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A very informative discussion on developing equipment budgets, maintenance and supplies stocking strategies and developing long term technology plans. Picks: * Varilite VL400 (http://www.vari-lite.com/clientuploads/directory/downloads/VL400_Spot_Spec_031011NA.pdf) (400W Discharge Moving Head) * HD Fury (http://www.hdfury.com/) (Copy Protected HDMI to HD Component Video Converter) * LexPower E-String (http://www.lexproducts.com/galleries/product_document_public/Estring%20Web.pdf) (spaced power cord) * Dugan-MY16 (http://www.tfwm.com/news-0411-Yamaha) (Automixing Card for Yamaha Consoles) * Yamaha StageMix (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/m7cl-stagemix/id397288883?mt=8) (App for iPad) * Smaart for iPad (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/audiotools/id325307477?mt=8) (Audio measurement app for iPad) * Kenwood TK3300UP (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZOCWU0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chutec-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B002ZOCWU0) two-way radio * Convert Ear PTT Mic & Acoustic Ear Tube (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00474TGLO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chutec-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B00474TGLO) (Mic Kit ofr TK3300UP) * OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD (http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/SSD/OWC/) Theme song: But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton's (http://www.normstockton.com/) Tea in the Typhoon album.

We're back talking about trade shows; this time why taking your team is a good idea. Mike & Van are joined by their production teams and find out exactly what they take away from trade shows. Guests: Van Metschke (http://www.twitter.com/thesoundbooth) Isaiah Franco (http://www.twitter.com/isaiahfranco) Marvin Sinson (http://www.twitter.com/_vin_) Brent Allen (http://www.twitter.com/mrAVman) Picks: * Wunderlist (http://www.6wunderkinder.com/wunderlist/) (Android & iPhone To-Do Manager) * Markertek.com (http://markertek.com/) * Chamsis Magic-Q (http://www.chamsys.co.uk/) (Lighting Software) * Radial SGI Box (http://www.radialeng.com/re-sgi.htm) (Line Level Extender) * Nocturn (http://nocturne.en.softonic.com/mac) (Cool Mac App) Theme song: But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton's (http://www.normstockton.com/) Tea in the Typhoon album.  

Been working on trying to improve the sound of the some of the rooms at Sugar Creek and that really started me thinking about how the level of the sound system can effect the way that you mix. In some cases it can effect the quality of the sound coming from the console. Gear Used: * Reaper 3.76 Mac 64bit * Blue Snowball USB Mic * Shure SRH840 Headphones  

An extended discussion on FINAL CUT PRO X and Adobe CS5.5 - Should you upgrade now or wait or should you subscribe to their NEW subscription model. What’s up: * Hal:  EASTER VIDEO - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKJSZ8uLMcQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKJSZ8uLMcQ) TECH/SOCIAL NEWS: Billy: * RC car runs on soda can rings, Doc Brown approves (video) http://j.mp/fg5u1P (http://j.mp/fg5u1P) * DROID Incredible 2 Specs Leak, April 28th Launch Rumor Strengthens, User Guide Appears - http://bit.ly/gzcGOS (http://bit.ly/gzcGOS) * Apple Stores stocking Square credit card readers -- Engadget - http://engt.co/i8awOp (http://engt.co/i8awOp) Trent: * Final Cut Pro X * Is it Pro or just iMovie with a new name? * Features * Supermeet Part 1 - http://vimeo.com/22329493 (http://vimeo.com/22329493) * Supermeet Part 2 - http://vimeo.com/22341718 (http://vimeo.com/22341718) * Adobe CS5.5 * Upgrades to After Effects - http://tv.adobe.com/show/after-effects-cs55-new-creative-techniques/ (http://tv.adobe.com/show/after-effects-cs55-new-creative-techniques/) * Adobe’s Subscription Model - Is it worth it? * Adobe says they will release a new Suite every 24 mos and a dot release every 12 months.  The dot releases are not free upgrades. * Adobe Subscriptions (about:blank) DESIGN: Hal: * Red Giant - FREEBIES - http://ow.ly/4Gqls (http://ow.ly/4Gqls) Trent: * Can we do a walk through of  “Follow”? - http://www.ignitermedia.com/blog/ (http://www.ignitermedia.com/blog/) MEDIA: SAVE 20% for first time CHURCHSPIN viewers/listeners at Worship House Media Promo Code - CHURCHSPIN INFO: - WEBSITE: http://thechurchspin.com (http://thechurchspin.com/) and http://techartsnetwork.com/our-shows/churchspin/ (../our-shows/churchspin/) CHURCHSPIN LIVE: Come join the conversation for the LIVE show Fridays at noon (../our-shows/churchspin/) (CDT) (../our-shows/churchspin/) -http://livestream.com/CHURCHSPIN (https://docs.google.com/a/thechurchspin.com/document/edit?id=1ogdBRcYwVfC0tmmCmZzVaaUnQqDNCZUOpwid-77UEe4&hl=en) (https://docs.google.com/a/thechurchspin.com/document/edit?id=1ogdBRcYwVfC0tmmCmZzVaaUnQqDNCZUOpwid-77UEe4&hl=en) - Twitter & Facebook: * * http://twitter.com/CHURCHSPIN (http://twitter.com/CHURCHSPIN) and http://facebook.com/CHURCHSPIN (http://facebook.com/CHURCHSPIN) * - Catch us on iTunes: http://ow.ly/2ap42 (http://ow.ly/2ap42) - http://paper.li/churchspin (http://paper.li/churchspin) LEAVE A COMMENT or QUESTION - (978) 24C-SPIN    (978) 242-7746 Hal Swift * hal@thechurchspin.com * twitter.com/_hal (http://twitter.com/_hal) Billy Schlotter * billy@thechurchspin.com * twitter.com/wschlotter (http://twitter.com/wschlotter) * facebook.com/billyschlotter (http://facebook.com/billyschlotter) Trent Armstrong * trent@thechurchspin.com * twitter.com/AETrent (http://twitter.com/AETrent) * http://www.AETutorials.net (http://www.aetutorials.net/) * http://www.DallasAEUG.com (http://www.dallasaeug.com/)

This week the guys get into a great discussion of the greatest task a TD has; equipping and his team. We have no greater joy than to lead and let loose our team as they follow what God has called them to do. Picks: * AV Tools (http://www.appbrain.com/app/av-tools/com.embu.avtools) (Android App) Free or $3.21 * Aspect Ratio Calculator (http://www.appbrain.com/app/aspect-ratio-calculator/BlueMongo.AspectRatioCalculator) (Android App) Free * Heil PR-35/RC-35 (http://heilsound.com/pro/products/pr35/) (Vocal Mic) ~$239 * Chasing Francis: A Pilgrim's Tale (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1576838129/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chutec-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=1576838129)(http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=&l=as2&o=1&a=1576838129&camp=217145&creative=399349) (Book by Ian Cron) $10 Theme song: But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton's (http://www.normstockton.com/) Tea in the Typhoon (http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tea-in-the-typhoon/id347802853) album.

Mike and Van are joined by Duke Dejong and Mark Pearson of CCI Solutions. Recorded in the CTW Garden Studios, topics ranged from the Royal Wedding to an Easter recap to best practices for building projects. Much laughter comes standard. Picks: * Metal Gobos (http://www.internetapollo.com/Products/Pages/Gobos.aspx) (Apollo) Varies * LX'PERT (http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/tools/lxpert_kubi.html) (Android App) $2.99 * Google Docs support for iOS and Android Free! (http://www.google.com/mobile/docs/) * Shure Beta 98 AMP (http://www.shure.com/americas/products/microphones/beta/beta98amp-miniature-cardioid-drum-microphone) (instrument mic) $270 * Roland R-1000 (http://rolandsystemsgroup.com/products/100091)(HD Recorder) $5000 (or so) * Mac 350 Entour (http://www.martin.com/product/product.asp?product=mac350entour) (LED Mover) $4000-5000 (or so) Theme song: But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton's (http://www.normstockton.com/) Tea in the Typhoon album.

Chris Childs, David Sheneman and Robb MacTavish discuss Control Rooms; including team positions, use of camera control units (CCU's), equipment, room designs, rehearsals and verbal communication systems.

This week on CHURCHSPIN, we just touch the surface of the news hot of the press concerning FINAL CUT PRO X and ADOBE's CS5.5. PLUS, a swearing preacher?!? Take a look/listen right now! What’s up:  * Billy:   School winding down to fast * Trent:  Just finished Follow, the new mini-movie from Igniter.  Lots of fun AE. * Hal: * Cracked the glass on my 27” iMac * Picked up the Twitter name “_hal”  @ http://tweetclaims.com/ (http://tweetclaims.com/) * CHURCHSPIN TELEPHONE NUMBER - (978) 24C-SPIN  (978) 242-7746 TECH/SOCIAL NEWS: Hal: * New iOS device on the way? Not the iPotty (http://ow.ly/4rru3)- http://ow.ly/4B2Xl (http://ow.ly/4B2Xl) * Contour HD - http://contour.com/camera/contour_gps (http://contour.com/camera/contour_gps) - $349.99 * Conductive Gloves - Gloves link (http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=conductive+gloves+iphone&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#q=conductive+gloves+iphone&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&prmd=ivns&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=k2yoTeiUHYO4twfDlbDeBw&ved=0CD4QrQQ&biw=2046&bih=1350&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=e18d27ae65b365d1) - $20 * StreamToMe - http://projectswithlove.com/streamtome/ (http://projectswithlove.com/streamtome/) - Stream from  computer to device Billy: * Mac vs PC: Who is Really Winning? [Infographic] | ChurchIT - http://bit.ly/dZW0Mn (http://bit.ly/dZW0Mn) * RIP Flip Video Camera - http://on.mash.to/dQk6rh (http://on.mash.to/dQk6rh) * Apple announces Final Cut Pro X, rebuilt from ground up with 64-bit support (update: $299 in June) -- Engadget - http://engt.co/eSXDrr (http://engt.co/eSXDrr) * Part One of presentation - http://vimeo.com/22329493 (http://vimeo.com/22329493) * Part Two of presentation - http://vimeo.com/22341718 (http://vimeo.com/22341718) Trent: * Vimeo iPhone app - http://vimeo.com/blog:398 (http://vimeo.com/blog:398) FREE * Whiteboard on the cheap - http://www.ignitermedia.com/blog/ (http://www.ignitermedia.com/blog/) * Adobe CS5.5 - Adobe After Effects * Warp Stabilzer - PREVIEW: Warp Stabilizer (http://dallasae.groups.adobe.com/index.cfm?event=post.display&postid=35547) DESIGN: Hal: * Blank BCs for Church Invites? * http://lifehacker.com/#!5792300/why-you-should-carry-blank-business-cards (http://lifehacker.com/#!5792300/why-you-should-carry-blank-business-cards) * http://www.levenger.com/PAGETEMPLATES/PRODUCT/Product.asp?Params=Category=16-900|Level=2-3|pageid=6154 (about:blank) (http://ow.ly/4xbWo) (http://ow.ly/4xbWo) Billy * Motion Graphics in Photoshop CS5 - Layers Magazine | Layers Magazine - http://bit.ly/e9Nkn4 (http://bit.ly/e9Nkn4) Trent: (http://att.com/createacode) MEDIA: * The Grace Factor - FU (Forgive You!) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLXW_Y0S4-c&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLXW_Y0S4-c&feature=related) * Worship House Media Promo Code - HALSWIFT INFO: - WEBSITE: http://thechurchspin.com (http://thechurchspin.com/) and http://techartsnetwork.com/our-shows/churchspin/ (http://techartsnetwork.com/our-shows/churchspin/) CHURCHSPIN LIVE: Come join the conversation for the LIVE show Fridays at noon (http://techartsnetwork.com/our-shows/churchspin/) (CDT) (http://techartsnetwork.com/our-shows/churchspin/) -http://livestream.com/CHURCHSPIN (https://docs.google.com/a/thechurchspin.com/document/edit?id=1ogdBRcYwVfC0tmmCmZzVaaUnQqDNCZUOpwid-77UEe4&hl=en) (https://docs.google.com/a/thechurchspin.com/document/edit?id=1ogdBRcYwVfC0tmmCmZzVaaUnQqDNCZUOpwid-77UEe4&hl=en) - Twitter & Facebook: * * http://twitter.com/CHURCHSPIN (http://twitter.com/CHURCHSPIN) and http://facebook.com/CHURCHSPIN (http://facebook.com/CHURCHSPIN) * - Catch us on iTunes: http://ow.ly/2ap42 (http://ow.ly/2ap42) (http://ow.ly/2ap42) - http://paper.li/churchspin (http://paper.li/churchspin) CHURCHSPIN TELEPHONE NUMBER - (978) 24C-SPIN    (978) 242-7746 (http://paper.li/churchspin)

It's Easter Sunday and we're all pretty much shot. So rather than burden the CTW guests with another thing to do, we're going to dig back into the archives and play some of our favorite moments from previous CTW shows. In this episode, we are joined by Dennis Choy, Bill Swaringm, Duke Dejong and Kevin Sanchez. We will be back next week with a live episode, so stay tuned! Theme song: But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton's (http://www.normstockton.com/) Tea in the Typhoon album.

Is AT&T taking over T-Mobile, should the church be worried about XXX domains?  PLUS some great Video DJ Loops for your church or youth group! And a bunch more!   What’s up: * Billy:   Switching from Chrome to Firefox (http://bit.ly/h78kVh) * Trent:  PutABeardOnIt.tumblr.com (I’ll tell the story about it next week) * Hal: Sad yet Happy - No iPad BUT Piano and WACOM Tablet * http://www.kawaius.com/main_links/digital/CP_2010/cp119_demovid-overview.html (http://www.kawaius.com/main_links/digital/CP_2010/cp119_demovid-overview.html) * http://www.wacom.com/bamboo/bamboo_craft.php (http://www.wacom.com/bamboo/bamboo_craft.php) TECH/SOCIAL NEWS: * AT&T buys out T-Mobile - http://news.cnet.com/8301-30686_3-20046884-266.html?tag=topImage3 (http://news.cnet.com/8301-30686_3-20046884-266.html?tag=topImage3) * Spint and Google Voice - http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1832 (http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1832) * IE 9 and Firefox4 * Firefox4 - http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/new/ (http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/new/) * IE9 - http://www.beautyoftheweb.com/ (http://www.beautyoftheweb.com/) * XXX domain - http://domainnamewire.com/2011/03/18/icann-approves-new-xxx-top-level-domain/ (http://domainnamewire.com/2011/03/18/icann-approves-new-xxx-top-level-domain/) Billy: * HTC Thunderbolt http://engt.co/gPOU4n (http://engt.co/gPOU4n) * http://bit.ly/fOtIaW (http://bit.ly/fOtIaW) * Imo.im Beta Brings a New, Easier to Use Interface to the Android IM Client http://lifehac.kr/hdJtC4 (http://lifehac.kr/hdJtC4) * meebo.com (http://meebo.com/) * ebuddy.com (http://ebuddy.com/) * Use Dropbox to Locate Your Lost or Stolen Computer http://lifehac.kr/fRANdA (http://lifehac.kr/fRANdA) Trent: * Podcast for video nerds: The Terence and Phillip Show * Philip Hodgetts has been around for a while and knows MUCH about the Final Cut Community, video production in general, and emerging technologies. They talk frankly and without much fluff when they discuss a topic on their show. * http://www.theterenceandphilipshow.com/ (http://www.theterenceandphilipshow.com/) DESIGN: Hal: * Free 3D modeling Software - http://ow.ly/4xbV6 (http://ow.ly/4xbV6) * Double Stuffed Tracking - http://ow.ly/4xbWo (http://ow.ly/4xbWo) Trent: (You can share mine or skip them until next week.) * Matt Runk dot com - Sharp looking AE tutorials in French * http://www.mattrunk.com (http://www.mattrunk.com/) * ATT Code Creator / Code Scanner: att.com/createacode (http://att.com/createacode) * Get the ATTScanner app for iPhone * Create a Code for a Website or Contact Info * Share the code for others to scan! MEDIA TREATS: * “BORN TO DIE” - Mini-Movie - Worship House Media -  http://ow.ly/4mlzx (http://ow.ly/4mlzx) * BEEPLE - Video DJ * http://beeple-crap.com/vjclips.php (http://beeple-crap.com/vjclips.php) * http://vimeo.com/beeple (http://vimeo.com/beeple) * http://www.graymachine.com/2011/03/easy-vignette-use-the-circle-effect/ (about:blank) INFO: - WEBSITE: http://thechurchspin.com (http://thechurchspin.com/) and http://techartsnetwork.com/our-shows/churchspin/ (http://techartsnetwork.com/our-shows/churchspin/) CHURCHSPIN LIVE: Come join the conversation for the LIVE show Fridays at noon (http://techartsnetwork.com/our-shows/churchspin/) (CDT) (http://techartsnetwork.com/our-shows/churchspin/) -http://livestream.com/CHURCHSPIN (https://docs.google.com/a/thechurchspin.com/document/edit?id=1ogdBRcYwVfC0tmmCmZzVaaUnQqDNCZUOpwid-77UEe4&hl=en) (https://docs.google.com/a/thechurchspin.com/document/edit?id=1ogdBRcYwVfC0tmmCmZzVaaUnQqDNCZUOpwid-77UEe4&hl=en) - Twitter & Facebook: * * http://twitter.com/CHURCHSPIN (http://twitter.com/CHURCHSPIN) and http://facebook.com/CHURCHSPIN (http://facebook.com/CHURCHSPIN) * - Catch us on iTunes: http://ow.

Mike and Van recap NAB, then launch into a rather deep discussion about the significance of Easter and Christmas weeks. If you're a tech involved in Easter, you need to hear this. Also, a discussion of spiritual warfare. Picks: * Ross Video Carbonite (http://rossvideo.com/production-switchers/carbonite/) (Video Switcher) $22-40K * EV RE320 (http://www.electrovoice.com/re320/) (big honkin' mic) $299 Theme song: But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton's (http://www.normstockton.com/) Tea in the Typhoon album.

Mike & Van are joined by a crazy band of TDs for this episode. Recorded live at the MGM Grand Hotel after the CTDRT dinner, this is one of the most fun episodes yet. A cast of thousands plus our picks of the show. Guests: Van Metschke (http://www.twitter.com/thesoundbooth)Duke Dejong Jeff VanderGeissen Bruce Coffy Bill Swaringim Marcus Hammond Jared Wells Kevin Sanchez Picks: * The Ninja * Cinemek * Getphonetic.com (http://getphonetic.com/) (transcribe audio so you can search audio clips phonetically) * BlackMagic/Echolab Atem Switcher * Carbonite 2M/E Switcher * DiGiCo gear. SD10/11 & Waves plugins. Shure UR5. * Roland M-480

It's another special edition of "Where's Duke?" this week as Duke and Van both join Mike from undisclosed locations. Topics include, how to produce sucsessful special events off-site and the importance of building relationships with other local churches. Guests: Van Metschke (http://www.twitter.com/thesoundbooth)Duke Dejong (http://www.twitter.com/dukedejong) Picks: Syncheck II (http://www.pharoahaudio.com/syncheckproducthomepage/syncheckii.html) (Audio/video sync testing device) $325 Acer T230H (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002TLTEAA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chutec-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002TLTEAA) (23" Wide-screen touch display) $316 ABP Dynasonics ProDesk-4 (http://www.apb-dynasonics.com/products/Products_ProDesk.html) (Analog mixing console) $7900-13000 depending on model  

Mike and Van are joined by Camron Ware of Visual Worshiper. The conversation centers around creating immersive worship environments using projection and lighting. And of course, some great picks of the week. Guests: Van Metschke (http://www.twitter.com/thesoundbooth) Camron Ware (http://www.twitter.com/visualworshiper) Picks: Jing (http://www.techsmith.com/jing/) (Screen Capture Software/Service) $14.95/year Kensington Keyfolio (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043TB9D6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chutec-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0043TB9D6) (BlueTooth Keyboard/Case for iPad) $59 DPA 4098 HB (http://www.dpamicrophones.com/en/products.aspx?c=item&category=129&item=24366) (Hanging Choir Mics) $499 ea. Visual Worshiper (http://www.visualworshiper.com/) (Camron's Website) Priceless

Billy reviews his time at the "Gurus of Tech" conference and Hal talks about DJing software and iPad/iPhone apps PLUS a whole lot more.