Katelyn Ward d&b Audiotechnik KSL Line Array We’ve been keeping a HUGE secret, but now we are ready to tell you because this is way too important...and EPIC! We are proud to announce that VIP Production Northwest just took delivery of the FIRST ... audio new product
Alex Kwamina The Projector Predicament Whether you’re a school or house of worship looking to spend the big dollars on a projector, getting the best projector for your needs feels important. But with this brand, that brand, lasers, lamps, ... projector video
VIP Production Northwest, Troy Reit Hiring a Production Company: 201 Planning an event can be daunting, especially for those who have never done them before. There are so many details to think through, and if you have no experience with rental houses and production com... production tips
Katelyn Ward How Basic Uplighting Can Transform Your Event Let’s start with the basics: What is uplighting? For some of you, this may be obvious, and the title itself may be pretty straightforward, but to those who have never used the technique, I’ll give you... production tips
Ezra Gerlitz What Is RDM? Have you ever been setting up lighting for a concert or event, started programming, and noticed that one of your stagehands or volunteers (or let’s be honest, it was probably YOU who screwed the pooch... Lighting production tips
VIP Production Northwest, Troy Reit Networking for Production The whole world runs on computers. At least that’s the line that I have used for years when I tell people about my job security doing IT work. Being an IT guy is handier than just being able to fix th... networking production tips
VIP Production Northwest, Troy Reit The Cost of Quality I’m going to pick on churches a bit here, but the principles in this article apply to any venue. Having worked with churches on their tech systems for 3 decades now, including being on staff at a chur... production tips
VIP Production Northwest, Triston Ward Hiring a Production Company: 101 Many people are intimidated by the thought of reaching out to a production company. You’ve spent all this time organizing and planning your event, and now it's time to reach out to your local producti... planning production tips
Denny Marit Gobos: 101 What are gobos? Gobos are used with ellipsoidal or spot theatrical fixtures to create lighting scenes on stage. Simple gobos, incorporated into automated lighting systems, are also popular especially ... Lighting production tips
VIP Production Northwest, Troy Reit How Loud Should Your Church Service Be? For the 30+ years that I’ve been mixing live shows and church services there is one thing that remains constant: you can’t please everyone. Inevitably, at nearly every show and service, someone will c... audio production tips
VIP Production Northwest, Troy Reit Microphone Selection & Placement - A Quick Reference One of the most commonly asked questions I get as an audio engineer is regarding what mic to use for a specific application. Unfortunately, there are as many opinions about that question as there are ... audio microphones production tips
VIP Production Northwest, Troy Reit Gain Staging - The Missing Key to a Great Mix A good portion of my time at VIP is spent in consultation and training with churches and schools. Installing new equipment often gives me the opportunity to observe the methods and procedures technici...
