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!