Category Streaming Tips

Audio, Streaming Tips

Tips for Mixing Audio and Streaming Video

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Audio engineer James Wasem shares tips on mixing audio and streaming video with Phil and Steve on the Church Solutions Podcast. Listen to the full podcast here or hit the play button below: ===

Guest Blogger
April 6, 2022

Audio, Streaming Tips

5 Easy Ways to Improve the Audio of Your Church”s Live Stream

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Live video streaming is taking off. Churches around the country are realizing that when they stream, they can connect with their communities in new ways and engage members when they can’t make it in person. Still, if your audio is…

SCTV Team
March 19, 2022

Easter, Holidays, Streaming Tips

Easter is Almost Here, is Your Streaming Ready?

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Easter 2022 is almost here! Make sure your tech team is ready to go because Easter is the 2nd most attended church event every year, and that includes online. It’s important to ensure your church offers the best live streaming…

SCTV Team
March 19, 2022

Streaming Tips

7 Reasons Why Your Church Should Keep Streaming

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Two years ago at about this time live streaming video for churches became a must! Church doors were forced to close as COVID-19 precautions shut down in-person church gatherings across the US and around the globe. Churches did whatever they…

SCTV Team
March 11, 2022

Streaming Tips, Tech Tips

Sit Back, Relax, & Enjoy the Show Doesn’t Cut it

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“Sit back, relax and enjoy the show,” goes the old movie trailer maxim. But when it comes to streaming your church services and events, sitting back can lead to disinterest, distraction, and a desire for something more immersive from your…

SCTV Team
February 9, 2022

Streaming Tips

Keys to a Successful Streaming Video/Chat Platform

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Having a video player on your church website is okay but if you really want to connect with your viewers, live interactive chat as well as other features on your platform is very important. 15 Things a Great Streaming Video/Chat…

SCTV Team
January 26, 2022

Community, Streaming Tips

Is It Time for Churches to Stop Live Streaming Services?

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Many churches started live streaming their worship services when they were forced to stop meeting in person during the COVID pandemic. Fortunately, the vast majority of churches are once again gathering together in person. But now, one of the questions being discussed in many churches these days is… Should we stop live streaming our worship services? Recently, I…

SCTV Team
October 26, 2021

Streaming Tips

10 Commandments of Streaming Video

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To successfully grow your ministry by live streaming your services, it’s important to ensure your church offers the best live streaming experience for your audiences. Here are some valuable tips: 1. Always test Make sure all of your equipment –…

SCTV Team
October 12, 2021

Church Marketing, Streaming Tips

15 Tips for Promoting Your Live Stream

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Live video streaming is one of the most powerful ways to reach new people, interact with visitors, and help them grow spiritually. However, viewers will not magically find you online just because you’re streaming. You need to constantly and creatively…

SCTV Team
July 11, 2021

Hardware, Software, Streaming Tips, Tech Tips

Church Tech Experts’ Favorite Live Encoders

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Live broadcasting software and hardware converts your video feed into a suitable format for live streaming. Let’s take a look at our tech experts’ favorite live encoders for churches streaming video. There are two types of live encoders, software and hardware.…

SCTV Team
April 28, 2021