September 05, 2008

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3891 Holborn Rd.
Queensville, ON L0G 1R0
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TECHNOLOGIES FOR WORSHIP CONFERENCE AT LDI 2007 SEMINAR SCHEDULE

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Thursday, November 15
Moving Lights 101
9:00am-10:30pm
Moving Lights 101 discusses the types, uses, and terms behind moving or intelligent lighting for today's houses of worship in plain straightforward language. From the care and feeding of the equipment to the pro and cons of moving lights versus a conventional lighting rig. Points of discussion also include staff needs and congregational concerns. An automated fixture will be available for "exploration." This is a beginner to intermediate level tech course with no prior lighting experience necessary.
Taught by Tony Hansen, Lighting Designer/System Consultant, Technilux.

Video Serving: Real-time Visual Performance in Worship
11:00am-12:30pm
Are you including visual elements into your worship services? If you are, how free-form is it? All pre-produced? Increase your flexibility with on-the-fly video server technology. In this class we will demonstrate simple to cutting-edge technology and will show examples that can powerfully impact any service or event. See what can happen by having instantaneous and spontaneous visuals at your fingertips. See how visuals are becoming the new "instrument" of praise.
Taught by John Broadhead, Director of Technology, Roland Systems Group

Lighting for the Video Camera
1:30pm-3:00pm
Explore the difference between the eye and the camera, and learn why lighting is such a vital component in the production of great video. Whether you are in a conference room, on location, or in a church sanctuary, the basic tools and concepts are the same. By the end of this session you will be able to go out and create better video.
Taught by Stephen Ellison, Lighting Designer, AVCON


LED Lighting, Uses & Myths
3:30pm-5:00pm
Learn the ABC’s of LED’s. Take a look at the new and somewhat misunderstood use of Light Emitting Diodes (LED) as a light source, covering the basic science behind LED as illumination and an explanation in very simple terms of what LED’s can and more importantly can’t yet do to replace traditional light sources. You will meet "Evil Duck" and he will help with color rendering and color theory. The care and feeding of LED’s will be discussed along with fixture types and existing project reviews. This is an entry-level class for those interested in the technology to more advanced for those interested in the science. No prior lighting experience is necessary.
Taught by Tony Hansen, Lighting Designer/System Consultant, Technilux.

Friday, November 16
Dynamic Praise and Worship
9:00am-10:30am
Learn how to transform a room or auditorium into a sanctuary for worship! Learn how to use the latest technology and innovative techniques to create a praise-friendly environment. Explore the role of the technical team and ways they can enhance the worship experience. Whether planning for a new building or trying to solve problems in a 100-year-old sanctuary this seminar is for you.
Taught by Donnie Haulk, President, Audio Ethics

Defining the Role of Technical Director in Today's Contemporary Houses of Worship
11:00am-12:30pm
Knowing how important the use of technical media tools are in today's worship experience, just as important is a leader that can not only drive the technical media area "technically", but one who can also build, sustain and nurture "spiritually" healthy technical teams. We will discuss the role that a Technical Director can, and needs to take to achieve success in bridging and supporting the word of God through the use of the technical tools and their teams. We will also discuss leadership qualities, wanted expectations from both the church and the Technical Director, salaries and team building musts.
Taught by David Rauch, Principal Consultant, Bridge Communications

Psycho-Acoustic Speaker Design
1:30pm-3:00pm
This session ranges from a discussion of the effects of architecture on contemporary worship to how to layout a praise band and modern musician monitoring system. Plus tips on how to design a building that worships well with varying styles of music and drama. Highlights also include the most effective placement of vocalists and musicians for dynamic music ministries.
Taught by Donnie Haulk, President, Audio Ethics

Lighting Systems Design for the Church Market
3:30pm-5:00pm
What makes a church system different from a theatre? Churches are embracing lighting more than ever, and need help in understanding how to effectively use the tools found in every theatre. By examining different styles of church architecture, this session explores solutions for integrating lighting in a variety of venues, from the small strip mall setting to the large auditorium-style spaces being built today.
Taught by Stephen Ellison, Lighting Designer, AVCON

Saturday, November 17
Developing A Worship Manager
11:00am-12:30pm
Church media isn't what it used to be, and the way you manage it shouldn’t be the same either. Come learn how to seek out the right people to manage your service and how to train them. This unique approach will save you hours every week and streamline your worship service. Put a stop to wrong lyrics, bad sound, and all the other problems you encounter on Sunday morning! This same training can be used to save you countless time and money during seasonal productions as well!
Taught by Brad Herring, President, Church Production Resources


Mastering Youth Ministry Through Media/Video
1:30pm-3:00pm
Learn how to produce your own video productions with and for student ministries. Learn where to find the gear to shoot, edit and project your productions. Learn how to effectively use presentation software like MediaShout and PowerPoint, and where to get real-world ideas for using media and video in every aspect of youth work. Learn where to find graphics, video clips, training and music for your lessons, messages and video production.
Taught by David Rauch, Principal Consultant, Bridge Communications




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Information about TFWM Pavilion at LDI 2007

August 26, 2008
Wireless Solution Sweden AB is proud to announce the debut of the W-DMX BlackBox S-2000 during PLASA08, held September 7-10 at Earls Court in London.
August 26, 2008
Sennheiser announces the addition of Daniel Shawgo and Eric Reese to its south-central U.S. sales team.
August 26, 2008
M-Audio, a part of Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID), and a leading provider of creative tools for musicians, today unveiled the Studiophile DSM1 and DSM2 reference monitors with built-in DSP for powerful sound processing.
August 22, 2008
Auralex Acoustics, Inc., the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, continues its leadership in creating environmentally friendly products with the introduction of Eco-Tech, the company's first green acoustical panel, at this year's CEDIA show (Booth 630).
August 22, 2008
Following an intensive year of development Zero 88 is showcasing a host of new control products to PLASA 2008, with focus very much on theatrical lighting control.
August 22, 2008
Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. (YCAS) has announced a change in its distribution strategy regarding NEXO speaker products.
August 22, 2008
Sennheiser is introducing the evolution e 965 microphone at the 125th AES Convention in San Francisco.
August 22, 2008
The Broadway show All My Sons will preview September 18 using three Hippotizer HD V3 media servers.
August 22, 2008
Ross Video announces the release of the MDK-111ALite - a high quality HD/SD SDI Mixer / Keyer with A/B background inputs for additional background mixing.
August 22, 2008
Currently riding high with tours and engineers thanks to the incredible success of the Vi Series digital consoles, Soundcraft has launched a mid-market partner console in the Soundcraft Si3.