squigish -
Thanks for your advice. Your solutions are correct, however we are trying to cover way to large of a stage with too few ellipsoidals. That's why I would like to buy some fresnels, so we dont have to spend alot of time re-aiming, etc. Plus, for a state of the art theatre, we really need to have some fresnels.
And to your side note...
Yes. Large churches (in comparrison to small, conservative churches) would be considered more of a theatrical performance. However, one thign you have to keep in mind is that our church is geared more toward the younger audience.
Our congregations culture demands uses of current-day media to present our messages. However, there is a fine line taht we have to be careful of.. using technology to enhance the message of our pastor and just being flashy and distracting.
However, sometimes we purposely cross that line to see what our congregation wants (or does not want).
It's all about the culture. The way we do things wouldn't work in your church, or any other church that doesn't share a similar culture.
I've worked in secular technical theatre before, and LOVE my job in the church. Your allowed to be a techy, but also be creative, be apart of the design process. YOu try new things each week, it's spontanious and I love it. If your ever in Northern Washington state give me a ring, and I'll give you a tour .
Thanks for your advice. Your solutions are correct, however we are trying to cover way to large of a stage with too few ellipsoidals. That's why I would like to buy some fresnels, so we dont have to spend alot of time re-aiming, etc. Plus, for a state of the art theatre, we really need to have some fresnels.
And to your side note...
Yes. Large churches (in comparrison to small, conservative churches) would be considered more of a theatrical performance. However, one thign you have to keep in mind is that our church is geared more toward the younger audience.
Our congregations culture demands uses of current-day media to present our messages. However, there is a fine line taht we have to be careful of.. using technology to enhance the message of our pastor and just being flashy and distracting.
However, sometimes we purposely cross that line to see what our congregation wants (or does not want).
It's all about the culture. The way we do things wouldn't work in your church, or any other church that doesn't share a similar culture.
I've worked in secular technical theatre before, and LOVE my job in the church. Your allowed to be a techy, but also be creative, be apart of the design process. YOu try new things each week, it's spontanious and I love it. If your ever in Northern Washington state give me a ring, and I'll give you a tour .