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25.01.2022 MultiTracks can help make a small ensemble achieve big sound or simply help in the rehearsal process. The Worship Portal is offering their full catalog of MultiTracks for $10 a month. Many other places sell them for $15-$30 per song but these guys give you access to download all the songs in their catalog. Definitely worth checking out! #churchtools #churchresources #onlinechurch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcjNar-RLmI

24.01.2022 FREE Digital Content Planner. Planning ahead is essential for producing engaging, relevant material that is congruent with your church's mission and vision. Planning gives your Content/Media team the best opportunity to be creative and use their gifts to the fullest potential. Comment or DM for more info or tag a church you think might benefit from this free tool.... #churchmedia #churchresources #digitalchurch

20.01.2022 #4 Communicate Church Services - TOP 5 CHURCH SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIES. Social Media - Facebook especially, has the tools to target demographics and postcodes in order to advertise what your church does not just to members but to the wider community. #churchmedia #churchresources #digitalchurch

17.01.2022 #3 Cheap + Easy Sound for Video - TOP 5 CHURCH SOUND TIPS Many churches opt to film video on a consumer smartphone or DSLR camera. They are readily accessible, fairly affordable and easy to use. However, the components manufacturers use for the internal microphones of these products are often fairly poor and cheap which equals less than desirable sound quality. The easiest and simplest way to improve the sound of your online video content - whether it be a sermon, worship ...or an interview - is to use an external microphone. RØDE Microphones (a well respected Australian manufacturer of professional and prosumer, high-quality microphones for video and studio recording) have a great selection of affordable options. I’ve listed some from their entry-level range that are less than $100 AUD. Rode VideoMic Go - $99.00 Rode VideoMicro $79.00 Rode SmartLav+ Lapel Microphone for Smart Phones $79.00 These mics plug directly into your DSLR camera or smartphone and will dramatically improve the audio of your videos - reducing that distant, distorted sound of the internal microphone, increasing clarity, reducing unwanted background noise and bringing the audio content closer to the viewer. This will help remove distraction, aid intimacy, and enable the viewer to better engage with the message being communicated. Big thanks to Josh Whalan from Audio Alpha Recording Mixing Mastering for partnering with us to bring you these tips! #DigitalChurch #ChurchTools #ChurchAudio

12.01.2022 #1 Improve Audio Quality Pre + Post - TOP 5 CHURCH AUDIO TIPS Here are some simple tips to improve the audio quality of your live stream or pre-recorded videos. 1. Purchase an external microphone for your smartphone or DSLR. This will dramatically improve the sound of your videos. RØDE Microphones are great affordable, plug-and-play options here.... 2. Place the microphone as close as you possibly can to the subject without it being in frame, pointing it towards their mouth. (In front, above and angling down 45 degrees is a good starting point). This will go a long way to reducing that distant sound heard on many home videos. 3. If filming outside, avoid windy days or make sure you are in a location where you (or at least the microphone) are protected from the wind. If you have access to a deadcat windshield, use it! There is nothing worse than hearing the whoosh of wind in the audio recording! 4. If using a computer, you could use an audio interface or USB microphone to multi-track record worship, the sermon, interview or voice-over and mix it down in your video software or DAW. 5. Film your videos in a small room with soft-furnishings and avoid too many bear walls (couch, curtains, pillows, doona covers, etc). This will reduce reverb and increase clarity and definition a must when recording a sermon. 6. Use metering tools (plus your ears) to match the volume levels of all the different media items in your presentation, so one video does not sound heaps louder than another (often manifests with worship too loud and the sermon or spoken word too soft). It will also ensure you avoid distorting the audio by having too much signal (known as clipping). 7. Use EQ, compression and effects (sparingly!!) to shape the aural landscape of the stream and to control tonal and dynamic balance. Big thanks for Josh Whalan from Audio Alpha Recording Mixing Mastering for partnering with us to bring you these tips. #DigitalChurch #ChurchTools #ChurchAudio

12.01.2022 #2 Prompt Relevant Interaction - TOP 5 CHURCH SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIES. Starting meaningful, relevant conversations with members and seekers is one way to stay connected and spark interest and prompt interaction. Visuals with open ended questions or polls are just some ways to achieve this. #churchmedia #churchresources #digitalchurch

11.01.2022 #3 Provoke Spiritual Practice - TOP 5 CHURCH SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIES. Think Reading Plans, calls to action, "stop and pray for the next 30 seconds". In the absence of face-to-face interactions, Social Media can be used to inspire and prompt healthy spiritual practice. #churchmedia #churchresources #digitalchurch

11.01.2022 #2 Recording Worship for Online Playback - TOP 5 CHURCH AUDIO TIPS (For Small to Medium Sized Churches). There are several ways you can record your worship set for your Online Church Service. Each option requires varying degrees of volunteer time, commitment and technical resources, but all have the potential for great results. EASY: [two minutes of behind the scenes for every 1 minute of video] Just use a smartphone. (with external mic if in the budget) ...Continue reading

08.01.2022 Berkeley Life Centre sermon series openner. Check out their FB to see the awesome things happening at their church!

07.01.2022 #1 Stop the Scroll - TOP 5 CHURCH SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIES. Interrupting the scroll in a platform of sensory bombardment is the most important tool in communicating your church's vision and mission. Your posts must be visually pleasing and congruent with your overall digital media guide. #churchmedia #churchresources #digitalchurch

06.01.2022 #5 Content vs Production - TOP 5 CHURCH AUDIO TIPS: Big thanks to Josh Whalan from Audio Alpha Recording Mixing Mastering for partnering with us to bring you these tips! Which is more important?? Poor production quality can disengage your congregation. An awkward camera angle, poor lighting, unclear, noisy audio can detract from the effectiveness of your content. Likewise, good sound, video and graphics can help to highlight a point, ram home an important message, and enhance... the emotion and feeling of the message. Super important for churches that carry the greatest message of all The Gospel of Jesus Christ! However, one thing that I have learnt over 15 years leading Church Tech teams, is that content ALWAYS trumps production quality. What’s the point of good audio if the message being conveyed is not communicated well? What’s the point of a great camera angle if the content in and of itself is not engaging, emotive and interesting, or is too waffley, or even inappropriate? Sure, I believe media can be MUCH more engaging and effective as a communication tool when produced and executed to a high standard. But it should not come at the expense of quality content. There are many churches in the Illawarra, representing a diverse range of worship styles, congregation sizes, budgets and resources. Remember, every media item does not need to be Hillsong standard (although it is a good bar to aim for). Be authentic to who your church is and is called to be. If the emotion, heart and spirit of the message wanting to be communicated is there then that is what is most important!

05.01.2022 CONTENT IDEA - in keeping with the top 5 Church Social Media Strategies: #3 Provoke Spiritual Practice. A short 30 second countdown customised to fit the topic, verse or series your church has for the week. E.g. "Stop scrolling. Take 30 seconds right now to pray for our doctors, nurses and care workers." #churchresources #churchonline #digitalchurch

01.01.2022 #4 Mixing for Live Stream - TOP 5 CHURCH AUDIO TIPS Achieving a great mix for your live stream can be challenging. Live sound from a PA is what most church audio techs are used to mixing for and which is much more forgiving than listening back to a live stream! There is often a much higher expectation for the live stream or video sound as listeners are comparing it to highly produced music that was recorded in a studio. Take the time to learn the craft! It is probably new to... you. Don’t expect to master it the first week, but ensure you listen back to each week’s video so you can learn, review and improve! If you are after some resources to help you improve the sound of your online worship experience, here are a few below: MxU AVL Facebook Page: is a great community of Church Techs from all around the world who are more than willing to answer any Tech related questions or offer advice. MxU Youtube Channel: has free videos on mixing audio for live streaming/broadcast. South Coast Church Techs Facebook Groups: A community specifically for Techs serving in Churches on the South Coast of NSW where we can support, equip, train and encourage each other. MultiTracks.com & Multitracks.com/covid-19/: Free tech videos and media resources on worship-leading remotely during Covid-19 Behind The Mixer & BehindTheMixer.com: Great tool for all things church audio related, including mixing tips, gear/equipment advice, and community. Big thanks to Josh Whalan from Audio Alpha Recording Mixing Mastering for partnering with us to bring you these tips. #DigitalChurch #ChurchTools #ChurchAudio