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Brian Blackmore

by Brian Blackmore

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Loudspeakers from InfoComm

Lots of great sounding loudspeakers could be seen and heard at InfoComm 2010.

Posted 07/10/2010

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Even More Images from InfoComm

Hardly noticed by most in the A/V press at InfoComm, Aviom's new Wall Frame 6 promises to save on labor and infrastructure costs. By digitizing audio signals at the wall connection, churches can realize huge savings by reducing costs associated with large conduit runs.

Posted 07/10/2010

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More Images from Church Production’s Experience at InfoComm 2010

Roland and Edirol introduced a range of new products that offer excellent features for small- and medium-sized churches. See photos from the Roland Systems Group press conference at InfoComm 2010

Posted 06/12/2010

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Images from Church Production’s Experience at InfoComm 2010

Products galore for houses of worship were introduced at this InfoComm 2010. Here are just a few...

Posted 06/12/2010

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Is Your Church Sound System Performing As Intended?

I once attended a church where a host of percussive, electronic and wind instruments were shoved through a loudspeaker system designed for speech-only. The result was never pleasant, and often downright painful.

Posted 05/04/2010

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Saving Money By Going To NAB, InfoComm, LDI, and of course, WFX…

Sure the best way to save money is to simply not spend it. But that mentality can only last so long --- even for a modest church technical budget.

Posted 05/04/2010

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Phil Cooke on Video Production for Easter Pageants

"Cuts and dissolves to a professional television director are like periods and commas to a writer," says writer, speaker, filmmaker and media consultant Phil Cooke

Posted 03/26/2010

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Does your senior pastor make your job easier or harder?

If you have an opportunity to speak openly, honestly (dare I say anonymously?) to your church's senior leadership about your working environment, your working relationships, the quality of your interaction, the sentiment and culture in which you work, what would you say? Are there things that need to improve, or is your situation one that you'd like to share so that other churches can grow and learn from a creative solution you've discovered?

Posted 03/23/2010

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Does the FCC Know Churches Exist?

The extent to which churches rely on wireless communications (microphones, monitors, inter-coms etc) is something FCC administrators in Washington may not completely grasp.

Posted 02/15/2010

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The most amazing photo from Super Bowl 44

Congratulations to Drew Brees, Sean Payton and the Saints Nation.

Posted 02/08/2010

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Day 2 and 3, and Final Wrap-up from Germany

Marty O'Connor reports in on the day two and three, at Willow Creek's Global Leadership Summit in Karlsruhe, Germany. "Your prayers have helped write the history of the church in this part of the world… thanks for being a part of the team," he says.

Posted 01/30/2010

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Live from Germany Day 1, Willow Creek’s Global Leadership Summit

An uplifting update from Willow Creek's Marty O'Connor, technical director, international events. Day one was a great success. Read on to learn more about the day's event's and what's ahead.

Posted 01/29/2010

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Live from Germany, Willow Creek’s Global Leadership Summit

Prayer request and a quick behind the scenes peak at Willow's Global Leadership Summit in Karlsruhe, Germany featuring Bill Hybels, John Ortberg, Craig Groeschel, Larry Crabb and more...

Posted 01/28/2010

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NAMM Wrap-up

The showfloor was open less then half an hour before I saw the first of many products that I would consider potential “game changers” for the house of worship market.

Posted 01/18/2010

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The Economy Is So Bad…..

A bit of levity about the current economic straits.....

Posted 01/08/2010

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Winter NAMM 2010 Presents First Ever “Night of Worship”

The event, sponsored by Christian Musician Magazine, Worship Musician Magazine and the Worship Arts Summit, will include an all-star line up of Lincoln Brewster, Kirk Whalum and Friends, and Paul Baloche. All artists will perform with full bands --- some including star performers themselves.

Posted 01/06/2010

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Simplicity With Excellence

Many “black box/performing arts center-style churches” are designed with such reliance on technology that if a church suddenly chooses to go “low-tech” for a service, the impression communicated to the audience is that “something is missing”. It’s a fascinating conundrum for churches, architects and A/V system designers.

Posted 11/11/2009

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The Maturing A/V Sector of the House-of-Worship Market: Good News for Churches and TD’s

Conferences, seminars, a tradeshow, and other educational opportunities abound. What does it mean for church technical directors?

Posted 08/12/2009

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Godly Humor 3

even more good stuff from reverendfun.com

Posted 03/26/2009

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Godly Humor 2

more good stuff from reverendfun.com

Posted 03/26/2009

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Godly Humor

Great stuff from reverendfun.com

Posted 03/26/2009

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The Creative Destruction of Christianity

These interesting’ economic times are not an anomaly, but a natural evolution of capitalism. So why not the same for religion?

Posted 02/19/2009

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Christian Filmmaking Project Aims to Influence Culture

World-class, Biblically based film content is being produced at the 168 Hour Film Project

Posted 02/13/2009

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Religious Buildings Top Construction Forecasts for 2010

American Institute of Architects (AIA) data shows worship market to outpace all other segments

Posted 02/09/2009

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Coolest Thumb Drive Ever

Style trumps capacity as the market matures

Posted 02/04/2009

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Innovation3 Gathering

Leadership Network's two-day innovation fest delivers motivation, conviction, new ideas and the opportunity to meet and mingle with hundreds (maybe thousands) of incrediable church leaders

Posted 01/29/2009

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