[x] Move the downloaded files to D:\Users\Tech\Documents\vMix Assets\By Service\YYYY-MM-DD, where YYYY-MM-DD is the current date
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.
[x] Check that all the services have been created and have content
BoxCast
NOTE: If you are asked to log in, you may need to refresh the page first
[x] Check that the events have been created
vMix
[x] Open last week's preset
[x] Turn on both monitors and turn on the external output
You may need to turn off the external output and turn it back on if it doesn't work the first time
[x] Import videos and close the previous week's kids video
You can drag the videos directly from File Explorer into the "Videos" category
Set up and test triggers for kids countdown and video
[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 (skip to a few seconds before the end)
Once the triggers are set up and tested, you'll be able to set up the kids tech while the videos are being broadcast
[x] Restart all videos and loops
Do this after testing the triggers so that you don't forget to reset those videos
Update titles
[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 preset as a new file
Click "Save As"
Name the file YYYY-MM-DD Live.vmix, where YYYY-MM-DD is the current date
[x] Check cameras and frame shots
[x] If any of the band members are in a bad position (e.g., blocking someone else), let them know
[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 that the stream is working.
[x] Check sound
Do this after the kids broadcast so that we don't forget to unmute LR
If there is no sound:
Check that the sound station is sending sound (look at the LR level)
Reset the "Audio IN 1-2" input
Unplug the sound USB cable and plug it back in
Kids AV
[x] Copy the kids video to the laptop's Desktop
You can use the USB from the MCR sound station. Put the USB back at the sound station when you're done.
[x] Once the kids broadcast starts, bring the equipment to the Annex
As of 2023/02/26, the Kids Connection gathering takes place upstairs, in the second room on the left
[x] 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".
General Reminders
At each scene change (e.g., from worship to announcements):
MCR Setup Checklist
Planning Center Online
D:\Users\Tech\Documents\vMix Assets\By Service\YYYY-MM-DD
, whereYYYY-MM-DD
is the current dateChurch Online Platform
BoxCast
vMix
YYYY-MM-DD Live.vmix
, whereYYYY-MM-DD
is the current dateKids AV
David Reader
without 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