Good Help: Training and Trusting Media Production Volunteers
I’m a professional broadcast engineer and a minister. In addition to my weekday job at PTZOptics, I’m responsible for all media and audio/visual ministries at my church, Shiloh Ministries. We have a multicamera setup used for recording and live streaming, with all the productions effects you’d expect from a modern-day broadcast. We have the ability …
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Abington Presbyterian Church Case Study
Abington Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania launched a new live streaming setup just before the holidays. Abington has been running a video ministry since the late 1980s. However, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic created a need to enhance their offerings. They had some experience with online video in the past though it was an …
PTZOptics 20X NDI for Pre-Recorded "Live" Worship
When the pandemic hit, many things changed for churches and pastors. When the stay-at-home orders were issued in my church’s county, we had to find a new way to do church. It was our administrative board that decided we needed to move immediately to virtual worship services. We were fortunate to be able to get …
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How I Choose Cameras for Live Streaming at my Church [Guest Post - by Will Rice]
How I Choose Cameras for Live Streaming at First UMC Boerne By Pastor Will Rice I tend to spend more time these days writing about church technology than installing it. However, when my friends at First UMC, Boerne, Texas, asked for some help, I decided to lend a hand. Like many churches, when the pandemic …
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The Church and COVID-19: When one-way broadcasts are good, but not enough
The Church and COVID-19: When one-way broadcasts are good, but not enough. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on every aspect of our lives and work. In terms of the church, this is a seismic-level event that will change aspects of church life, possibly for generations. Church historians may one day study the …
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Using Zoom to Create Interactive Church Experiences
Using Zoom to Create Interactive Church Experiences The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new era for churches. Even churches that were slow to adopt new technology have found themselves embracing tech tools to keep their congregations connected. While this may have eventually been a shift that occurred over several years, many …
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How to Sign Up for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program
Many churches are rethinking their safety and security plans in light of recent attacks on houses of worship across the country. Now thanks to a new bill signed by President Trump during this year’s Worship Summit Live, the government is making funds available for security enhancements, including fencing, entry reinforcement, and security cameras. H.R. 2476, …
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PTZ Camera Systems for Churches
Getting started with church live streaming can feel overwhelming. It can feel like there are endless choices when it comes to cameras, connections, and controllers. Fortunately, PTZOptics Producer Kits can provide everything you need in one package. Even better, these kits will help you quickly create a live streaming setup that will be easy to …
