Where do you Go for Consults?

[russhutto]

OK, a few months ago I posted our current desire to create a duplicate service environment using a live video feed, mixable audio feed, etc.

http://www.theworshipcommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1578

Anyways, we are beginning a capital campaign over the next 4 months to raise funds for this and before we spend a dime we'd like to bring in a pro tech to advise us.

I know there are some of you here who are amazing at the tech side of things so my first question is...

Would any of you be willing to do this as a weekend job? Maybe fly (drive) in for the weekend service, look at what we're presently doing, give us the greatest advice ever and then be rewarded according.

My second question is...

Who would your go to people be IF you don't do it yourself?

We're not really looking for a consult and install, as much as we're looking for someone to help us put together a possible equipment/pricing list.

Thanks in advance.

[stephen_can_man]

We are about to purchase two HD cameras through Fowler in Tulsa. They have been very helpful and informative. If you know even a little about what you want they can set you on the straight and narrow. We were unsure what to get and they suggested the tripod, camera, and lenses that they have been installing and selling. They also know the drawbacks and advantages. We are going with two JVC GY-HD110U camcorders. I am not sure the model numbers for the tripods and lenses.

[russhutto]

Anyone else got any useful advice?

Anybody on here willing to get PAID to come down and rock with us for a weekend?

[twc_admin]

Dude, I'd love to, but not nearly qualified to find out that info ... out of my league!

[dtpuga]

I'd love to jump on an opportunity like that myself BUT...

I only have educated guesses as to mic splitters and all the stuff that goes into a second mixable venue off of the same live source. I wouldn't feel right taking any money for advising that specific kind of install.

I do have a friend in Atlanta who was initially a part of our design team before he left our contractor to work on his own. He does good work. Let me know if you are interested in his contact info.

[russhutto]

Yeah shoot me a PM, Travis.

[worshiptrench]

Dude, pay the consultant if you know of a good one...i promise they'll be the best investment you make (over even a weekend warrior who is qualified). You got one shot at it...

[russhutto]

That's what I'm trying to do. I just need to find one! We've never crossed this bridge so we're looking for someone (or company) in the Southeast that can get the job done!

[amprodirect]

Russ, this is not difficult to do at all. We have our South location meeting in a movie theater and we do on occasion use an overflow (an adjacent theater). This can be as simple as a single camera feed (wide view) to a projector and a single audio mix to a couple of powered speakers on sticks.

It has however been our experience that folks don't enjoy that too much. They don't seem to mind having the Pastor on the screen, but live worship seems to be much better received.

I hope this helps a little, you are welcome to email me with any additional questions.

David Cherry
Shoreline
Austin

[russhutto]

Thanks, David,

at this point we're working to incorporate a live "lead vocalist" along with a guitar or 2 that play along with the feed.

But lately, our team has been growing at such a pace that we might actually have enough for 2 separate bands. Which would work just as well.