Media Ministry: Audio / Visual Testimonies: God Stories
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Do you capture (audio and video) the great testimonies, God Stories, happening in your church?
How much are you aware of the power of Revelation 12:11?
Revelation 12:11. “They triumphed over him (Satan) by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” Here is a verse that lists side-by-side two powerful elements that yield powerful spiritual results. Jesus’ blood sacrifice on the cross and our word-of-mouth testimonies—both result in overcoming all evil in the world. Now, Christians everywhere are, to some degree or another, aware of the cleansing power of Jesus’ blood sacrifice on the cross. Every day soap cleans people, clothing, objects, and so on, which is all surface cleaning. But can you imagine a spiritual agent so strong that, on the soul level in the realm of righteousness and wickedness, it washes spiritual sins and all unholiness whiter than snow? Christians also know the unlimited power of Jesus’ blood for utterly destroying evil. So when Christians testimonies are equated to His blood—that’s an incomprehensible WOW!
Audio and Video Capturing. If other people are anything like me, I’m relaxed when I’m speaking and sharing stories with a friend or two. The story flows in proper sequence and retains hearers’ interests. But I instantly freeze up and go brain dead when someone turns on any kind of recording device. So there’s little chance of getting a coherent recording of a God-event in my life. However, I believe there’s a wonderful solution to this. I saw an operation in a church that gives all of us “stage-frightened” people great hope. There were two video screens at the front of the sanctuary on both sides, and the usual video cameras in the back. At a certain time in the worship service, people stood up and gave testimonies of the Lord’s blessings, speaking toward the front of the church. I saw the people immediately pop up on the video screens. The screen seemed to zoom right in on one of the sisters as an usher handed her a microphone. How did they do that? So I quickly scanned the front of the pulpit area and up on the ceiling, looking for the camera. It took a few minutes to spot it—white against white and cleverly
hidden in the upper back of the pulpit area. With such an unobtrusive system and operating procedure, there was no stage fright, no camera in one’s face, and a recording set-up that creates complete ease. And what superior zoom power the camera had. It was at least 40 feet to where the sister was standing, but on screen she appeared as if the camera was right in front of her. The head technician was walking around the church, supervising sound and video quality, while operating all the system controls from his iPad.
Easy Sharing. With a few simple video editing steps, it is so easy to excerpt any number of these kinds of church testimonies into separate file clips. Churches regularly use these excerpts in their outreach ministries. These short testimonies can be uploaded on the church’s website for viewing and listening. They can be burned to CD or DVD discs and handed out in the neighborhood. One or two can be played at the beginning of each church service as a super encouragement for others to increase their outreach activities. These God Story discs can also be shared with other churches to encourage their outreach ministries.
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In technical language, the Sony-Computer-Operated-Video-Camera-Package features include the following:
- 1/4 type 380k pixel EXview HAD CCD
- 18x Optical zoom + 12x Digital (Optical is recommended by Sony and most professionals)
- Auto Focus and Manual Focus
- Amazing Low Light Sensitivity. Minimum illumination is less than 1 Lux.
- Ceiling Mount, Flat Surface Mount, or optional bracket for Wall Mount installation
- An Inverter Switch will electronically flip an image upside down so it displays correctly when ceiling mounted
- Special conversion kit to power the camera up to 300 feet away
- Remote Controllable via Visca, both RS-232C or RS-422
- Full Range Pan/Tilt: 340 degrees Pan / 120 degrees Tilt
- Auto ICR Function remote in addition to computer control operation
- Video Output: VBS (pin jack) and Y/C (4 pin MiniDIN)
- Auto White Balance plus settings for ATW, Indoor, Outdoor and one push manual white balance
- AE Spot Setting
- Six Custom Presets. You pre-select up to six camera positions (per camera) for instant use
- 37mm Mount for Optional Conversion Lens
- Package includes the computer operated full range of motion camera plus all the connection boxes, and cabling needed to operate the camera up to 100' away. (300' with additional cabling)
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A Technician’s Dream. The latest advances in audio and video equipment now include Wifi capabilities that allow computers and iPads to run the equipment by remote. The following system described has all of the above capabilities.
How is all of this so easily possible?
Robotic Camera System. A great robotic camera system with fantastic quality and is designed to be computer operated. Hang it on a wall or upside down on the ceiling and discreetly zoom in on anyone in the congregation that is being touched by the Lord or sharing a testimony. With an impressive 18x optical zoom lens you can comfortably zoom up to 100 feet away with amazing clarity. Follow the pastor as he walks across the platform or comes down into the congregation. With the ability to set 6 pre-programmed locations, you can’t miss. This compact, off-white camera will greatly enhance the video of your service without being intrusive. (Black is also available). Even in low light situations, this camera system performs wonderfully. Everything is included in this package. You get special connection boxes, cabling, a Sony camera, and even the software to control the entire system, which also supports up to 7 cameras. Power and control this camera up to 100' away with this package. (Up to 300 feet away is possible with additional cabling) right from your computer. You also get a bracket to hang it upside down on the ceiling. (Your image will be right side up.) Optional wall bracket accessory is available.
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