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By Ralph Hicks · April 12, 2018 • If you are still capturing video in SD, and are looking to jump to HD (1280 by 720 pixels) or even Full HD (1920 by 1080 pixels), know you'll likely have to change out most of your cables, screens, and cameras.

By Ralph Hicks · March 14, 2018 • Time is precious, which is why you asked others to do that job in the first place. The best way to empowerment is training and coaching.

By Ralph Hicks · January 17, 2018 • Each team should develop leaders within the group to help train and encourage. The people that you train today will be our leaders tomorrow.

By Ralph Hicks · November 16, 2017 • When purchasing equipment, look toward the future, and always build a system that you could grow into, and look to have it last for up to a 10-year lifespan.

By Ralph Hicks · September 20, 2017 • The band, singers, and choir need to know that you care about them and their needs. I do understand that you cannot give them everything that they want, but they need to know that you care.

By Ralph Hicks · July 27, 2017 • With all of the social media tools that exist these days, those of us working in churches are able to meet people in their element: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

By Ralph Hicks · June 1, 2017 • Having open, honest and regular communication with our staff is the key to understanding, conflict resolution and quality work.

By Ralph Hicks · April 20, 2017 • All you need to do is set up all of the instruments (a voice is an instrument) so that they sound the way that they should, and blend with the other instruments ... Easy … right?

By Ralph Hicks · March 8, 2017 • In seeking to bring in volunteers, potential new recruits should feel like they are missing out by not being a part of your community.

By Ralph Hicks · January 25, 2017 • As a filmmaker, be sure to ask questions as to what is meant to be taken away from each scene.

By Ralph Hicks · December 14, 2016 • Consider whether it is the time to go HD, if you haven’t already. Do not fall for the hype about which camera to get.

By Ralph Hicks · October 26, 2016 • Our job is to give the stage what they need without detracting from the sound in the house.

By Ralph Hicks · September 22, 2016 • What if I told you, that you don’t need new cameras, just good lighting?

By Ralph Hicks · August 17, 2016 • When planning to go with video, start by seeking the best sound quality that you can afford.

By Ralph Hicks · May 31, 2016 • Plenty of time is spent setting up the lights, the sound, and camera positions, but a priority should be in letting the Gospel do the work.