11.

• Lighting Director: Sue
• Video Director: OPEN
• CG: Jay
• Camera 1: OPEN
• Camera 2: Ralph
• Camera 3: Corey

You will see a lot of OPEN slots over the summer. Please RSVP if you would like to come in on extra weeks. And please take responsibility to find a replacement for yourself if you can't make your weekend.

Other Events

Wednesday, May 31 - TOMORROW!

People of Passion assembly (aka stuffing) party. Bring a snack to share. Wednesday at 7 pm in rooms S1&2. We'll watch it while we put together the packages. I can't do this without you!

Monday, June 5, 2006 - July 2 Creative Meeting

We'll bring together ideas and start to formulate the visuals for the service in more detail. All are invited who would like to contribute, even if you don't think you're creative.

July 2, 2006 Crew

There will be only one service on July 2 at 9:00 am. Call time will be 8:15. I will be making that weekend a "special" team, instead of the regularly scheduled team. Please let me know ASAP if you can help, and what position you would like to serve in.

Crew For May 28 and People of Passion Info

In an attempt to (ironically) not fill your e-mail boxes up with messages, I am going to write one message this week. (I was trying to format the text and accidentally clicked "send" on the last message)

Crew for May 28, 2006 (Spring Team C)

• Lighting Director: Sue
• Video Director: Jason
• CG: Kathy
• Camera 1: Jay
• Camera 2: Michael
• Camera 3: OPEN

"People of Passion" Assembly Party

Please join us to help duplicate and assemble packaging for the "People of Passion" CDs and DVDs next Wednesday, May 31 at 7:00 pm in room S1&S-2. I will provide drinks. Please bring a snack to share. I expect it to take a couple hours at the most.

Sunday May 14 Crew

Here is the crew for Sunday. Katie and Sue switched, so Sue will be here instead. NOTE: I will only need a couple of you for the 9:30. The Children's ministry is performing a musical that is the whole service, and they are "Tech" for everything except Video Director. (Also, Rick and Sue, you can switch if you want.)

• Lighting Director:           Rick
• Video Director:              Sue
• CG Operator:                Jay
• Camera 1:                     Cory
• Camera 2:                     Time
• Camera 3:                     Ralph

If anyone wants to learn a new position at 8 or 11, this would be a good week for "apprentices." I.E., if you want to learn lights instead of run camera.

NEW ROTATIONS COMING SOON!

July 2 Creative Team Reminder

Just a reminder, that we will be having a July 2 creative meeting on Monday, May 15 at 6:30 in S1&2. I will have some form of draft cue sheet ready by then. PLEASE RSVP so I have enough copies of stuff. If the front door is locked, try the side door by my office.

 

Stuart

Crew for Sunday May 7 - And we need help

Jason called me today to tell me he can't be here on Sunday, so we have an opening for anyone who wants to fill in. You need to be able to do Lights, Video Director, or Camera. Please post to the Blog if you can fill in. This way everyone can see who responded.

• Lighting Director:           Rick or OPEN
• Video Director:              Stuart or Rick or OPEN
• CG Operator:                Kathy
• Camera 1:                    OPEN
• Camera 2:                     Mike
• Camera 3:                     Michael
• Video Operator:            Jay

And don't forget to let me know your least/most favorites, etc. See here, or:

http://technicalarts.blogspot.com/2006/05/attention-volunteers.html

-Stuart

Attention Volunteers

Hey all you in-active people on this e-mail list!

We need your help! Every Sunday a very dedicated crew comes in and runs the three services. It takes 8 people to fully staff the tech crew each week. And right now we average 6. Please come to the booth some Sunday and check us out! The commitment is for three months, once every three weeks. That only comes to 5 TURNS! Come on, YOU CAN DO IT! It's easy to trade on weeks when you're gone. E-mail me if you have questions.

 

Also consider serving at our CD sale cart, or making CD copies on Sunday mornings. Its easy!

 

Active Volunteers!

To all of you on rotation, you are probably waiting to see if I get the new rotation published on time this quarter. Well, I plan to, but I need your help! Teams are growing, and I hope they continue to grow. But I don't feel like they are very well-balanced, skill wise, so I have a few questions for you:

• What is your favorite crew position?
• What is your least-favorite crew position?
• What position do you feel you are best at?
• What position do you feel you are worst at (out of the positions you've done)?
• What position(s) have you never (or rarely) done, and would like to try?

Please e-mail me

Creative Help for July 2

Our special "Independence Day" celebration will be on July 2nd this year, and I need your help to make it even better than the last. The day will be full of special events, including:
* the music ministry's "The Torch is Passed" performance
* the start of a new series focusing on "heritage"
* a church-wide PICNIC!

Not only will we need extra crew that day, but I need your help NOW with designing creative elements for the service, including graphics, lyric illustrations, videos, props, decorations, etc. To help get your creative juices flowing, CDs of the music are available in the booth. Please pick one up, listen to it and jot down your ideas. 

Then on Monday, MAY 15th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, we will meet in the sanctuary (S-1&2) to put together our ideas and do some brainstorming as a whole team.  if you can't make it that day, feel free to e-mail me your suggestions. Follow-up meetings are tentative for May 29, and June 19.

Thanks in advance for your help with this! You are the best volunteers in the world!

Stuart

People of Passion Photo Show

Michael McCrystal has posted a new presentation of photos from the "People of Passion" performances.

http://mccrystalimage.com/passion/

Check it out!

Crew For Sunday, April 30, 2006

Here are the crew assignments for this coming Sunday.

• Lighting Director: Jim
• Video Director: Rick and Max
• CG: Jay
• Camera 1: Christian
• Camera 2: Andrew

Please make sure you are all here on time at 7:30. I will not be here this weekend. I am taking "Camera 3" with me.

Sunday Crew Addendum

I forgot to mention that this Sunday is Team A. Also, it is Pancake breakfast Sunday! We will meet  in the social hall if you want breakfast at 7:15.

 

Stuart

Crew Positions for Sunday, April 23, 2006

I am inviting anyone who wants to help to e-mail or call me to volunteer extra this coming Sunday. I need your responses by Saturday night. If I can give off some of the PoP crew who are scheduled for this Sunday, they would appreciate it.

 

-Stuart

Maundy Thursday Crew

Here is the Crew for TONIGHT:

• Lighting Director: Jim
• Spots: Sue, Mike P.
• Video Director: Jared
• Cameras: Katie, Michael M., Christian
• CG: Jay

 

Crew for Easter Sunday

Here are the crew assignments for this coming Sunday. It is Easter, so please dress appropriately. I'd like all of us to look our best. Also, please try to park in the farthest away spots, to leave the best spots for our visitors. I guarantee standing room only at 9:30, and perhaps at 11. Also, it will be especially important to be here on time at 7:30 AM, ready to talk through the services.

• Lighting Director: Rick
• Spot Light: Sue
• Video Director: Jason
• Cameras: Michael, Mike & Jay
• CG: Kathy

Thanks for serving!

-Stuart

technicalarts.blogspot.com

 

Maundy Thursday Crew Call

Would you like to help out with the crew for Maundy Thursday? Please e-mail me. The service is at 7:30 THIS Thursday. Please be at church at 7:00 pm. Crew positions will be assigned first by RSVP then on a first come-first serve basis.

Its a pretty simple easy going service, since 18 minutes of it is a video. Positions needed include Lighting Dir., Spots, Video Dir., CG, & cameras.

 

Stuart

RE: Crew for April 9, 2006

I wont be able to be here this Sunday 4/9.

Sorry for the short notice.

Max

Crew for April 9, 2006

Good Day! I hope you are all doing well. Here are this Sunday's crew positions.

• Lighting Director: Jim
• Video Director: Max
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Andrew, Rick & Christian

People of Passion Reminders!

We still need one spot operator for People of Passion. Also, if you haven't signed up for a shirt, please e-mail Desi (music@fumcbrandon.org) with your Men's T-Shirt size.

And I will need help on Monday, April 17 for set up and testing of equipment. I believe that we can do it "after work" for those of you who can't be here during the day. Please let me know ASAP. And bring a change of clothes if you have to come straight from work.

 

Stuart

technicalarts.blogspot.com

People of Passion Tentative Crew & Work Day

Here are the Crew Assignments for the People of Passion

• Lighting Director: Jared
• Spot 1: Sue
• Spot 2: OPEN
• Video Director: Katie
• CG: Jay
• Camera: Rick
• Camera: Michael
• Camera: Ralph
• Video Op: OPEN <-MUCH MORE IMPORTANT THAN USUAL!!

Video op. is more important than usual because we will be recording to multiple formats/vcrs, etc. Also, we will have video playback. If you are on the list and can't make all the rehearsal, please let me know. See here.

Work Day For People of Passion

Monday, April 17 will be set up day. If you can come in the afternoon to help, please let me know. We need to set up the cameras, run cables, and hang lights. The last will be the most work since we will need to set up the scaffolding.

 

Stuart

http://technicalarts.blogspot.com