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Our mission statement as a Production team is, “To use technology to create an engaging and immersive environment for people to experience God in a life changing way.” Canvas Production’s presentation of the weekly gatherings allows people to engage with the Presence of God in our auditorium, lobby, online campus, or wherever they happen to be.
With YOU!
● We strive to be authentic worshippers, obedient to the unique calling God has on each of our lives.
● We are constantly looking for opportunities to grow in excellence and recruiting others to join us as we use our talents for Kingdom purposes.
● We are intentional in our skill development.
● We never stop looking for fresh and creative ways to engage those gathered to worship.
What kind of team and atmosphere do we strive to create?
We ask Production Team Members make the following commitments:
Commitment to DEVOTION:
Passionate love of Jesus, demonstrated by consistent spiritual growth, is our highest priority.
Commitment to LEARNING:
Constructive criticism and feedback is seen as a positive.
Commitment to SERVING:
We are one team! We strive to support and champion one another, recognizing each other’s strengths and coming alongside to help in areas of weakness. We are flexible and willing to adapt and make changes to achieve our mission, to create opportunities for people to experience God in a life changing way.
Commitment to EXCELLENCE:
We come with a willingness to stretch ourselves into new and higher standards of “good enough”.
Commitment to OWNERSHIP:
This is OUR team. We strive to be part of the solution when obstacles arise.
Commitment to UNITY:
The advancement of the Kingdom of God is the focus that unites us.
Commitment to FUN:
Our gatherings are a celebration of the work God has done and all He is going to do! When joy
is the focus, fun is the product.
Commitment to the MISSION:
In our gathering times, people will experience God in a life changing way; our personal lives are not outside of this mission. As a team we look for opportunities to experience God in a life changing way.
Goal/Vision/Importance
● The goal is to provide a picture in the auditorium and online that makes every seat a great seat!
● Running a camera to enable people to become engaged and stay engaged during worship and the message.
● The work that we do in each gathering is used in so many more ways and times than just that one time we actually ran the camera. From episodes on the app to being used for discipling people by sharing the Word and message of Christ. Camera Team Requirements
● Roving camera operators need to be capable of holding up to 15lbs for a worship set.
● Camera operators need to be capable of climbing small ladders.
● Camera operators need to be capable of standing for a worship set, while operating their
camera.
● Camera operators need to be open to direction and feedback.
Scheduling
All scheduling happens through the Planning Center platform. Invitations to serve are usually sent out well in advance, though last minute cancellations and rescheduling does happen! There is a blockout feature to indicate your availability. Upon receiving an invitation to serve the expectation is for you to respond: confirm or decline within 5 days. Things happen! If you need to cancel please give as much notice as possible!
Dress code
We ask that all our camera operators wear all black, including our Canvas Production shirts. Because camera operators move around on stage and in the auditorium quite a bit during the gathering we ask that you follow this dress code. Wearing black helps limit distractions by helping you blend into the background a little more.
Camera Team Expectations
Before Arrival
● Please listen to the weekly setlist located on the Planning Center app prior to rehearsal. Know the songs and be aware of special parts that cameras should highlight.
● Be familiar with who is leading each song – learn worship leaders’ names.
Upon Arrival
● We request that camera operators attend rehearsals, (First set- run the camera to find favorite shots and become comfortable with the songs and band. Second set- talk through song with switcher for general flow of worship.) The purpose of this practice time is for our
team to better equip themselves with the knowledge of the set list, musical parts, and to create the most intentional worship experience.
● During rehearsal please grab your camera and practice running it for the gathering.
● Pay attention to lighting and how to best use it with your camera.
● Attend the Pre Gathering Prayer: Wednesdays- 6pm, Saturdays 5:30pm, Sundays 8:30am
● Attend the Green Room Run of Show meeting right after prayer.
● Immediately following the Greenroom meeting, attend the Production meeting in the Video Control Room.
● During the countdown be at your camera with 2-3 min left to do a coms check with the Switcher.
● At the end of the day please turn your camera off. Rovers, please make sure to put your
camera away and turn off their wireless receivers.
Goal/Vision/Importance
● The goal is to convey a message using pictures and words to help create that opportunity for people to experience God in a life changing way!
● Providing a visual message from beginning to end, using all the tools available and making the entire gathering coherent. Switcher Requirements
● Switchers need to be able to communicate quickly and clearly over an intercom.
● Switchers need to be able to sit through our entire gathering.
● Switchers need to have a fundamental understanding of rhythm and how to switch video to the rhythm of the song.
● Be open to feedback.
Scheduling
All scheduling happens through the Planning Center platform. Invitations to serve are usually sent out well in advance, though last minute cancellations and rescheduling does happen! There is a blockout feature to indicate your availability. Upon receiving an invitation to serve the expectation is for you to respond: confirm or decline within 5 days. Things happen! If you need to cancel please give as much notice as possible!
Dress code
We ask that our team wear their Canvas Production shirt.
Switcher Expectations
Before Arrival
● Please listen to the weekly setlist located on the Planning Center app prior to rehearsal. Know the songs and be aware of special parts that cameras should highlight.
● Familiarize yourself with any special elements of the gathering that might require extra camera work.
● Know who is leading each song – learn worship leaders’ names.
● Have a basic plan for how you want each song to look, switching is visually telling the story of the song and knowing of any special parts you want to show will help you tell that story better. Be ready to communicate quickly and clearly with your camera team.
● Be ready to give your camera team feedback. Include lots of encouragement but be
prepared to give constructive criticism if you need a different shot.
Upon Arrival
● We request that our switcher team members attend rehearsals, (First run through of rehearsal – practice switching and communicating with the camera team. Second Run through, meet in the back and talk about your strategy for video that week as a team.) The purpose of this practice time is for our team to better equip themselves with the knowledge of the set list, musical parts, and to create the most intentional worship experience.
● Attend the pre gathering prayer: Wednesdays- 6pm, Saturdays 5:30pm, Sundays 8:30am.
● Attend the Green Room Run of Show meeting right after prayer.
● Immediately following the Greenroom meeting, attend the Production meeting in the Video Control Room. Be prepared to share any special elements or thoughts with your camera team during this time.
● During the countdown check in with your camera operators, do a coms check and remind them of how the gathering is going to start.
● Work with your ProP operator to get presentation content onto the right screens at the right times.
Goal/Vision/Importance
● The sound and environment created/mixed by our audio technicians is crucial to the Canvas culture. Worship leads the way into our gathering and as the first impression we strive for excellence as we lift up the name of Jesus. Our goal is to create distraction free opportunities for people to experience God in a life changing way, in person and online.
Audio Requirements
● Listens to music from an analytical view point as opposed to “hearing” it.
● Teachable
● Some understanding of music arrangements and how instruments and vocals complement each other.
● Teachable
● Openness to feedback.
● Be coachable.
Scheduling
All scheduling happens through the Planning Center platform. Invitations to serve are usually sent out well in advance, though last minute cancelations and rescheduling does happen! There is a blockout feature to indicate your availability. Upon receiving an invitation to serve the expectation is for you to respond, confirm or decline within 5 days. Things happen! If you need to cancel please give as much notice as possible!
Dress code
We ask that our team wear their Canvas Production shirt.
Audio Expectations
Before Arrival
● Please listen to the weekly setlist located on the Planning Center app prior to rehearsal. Knowing the songs and how the instruments work together to make a similar mix to the recording uploaded to the Planning Center app.
● Come familiar with who is leading each song and know our worship leaders.
● Be familiar with all audio transitions in the gathering.
Upon Arrival
● We request that audio team members attend rehearsals. The purpose of this practice time is for our team to better equip themselves with the knowledge of the set list, musicians scheduled, and to create the most intentional worship experience.
● Make sure you get a good soundcheck from; hosts, the pastor mic, and any special videos for the week.
● Attend the pre gathering prayer, Wednesdays- 6pm, Saturdays 5:30pm, Sundays 8:30am.
● Attend the Greenroom Run of Show meeting right after prayer.
● Immediately following the Greenroom meeting, attend the Production meeting in the Video Control Room.
● Be at your station 5 minutes before the countdown starts to make sure that transition goes the way it is supposed to.
● With 30 seconds left in the countdown FOH operators should use the talkback mic to let the worship team know they are unmuted.
● Fade the last 10 seconds of the countdown up to worship levels.
Goal/Vision/Importance
● The goal is to provide written and video content throughout the gathering to help convey the message in a clear manner and to support the communicator in his/her message delivery.
● To provide smooth transitions in every part of the gathering and to facilitate the smooth message delivery working with the main communicator.
ProPresenter Requirements
● ProPresenters need to be able to follow instructions quickly and be flexible.
● ProPresenters need to have the ability to follow the communicator during their message.
● ProPresenters need to be able to sit through our entire gathering.
● Be open to feedback.
Scheduling
All scheduling happens through the Planning Center platform. Invitations to serve are usually sent out well in advance, though last minute cancelations and rescheduling does happen! There is a blockout feature to indicate your availability. Upon receiving an invitation to serve the expectation is for you to respond, confirm or decline within 5 days. Things happen! If you need to cancel please give as much notice as possible!
Dress code
We ask that our team wear their Canvas Production shirt.
ProPresenter Expectations
Before Arrival:
● Know team lead names: Worship Leaders, Hosts, Pastor
Upon Arrival:
● Arrive 30 mins before prayer- see the following start times: Wednesdays- 5:30, Saturdays- 5pm, Sundays- 8am.
● Review name tags, videos, and transition mechanics with Producer.
● Review the pastors notes and make note of anything you might need to be aware of.
● Help producer catch any spelling or grammar mistakes in worship or the message.
● Review the confidence monitor output, be aware of what needs to be displayed and be sure its working – especially during the closing song.
● Attend the Pre Gathering prayer.
● Attend the greenroom Run of Show briefing right after prayer.
● Attend the Production meeting in the Video Broadcast Room right after the Greenroom meeting.
● Be at your station 5 minutes before the countdown starts to make sure that transition goes the way it is supposed to.
Goal/Vision/Importance
● Our Producers oversee the timing and overall flow of the gathering.
● They ensure the online campus is streaming correctly.
● They communicate with ProPresenter, Broadcast Audio, and the Video Switcher to make sure everyone is on the same page and working together.
Producer Requirements
● Be able to arrive to all rehearsals 15 minutes early.
● Be able to remain calm and make quick and clear decisions under pressure.
● Understand and know how to operate ProPresenter, the switcher control panel, basic lighting control, and the basics of mics and audio (don’t worry, we’ll train you!)
Scheduling
All scheduling happens through the Planning Center platform. Invitations to serve are usually sent out well in advance, though last minute cancelations and rescheduling does happen! There is a blockout feature to indicate your availability. Upon receiving an invitation to serve the expectation is for you to respond, confirm or decline within 5 days. Things happen! If you need to cancel please give as much notice as possible!
Dress code
Please wear a Production Shirt.
Producer Expectations
● Be at rehearsal at least 15 minutes early.
● Print a copy of the Run of Show for all team members.
● Connect with the Staff contact so that all details of the gathering are understood.
● Prepare microphones for all communicators (Pastor and Hosts).
● Go to Prayer.
● Get Run of Show to the staff member leading the Green Room meeting.
● Distribute Coms to camera team.
● Ensure smooth transitions during gathering.
Philosophical Expectations:
● Production team members “seek first the Kingdom of God”, which is understood as putting our love for Christ above all else.
● Production team members value and participate in our corporate worship gatherings.
● Production team members understand that our gifts and talents were created in us, by God, to bring Him glory.
General Expectations:
● Production team members have received the necessary training on how to properly set
up, hold, and/or manage equipment assigned to them. Training will include the completion of videos and/or user pamphlet, in person training, and tips for adjustment along the way.
● Production team members know how to login and update Planning Center; to include up to date contact info, using blockout dates as needed, accepting or declining requested assignments. Assignment responses should be made within 5 days of the notification. Sometimes a last minute assignment will be made to cover a cancellation, please help our team by responding quickly. May your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no.
● Production team members dress appropriately. No shorts or tank tops. A staff member may ask you to change before the gathering. Please wear your Production Team Shirt.
● Production team members have downloaded and created a “Slack” profile on our Production Team Workspace. Throughout scheduled gatherings we ask our team members to check their Slack communication channels for updates and to be aware of needed adjustments. You may also receive notifications when we need a last minute fill in, and you can use the channel’s direct messaging to get in contact with any of our team leaders or other members. If you have any questions regarding the set up and use of Slack please do not hesitate to contact. Slack is a very useful tool that will expedite the communication process as we refine our skills.
Time Expectations:
● Production team members should be available to serve at least once every 6 weeks.
● Come dressed appropriately, on time for rehearsal (Camera operators: First set- run the camera to find favorite shots and become comfortable with songs and band. Second set- talk through song with switcher for general flow of worship)
● Cancellations are best communicated 48 hours in advance, so we can adequately cover your position.
Lifestyle Expectations:
● We just want you to love Jesus. Life is hard and sometimes messy, love Jesus through that and know we’ll walk alongside you.
What To Expect From Your Leaders:
Our hope is that by serving on this team you feel seen, known, loved, encouraged and inspired in your personal walk with Christ!
● We want to know your story and create opportunities to build community and “do life” with you!
● We want to hear your ideas, feedback, and input.
● We want you to feel needed and valued.
● We will give encouragement and feedback, as together we strive for the “good enough” line.
● We will encourage you to pursue your relationship with Christ above all else.
● We will do our best to communicate clearly and quickly.