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Schedule

Registration & Technology Showcase

We can’t wait to meet you! Please stop at the registration table to pick up your badge, mix it up with other attendees, and check out all of the great gear brought by our partners.

Main Session 1
►Worship
►How to Stay Creative

Join us as we kick off the summit by worshiping and learning together before heading to your specialized breakout sessions.

Technology Showcase
►Nanlite Demo
►Raffles

Visit the Capture Summit partners showcasing the latest gear and technology for church techs and creatives.

Capture Partners

Woodlands FOH & Broadcast Tour
►Presented by Fujifilm
►Space is limited. Pre-registration required

Join the Woodlands production team for a tour of their FOH and Broadcast rooms.

Presented by Fujifilm

Best Practices for Mixing Audio for Live Production & Streaming

Join us as we explore the distinct realms of house and streaming mixes, comparing and contrasting their unique characteristics, realities, and challenges. Learn how to deliver a solid stereo house mix and create a complex streaming mix that withstands the most demanding platform algorithms. This class will engage you in the process of building the perfect mix tailored to each application, ensuring high-quality sound delivery in any context.

Cinematography I: When Bad Light Equals Bad Film

Cameras are purpose-built to capture light, but the quality of that light significantly impacts the final film. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore essential topics such as white balance, strategic light placement (and where not to place lights), preferred diffusions, and techniques for achieving both high-contrast and low-contrast looks. Drawing from experiences ranging from Vogue Magazine shoots to church documentaries, Josh Etheridge will share his favorite methods for effectively lighting a scene.

Competing in Today's Attention Economy: Leveraging Secular Social Media Strategies for Ministry Success

In an increasingly digital and secular world, ministries must adapt and innovate to effectively reach and engage their communities. This session will explore how secular social media strategies can be harnessed to enhance ministry outreach and engagement. By integrating proven techniques from the secular world, ministries can build stronger connections, foster trust, and expand their digital presence.

Advantages, Pitfalls, and Best Practices for Using PTZ & POV Cameras

Unmanned cameras have allowed churches to create more engaging online experiences by offering their audiences a greater assortment of creative camera shots without requiring additional manpower. But how are they best put into use? How many should you have and where should you put them? In this session, we’ll discuss the advantages and pitfalls, and explore some best practices in how PTZ and POV (point of view) cameras are utilized.

Building a Dynamic Volunteer Team: Strategies for Recruitment, Training, and Retention

Volunteers are a vital part of any ministry. Because of the skillset needed for creative and production roles, it’s especially hard to recruit, train, and nuture them. Come learn tips and tricks from a veteran of ministry with over 30 years of experience building healthy volunteer teams.

Lunch

Pre-purchase your box lunch when you register for the event.

Technology Showcase
►Demos
►Raffles

Visit the Capture Summit partners showcasing the latest gear and technology for church techs and creatives.

Capture Partners

Woodlands FOH & Broadcast Tour
►Presented by Fujifilm
►Space is limited. Pre-registration required

Join the Woodlands production team for a tour of their FOH and Broadcast rooms.

Presented by Fujifilm

Hope is Not a Plan: The Value of Pre-Production

Planning Center is set for the weekend, now what? Have you ever found yourself staring at the plan for the weekend and wonder how you will take that and turn it into an excellent production. This breakout is for you. Dave & Joseph will share how they approach live production at Cottonwood Creek Church (Dallas), and the tools they have effectively implemented based on Dave’s Emmy award winning career in the professional sports world.

Creating Emotional Impact: The Art of Editing for Story

Emotion is the beating heart of any content. While a compelling story provides the framework, it’s the emotional connection that truly resonates with the audience. We’re not merely assembling scenes; we’re crafting an experience that stirs feelings. Timing, flow, and that elusive “kinetic empathy” all play pivotal roles in achieving that impact.

Recharging Your Digital Strategy: Finding Inspiration and Innovation Through Rest

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, staying inspired and innovative is key to effectively engaging your congregation and broader community. Join us for this inspiring session and walk away with practical ideas and renewed enthusiasm to transform your church’s digital social media strategy through the power of rest and inspiration.

The Future of Remote Production & Live Streaming

From controlling a personal computer from across a room, or controlling a video switcher across countries, remote production has revolutionized the world of live production. Multisite churches Life.Church and Elevation Church utilize remote production systems weekly for broadcasts and campus remote support and in this session, broadcast leaders from these two churches Mitchell Neth and Andy Bentley will talk about the practical implementations of this tech for the local church, to enhance both in-room and online experiences.

We’ll discuss:

  • Gaining remote control of the systems you already own and operate
  • Investments to consider when building and managing multiple sites
  • Broadcast methods Life.Church and Elevation use for remote contribution

How to Work with Different Personalities and Still be Friends

Frustration and friction are no fun in the work environment, especially when you work at a church where grace and mercy should abound. Learning to work with different personalities can solve many of these daily frustrations. In this session, you will find out how to work with people who are different from you and still be friends at the end of the day.

How to Speak Pastorese: Bridging the Communication Divide Between Technical and Creative Staff and Non-Technical Leadership

This session focuses on how learning the skill of connecting will help church techs be understood by their pastor, worship pastor, and senior leadership, which will lay the foundation for a positive and supportive working relationship.

Technology Showcase
►EVERTZ Demo
►Raffles

Visit the Capture Summit partners showcasing the latest gear and technology for church techs and creatives.

Capture Partners

Woodlands FOH & Broadcast Tour
►Presented by Fujifilm
►Space is limited. Pre-registration required

Join the Woodlands production team for a tour of their FOH and Broadcast rooms.

Presented by Fujifilm

 

Color Matching Techniques for Broadcast and IMAG Cameras

The session focuses on how to use tools available to everyone to get video cameras color-matched, set up your live stream to grow, and reduce the distraction of IMAG screens. Topics that will be discussed are…

  • Lighting – both ambient and stage lighting
  • Tools – inexpensive tools that are both electronic and physical to assist the process
  • Color matching process
  • IMAG – how to adjust color on projections or screens to match your cameras
  • Community support – you don’t have to go at this alone

Filmmaker /Every Role, All at Once

As a filmmaker, you wear multiple hats: envisioning, producing, creating, and delivering content that reflects your values and spiritual connection. Whether it’s capturing intimate moments in no-budget church films or orchestrating grand-scale commercials and fashion ads, the fundamentals remain consistent across the spectrum. The journey of translating vision into reality is both challenging and rewarding.

Building Trust With Your Digital Audience on Social Media

In today’s digital age, trust is the cornerstone of any successful online presence. This session will delve into the strategies and best practices for building and maintaining trust with your church’s digital audience through social media. Whether you’re a seasoned social media manager or just starting out, this session will provide you with actionable insights to enhance your ministry’s digital strategy. Join us for this insightful session and walk away with the tools and knowledge to build a trustworthy and impactful digital presence.

Can a Producer Help My Livestream?

What is a producer?

• Oversee the livestream by making sure that all teams, audio, video, lighting, graphics, engineering, etc., work together to put out the best livestream possible.

• Prepare and oversee Pre-Production procedures to make sure that everything is set in place for the livestream. How does this help a live stream?

• Acts as quality control of all elements of the livestream.

• Intervenes when an element of the livestream is not up to standards.

• Gives your team one central person to key off in case things are not up to standards. What are some tools that you can use as a producer to keep your team in sync?

• Fax Procedure.

• Planning Center.

• Production Meetings. How does a producer interact with the worship team?

• The producer acts as a liaison between production and worship to make sure that both sides are working together to get what is required for a great stream.

• Is the point of contact with the worship team in case an audible is called during the walkthrough or the service.

Not a Solo Act: Cultivating Community in Production Ministry

Navigating the leadership of production ministry alone is one of the hardest and most unwise things to do. By fostering a community of fellow production ministry leaders, we not only find encouragement but also enhance our ability to serve effectively. Together, we can share experiences, learn from each other, pray for one another, and take comfort in knowing we are not alone. Join James Harding as we explore the importance of community in production ministry and discover how supporting one another aligns with God’s design for His church.

Networking Reception / Technology Showcase
►Demos
►Catered Small Bites

Visit the Capture Summit partners showcasing the latest gear and technology for church techs and creatives.

Capture Partners

Join us and connect with other church techs over delicious small plates. Build community and spark meaningful conversations. Bon appétit!

What’s on the menu?

  • Caprese skewers
  • Baked Brie Bites
  • Twice-Baked Potato Bites
  • Mini Empanadas
  • Thai Meatballs

Main Session 2
►Church Filmcraft Festival
► Presented by Worship House Media

Join us as we watch and discuss selected entries from the filmcraft festival.

Technology Showcase

Visit the Capture Summit partners showcasing the latest gear and technology for church techs and creatives.

Capture Partners

Main Session 3
►Worship
►Avoiding Burnout & Curating Healthy Culture with Creative Teams

Join us as we kick off the summit by worshiping and learning together before heading to your specialized breakout sessions.

Creative teams often find themselves stressed out, worn out, and ready to quit. From leaders to producers, the weight of the work and the stress of ministry can feel overwhelming, leading to isolated teams, diminished performance, and sometimes even church hurt. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Jay Owen will share 25 years of experience leading creative teams both in and out of full-time ministry, offering practical strategies for fostering personal growth and building a healthy, vibrant team culture. You’ll walk away with the tools to transform your team dynamics and ensure long-term success.

Technology Showcase
►Sony Demo
►Raffles

Visit the Capture Summit partners showcasing the latest gear and technology for church techs and creatives.

Capture Partners

Woodlands FOH & Broadcast Tour
►Presented by Fujifilm
►Space is limited. Pre-registration required

Join the Woodlands production team for a tour of their FOH and Broadcast rooms.

Presented by Fujifilm

Engaging Camera Operator Training: Combining Skill-Building with Fun

One of the easiest ways to begin creating a vibrant, cohesive, supportive, and highly competent team of media volunteers is to incorporate fun and fellowship into training. This session will allow you to learn best practices and have fun, too.

Cinematography II, Beyond the Basics: Building Cameras, Selecting Lenses, Accessories for Movement, and more (workshop)

While an expensive camera or lens won’t automatically make you a better cinematographer, they do play a crucial role in supporting your creative choices. In this practical workshop, we’ll delve into building cameras, camera movement, lens selection, and accessorizing. Every aspect contributes to the visual identity of your film or your artistic expression. Whether it’s the sleek aesthetics of Apple Music, the high-fashion vibe of Vogue Magazine, or the intimate setting of a local church, Josh Etheridge will share his go-to techniques as a DP that work across film sets of any size.

Training Up the Next Generation of Church Creatives: A Bell Shoals Church Case Study

Bell Shoals’ Jason Millsaps and Patrick Clark will share their experience of leading the Kids Worship Camp. They will discuss how they transformed a vision into reality, providing opportunities for children to discover and use their gifts in the church. The session will focus on how to create avenues for service in areas like set design, production, filmmaking, songwriting, drama, music, and dance..

Production: Servant Hearted Ministers

In this session, we’ll explore the vital role of the production team in supporting the pastoral, worship, and other ministry teams. This session aims to inspire and equip production teams to view their work as a ministry, fostering a deeper connection with their church community and enhancing the worship experience.

Navigating Church Tech Leadership: 10 Mistakes We Should Never Make

As a tech leader in your church, you’re constantly juggling directions, decisions, and discussions. With over 30 years of experience, Dennis Choy has made his share of mistakes and learned valuable lessons along the way. Join him for practical tips and insights on effectively leading your church tech and creative teams, so you can avoid the pitfalls and thrive in your role.

Lunch

Box lunches will be provided on-site for those who pre-purchased a lunch ticket during registration.

Technology Showcase
►Lightstar Demo
►Raffles

Visit the Capture Summit partners showcasing the latest gear and technology for church techs and creatives.

Capture Partners

Woodlands FOH & Broadcast Tour
►Presented by Fujifilm
►Space is limited. Pre-registration required

Join the Woodlands production team for a tour of their FOH and Broadcast rooms.

Presented by Fujifilm

Effective Directing for Your Live Stream vs. IMAG

Directing for live broadcast is intended to captivate. Directing for IMAG should reinforce and not distract from the live experience in the room. In this session we’ll explore the fundamental techniques to ensure a distinctive experience for your audiences. Adapt your approach based on your context and audience size!

Unlocking Success: The Impact of Preproduction

When preparing for production, it’s essential to strike a balance between creativity and practicality. We’ll cover key tips and ideas to set the stage for a successful production.

Maximizing Digital Reach: Strategies for Success with Limited Resources

In today’s digital age, reaching a wider audience is essential, but doing so with limited resources can be a challenge, especially for church creatives and producers. This session will equip you with practical, cost-effective strategies to expand your digital footprint without straining your budget. You’ll learn how to leverage the tools, including AI, make the most of social media, and creatively repurpose content to maximize impact. Whether you’re part of a small team or managing multiple projects, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to enhance your digital outreach and effectively engage your community. Jay Owen’s practical advice comes from decades of experience in the private sector along with building a vibrant, creative team at The Church of Eleven22.

Innovative Approaches to Church Live Streaming

Creating a compelling church live stream is no easy feat. Proverbs 18:15 reminds us, “An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.” In this session, we will explore and analyze various church live stream samples, providing a platform for church techs and creatives to engage in insightful discussions. Join us to gain valuable, actionable strategies that will enhance and elevate your own church’s live stream experience.

How to Avoid Burnout - Setting Boundaries to Stay Healthy

Burnout is a universal challenge—one that can affect individuals regardless of their work environment. In this session, we’ll explore practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries. Understanding how to protect your well-being is essential. Join us as we discuss effective practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries to avoid burnout, maintain balance, and sustain productivity.

Technology Showcase
►Demos
►Raffles

Visit the Capture Summit partners showcasing the latest gear and technology for church techs and creatives.

Capture Partners

Woodlands FOH & Broadcast Tour
►Presented by Fujifilm
►Space is limited. Pre-registration required

Join the Woodlands production team for a tour of their FOH and Broadcast rooms.

Presented by Fujifilm

 

Main Session 4
►Ask the Tech Director
►Capture Summit Door Prizes
►Worship

Do you have a burning question that you want to ask an experienced technical director? This is the session where those questions will be answered, and you can learn from the mistakes and successes of others.

We will also raffle the Capture Summit Door prize. You won’t want to miss this!

BONUS Video-on-Demand Sessions
Editing Your Projects for Story and Emotion
Audio: The Other Half of the Equation
Digital Storytelling
Advanced Cinematography
Setting up a Studio Space
Lighting like Netflix
Building a Powerful Audio Mix for Your Video
Creating Engaging Sermon Bumpers for Any Series
Getting Started with Animation for Ministry
Lessons from the Trenches - Create Team Collaboration
Creating Great Content for Video Wall Displays