Good Help: Training and Trusting Media Production Volunteers
I’m a professional broadcast engineer and a minister. In addition to my weekday job at PTZOptics, I’m responsible for all media and audio/visual ministries at my church, Shiloh Ministries. We have a multicamera setup used for recording and live streaming, with all the productions effects you’d expect from a modern-day broadcast. We have the ability to track shots, introduce lower thirds, and even show social media comments. I’m also responsible for visual content used during the service, including video and slides. It’s far from a one-man operation, but I’ve been able to find plenty of good help by cultivating interest among congregants, creating a virtuous cycle of training and cross-training to ensure reasonable boundaries on my volunteers’ responsibilities. Over time, I’ve grown a team of volunteers I can trust to run a full-scale service broadcast without my help.
Elation Professional is pleased to welcome experienced industry professional Jonas Stenvinkel to its European-based sales team. Jonas, a native Swede who works from a base in London, joined the growing Elation sales department on March 1st and is tasked with overseeing some of the company’s most important growth markets including Greece, Turkey, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, and Africa.
Tell us a bit about your microphone usage. We want to know what mics you are using, how you are using them and what factors are important to you when choosing a mic.
For the 12th consecutive year, Sound Productions (SoundPro) is offering a scholarship to one graduating high school senior in pursuit of a technical audiovisual degree. As part of SoundPro’s goal of building a better future for the Audio, Video, and Lighting industry, the Jeff Humphrey Technical Scholarship contributes to educating the next generation of AV professionals.
CrimsonAV, the leader in custom ProAV mounting solutions, has hired long-time sales pro, Larry Drum, as their National Sales Manager. Larry will spearhead Crimson’s dvLED distribution line, Desay. His proven experience in selling and distributing LED mounts, and fifteen-year CTS accreditation will help expand Crimsons’ product line and footprint.
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ACT Entertainment is pleased to announce that Eric Abad has joined the company as Western Regional Sales Representative based in Los Angeles. He most recently was the Director of Business Development at JMAZ Lighting, a manufacturer of entertainment lighting equipment.
