Thursday, December 18, 2008
What would you give baby Jesus for Christmas?
This video will be part of our 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service.
Videographer: Shelly Wilson
Editor: Stuart Mackey
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Final Crew For DEcember 14
* Producer: Stuart
* Lighting Director: Jim
* Video Director: Katie
* Video TD: Andrew
* CG Operator: Dave
* Camera Operators: Denise, Jeff
Thanks to all for a great rehearsal!
Monday, December 08, 2008
Appreciation Luncheon and other happenings
After services on Sunday, December 21, Jeff is hosting an appreciation
luncheon for all music, choir, and tech members and their families in the
Boys & Girls Club. If you have served in these areas over the past year,
please come and share the fun and fellowship with us. And best of all - IT'S
FREE!
Christmas Cantata - Dec 14 - Team A
* Regular Team A - Andrew, Denise, Dave
* Additions - Jim (?), Katie
More help is still needed. If you can be here on Wednesday, December 10 for
rehearsal at 7:30, it would be greatly appreciated.
Christmas Cantata - Dec 21 - Team B
* Regular Team B - Jim, Fred, Denise, Lisa
* Additions - Katie
More help is still needed. If you can be here on Wednesday, December 17 for
rehearsal at 7:30, it would be greatly appreciated.
Christmas Eve Services - 5, 7, 9, 11
We are still looking for help for Christmas Eve. If you know lights and
could do both 7 and 9 p.m., it would be greatly appreciated.
Sunday, December 28 - Team C
* Jeff, Deb, Denise
Please check your holiday plans and confirm you will be able to serve your
regular roataion on December 28. Katie and I will be out of town and Jared
will be "directing."
Monday, December 01, 2008
Crew For Sunday December 7 - Halp Wanted
least one more camera operator, preferably 2 more, because this Sunday, the
Bell Choir will be playing.
If you can help, please e-mail me ASAP.
Also, Friday Night is GFU and "One Night Under The Stars." Thank you for
those who signed up. Please e-mail membership@fumcbrandon.org
<mailto:membership@fumcbrandon.org?subject=One%20Night%20Under%20The%20Stars
%20Reservation> and me
<mailto:stuartmackey@fumcbrandon.org?subject=One%20Night%20Under%20The%20Sta
rs%20reservation> to confirm you dinner order.
Stuart
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
This Sunday and Training
* Lighting: Andrew
* Camera: Denise and HELP!
* CG: Dave
The will be another video played like you've seen over the past few week. We
will also have a guest speaker - Don Caldwell. And at the end of the service
there will be a time to bring your financial commitments to the altar. I
will make sure to allow the crew time to participate in this if they wish.
CG Training!
We have purchased the long overdue replacement for Prologue Sunday Plus -
Media Shout! Jay and Janeen and I have been working through the tutorials,
and this coming Sunday we will be using it for Worship. It is different that
SundayPlus, in a better way.
So, this Wednesday, in the Sanctuary we will have training from 6:30-7:30
p.m., earlier if you're available. I will have several computers available
so we can have as much "hands on" practice as possible.
If you a regularly a CG operator, I encourage you to download the demo
version from www.medishout.com <http://www.medishout.com/> and install it
on your computer (please read the minimum requirements on their site.)
Please go through the tutorials before the Wednesday training if at all
possible. It will work for 30 days.
Please attend if at all possible. If another time will work better for you,
please call me or e-mail me to set up a personal training time.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Crews For Friday and Sunday
This Friday's Comedy Show's call time is 6:45. Howard will begin "pre-show"
music at about 7/7:15. The Comedy show will begin at 7:30. Here are the crew
who have volunteered:
* Lighting: Jim
* Cameras: Deb and Fred
* Video Director: Stuart
* Video TD: Jared
Please double check your schedules that you are available. I'll be a little
flexible with the call time if I need to be on this one. And your spouses
are invited, too!
Sunday November 9 - Team B
This coming Sunday is Team B. The Bell Choir will be playing. We will need
CG help to cover Lisa in the Bell Choir.
* Lighting: Jim (8 & 9:30), Mike (11)
* CG: Lisa (?)
* Cameras: Denise and Fred
New Volunteers Needed
Please think about people you know who are looking for a place to serve and
invite them to join you on your Sunday to check out Tech.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Upcoming Events
sampling of events and opportunities.
* Friday, October 3 - GFU: God, Family and U service in the gym. We'll
need help with CG (PowerPoint), Lights, sound and cameras. I would like to
shoot this one in it's entirety like a service this time.
* Friday October 31 - GFU: God Family and U service in the gym. We're
having two GFUs this month, to support it and the Trunk 'n Treat. Same needs
as above plus I'd like to shoot some b-roll of the Trunk n' Treat event,
too.
Please sign up ASAP to help with these events, and more to come in November!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Crew for Sunday, August 24
Worship Service! Both of the new video systems are up and running. And I am
confident that I will have the "link" solved tomorrow morning. We will need
many extra crew members to complete the service.
Sanctuary Crew [Team C] - 7:30 call time (subject to change)
* Producer: Stuart
* Lighting Director: OPEN
* Video Director: OPEN
* CG: Katie
* Cameras: Denise, Deb, Mike
Team C is in need of Lighting and CG operators. If you are interested in
cross-training, please let me know Sunday morning and we will begin some
training during the 8 a.m. service
Student Service Crew - Call Time 8:30 (?)
* Producer: Sue
* Lighting: Cameron
* Video Director: Christian
* CG: Jay
* Cameras: Cory and OPEN
It is important to be on time and familiarize yourself with your equipment.
Student Crew: Be prepared to stay after the service to tear down some of the
equipment after the service to prepare for the 11:00 service.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Tech News and oppurtunities
Katie and I were home by 11:30. It is good to be home. I will be putting
together a long form video from the pics and footage soon.
But things didn't stop around here while I was gone. There are a few big
projects on the horizon.
Sanctuary Stage Reset - July 28 & 29
Jeff and Howard are resetting/rearranging the sanctuary stage on Monday,
July 28, from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. If you are available during that time to help
move risers and equipment, it would be greatly appreciated. Help during the
Day on Tuesday, July 19, may be needed as well. Please e-mail if you can
help.
Chapel Equipment Installation - August 3 & 4
Jeff has also scheduled the following Monday, August 4, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. for
installing the new sound and A/V gear in the chapel. I am also looking for
volunteers on Sunday August 3, from 1:30 p.m. - approx. 6 p.m. to help run
cable under the floor in the Chapel. We will run the snake through the
tunnel, and run some A/V cable under the stage for the projector and such.
Time permitting; we may begin to install equipment in the booth.
Sanctuary Lighting and Video System Reset - TBD - Tentative August 10
This project is still TBD, due to waiting on parts for the new switcher. But
it will be scheduled soon. We will be installing the new switcher, but while
we do that we will be re-arranging the positions and their locations. And
since some of the gear is trickling down to the chapel, work over there will
happen concurrently or simultaneously.
Please e-mail which projects you will be available for.
Thanks,
Stuart
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Crew For July 13, updated
Sunday, July 13 - Team C
Tentative crew positions; we need another camera operator to cover Mike's
absence, please:
* CG: Katie
* LD: Christian
* VTC: Jared
* Cameras :Cameron, Denise, and Deb
We really are making use of four cameras lately, leaving camera 1 as a wide
shot. We will need the "extra" camera this Sunday in particular due to the
bells at 8 & 11, and the special "wedding" at 9:30.
Notes and crew for July 13-20 - All Teams
Tentative crew positions; we need another camera operator to cover Mike's
absence, please:
* CG: Katie
* LD: Christian
* VTC: Jared
* Cameras :Cameron, Denise, and OPEN
We really are making use of four cameras lately, leaving camera 1 as a wide
shot. We will need the "extra" camera this Sunday in particular due to the
bells at 8 & 11, and the special "wedding" at 9:30.
Monday - Friday July 14-18 - Vacation Bible School
Opening Crew 8:30 -9:30 a.m.
* Director: Jared
* CG: Denise
Camera crew
* Cory Bone
Closing Crew 11:30-12:30 (approx)
* Director: Jared
* CG: Jay
Others, who want to help with the "live" cameras during opening and closing,
please see Jared on that day by 8:30. We only have one "shoot" camera, so I
only need one "hand held shooter" during the morning's events.
Friday, July 18 - VBS Closing in the Chapel
This event will need tech to run sound and CG. A shooter would also be good.
Sunday, July 20 - Team A
Sue, Katie, and I will not be here this day, Jared will be helping to cover
for me. He will assign the final crew positions that morning, so please be
on time at 7:30 a.m.
* Lighting Director: Cory
* Video Director: Andrew
* CG: HELP!
* Cameras: Ralph, Denise and HELP!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Crew For Sunday June 15 - And Call For Help!!
reply ASAP.
This Sunday is Team B:
* Jim
* Jay
* Robert
* Denise
Mark will not be available, so we need a replacement. And we also may need a
replacement for Denise, as she will have just returned from a long road trip
the day before. She asked for me to get a replacement just-in-case.
Call For Help #1
Trustees Work Day - Saturday June 14, 8-Noon.
We will be working on projects around the grounds, as well as some
construction in the chapel to help prepare for the new "booth" in the
balcony. Bring your power tools!
Call For Help #2
June 29 Patriotic Celebration "God Bless America Again"
We are still in need of crew that can make rehearsal on Wednesday June 25,
as well as services at 9:30 and 11 on June 29. Please reply ASAP!
Call for Help #3a
No Stuart for VBS or July 20
Katie and I are going on the mission trip to the Dominican Republic, July
14-20. That week is VBS and I will need someone to come in from 8-noon every
day to fire up the system and possibly run CG, too. Training will be
required and perhaps we can work out several people to cover the different
days. Please Call me or e-mail me ASAP.
Call For Help #3b
No Stuart or Sue Sunday July 20 (Team A).
I will need someone to come in and turn on the various systems that Sunday
Morning. Sue will also be on the mission trip and will need someone to cover
her position as well. This is VERY IMPORTANT! Please call me or e-mail me if
you are interested in helping out that morning.
Monday, June 02, 2008
Crew For Sunday June 8 - Team A
-Andrew
-Sue
-Ralph
-Cory
-Denise
Please make sure you are on time, especially if you are unable to make it to
the camera training class on Wednesday.
Call for Help - Directors
I am looking for a Lighting Director and Video Director to help with the
"July 4" programs on June 29 (Team A). Any team member fro any team is
eligible. If you can make it to rehearsals Wednesdays June 18th and 25th at
7:00 p.m., as well as the two performances at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. on June
29th, please let me know.
The June 18th rehearsal will give you a chance to see and hear the show. I
will have draft cues ready fro you to make notes on. June 25th is dress
rehearsal.
Call For Help - Crew
If you can make the Wednesday rehearsal on June 25th at 7:00 p.m. for dress
rehersal, and the performances on June 29th, please let me know so I can
sign you up.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Camera Training - Multiple Choices
I will be offering camera training the next three Wednesdays at 7 p.m. We
will take 30 minutes explaining the controls of the camera, tripod, and
Camera Control Unit (CCU). Then we will have 30 minutes of "free practice"
time to have a try at shooting while the choir is rehearsing.
You must attend one of these classes before the next time your team is up.
Please RSVP so we make sure everyone gets a chance to practice.
Cable Pull
Please Respond/RSVP if you are available for the Saturday 9 a.m. cable pull.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Crew For June 1 and Need Help!
I heard good reports from everyone regarding Sunday "sans Stuart." And a BIG
THANKS to Sue for helping to keep everything running.
Sunday is Team C.
- Katie, Christian, Cameron, Mike (11 only), Denise
Positions will be assigned later.
Help Needed!! - Cable Pull - Saturday May 31, 2008, 9 a.m.
Much must be done before we can begin using the new cameras. I need help
running the cables through the ceilings to get them to the camera locations.
The maintenance department will help us get through some of the hard to
reach areas, and make sure we don't make too many holes (just kidding). We
will also run cables to the narthex and hallways for some big screen LCDs
that will be used to display announcements.
This is just the beginning of what will be a very busy summer for the
Technical Arts. I appreciate all of your help.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Crew For Sunday May 25th - Help Needed
please be on time at 7:30 and be ready to serve at all three services.
I have also just heard from Jim that he will be unable to make it, so I need
an additional crew for lighting. Don't forget that we have our special guest
Lenny LeBlanc coming in at the 9:30 and 11:00 services.
* Producer: Sue
* Lighting: OPEN
* Video Director: Robert
* CG Op: Jay
* Cameras: Denise and Mark., and OPEN (Cam 1)
I will be e-mailing draft cues to the "directors" this afternoon.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Tech Team for Sunday May 18
with Bells - so I guess not so typical. Please make sure you contact me ASAP
if you can not make it. We need a full crew in order to do IMAG for the Bell
Choir.
Team A - May 18
* Andrew
* Sue
* Ralph
* Cory
* Denise
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Crew For Sunday May 11 - Happy Mother's Day
presents "Son Seeker's Nation Vacation" at both 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
worship service. They are NOT providing any kids for tech this time, so we
need the full crew for all three services as we will be doing IMAG (that's
live cameras on screen for the newb's) more the majority of the latter two
services.
*Team C - Katie, Christian, Robert and Denise
If you are available as an extra, please let me know. Thanks!
Stuart
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Crew For Sunday May 4 - Confirmation Sunday
need a full crew to run four cameras and everything else. I will be putting
a camera in the front row to help with this.
ALSO, please note the people who aren't available at 11 because they are
involved in their families' confirmation ceremony. We will need extra help
for 11.
* Lighting: Jim (No 11), Jared @ 11
* Video Director: Robert (No 11) - Katie (11)
* CG: Jay
* Cameras: Denise and Mark - We need at least one more for 11 am.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Call for volunteer renewals - DRAFT
Jim, Jay, Mark - We could please use a few more, thanks!
Sunday A.M. Crew Rotation
I am sorry for not getting the rotation out - nothing new, I know. I offer
some new options:
* If you would like to serve either more often, or not at all three
services, your only positions will be camera or may "apprentice" CG, Video
Director, or Lighting - subject to availability and crew "fullness."
* If you wish to be a Video Director, or CG Operator, you must be at
all three services.
* If you are CG, Video Director, or Lighting Director, you must be
early enough to check out your cue sheet notes before 7:30 talk through.
This way you can look for items which you might have questions on and I can
answer them during talk through.
Please e-mail me ASAP to sign up. Remember to note which services you are
available, or if you want to be "on" more often. The three week rotation,
and tentative teams are below:
* Team B - April 13 - Jim, Jay, Mark
* Team C - April 20 - Katie, Sue
* Team A - April 27 - Andrew, Ralph, and Mike Mc
Other Crews
Help is also needed with "The Rock" and Children's ministry events on Sunday
morning, as well as Wednesday afternoon and evenings. If you have a passion
for serving and building up these young volunteers, please call me.
New Opportunity!
The Music department and I are looking for a few more "Event Techs" to
assist with programs and meetings that may require additional support from
our areas. Job responsibilities may include:
* Turning on and operating sound system
* Turning on and/or setting up a video projector and related equipment
* Tearing down and putting away any of the above equipment or systems
An example might be coming in and setting up the chapel projector and sound
system for a group to watch a DVD on Saturday a.m. Training will be
required. Dates for training will be set soon.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Crew for Sunday April 6 - Team A
list. Here is the normal A crew:
-Andrew
-Ralph
So clearly we will be short this week. Anyone is invited to serve at any and
all services. Please be in the booth 30 minutes prior to the service you
wish to serve at to check in and get a look at the cue sheet.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Crew for Sunday and ** Don Moen**
This coming Sunday, March 30th, is Team C -
* Katie,
* Christian,
* Mike Mc.
* Susan.
We need a couple more to help, with Cam and/or CG. ND we will need someone
to cover Sue on lights at Just 11.
Don Moen Concert
I still need more crew for Don Moen. Please confirm or sign up. The most
current list of crew is:
* Katie
* Jay
* Andrew
* Denise
So we definitely need a few more crew. I am renting a little bit nicer
camera, and I want to run four cameras, if we have enough crew. DON'T FORGET
REHEARSAL is at 2 pm on Saturday!
Lighting Work
I also am going to do some lighting work and work on other equipment at 10
am on Saturday. The following have already signed up:
* Katie
* Denise
* Sue
* Andrew
* Mark
That is enough, but if I get more, we can split into teams to work on some
other tasks.
To be removed from this list, reply with the word REMOVE in the subject or
body of the email.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Crew For Easter Sunday - We still need help
at 7 and 7:30 respectively. So far, I believe I have the following for
crew.
* Katie
* Jay
* Andrew
* Denise
We still need more help for this Sunday. Even if you can't make one of the
rehearsals, I need to know that you can be here on Sunday. (This Sunday
would normally have been Team B: Jim, Jay and Mark,)
And Don't Forget Don Moen!
Rehearsal for Don Moen will be at 2 pm on Saturday March 29. Please be here
at 1:30 for position assignments and directions.
Stuart
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Crew For March 16 - Palm Sunday
were able to accomplish a lot last night with the graphics, lighting design,
and choice of camera shots.
The crew will be as follows:
* Lighting Director: Sue
* Video Director: Stuart
* CG: Jay
* Camera 1: Mike P.
* Camera 2: Denise
* Camera 3: Andrew
Please remember that the regularly scheduled Team A is off, and the special
team will be required for all three services.
And don't forget that NEXT Tuesday and Wednesday are rehearsals for Easter!
The Crew that I remember for that is:
* Andrew
* Denise
* Jay
We are still in need of more people for the Easter Team!
And don't forget about Don Moen. If you want to serve on that crew (and save
$16! ;-) ), sign up today!
Monday, March 03, 2008
Holy Week and Don Moen Details
ASAP so I can plan. And make sure you are clear which services you can help
with.
Palm Sunday
- Tuesday, March 11th, 7:00 p.m. call time - 7:30 p.m. Rehearsal for Palm
Sunday - Wednesday March 12th, 7:30 p.m. rehearsal for Palm Sunday
- Sunday March 16th - Palm Sunday services
Easter Sunday
- Tuesday, March 18th, 7:00 p.m. call time - 7:30 p.m. Rehearsal for Easter
Sunday - Wednesday March 19th, 7:30 p.m. rehearsal for Easter Sunday
- Sunday March 23rd - Easter Sunday services
Don Moen Concert
- Saturday, March 29th, 1:30p.m. call time, 2-4 p.m. rehearsal
- Sunday, March 30th, Special Sunday a.m. services with Don Moen.
- Sunday, March 30th, 6:00 p.m. call time, 7:00 p.m. concert
Help Needed!
If you would like to be in any director position, please pick up a "One
Lord-One Faith" CD to listen to in order to prepare for Palm Sunday and
Easter. I am also looking for creative input on all the songs for both
weeks. E-mail or call me with your thoughts on particular songs. We need to
choose whether we will do IMAG or not, and if not, what type of visual would
you like to see.
Don Moen will probably be mostly IMAG.
Crew For Sunday March 9
will not be available, and I need a fill-in for her. This leaves us with
lots of openings. Please reply ASAP.
Also, look for e-mails regarding the upcoming special events.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Thanks and Crew For Sunday March 2
cover all positions; Sue, Mike, Jay, Denise, and Ralph,
Crew For Sunday March 2
I can't believe it is going to be March! This week is Team B: Jim, Jay, Mark
and Denise. Andrew and Michael, you may trade in with someone if you wish,
or I will need more help again on March 9.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Crew For Sunday February 17 - Team C
Katie, Christian, Sue, Denise
Please be on time at 7:30 am Sunday. If you can not make it, please
reply-to-all to this e-mail and ask for a fill-in from the team.
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Monday, February 04, 2008
Crew For Sunday February 10 - Holy Week Crew Invitation!
director, please! Jim will not be available due to the Commission of Stephen
Ministers at the service.
ALSO Look ahead and mark your calendars. I am taking sing up for Holy week
and the Special Don Moen concert. Here are the details:
* March 16-23 – Holy Week
* Sunday March 16 – Palm Sunday Services
* Tuesday and Wednesday March 18 & 19 – Rehearsals for Easter Service
* Wednesday March 19 – No regular Wednesday programs
* Thursday March 20 – Maundy Thursday TBD
* Sunday March 23 – Easter Sunday Services
* Saturday and Sunday March 29 and 30 – Don Moen Rehearsal and concert
* Worship songwriter and artist Don Moen is coming to Brandon for a
concert on Sunday Night. We will need to do some minor stage work on that
Saturday, and a full tech rehearsal in the afternoon 2-4 pm.
* Sunday March 30 AM Services – Don Moen will appear for "special
music"
* Sunday PM – Don Moen Concert
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Thursday, January 31, 2008
Crew For February 3
out of town. Either way, I need a video director or a lighting director to
help this Sunday.
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Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Crew For Sunday, January 20
given primarily via video playback this Sunday.
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Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Need Urgent Help for January 13
this Sunday?
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Monday, January 07, 2008
Crew For Sunday January 13
CG person, please e-mail me if you can help. And Denise can't do 11:00 this
week, so I will need extra help for that service, too. It is Bell Sunday, so
we really need two camera operators.
-Stuart
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Thursday, January 03, 2008
Crew for Sunday January 6, 2008!
while I was gone! Katie and I really appreciate it!
This Sunday, Dan will give the sermon he was scheduled to give last Sunday,
but was unable to due to illness. Katie and I are back, but we could use
possibly one extra crew member at 11:00 to cover Sue.
* Producer: Stuart
* Lighting Dir: Cameron
* Video Dir: Sue (No 11:00)
* CG: Katie
* Camera 2: Denise
Also, check you calendars for the next few months, as I will be preparing to
publish the new rotation soon. I would like to know when I may be missing
people, so I can plan accordingly. But unless I change the crew for January
13 will be:
* Andrew, Ralph and Michael.
-Stuart
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