Why NOT to do IMAG

I was surfing the web and found this great article about how a lot of small churches are trying to do IMAG just because "it's what all the BIG churches are doing." I think this helped reinforce some things in my mind, but I want to hear what you think. Please read the article below, and post your comments in the comment section of the Technical Arts Blog.

• "Small Church IMAG is a Fad." - Anthony Coppedge 

Also, while you're there, check out some of the other cool articles on his site about things like doing 16:9 projection in church.

UPDATE: Crew for Sunday, February 26, 2006

Katie & Jim traded, so Katie will be here this weekend. So here are the updated positions.

• Lighting Director: Stuart M.
• Video Director: Katie M.
• CG Operator: Jay D.
• Camera 1: Max S.
• Camera 2: Andrew F.
• Camera 3: Christian Y.

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Crew for Sunday, February 26, 2006

Greetings! Here are the crew positions for this coming Sunday Services. See you all at 7:30 AM sharp!

• Lighting Director: Jim T.
• Video Director: Stuart M.
• CG Operator: Jay D.
• Camera 1: Max S.
• Camera 2: Andrew F.
• Camera 3: Christian Y.

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Crew for February 12, 2006

Here are the crew assignments. Camera 3 will be set to shoot the bells and the stage.

• Lighting Director: Rick C.
• Video Director: Mike P.
• CG Operator: Jay D.
• Camera 1: Jason S.
• Camera 2: Michael M.
• Camera 3: Susan B.

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Woo-Hoo! The Lighting is Back!

What a roller-coaster. I was just informed that we CAN get the lift, it will be here Tuesday, tomorrow. Let please put Monday and Tuesday back on the calendar. That's TODAY and tomorrow. Tonight, we will do what we can with the scaffolding on the sides lights. And if Jason wants to work on some electrical, too.

 

Stuart

"People of Passion" Creative Help

You may have heard that the church is performing an original musical this year. It was written by Brad Trumbel and is called "The People of the Passion" or "People of Passion" (TBD). Either way, this will be the biggest production the church has done since the hey days in the old Chapel. Performances will be Friday-Sunday, April 21-23 at 7:30 PM.

It will need the biggest and best Tech team. There will need to be full camera support, video playback, CG, Spot lights, the works! And I need YOUR help. There are a few technical hurdles I still want to figure out (like how to get enough intercoms). But this will also present some new pre-production opportunities.

I am asking for help on the creative side of things. The musical will be about 7 people in Jesus' day, and how Jesus affected their lives. This will need some creative support such as pictures of locales, events from Jesus Day, etc. If you are interested, please let me know ASAP and I will give you a CD. NOTE: You don't have to know Photoshop or Premiere, just be creative. Listen to the songs and think of visual cues that will enhance the music. We will schedule a meeting after you've all had a chance to hear the music.

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Crew for Sunday, February 5, 2006

Here are the crew assignments for Sunday, Feb. 6. If anyone feels compelled to help extra, you can come this Sunday for Camera 1.

• Lighting Director: Jim T.
• Video Director: Max S.
• CG Operator: Jay D.
• Camera 1: Open
• Camera 2: Andrew F.
• Camera 3: Christian Y.

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Wednesday Night UPDATE!

There was an error in my last e-mail. The Wednesday Service starts at 6:15 PM, not 7:00 PM. The bulletin says 6:30, but there will be a 15 minute prelude each week, so Lights and Cameras will need to be in place sooner.

The Wednesday service will be simpler than Sunday. So there won't really be as much of a need to talk through our cues each week. I hope to see you there!

Wednesday Night February 1, 2006 Crew

Here is the crew For Wednesday Night, February 1, 2006. You need to be in the booth by 6:00 pm, the service begins at 6:15 pm. Please let me know if this won't work for you.

• Lighting Director: Rick C.
• Video Director: Jim T.
• CG Operator: Stuart M.
• Camera 2: Michael M.
• All other positions are available on a First Come, First Serve Basis

Wednesday will be a good place to try out roles you haven't tried before. As long as CG is good, everything else will be flexible.

 

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Sunday January 29 Crew (Team A)

Here are the crew assignments for Sunday January 29, 2005.

• Lighting Director: Rick C.
• Video Director: Jared Y.
• CG Operator: Katie M.
• Camera 1: Tim M.
• Camera 2: Corey B.
• Camera 3: Ralph F.

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Lighting Work Days Scheduled!

Monday and Tuesday, February 6 & 7, 2005, from 5 PM til 9(ish) PM we will be having lighting work days. Experience is NOT necessary. We will be renting a lift to be able to access the center lights easily. We will also build up scaffolding under the corner lights to access them. Student volunteers can participate, but CAN NOT be on the lift or scaffolding. I will be providing dinner for all of us, so PLEASE RSVP so I have the correct head count. It is NOT necessary to be at both days, but will be very helpful.

At this stage I do not know if we will be able to purchase additional lights, but we will do the best with what we have. I have multiple plans drawn up based on the number of lights, and what areas we can/can not access. The end time will be based on our level of completion or exhaustion. If we do not complete the work in those two nights, we will schedule another night that week.

Optionally, we may do a couple hours of work right after services on Sunday, February 5. We can not work long, since I have to do the Super Bowl setup in the Boys & Girls Club. If you are interested in any of these, please RSVP WHICH ONES you can help with.

Thank you for serving!
Stuart
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January 22nd Crew Positions

Here are the Crew Positions for January 22nd, 2006. Items of note for the services are that we will be receiving New Members and the United Methodist Women will be giving a brief presentation.

• Lighting Director: Rick C.
• Video Director: Jason S.
• CG Operator: Kathy R.
• Camera 1: Susan B.
• Camera 2: Mike P.
• Camera 3: Michael M.

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New Wednesday Night Experience Announced!

If you were here on Sunday, you heard Rev. Jerry announce our new Wednesday night programs. Here is the schedule you can expect to see.

• 5:00-6:00 Illumination Corporation - Shelly and the Children's Ministry team will be teach music, dance, tech, etc. during this time, helping the kids to build their God-given gifts. This is an opportunity for us to begin to teach the next generation of Technical Volunteers. I plan on helping out some, but would like one of you to help in this area. Please let me know if you are interested. Obviously, the time will make it impossible for some of you.
• 5:30-6:30 Casual Dinner in the Gym - No technical requirements, but "You Gotta Eat!"
• 6:30-7:15-ish Service in the Sanctuary - Jeff and team will lead us through a brief time of "Family" worship for all ages. Then the kids will be dismissed to hear a message from Shelly and team in the gym. If you are available to help turn around the gym setup, please contact Tim at the church.
• 7:30-?? Choir, Orchestra, & Praise Team Rehearsal - Jeff will continue to have his regular rehearsal in the Sanctuary. If it is the Wednesday before your rotation, and you are a director, please consider making yourself available at this time. Let me know, and I will train you on anything you might have questions on.

Technical Needs for the Service Time

We will at very least need a CG Operator and a Lighting Director. BUT, this would be a great practice/training opportunity for anyone; camera operator, video director, etc. I will design a Wednesday rotation based on the responses I get, so if you'd like to sign up, please e-mail or call me ASAP.

 

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January 15, 2006 Crew

Here are the crew positions for January 15, 2006.

• Lighting Director: Jim T.
• Video Director: Rick C.
• CG Operator: Jay D.
• Camera 1: Andrew F.
• Camera 2: Max S.
• Camera 3: Christian Y.

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Last Minute Change to Jan 8 Crew!

Rick has informed me that he won't be available this Sunday. Here are the new crew assignments!

• Lighting Director:Jared Y.
• Video Director: Katie M.
• CG Operator: Kathy R.
• Camera 2: Corey Bone
• Camera 3: Ralph Field

Stuart

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Crew Position Filled for January 8

Kathy R. has volunteered to cover for Tim on Sunday.

Words to Ponder

Unless the gospel is preached with contemporary relevance it has not been preached.
 - Martin Luther (1483-1546)

January 8, 2006 Crew

Services return to normal times. Call time is 7:30 am.

• Lighting Director: Rick C.
• Video Director: Jared Y.
• CG Operator: NEED A FILL IN. PLEASE REPLY!
• Camera 1: Corey B.
• Camera 2: Katie M.
• Camera 3: Ralph F.

P.S. Jared, please come and pick up a rehearsal CD from me.

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January 1, 2006 Crew

Just a reminder that unless you trade, you are expected to be here at 9:00 AM on January 1st. There is no 8:00 Service that day. If you need to trade please coordinate your own trade.

January 1, 2006

• Lighting Director:     Rick C
• Video Director:        Jason S.
• CG Operator:          Kathy R.
• Camera 1:              Mike P.
• Camera 2:              Michael M.
• Camera 3:              Susan B.

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Christmas Eve/Day Crew FINAL

Here are the Final Crew Assignments for Christmas Eve and Morning. Thank you to all those who offered to help. Please be here before 5:00 pm if you will be serving at 5:30. Please stay if serving at both. We have some staging changes to make and will need help with that, but we will have some fun time to hang out. 

Those serving at only 7:30, please be here by 7:00 pm. We also have some changes to make AFTER the last service to prepare for Sunday.

NOTE: A few of you have asked and No there is NO 11:00 SERVICE. There will be candle lighting at 7:30 pm.

Christmas Eve 5:30 PM

• Lighting Director: Jared Y.
• Video Director: Katie M.
• CG: Jay D.
• Cam 1: Jim T.
• Cam 2: Mike P.
• Cam 3: Max S

Christmas Eve 7:30 PM

• Lighting Director: Jim T.
• Spot Operator: Max II
• Video Director: Katie M.
• CG: Jay D.
• Cam 1: Max S.
• Cam 2: Mike P.
• Cam 3: Michael M.

Christmas Day 10:30 AM

• Lighting Director: Jim T.
• Spot Operator: Max II
• Video Director: Katie M.
• CG: Sue B.
• Cam 1: Max S.
• Cam 2: Max II
• Cam 3. Stuart M.