
Sunday through Tuesday on the NRB Exposition Floor
The TFWM Training Pavilion is an interactive learning environment that is going to be taking place right on the NRB exhibit floor.
Through a comprehensive series of hands-on workshops and product tutorials, attendees will be able to learn about brand new technologies, and how to use them in their house of worship.
The TFWM Training Pavilion also gives attendees practical education from a real worship service perspective. Industry professionals help attendees study the links in every signal chain that makes technically proficient services possible. From loudspeaker selection, to front-of-house mixing, to lighting and staging and personal monitoring systems, everything is broken down and explained in context.
Attendees can come by and sign up for as many training workshops and hands-on demonstrations as they can fit into their schedules. All of the training is free. Whatever the skill level, basic or advanced, there is applicable training for everyone.
Be sure to make time in your convention schedule to attend sessions in the TFWM Training Pavilion.
12:30 p.m.
THE QUIET STAGE
Get a firsthand account of what is taking place behind the scenes of a live performance, from a technical perspective. Musicians will play a series of live sets throughout the show, while engineers explain how all of the different products are linked together. Learn how lighting, video, multi-track audio, IMAG and other components are integrated into the set.
Brought to you by Audio Ethics and TFWM
12:45 p.m.
DIGITAL CONSOLE TRAINING AREA
Mixing in worship: Analog vs. Digital
New to digital audio? Get familiar with digital consoles and digital snakes with this introductory course featuring a hands-on experience with the world's most popular mixer, the M7CL.
Brought to you by Yamaha Commercial Audio
1:30 p.m.
Audio Toys and Mixing Techniques
In this seminar we will talk about ways to be prepared for the task of mixing at Front of House (FOH) position. We'll talk about how to troubleshoot audio issues: feedback, crackling, RF interference, and discuss how you can hone your skills as a seasoned engineer, even as a volunteer!
Presenter: Donnie Haulk, President & CEO, AE Global Media
1:45p.m.
Ahead in Technology, A Heart in Ministry!
We will examine the latest web based tools for ministry and discuss how to select, customize, format and implement those tools in your unique Ministry. ALL the-tools - live streaming, multi-site, mobile apps, custom web design, dynamic calendaring, e-commerce, content management system.
Brought to you by Faith Network
2:45 p.m.
THE QUIET STAGE
Get a firsthand account of what is taking place behind the scenes of a live performance, from a technical perspective. Musicians will play a series of live sets throughout the show, while engineers explain how all of the different products are linked together. Learn how lighting, video, multi-track audio, IMAG and other components are integrated into the set.
Brought to you by Audio Ethics and TFWM
3:00 p.m.
Digital Mixers for Live Worship
Learn how to build a mix from the ground up using EQ, dynamics, effects, and more!
Brought to you by Yamaha Commercial Audio
3:00p.m.
Loudspeakers in Worship
This workshop will discuss loudspeakers, including line array technology, and how sound reinforcement systems behave within different facilities.
Brought to you by Community Loudspeakers
3:30 p.m.
Lighting for Video
You've finally gotten your lighting exactly the way you want it to look on stage. You've set the mood exactly right, it's tasteful and impacting for softer moments, and then alive and engaging for more powerful ones. So then why does the lighting look like a set of public school par cans when you see it on video? This seminar explains why, and then discusses how you can make moves to fix it.
Presenter: Stephen Ellison, President, Nimbus Design
3:45p.m.
Wireless HD Video Streaming in Houses of Worship
Teradek will demonstrate how their award-winning Cube and Bond can be used to stream, church services and special events to the internet over Ethernet, Wifi or 3G/4G networks. Additional topics will include video monitoring via an iPad as well as transmitting video point-to-point.
Brought to you by Teradek
4:30 p.m.
THE QUIET STAGE
Get a firsthand account of what is taking place behind the scenes of a live performance, from a technical perspective. Musicians will play a series of live sets throughout the show, while engineers explain how all of the different products are linked together. Learn how lighting, video, multi-track audio, IMAG and other components are integrated into the set.
Brought to you by Audio Ethics and TFWM
10:30 a.m.
THE QUIET STAGE
Get a firsthand account of what is taking place behind the scenes of a live performance, from a technical perspective. Musicians will play a series of live sets throughout the show, while engineers explain how all of the different products are linked together. Learn how lighting, video, multi-track audio, IMAG and other components are integrated into the set.
Brought to you by Audio Ethics and TFWM
10:45 a.m.
DIGITAL CONSOLE TRAINING AREA
Mixing in worship: Analog vs. Digital
New to digital audio? Get familiar with digital consoles and digital snakes with this introductory course featuring a hands on experience with the world's most popular mixer, the M7CL.
Brought to you by Yamaha Commercial Audio
11:30 a.m.
Facility Design: Where Vision Meets Reality
This workshop will focus on the art of balancing the vision of a facility staff with the reality of cost, proper planning and execution. AE Global Media will draw upon years of installation experience to clearly communicate how to keep the vision alive while still maintaining the practicality of the project.
Presenter: Donnie Haulk, President & CEO, AE Global Media
11:45 a.m.
A Different Way to Move Your Congregation
Are you looking for a different way to use video and lighting effects to support your weekly services, youth ministry and seasonal events? Join us at this workshop to find out how Christie’s moving digital luminaire solutions can introduce new and creative possibilities to move your images… and your congregation.
Brought to you by Christie Electronics Inc.
12:30 p.m.
THE QUIET STAGE
Get a firsthand account of what is taking place behind the scenes of a live performance, from a technical perspective. Musicians will play a series of live sets throughout the show, while engineers explain how all of the different products are linked together. Learn how lighting, video, multi-track audio, IMAG and other components are integrated into the set.
Brought to you by Audio Ethics and TFWM
12:45 p.m.
Digital Mixers for Live Worship
Learn how to build a mix from the ground up using EQ, dynamics, effects, and more!
Brought to you by Yamaha Commercial Audio
12:45p.m.
Shared Storage and Networking Outlook for 2012
Steve Modica, CTO of Small Tree, former veteran of Silicon Graphics (SGI), will deliver a 30 minute presentation on upcoming trends in Networking and Shared Storage to improve post-production work flow with common applications like Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premier.
Brought to you by Small Tree
1:30 p.m.
Beginning HD Production Tools
Making the transition to HD does not have to be a crippling experience- with the right planning and the right approach. There are ways to gradually update your equipment so that your are keeping your content current, and so you are ready for the future. This seminar will go through the right ways to do an HD technology migration plan, including a phased approach if necessary.
Presenter: Dan Stark, President, Stark Raving Solutions
1:45 p.m.
Building a Digital Signage Network
This class focuses on the basics of digital signage - from content collection, sign creation, distribution and playout. Learn how to dynamically re-use multimedia content for welcoming members, educational programs, and sharing information around a campus.
Brought to you by Wegener
2:30 p.m.
THE QUIET STAGE
Get a firsthand account of what is taking place behind the scenes of a live performance, from a technical perspective. Musicians will play a series of live sets throughout the show, while engineers explain how all of the different products are linked together. Learn how lighting, video, multi-track audio, IMAG and other components are integrated into the set.
Brought to you by Audio Ethics and TFWM
2:45 p.m.
DIGITAL CONSOLE TRAINING AREA
Mixing in worship: Analog vs. Digital
New to digital audio? Get familiar with digital consoles and digital snakes with this introductory course featuring a hands on experience with the world's most popular mixer, the M7CL.
Brought to you by Yamaha Commercial Audio
3:30 p.m.
HD Formats and Standards
In order to best understand how to transition to HD, it helps to know the terminology. This seminar will discuss signal flow of HD signals, as well as component formats, aspect ratios and current standards to teach you what you need to know about HD.
Presenter: Dan Stark, President, Stark Raving Solutions
4:30 p.m.
THE QUIET STAGE
Get a firsthand account of what is taking place behind the scenes of a live performance, from a technical perspective. Musicians will play a series of live sets throughout the show, while engineers explain how all of the different products are linked together. Learn how lighting, video, multi-track audio, IMAG and other components are integrated into the set.
Brought to you by Audio Ethics and TFWM
10:30 a.m.
THE QUIET STAGE
Get a firsthand account of what is taking place behind the scenes of a live performance, from a technical perspective. Musicians will play a series of live sets throughout the show, while engineers explain how all of the different products are linked together. Learn how lighting, video, multi-track audio, IMAG and other components are integrated into the set.
Brought to you by Audio Ethics and TFWM
10:45 a.m.
DIGITAL CONSOLE TRAINING AREA
Mixing in worship: Analog vs. Digital
New to digital audio? Get familiar with digital consoles and digital snakes with this introductory course featuring a hands on experience with the world's most popular mixer, the M7CL.
Brought to you by Yamaha Commercial Audio
11:00 a.m.
High Definition Facility-Wide Production Systems
How can you best transition from having "pockets" of HD capability in various buildings and ministries, to a fully integrated, facility-wide HD system? How can the small to mid-sized houses of worship bring all of their HD preparation investments to the next level: Full HD? This seminar is for people from small, medium and 1000+ seat houses of worship who already have some HD gear, but are looking for a cost-effective and quick way to upgrade.
Dan Stark, President, Stark Raving Solutions
12:30 p.m.
THE QUIET STAGE
Get a firsthand account of what is taking place behind the scenes of a live performance, from a technical perspective. Musicians will play a series of live sets throughout the show, while engineers explain how all of the different products are linked together. Learn how lighting, video, multi-track audio, IMAG and other components are integrated into the set.
Brought to you by Audio Ethics and TFWM
12:45 p.m.
Digital Mixers for Live Worship
Learn how to build a mix from the ground up using EQ, dynamics, effects, and more!
Brought to you by Yamaha Commercial Audio
1:30 p.m.
The New Lighting Design
Energy conscious alternatives have made lighting and dimming system design a whole new animal. Find out the right questions to ask your system integrator so that you get a lighting system that works. Learn the new rules of the trade so that you can best understand how to run your lighting system.
Presenter: Stephen Ellison, President, Nimbus Design
2:30 p.m.
THE QUIET STAGE
Get a firsthand account of what is taking place behind the scenes of a live performance, from a technical perspective. Musicians will play a series of live sets throughout the show, while engineers explain how all of the different products are linked together. Learn how lighting, video, multi-track audio, IMAG and other components are integrated into the set.
Brought to you by Audio Ethics and TFWM

