[x] Turn on both monitors in the MCR and activate the external output in vMix.
[x] Turn on the NDI controller.
Download media from Planning Center Online.
[x] Download the Kids Connection Video.
[x] Download the sermon notes (if they're present).
[x] Download any new assets (e.g., new bumper videos, new announcements).
[x] Move the Kids Connection video and sermon notes to D:\Users\Tech\Documents\vMix Assets\By Service\YYYY-MM-DD, where YYYY-MM-DD is today's date.
[x] Move the new assets to D:\Users\Tech\Documents\vMix Assets\By Type\.
Import media into vMix.
[x] Import the Kids Connection video into the "Videos" category in vMix and close the previous week's video.
You can drag and drop videos directly from Windows File Explorer into vMix!
[x] Import other assets (e.g., bumper videos, announcements).
[x] If you have time, clear out outdated files. Close the input in vMix and move the file from D:\Users\Tech\Documents\vMix Assets\By Type\ to D:\Users\Tech\Documents\vMix Assets\By Type\Archive\.
Check that the events are set up properly on Church Online Platform.
[x] Check that the main event and rebroadcast events have been created and have content. If not, follow the instructions for creating events on Church Online Platform.
[x] Copy the sermon notes to the event (if they were on Planning Center Online).
:warning: Pay attention to the "Additional Services" section at the end.
For the main event, uncheck every other service.
For the rebroadcasts, check all the other rebroadcasts on the same date but uncheck everything else.
Check that the events are set up properly on BoxCast.
[x] Check that both the Kids Connection and the main event have been created. If not, follow the instructions for creating live events on BoxCast.
Set up and test triggers for Kids Connection countdown and video. This lets you set up in the Annex while the Kids Connection countdown and video play automatically.
[x] Set up a trigger on the kids countdown loop that fades to the kids video for this week.
[x] Set up a trigger on the kids video that fades to the pre-stream title loop.
[x] Test the triggers by playing the countdown loop and video (skip to a few seconds before the end).
[x] Restart all videos and loops. Do this after testing the triggers so that you don't forget to reset those videos.
Update the titles in vMix.
[x] Pre-stream title
[x] Host
[x] Speaker
[x] Special announcer(s), if any
[x] Check that all the titles and the pre-stream title loop look good.
[x] Save the vMix preset as a new file. Click "Save As" and name the file YYYY-MM-DD Live.vmix (where YYYY-MM-DD is today's date).
[x] Check cameras.
[x] Make sure the cameras are responding to inputs from the NDI controller and that the video isn't laggy.
[x] Frame the shots. If any of the band members are in a bad position (e.g., blocking someone else), let them know.
[x] Check sound.
[x] Once it's time for the Kids Connection broadcast, mute other sounds (LR on the sound computer and the NDI source), play the 5 minute countdown and start the stream. Check on Church Online Platform's Host Tools section that the stream is working.
Set up the Kids Connection tech in the Annex.
[x] Copy the kids video to the laptop's Desktop. You can use the USB from the MCR sound station, as long as you put it back when you're done.
[x] Once the kids broadcast starts, bring the equipment to the Annex and set up the laptop and TV.
On the old Dell Latitude, you should be able to log in to the account David Reader without a password.
On the old Dell Inspiron, use the account Tech. The password should be written on a sticky note on the laptop. If for some reason you need the security questions, the answers are all "Montreal".
[x] After the Kids Connection broadcast, start recording.
General Reminders
At each scene change (e.g., from worship to announcements):
MCR Setup Checklist
D:\Users\Tech\Documents\vMix Assets\By Service\YYYY-MM-DD, whereYYYY-MM-DDis today's date.D:\Users\Tech\Documents\vMix Assets\By Type\.D:\Users\Tech\Documents\vMix Assets\By Type\toD:\Users\Tech\Documents\vMix Assets\By Type\Archive\.YYYY-MM-DD Live.vmix(whereYYYY-MM-DDis today's date).David Readerwithout a password.Tech. The password should be written on a sticky note on the laptop. If for some reason you need the security questions, the answers are all "Montreal".General Reminders