 TFWM at Infocomm 2010! June 8 - 11, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV TFWM offers a wide range of seminars at Infocomm 2010. Ranging from Basic to Advanced programs, our attendees will have the opportunity to learn and network with Houses of Worship from around the US and worldwide. For information on how to register for an Exhibitor Floor pass free of charge, compliments of TFWM, please CLICK HERE . For seminar registration, please CLICK HERE. |
 TUESDAY JUNE 8TH, 2010 8:00am - 4:30pm ALL Day Audio Workshop This seminar is a HANDS-ON, interactive workshop specifically designed for the volunteers in churches who operate the sound equipment. This all day workshop will provide attendees with the opportunity to immediately apply and to experience HANDS-ON the theories and principles of sound engineering. You will learn the theories and principles of sound engineering, such as understanding and using EQ, Gain Structure, compressors, gates and much more. Attendees will learn how to maximize the performance of each piece of equipment and provide listeners with a smooth, intelligible, and consistent sound throughout the listening area. Sound system operators, pastors, music directors and musicians from all over the U.S. are invited to attend to receive accurate, concise and understandable methods for operating sound systems correctly in the house of worship environment. If you are having problems with feedback, hum, poor intelligibility, uneven coverage or unexplained sounds, this all day workshop is the essential solution! Bruce Lee, President, AudioSeminar.com  WEDNESDAY JUNE 9TH, 20108:00am - 9:30am Basic - PANEL: Why you are here and where do you fit in? This panel is meant to be a roadmap to plan your experience at InfoCOmm. Where are you within your house of worship team/staff/volunteer crew? Are you interested in basic nuts and bolts, or advanced methods to use brand new products? You can find everything you are looking for at InfoComm, however it helps to have a game plan. This panel kicks off the conference by helping all attendees strategize their approach and maximize their experience. Panelists: Kent Morris, President, Cornerstone Media Group; R Bob Adams, International Director / Pro Market Development, SLS Audio; Donnie Haulk, President, Audio Ethics 10:30am - 12:00pm Basic - Capturing Video This seminar will discuss the terms, components, technologies and formats involved with getting from the point of having no video ministry, to getting a great start. How can you set the wheels in motion to move towards an effective video ministry approach, and plan for future development at the same time? This seminar will teach you how. Dan Stark, President, Stark Raving Solutions 12:30pm - 2:00pm Basic - How To Get Started In Podcasting Podcasting is one of the newest distribution channels for audio/visual content, combining streaming and downloadable media with the incredibly popular Web format. This seminar will include an overview of the technologies and best practices for podcasting, plus a discussion about content formats for different viewing devices and target platforms. Syndication and RSS will also be discussed. You will also learn about licensing and copyright issues for podcasting and the do's and don'ts to encoding and setting up the production end of your podcast. There will be FREE streaming media giveaways for all that attend this session. Marcus Singleton; Digital Media/Technology Consultant, John Stewart; CEO, Faith Network 2:30pm - 4:00pm Basic - Audio Nuts and Bolts This seminar is designed for the novice volunteer or newly appointed sound engineer. We will discuss fundamental audio concepts like your optimal gear turn-on sequence, the "Mix-Minus theory", proper sound-check order, and how to effectively test and tune your room. No question is too basic, no anecdote irrelevant. Plan to leave this seminar with a desire to get right back to the board armed with your new knowledge! Donnie Haulk, President, Audio Ethics THURSDAY JUNE 10TH, 2010  8:00am - 9:30amIntermediate - Practical Audio: Knowing Your System Okay, so you know your way around the audio console. You've had some experience and had a chance to hone your craft. This seminar will delve deeper into some of the cooler tricks and features you may not be aware of. For example, how do you set a proper monitor mix? What mics are right for certain instruments and vocal scenarios? What makes for optimal signal flow to get the best sound in, and all the way through your system? How can you characterize and troubleshoot more advanced problems, and do it on the fly? The seminar will swap out your audio armor with a newer, shinier set for when you next go into battle! Curt Taipale, Senior Consultant, K2 Audio, LLCS; Ray Rayburn, Senior Consultant, K2 Audio, LLCS 10:30am - 12:00pm Intermediate - Video Applications In this seminar we will talk about practical scenarios and case studies of actual video applications in various houses of worship. You will learn from these case studies as to how these teams developed appropriate solutions for their video ministries. You'll also learn about how to set up an example Electronic News Gathering and Electronic Field Production system. Dan Stark, President, Stark Raving Solutions; and Marcus Hammond, Director of Media, Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 12:30pm - 2:00pm Intermediate - Tools and Best Practices For Broadcasting LIVE Streaming Media Over the Internet This session will discuss favorite toolsets and techniques for producing LIVE streaming media content over the internet. From bandwidth considerations to encoding and server distribution, this session will detail the best practices for delivering a live Internet Webcast. Discover how to deconstruct a complex and rich LIVE event down to its elemental parts, from hardware and software, to the workflow and setup of live production. The emphasis will be on in-house production with “off-the-shelf” tools and apps rather than turnkey or outsourced solutions. Premiere or Final Cut Pro, Flash or Silverlight or all of the above? What works and what should be avoided? What is the best way to maximize your bitrate, frame size and compression? We will share experiences and guidelines to help you produce successful, high-quality Internet Webcasts. There will be FREE streaming media giveaways for all that attend this session. Marcus Singleton; Digital Media/Technology Consultant, John Stewart; CEO, Faith Network 2:30pm - 4:00pm Basic- PANEL: Building a Cohesive Team: Finding and Keeping the Right Volunteers There are certainly enough questions circulating at a conference like InfoComm having to do with how certain technologies work, and how they can best be used to enhance a worship experience. However, a huge piece of the puzzle that often gets missed is, how can you properly find, train, mentor and sustain the right volunteers and team members? This panel will unlock many of these secrets and give clear insight through sharing real-world experiences and examples. The end goal will be for you to continue to strive for excellence with an inspired and spiritually healthy team as a foundation in your house of worship. R Bob Adams,International Director / Pro Market Development, SLS Audio; David Rauch, Principal Consultant, Bridge Communications; Kent Morris, Cornerstone Media Group FRIDAY JUNE 11TH, 2010 8:00am - 9:30am Advanced - Video Workflow for Multi-Camera & Multi-Site Scenarios This seminar will delve into the signal flow and workflow scenarios for those houses of worship who want to establish multi-camera setups for live capture and distribution, as well as capture and delivery to multi-site scenarios. We will discuss codecs, protocols, latency issues, synching and many other advanced concepts. Dan Stark, President, Stark Raving Solutions 10:30am - 12:00pm Webcasting Production: Encoding, Delivery and Management This workshop will focus on the streaming media workflow and process after content has been produced and captured. Beginning with encoding, we will demonstrate how streaming media encoders work and discuss best practices, such as bit rates, screen size, frames per second, and which codecs to use. Cross-platform player embedding issues will be discussed, as well as simple scripting for controlling streaming media players. Finally, administering streaming media servers will be covered, including setup and day-to-day management. There will be FREE streaming media giveaways for all that attend this session. Marcus Singleton; Digital Media/Technology Consultant, John Stewart; CEO, Faith Network |