Carolyn Heinze
More for Less: Advanced Theatrical Lighting
Bringing color into the worship space makes attendees feel closer to the stage—closer to everything that’s going on in worship, contends one production director. LED video walls, too, add a whole new dimension to the role of lighting. more
Display Technology: Projection or LED?
There are a number of variables to consider. Experts suggest doing your homework before you decide on which technology is best for your church—and reaching out to professional, reliable sources for guidance. more
Omnipresent LED
Advancements in architectural LED lighting are staggering, and that’s translated over to the theatrical side, experts report, creating a win-win for churches. more
Fresh Thinking on Lighting Control
Experts report: Today’s lighting consoles are primed to meet the complexities that LED fixtures bring to theatrical control. more
Fresh Thinking on Lighting Control
While many churches require only modest lighting control capabilities for their weekly services, they'll probably require a good deal more when it comes to Easter productions. Here's how to make sure you have all the console you need, year-round. more
Luminosity With Velocity
Moving lights, whether conventional or LED, are brighter and more accessible price-wise than ever. Check out this run-down of some of the latest moving light options that are spot-on for the church setting. more
Powered Loudspeakers: Use Them or Lose Them?
Here’s just a sampling of the favorable word on powered loudspeakers from the experts we queried: “Always, always demo the speaker.” “Way less hassle than having to deal with amplifiers.” What is your take? more
Project: Projection
There’s a lot to think about when you want to project an image onto a display, but the good news? Projection technology manufacturers are developing systems specifically with houses of worship in mind. more
Staging and Rigging for Churches: Loaded Questions, Weighty Solutions
Solutions designed to take the “human error” out of designing staging and rigging infrastructure more
Projectors & Displays: Seeing is Believing
Projection or LED? 4K or not? How much existing equipment will have to be upgraded to support a new projector or display? All valid questions. CPM delivers a starting point to get the right answers. more
Loudspeaker Selection: A New Twist on Thinking Outside the Box
From aesthetics, passive vs. active versions, and the financial impact your speaker choices will have on your ministry, our expert sources offer up invaluable advice to help you make a wise decision. more
Loudspeakers: Small Spaces, Big Decisions
Choosing the right loudspeakers for small spaces can be tricky. Add in the enhanced flexibility required by portable churches as well, and loudspeaker selection becomes even more challenging. Here, suggestions from an expert panel. more
Small Spaces, Big Decisions
Choosing the right speakers for small or portable worship environments more
Transforming Spaces: A Projection & Video Display Update
What are the current strategies for deploying environmental projection (EP)? A panel of experts weighs in. One NYC church decides EP is more useful than a new lighting system. more
Choosing the Right Audio Console For Your Church
When it comes to audio consoles, churches are often trying to strike a balance: can we take advantage of all the sophisticated functionality today’s mixers deliver without overwhelming our audio team? Thankfully, the answer is yes. more
Andrew Stone’s Stagecraft Survival Kit
Andrew Stone prefers not to use headlamp-style flashlights. They mess with his spiky hair. more
Practicing Good Stagecraft: Not a “Should,” but a “Must”
You're never too small to start practicing proper stagecraft technique. Doing things 'right' doesn’t have to be expensive. more
Women in Church Tech
"Encouragers" at heart, here are just a few of the many women working behind the cameras and consoles, in front of the production staff and volunteers. more
White Paper: Video Display Technology: The Deal With Displays
The more options we have, the more effort we need to invest into making the right choice. And herein lies the challenge when it comes time to purchase video displays. more
White Paper: Church Lighting Systems: Bright Ideas
As with all things tech, before opening that checkbook you’ve got to ask: what are we trying to accomplish here? And, will our infrastructure support it? more
