The first video was shot as we would normally view Mark in the sanctuary; we see him and PowerPoint on the screen at the same time. We can each watch and listen to Mark or we can watch PowerPoint. We choose. At the Blue Valley site, they can't choose. We need to choose for them. Video will have to tell the story without Mark being able to present his sermon live. Thus we need to show Mark and PowerPoint at the same time for the Blue Valley audience on one screen. How do we do this?
The second video was shot at the same angle as the first, but as a medium shot. (There will be only one view of the angle since we didn't have our other three cameras installed at the time of this capture. Otherwise we would normally cut into the sermon 2 to 3 other viewing angles to give the audience at Blue Valley a better sense of viewing and pacing.) This second video also has PowerPoint cut into the sermon just as we would in the control room. Beginning in early January, we will be cutting PowerPoint into Mark's sermon live and using all three camera angles.
This is what I want the directors and TD's to think about and watch as we continue to move forward over the next few weeks. Watch how I cut the sermon graphics into Mark's presentation. Watch, listen and think about the way Mark presents. Get a feeling for when we need to be on a medium close up, camera angle of Mark when he is providing a strong point in his sermon. Watch for when he "calls" for graphics (PowerPoint). Listen to his pacing and tempo, and ask yourself, what camera should I be on for the best viewing angle for those sitting at the Blue Valley site and streaming on the web.
These are the questions and attention to detail Director's and their counter parts, TD's, need to be aware of when you go into the control room and direct our volunteer camera operators, graphics and switcher operators. These decisions are important to how each week's sermon is presented. Be mindful and patient in the control room. If a mistake is made, pass on the commentary, and keep your thoughts on your next move. Good directors may feel the heat under pressure, but they won't let you know it until after the live shot is done.
The third video is something for us to consider. It contains a split screen view of Mark and PowerPoint at the same time. This is a bit more ambitious and may be something we try at a later date. I thought I would throw it in here too just to give you an idea of the framing and view angles necessary to achieve split screen. TD's will need to learn how to make this happen on the switcher. It's a little bit more complex, but later, maybe we can try this out during one of the Thursday night Praise Band rehearsals.
That brings me to Thursday nights. This is a great time for teams to rehearse without the need for a live recording. Coordinate with your teams and let me know if you would like to participate and practice during the praise band rehearsals. They start every Thursday night at 6:30pm at the Prairie Village site, of course.
Thanks again for everyone's participation! Installation starts tomorrow, Monday Dec. 29th and runs 2 weeks. Our first practice run through will be Jan. 11th on Sunday for all three services. We may also get a chance to practice on Thursday, Jan. 8th, if the installation is complete. I will keep you posted.
God Bless and Happy New Year!
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