at $15 a month. I have also told pastors that size fits all” especially in video. Sony, Hitachi, [WM] What are some of the advantages you
have zero dollars that as long as they have a Canon, and so on all make great cameras bring to your clients that people should know
YouTube or Facebook account they can stream for particular applications. Simply talking to about, especially in this season?
directly from their phone for the time being and someone that is knowledgeable is the key.
get a plan together for some equipment and
[Van] A large part of our staff has ministry
work toward purchasing it. The biggest thing [WM] I like the simplicity of the Roland VR- experience. Many of us, like myself, were
is not to just buy gear in a panic without a plan 1HD. What are some of the switcher you like former church technical directors, productions
for the future. In the long term, I would want and why? managers or worship pastors. We get it. We
a hardware solution for encoding the video as
spent many years on your side of the table
well as switching cameras as well song words [Van] The Roland VR-1HD and the Datavideo and we feel your pain, especially in times like
and notes. SE-500HD are both great as they have the this. We want to help, no matter the size of the
ability to take meltable inputs of both audio and church or the budget. Even if it is just to talk you
[WM] Another thing you pointed out was the video and combine them, for small systems that thought something. We want to be a resource.
fact that if possible you want to use a hardware if very important. But again, it really depends on encoder, some of which are tethered to specific what the application is.
[WM] Are there any key things people should
streaming services. Can you give us some good
keep in mind that we haven’t addressed?
examples of gear and services you recommend [WM] Are there some go to packages that to your clients? you’ve put together for churches of various [Van I am sure we have missed a bunch so let
sizes that you would suggest? me just encourage. This is an unprecedented
[Van] We have great partnerships with Stream
time for the church and the world, but it is also
Monkey and Living As One. Both of these [Van] We do have specific packages that an amazing opportunity. We have never had
companies are owned and operated by former can get churches up and running and you can the ability to reach so many for Christ through
church tech folks. They understand what the see them at www.ccisolutions.com or call us technology as we do right now. I am excited to
churches needs are specifically and have at 1-800-562-6006 Monday thru Friday 8am see the bride of Christ rise up and do what she
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is crucial. Both have encoders that are specific Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and we will to their services and the particular application. do our best to get back to you quickly.
Gear is a very specific thing to each situation.
[WM] Thanks again for your time and insights.
I’ve been SO impressed with the work you’ve
We build systems every day that are crafted [WM] Having the right gear, does not mean done with and for Our Savior Lutheran Church.
to that churches needs and budget. It can be having the expertise to operate it. What The proof as they say is in the pudding!
as simple as a Datavideo NVS-33 encoder are some of the on ramping considerations switcher with one camera and a computer to a churches should keep in mind.
Roland VR-1HD switcher encoder with multiple
inputs to something way more flexible with a [Van] Whoever is setting up the system NEED HELP GETTING YOUR SERVICES ONLINE?
larger quantity of connection points. The key is should get some pro help, even if it is just a If you have questions about anything audio,
to talk to someone about not just today or this phone call or email. You need to have realistic video, or lighting related, CCI Solutions hosted
month, but what is a good long-term strategy. expectations if you are diving into this for the a series of ‘Ask Us Anything’ live Q&A sessions
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[WM] Backing up a step, what cameras do a lot of gear, make your work flow as simple Facebook page and YouTube Channel. The
you like for one, two, and three camera setups? as possible. It’s maybe a phone on a tripod or sessions will remain on their feed in case you
stand, the worship pastor doing three songs were not able to attend.
[Van] This is a wide-open question. There on a guitar and then the pastor preaching from
are so many variables from size of the room, his or her desk. Or it can be very elaborate,
to skill of your operators, to budget. A very the main thing is to have good lighting and a
small system can have one Datavideo BC-50 workflow you can manage. You can make
block camera, a multi-camera system could incremental changes as the weeks go on. The
have several Canon XA40’s, but cameras are most important thing is to make it happen and
so dependent on the situation. There is no “one connect with your congregation.
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Van Metschke
With more than 35 years production and integration
experience (20 of which on church staff) including
leadership positions at Saddleback Church and
Mariners Church, Van has a passion to help churches
and leaders be awesome. He knows how gratifying
ministry is and understands its challenges.
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