The idea of a cinema camera that could fit in your pocket has been a popular fantasy that finally seemed achievable with the launch of the Blackmagic Design’s original Pocket Cinema Camera. For under $1,000, you could have a small portable camera that could capture a beautiful digital image. In truth, the accessories pushed it […]
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Apr
Apr
Peter- Today we’re looking at a product that has just been a life saver for us out in the field. We sell them as well; we use them in our production company. Its a Wireless DMX System. You have a female and male XLR transmitter and receiver. You can have as many receivers as you want […]
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Mar
Mar
The goal of church, in the sense of the church building, is not to be a comfortable space, but a place for worship through music, learning, and taking communion. Good lighting helps with focus, and warm lighting helps create a relaxing atmosphere for fellowship. While being good stewards of a church’s budget, adding professional LED […]
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Mar
Mar
I recently got to try out a dual channel AT-4210 handheld mic setup from Airwave Technologies. This is a very good budget friendly wireless mic. The receiver has some nice features, like channel search, squelch, and IR sync with the transmitter. It has battery, AF, and RF level meters. The transmitter is an all metal […]
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Feb
Feb
Blackmagic Design’s new lineup is focused on the live broadcast market. Few companies can disrupt industries like Blackmagic has, creating products of incredible cinema quality at attainable prices! Did they hit the mark again with their new series? At the center of the lineup is their new camera, the URSA Broadcast. At $3,495, you get […]
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Feb
Feb
What is color temperature, and how is it used? Color Temperature= is a measurement to indicate the amount of blue or red light produced by a light source, and is measured in kelvins. Color temperature is typically used when dealing with whites to indicate what color a fixture will produce. For instance, a higher color temperature […]
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Jan
Jan
We are huge fans of Allen and Heath’s dLive system; we love its intuitive workflow and powerful features. It would be our system of choice for most of the church installs we do, but its price point can be prohibitive based on budget. The smallest dLive has a MSRP of $8,499.00. That is why we were super […]
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Dec
Dec
Fresnels in Theatre Fresnels create a wide, soft edged beam, and are traditionally used to top and backlight performers on a stage. Their soft edges allow them to blend together to make an even stage wash. They are; however, not as controllable or powerful as ellipsoidal and pars, and thus not typically used for front […]
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Dec
Dec
Here comes the sun, little darling, here comes the sun, and I say its alright Daylighting= lighting a space using natural light via windows and skylights The Cons of Sunlight Glare-The sun can be very distracting when it creates a glare. Glare on desks in classrooms, and on computer screens has been shown to negatively […]