To build an effective video solution for your house of worship, it sometimes becomes necessary to think “outside the box”. As clichéd as the statement may be, even more clichéd …

Why is lighting important? Corporations, retailers, restaurant owners, and record labels realized long ago the power of visual impact. You see it in advertisements, ‘themed’ restaurants and entertainment environments, movies, …

Electricity is the force that energizes all that we do. One concept that must be understood as a lighting designer is power. All lamps are rated in watts, a measure …

Theatrical lighting for church facilities is not only important for Christmas and Easter but is critical for weekly church services. The goal of every minister is to get his, or …

In the past decade a paradigm shift is taking place in our commonly held views of rooms in which we worship. The term sanctuary is being replaced by “Worship Center” …

In the last installment we discussed electricity and power. Let’s move on now to the rest of the limitations listed in the second article, found in the January 2000 issue …

In Part I of this series (May 2000 issue) we learned about the differences (pros and cons) between the four most commonly used theatrical instruments. At this point, we can …

In this article I would like to return to the process of turning the design script into an actual design. At this stage in the process we will assume that …

In the modern Church environment an appreciation of the dramatic potential of lighting begins with an understanding of its basic functions. That is: to provide the required degree of visibility; …

Confusing Controls are Technology’s Curse VCR. These three letters perfectly describe the pitfalls awaiting the innocent and unwary when it comes to choosing controls for any type of technology. The …