How does God use your ministry? - Church Technical Leaders

How does God use your ministry? - Church Technical Leaders

Christmas Production Checklist

Christmas Production Checklist



1.    Is there a work date for us to get the stage set up in plenty of time for the special service?


2.    Do we have enough stage area to accommodate the scenes and settings? 



4. How will we handle entry and egress for the performers? (Including choir for their weekend, orchestra members, regular singers and players, etc.)



5. Is there sufficient backstage area to marshall the upcoming scene players?   (Is there room backstage to store props/things needed for the services)



6. What items do we need to repair before committing them to the program?



7. What do we need to rent to ensure the program is seen (Visual) and heard (Audio)?


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8. Who is handling the prop and scene construction and do they have clear instructions?



4.    9. Do we have firm commitments from everyone to rehearse as needed?



10. Are the backup actors, singers, and techs on-board in case they need to step up?



11. Do we need to improve the exit lighting and safety evacuation plan?



12. Is the AC power up to the increased demand?



13. Have we considered the logistics of getting all this equipment here and working?



14. Is there a plan for refreshments for the stage and crew during rehearsal and performance?



15. Do the costumes accommodate wireless body packs and mic cables?



16. Have we secured plenty of consumables: batteries, gaffer tape, clips?



17. Do we have backups of the tracks running simultaneously from a separate device?



18.  Do we have spare projector and mover lamps and are they near the units?



19. Have we arranged for extra security during the performances?



20. Do we have a prayer-covering team committed to this event?     

On camera guidelines for Video

On Camera Production Guidelines

Here are a few reminders and tips if you are going to speak in front of cameras.

As you probably know, our services at Calvary Chapel Melbourne are streamed over the Internet and even broadcast on television—worldwide. People are increasingly watching on their ROKU as well.  Since this is the case, everything needs to look its very best.  This includes the stage, equipment, and the people on the stage (worship team, speakers, actors).

One of the most important things to remember is the color of the clothes you wear.  The following paragraphs are a basic guideline.

Solid colors in bright or bold shades from medium hue to dark are best.  Never wear black, white, cream, very pale shades, or saturated red on camera.  Avoid small checks, stripes or other small patterns. Avoid clothing made from glittery fabric or with attached jewels.  They reflect too much light.   Granted, this does limit your clothing choices, but it is important for us to not be a distraction visually, especially to those whose only view of the church is through their TV or computer screen.  Below is a list of colors and shades the camera loves.

One last tip on the subject of clothing—shirts should not be too tight or too loose.  There is a happy medium.  Layering can help with this problem.  If in doubt, bring another shirt as a backup plan. In fact, it might not hurt to always have a back up shirt on hand.  Clothing should also look fresh, not wrinkled.  

A tip in regards to the microphone:  Be cautious about clapping with the microphone in your hand.  The microphone can pick up the slightest tapping. Make sure that the wireless microphone touching your cheek is not too close to your face. If it is touching your face it will make noise when you move. Please make sure you tuck in your microphone cables underneath your shirt as to hide the cable.

Many thanks from the Production Team!  God Bless as we serve Him side-by-side.

Message for the day

1 Peter 4:10-11
As each one has received a special gift, employs it in serving one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Whoever speaks, let him speak, as it were, the utterances of God; whoever serves, let him do so as by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Let’s celebrate together today! That God would be glorified by all we do in our ministries. That we would continue to make him look good at every moment.