Sound and Pixel has developed a series of workshops designed to make cutting edge technology in Sound, Video and Lighting part of your Worship experience. Our philosophy is to make the technology itself invisible to the audience, yet enhance the message being given through word and image. We teach in a fun, interactive environment at the levels appropriate for your technical ministry teams. From beginning microphone techniques to advanced mixing, from simple one camera IMAG (image magnification, enhancement), to advanced video/multi-camera shoots and from room lights to full theatrical presentations, Sound and Pixel can train your team!

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WORKSHOPS

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Making it Sound Better by Sunday

In our making it sound better by Sunday workshop our goal is to improve the sound quality and organization of the technical ministry. We go over many of the most common equalization, compression, and mixing mistakes made and many techniques to improve the quality of sound. Going beyond sound techniques, understanding proper communication, roles, expectations, and organization of the technical ministry is paramount to improving the sound. Less stress, better sound, and more confidence are the goals of this workshop.

Cost: $360 + ($10 per person, includes workbook)
Level: Beginner – Intermediate
Suggested Prerequisite or current knowledge: Running sound or not this is great for anyone involved in your Technical Ministy.
Length: 3 hours (no attendance limit to how many should enjoy this workshop)

Note: This workshop is not meant to replace our “Sound for Worship” or “Basic Art of Mixing” workshops. Though some various topics overlap a bit, our other workshops do not address the organization, procedures or checklists so desperately needed by a technical ministry.

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Basic Art of Mixing

Learn the art of blending and balancing instruments, vocals, and effects. Begin to create an understanding and application of equalization, reverb and other effects, as well as learning how to apply dynamic processors to your live mixes.

Cost: $360.00 (up to 5 people) + ($13 per person, for the workbook)
Level: Beginner
Suggested Prerequisite or current knowledge: “Basic Sound for Worship”
Length: 3 hours

Combine with: “Basic Sound for Worship”, and “Ringing it Out” to accomplish a great knowledge base for mixing live sound.

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Ringing it Out – Feedback Control

This is a very hand’s on workshop that teaches you how to control feedback in your system. How to prepare for feedback prior to and during your events. Hands-on application of how to use very inexpensive software ($39 not sold by us) to help identify feedback problems in real time and how to address them. This workshop should be a must for all who setup and use sound systems.

Cost: $180
Level: Beginner – Advanced
Suggested Prerequisite or current knowledge: “Basic Sound for Worship”
Length: 2 hours

Combine with: “Basic Sound for Worship”, and “Basic Art of Mixing” to accomplish a great knowledge base for mixing live sound.

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Digital Console Specialty

This is a hands-on workshop using your digital console. Start taking advantage of the benefits of your equipment. This workshop covers the basics of getting around your console as well as how to take advantage of the built in processing available.

Cost: $380
Level: Intemediate
Suggested Prerequisite or current knowledge: “Basic Art of Mixing”
Length: 3 hours

Combine with: “Basic Sound for Worship”, “Ringing Out the System”, and “Basic Art of Mixing” to accomplish a great knowledge base for mixing live sound.

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Basic Sound for Worship

The workshop focuses on getting you up and running. This is the entry level workshop for those with little or no experience. Or perhaps for those that feel they need a refresher on the basics. You will learn the elements of your system and the basics of working the mixing console. This workshop gives you the needed skills to get your system up and running and get sound going with confidence.

Cost: $360.00 (up to 5 people) + ($13 per person, for the workbook)
Level: Beginner
Suggested Prerequisite or knowledge: None
Length: 4 hours

Combine with: “Basic Art of Mixing”, and “Ringing it Out” to accomplish a great knowledge base for mixing live sound.

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Advanced Art of Mixing

This workshop begins to open up the true creativity in mixing for live sound. This is when the sound crew learns how they can help move the congregation. The topics in the workshop teach you how to treat the mixing console and outboard gear as an instrument and not just tools. Topics include advanced effects and dynamics processing, riding levels, and a great deal of fun.

Cost: $360.00 (up to 5 people) + ($24 per person, for the workbook)
Level: Intermediate – Advanced
Suggested Prerequisite or current knowledge: “Basic Art of Mixing”
Length: 4 hours (this class should be limited to 3 or 4 people)
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Recording the Service

Yes, you can get professional sounding recordings of your service. From the very basics to how the Pro’s do it, this workshop will discuss equipment options and set ups as well as hands-on recording techniques needed to get professional sounding results.

Cost: $270 + ($13 per person, includes workbook)
Level: Intermediate
Suggested Prerequisite or current knowledge: “Basic Art of Mixing”
Length: 3 hours (this class should be limited to 3 or 4 people)

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Basic Audio Editing –

Getting media ready for Streaming, CD’s, etc.

So, you recorded great sounding audio, now what? Its time to edit it. This workshop teaches how to edit mono or stereo tracks to prepare them for audio CD’s,Internet streaming, etc. Trim the beginning and end, take out unwanted sounds and noises, add an intro, etc. We can teach this workshop using free software that we can supply for you. Other software examples are Cubase, Protools, Logic Pro, and many others.

Cost: $270 + ($13 per person, includes workbook)
Level: Beginner
Suggested Prerequisite or current knowledge: Good understanding of computers.
Length: 3 hours (this class should be limited to 3 or 4 people)

Note: This workshop has no knowledge prerequisites other than a good understanding of computers. However, if you are going to be recording what you are editing, please look at the workshop “Recording the Service.”

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Troubleshooting & Repair –

Do not let the little things get you down. A basic knowledge of troubleshooting, repair and how sytems work will go a long way to keeping you up and running and repairing equipment that are not. This workshop is designed to teach the basics of troubleshooting problems in your system and how to make simple repairs. You will learn basic correct soldering skills and how to use simple diagnostic methods and equipment. This workshop is a must and a lot of fun.

Cost: $270 + ($13 per person, includes workbook)
Level: Beginner
Suggested Prerequisite or current knowledge: “Basic sound for worship”
Length: 3 hours (this class should be limited to 3 or 4 people)

Note: This workshop is not intended to replace a professional for major repairs and diagnostics however, to empower the average person with the tools and knowledge needed to not let the basic common troubles get you down.