4 Ways to Repurpose Video Panels for Intimate Live Stream Settings
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Today’s church services look very different than they did even just a few short months ago. Amidst…
COVID-19, churches and many other businesses have had to figure out how to operate in this “new normal.” While the safety of our clients and the community is at the forefront of these changes, some creative new approaches to church services have arisen.
Many of the churches we’ve had the pleasure of working with have taken a new approach to sharing services: they’re utilizing live stream broadcasts. Has your church hopped on this new strategy for connecting with their congregation? Although it looks different for each organization, it may include live-streaming services on their website, Facebook page, YouTube, or other tools and mediums.
Whether your church is utilizing live streams currently or not, these ways to repurpose your video panels for intimate live stream settings can be used now or down the line. If COVID continues to influence gatherings in the foreseeable future, you may even want to try some of these ideas in your church.
1. Minimize your stage size & create an intimate atmosphere
If your church has a large stage in its sanctuary, it may be perfect for in-person gatherings but doesn’t translate well over video live streams. If your stage feels too big or impersonal, you may want to try experimenting with your stage’s size framed in your live stream.
You can adjust the zoom on your camera, physically set up your video camera closer to the stage, and you can even create a more intimate feeling by staging your backdrop and surroundings shown on screen. Items like couches, room dividers, and backdrops can all help set the stage for your broadcast atmosphere.
2. Connect with your living room audiences
Let’s face it; church services are really different when you don’t have an audience there in person. Like all live events, the audience, their reactions, and being able to see facial expressions all play into the room’s tone and feel. When your audience is only watching via broadcast, it can be challenging to “read the room.”
Keep your audience in mind and remember where they’re watching from. Many of your viewers will be tuning in from the comfort of their living room, so you may want to keep in mind a more relaxed and informal tone.
3. Set up an overflow broadcast area
For churches that are still offering some level of in-person sermons, an overflow broadcast area can be a great way to offer your congregation options on how to join along. Overflow broadcast areas are designated rooms on-site that can hold more people who want to join church from the facility but may also want to socially distance.
With overflow broadcast areas, you combine the familiarity of coming to your physical church location for members while also utilizing live stream broadcasts. Your congratulation can then join in-person (if you’re offering that option), on-site but in an overflow area, or simply tune in from home.
4. Consider outdoor panels
Although your current indoor panels probably are not equipped to be utilized outdoors, investing in outdoor panels may make sense for you and your church. If you’re wanting to offer outdoor services and plan to use outdoor panels in the long run, this option may be great for you.
We have seen churches get creative by offering outdoor services similar to drive-in movies, broadcast live-stream services outside with lawn seating available, and even set up outdoor panels to broadcast live services happening indoors on location.
What other ways has your church adapted to the current national guidelines and COVID-19 related distancing? In addition to broadcasts and live streaming, we’ve also seen churches and other organizations use video panels to showcase roadside announcements and outdoor digital signage.
If you have questions about utilizing your panels or are interested in more information on outdoor panels, connect with our team! We are here to answer your questions and are always happy to help.