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avbooth-docs

documentation for the Woodland West A/V booth

Training Plan

We would love for everyone to train to at least Level 1 in each area. For those who do, we have a special thank you.

Presentation

Level 1 - Standard Operator Training

An operator is proficient in the following tasks:

  1. turning on the lights, presentation computer, projectors, and A/V equipment racks
  2. starting Proclaim and PowerPoint, opening an existing presentation, starting the presentation, and advancing slides
  3. starting and stopping music in iTunes
  4. locating and switching to slides when they are out of order
  5. hiding slides that should not be in the show (identified during soundcheck)
  6. turning off the lights, computer, projectors, and A/V equipment rack
  7. Indicating that the room is occupied on the air conditioner panels

Level 2 - Advanced Operator Training

In addition to the tasks above, an operator is also proficient in the following tasks:

  1. importing new content slides and songs
  2. creating new slides from scatch given only text or a reference image (for an announcement)
  3. recalling a song from the library and inserting it into the show
  4. making corrections to slides
  5. setting up the pre-show and post-show slides and timings, including a countdown timer
  6. Adjusting the levels of individual lights in the room, separate from the lighting presets

LiveStream

Level 1 - Standard Operator Training

An operator is proficient in the following tasks:

  1. turning on the lights and livestream computer
  2. starting OBS, opening multiview, and switching scenes (using the streamdeck and in OBS itself)
  3. setting the livestream titles in restream
  4. starting and stopping the stream and recordings
  5. using the stream dump, and understanding when its use is appropriate
  6. adjusting camera angles manually and with presets
  7. choosing the appropriate camera angle for each part of the worship service
  8. keeping the speaker in frame
  9. turning off lights and locking the livestream computer (but leave it running)
  10. Indicating that the room is occupied on the air conditioner panels

Level 2 - Advanced Operator Training

In addition to the tasks above, an operator is also proficient in the following tasks:

  1. engaging the audience in stream chat in a positive and uplifting manner
  2. forwarding prayer requests to the church office
  3. making artistic and visually pleasing use of camera angles for a professional appearance
  4. Adjusting the levels of individual lights in the room, separate from the lighting presets

Soundboard

Level 1 - Standard Operator Training

An operator is proficient in the following tasks:

  1. turning on the lights, mixer, equipment rack, and reciever rack in the correct order
  2. entering the correct preset (church or simple)
  3. setting levels during soundcheck to balance choral parts
  4. setting the lobby and web mixes to appropriate levels
  5. operating channel mutes as groups, and individually
  6. checking and changing batteries on packs, handhelds, and podium mic
  7. understanding how lapel and countryman style microphones attach to packs and connecting them
  8. operating the PAFL and headphones
  9. responding to feedback by reducing levels
  10. turning off the lights, mixer, equipment rack, and reciever rack in the correct order
  11. Indicating that the room is occupied on the air conditioner panels

Level 2 - Advanced Operator Training

In addition to the tasks above, an operator is also proficient in the following tasks:

  1. considering the EQ of performers and making slight adjustments
  2. evaluating and adjusting the web and lobby mixes
  3. evaluating and adjusting the impact of reverb and audience fill on the mix
  4. identifying the frequency of feedback and responding with EQ adjustment
  5. understanding microphone positioning relative to speakers to reduce feedback
  6. Adjusting the levels of individual lights in the room, separate from the lighting presets

Expert Training

While basic and advanced operators make changes which affect an individual worship service, expert operators make changes that affect every worship service from this point forward.

There is a need for a few people to be familiar with the hardware wiring and software configuration for equipment on the sound board. We cannot put all our eggs in one basket (or all our knowledge in one head). There is a wide variety of equipment, including: computers, the mixer, amplifiers, microphones, radio recievers, antennas, projectors, and speakers. Therefore, there is no specific training plan. However, if you have a passion for this and are looking to get involved behind the scenes in an already behind the scenes ministry… let us know.

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