posted March 15, 2012

Adventist Media Productions, the electronic media production unit of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America, has installed an integrated digital infrastructure and workflow solution from Harris Broadcast Communications.

The Harris solution enabled the broadcaster to cost-effectively add two new TV channels to its production and playout operation. Adventist Media Productions now broadcasts six full-time channels over cable, satellite and/or low-power television systems - reaching audiences on six continents.

"It was fairly costly to add channels to our previous system because we had to buy all the associated hardware and software for each new channel," says Randy Schornstein, director of post-production,… Read More

posted March 15, 2012

Calvary Chapel Modesto, based in Modesto, Calif., is using its Granite 1000 Video Control Center from Broadcast Pix to produce live webcasts of its services for a growing online audience, while simultaneously delivering an image magnification (IMAG) presentation across its 17-acre campus.

"The Granite 1000 system has drastically simplified our workflow, enabling us to provide a more interactive experience for our congregation," says Jonathan Kehler, administrative pastor for the church. "Now, our members can access our religious services online anytime from anywhere."

A non-denominational church, Calvary Chapel Modesto includes more than 50,000 square feet of buildings spread across its 17-acre campus. With 2,500 members and… Read More

posted March 7, 2012

AE Global Media, a Charlotte, NC-based systems integrator, has acquired Sonido Para Iglesias, a provider of professional audio, video and lighting equipment and integration services throughout the Latin World.

Angel Daniel Perez, owner of Sonido Para Iglesias Unlimited says, "What impacted me the most was AE Global Media's vision. It is so compatible with Sonido Para Iglesias and our work of many years." Donnie Haulk, president of AE Global Media, adds, "Sonido Para Iglesias has earned client loyalty by providing great service and a passion for training and educating. We are looking forward to what this partnership will bring to the industry. Angel is incredibly talented and will add to the strength of the AE Global Media team!"

posted March 7, 2012

Jon Weingarten, president and CEO of Dazian LLC has announced today that DreamWorld Backdrops will become part of the Dazian family of businesses, effective 2/27/12.

Since 1842 Dazian has been a leading company in the entertainment, worship, and event industries supplying theatrical fabrics, custom fabrication and rental drapery. Dazian has full service facilities in CA, NJ and FL. supplying a full range of products, fabrication, and install services to its clients throughout the U.S. and abroad.

At the same time, DreamWorld has been a dynamic force in the air brushed, hand-painted and digitally printed backdrop business in the U.S. since its inception in 1999. Its reputation for high quality backdrops, along with personalized… Read More