Podcasts about production design

How do you handle the immense pressure of designing a creative live event specifically for creatives? And as technology rapidly evolves, should church production teams be embracing or avoiding Artificial Intelligence (AI)?In this episode, we are joined by Luke McElroy, the visionary founder of the SALT Conference and the SALT Community. Luke pulls back the curtain on the difficulty of live events, sharing the inspiring origin story of SALT and what it actually takes to run a massive gathering for church technical artists. We also zoom out to discuss the profound, eternal impact that worship and production teams have on their congregations every single Sunday.In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 The Reality and Difficulty of Live Events4:00 Luke McElroy (Founder of SALT Conference) Joins8:45 The Origin Story of the SALT Conference15:30 Behind the Scenes: Running Events for Creatives18:15 The Eternal Impact of Worship and Production Teams22:50 The Pressure of Designing a Conference For Creatives26:30 Storytime: The Christian Magicians Disaster35:40 The Big Debate: Should Church Production Use AI?45:20 Church Tech Disaster Story: "We Couldn't See a Thing"Get expert help and care on your next integration project with our friends at HouseRight here.  Hang out with us at The Mix in Vegas here! Get more money back in your budget and more space in your closet by selling us your used gear here. Resources for your Church Tech MinistrySell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here.  Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review! 

The art of production design can be the art of big world building or adding layers and nuance to the things that are already there....On this special episode we are in the heights of Emmy Award consideration and we get to look behind the scenes on one of our favorite shows.  It's time to talk production design and 'Slow Horses'.Going into Season 6, 'Slow Horses' isn't a show that's designed to build new worlds, but as we follow our heroes around the city of London it's about finding new nooks and cranny through the city scape to allow in the suspense to unfold.On the show since it's inception, we had the pleasure of sitting down with production designer Choi Ho Man, to talk about her work on the show, building layers on to something that's already been accepted.You can catch up with 'Slow Horses' over on Apple+ streaming, now.

On this episode of Behind The Geeks, we go behind the scenes of Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5 with the filmmakers helping bring Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the gang back to the big screen. We sit down with Director Andrew Stanton, Co-Director Kenna Harris, Producer Lindsey Collins, Production Designer Bob Pauley, and VFX Supervisor Thomas Jordan to discuss the film's themes, visual evolution, technological innovations, and the creative process behind one of animation's most beloved franchises. We also explore the toys that inspired their imaginations growing up, the role technology plays in children's lives today, and the invaluable lessons they've taken away from their time at Pixar. Disney & Pixar's Toy Story 5 opens exclusively in theatres June 19, 2026. Watch the full interview on YouTube Here Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HEREFollow Eatcentric - Same geeks. New Eats

Presented by Disney/MarvelFor Your Consideration — Wonder ManOutstanding Production Design For A Narrative Program — Half-HourProduction Designers Cindy Chao and Michele Yu and Set Decorator Lizzie Boyle join Decorating Pages to talk about the production design and set decoration of Marvel's Wonder Man.Host Kim Wannop discusses how the team built a grounded Hollywood story inside the Marvel universe, using real Los Angeles locations, character-driven sets, old apartments, theaters, bars, trailers, offices, practical destruction, and behind-the-scenes filmmaking spaces.The conversation explores Simon's East Hollywood apartment, Trevor's faded-glory LA home, Marvel's DODC prison, the black-and-white episode, and how Wonder Man uses production design and set decoration to tell a superhero story that feels personal, funny, human, and rooted in Los Angeles.Emmy voters, please consider Wonder Man for Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Program — Half-Hour.Official FYC page:https://debut.disney.com/fyc/disneyplus/series_fyc/wonder-man-1768593147910?tab=episodesA must-listen for fans of Marvel, Wonder Man, production design, set decoration, Los Angeles filming locations, Hollywood history, and behind-the-scenes television craft.

Adam Chase Rani and Christine Chen celebrate reaching 188 episodes of the Get Reelisms filmmaking podcast and reflect on nearly six to seven years of documenting their careers. They discuss recent Oscars results, including a tie and Sam Davis winning after their interview, and debate why genre films like Sinners may struggle for Best Picture despite winning Best Original Screenplay, while One Battle After Another wins Best Picture and PTA earns Best Director. They talk about attention spans, frustration with people assuming indie films are “on Netflix,” and Christine's behind-the-scenes photo from Shakespeare on the Range being featured in the Academy Museum, a milestone linked to early career growth. Christine shares her decision to pause First AD work to focus on directing, developing a sketch-based branded micro-series, and adapting to vertical content trends. Adam plugs his “Create Your Own Content” course on getreelisms.com.   Christine W. Chen is a Taiwanese American filmmaker, Academy member (Short Films Branch), and versatile producer, director, and writer known for bold, character-driven storytelling. Through her production company, Moth to Flame, she has created award-winning short films, features, and branded content—including Erzulie, a feminist swamp thriller that had a limited theatrical run and now streams on major platforms. In addition to her directorial work, Christine is a seasoned DGA 1st Assistant Director and co-author of Get Reelisms and ABCs of Filmmaking, as well as the co-host of the Get Reelisms Podcast. For more information about Christine Chen: christinewchen.com   Adam Chase Rani is a production designer and set dresser working in the Austin film market, bringing a sharp eye for visual storytelling and practical creativity to every project. During the pandemic, he co-founded the Get Reelisms Podcast with Christine Chen to foster community within the film industry. Together, they've built a platform that blends education, candid conversations, and industry insights to help filmmakers connect, learn, and grow.   00:00 Movies All Day 00:22 Podcast Origins 00:54 188 Episodes In 02:03 Oscar Winner Interview 02:54 Oscars Predictions 06:15 Awards Drama Talk 07:07 Short Attention Spans 09:20 Netflix Question Rage 12:36 Academy Museum Photo 14:31 Shakespeare On The Range 18:02 OG Crew Lessons 20:16 BTS Photo Insecurities 20:56 Film History Connections 21:30 How We First Met 22:34 From Stress to Podcast 24:05 Hiatus From First AD 27:30 Friends in Film Sketches 30:29 DIY Filmmaking Revival 32:26 Vertical Video Future 35:43 Budgets and Crew Reality 38:10 Housekeeping and Farewell   WEBISODE version of the Podcast Official Get Reelisms PageGet Reelisms Amazon StoreInstagram

Where do you start when you want to level up the production at a new church? And how do you keep pushing forward when life throws you a devastating diagnosis?In this episode, we are joined by Josh Suender of Faith Community Church (Clayton, NC). We start with some practical, high-value tech talk, breaking down the exact first steps you should take to level up your church production. Josh shares his favorite creative AVL gear moves to streamline your workflow, how to keep MultiTracks from getting "weird" and chaotic on stage, and the massive benefits of implementing Bitfocus Companion in your tech booth.In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 Intro: Toby's Adventures in Worship Leading5:30 Josh Suender (Faith Community Church) Joins7:45 Josh's Start in Church Production11:20 Assessing the Production Baseline at a New Job14:00 The First Steps to Level Up Your Church Production16:20 Creative AVL Moves to Streamline Your Tech28:45 Keeping MultiTracks from Getting "Weird" on Stage30:15 Implementing Bitfocus Companion in Your Setup36:00 Josh's Battle for His Life: A Stage 4 Diagnosis48:15 Keep Sundays RunningGet expert help and care on your next integration project with our friends at HouseRight here.  Hang out with us at The Mix in Vegas here! Get more money back in your budget and more space in your closet by selling us your used gear here. Resources for your Church Tech MinistrySell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here.  Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review! 

We dive into the heart of volunteer leadership, discussing why people always matter more than the production, and establishing the true "minimum standard of care" every Technical Director owes their team. Willow also shares incredible insights on the specific benefits of having more women in church production and actionable strategies for how to recruit them.In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 Intro: Toby Hates Talking to People5:00 Willow Hodge (Hope Fellowship Church) Joins8:45 Willow's Start in Church Production11:15 The Golden Rule of Tech: Why People Matter Most20:00 Timecode Debate: How Much Should Your Service Depend On It?22:15 The Minimum Standard of Care for Tech Volunteers33:40 The Power and Benefits of Women in Church Production39:00 How to Actively Recruit More Women to Your Tech Team41:15 Church Tech Volunteer Disaster Story44:15 Keep Sundays Running: Ask Questions and ListenGet expert help and care on your next integration project with our friends at HouseRight here.  Get more money back in your budget and more space in your closet by selling us your used gear here. Resources for your Church Tech MinistrySell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here.  Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review! 

It's been 8 long years since Boots Riley's directorial debut (Sorry to Bother You) surprised and delighted moviegoers. Does his follow-up deliver on color, comedy, and chaos? We've got Black People Love Paramore's Ryann Graham with us to discuss I Love Boosters. Then, we talk about how some of the sci-fi tech from this film might be deployed in other movies! What's Good Alonso - Getting things “Christmas” (both red and green chile) in Albuquerque Drea - Baked Ruffles Ryann - El Pollo Loco Kevin - mystery sauce saga ITIDIC Team Behind “Americana at Brand Memes” Writing Heist Comedy 2 Previously Unseeable Documentaries Are Getting a Chance to Be Seen: Spacewoman and Boorman & the Devil Staff Picks Drea - Dead Pigs Alonso - Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (Upcoming Cinematographe release) Ryann - Obsession Kevin - Legally Blonde This episode edited by Gabe Mara Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmaxfilm Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

James breaks down the actual logistics of how remote mixing works, the philosophical question of whether online audiences are actually engaging in worship or just watching a sermon, and if your church should make the transition to a remote setup. We also discuss practical leadership strategies for communicating with a frustrating pastor, recap our FILO 2026 hijinks, and comment on  the details of the infamous "Clayton Gregory Incident."In this episode you'll hear:0:00 Intro: FILO 2026 Conference Hijinks6:45 James Hurley Joins the Podcast8:00 From NASA to Church Tech: Production at the Highest Level11:00 The Big Debate: Should Every Church Remote Mix?19:45 Online Engagement: Are People Actually Worshipping at Home?25:45 The Logistics: How Remote Mixing Actually Works27:15 Should Your Church Transition to Remote Mixing?38:30 Storytime: The Clayton Gregory Incident47:30 How to Communicate with Your Pastor When You're Frustrated50:15 Church Production Disaster Story55:15 Keep Sundays Running: The Power of FellowshipGet expert help and care on your next integration project with our friends at HouseRight here.  Get more money back in your budget and more space in your closet by selling us your used gear here. Resources for your Church Tech MinistrySell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here.  Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review! 

Sellick has gone rogue! After a series of Rocks and diamonds miniature releases He's reached out to Studio sculpting and product coordinator Dave Symonds to get the low down on the process, ways of working, retrospective activities and more! If you've ever wanted to know what has gone into a miniature looking like it does, slap this in your ears! I apologise for nothing, with Bensome away I get creative... Enjoy! Sellick 

What does it take to mix Front of House for a massive arena rap tour? And how can church technical directors apply those touring strategies to a Sunday morning service?In this episode, we are joined by Travis Stoker, the Front of House (FOH) Engineer for chart-topping rapper NF. Travis pulls back the curtain on NF's live audio setup, sharing exactly how he approaches mixing live rap and hip-hop, the specific gear he's taking on tour, and his secrets for managing massive subwoofer setups to get that perfect low-end punch.In this episode you'll hear:0:00 Intro: Fun Concert Experiences4:50 Travis Stoker (NF's FOH Engineer) Joins6:15 Travis's Journey to Mixing for NF12:00 How to Mix Audio for Rap and Hip-Hop15:00 Gear Talk: What is Travis Using on Tour?20:30 Using Backing Tracks: Concerts vs. Church33:15 The Debate: Should Your Church Use Timecode?36:00 Do FOH Engineers Need System Design Knowledge?42:45 Subwoofer Setups for Mixing Heavy Low-End50:00 Live Production Disaster Story59:30 Keep Sundays Running: The Power of TeamsGet expert help and care on your next integration project with our friends at HouseRight here.  Get more money back in your budget and more space in your closet by selling us your used gear here. Resources for your Church Tech MinistrySell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here.  Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review! 

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister talk about everything from Reimagining the Tony Design Award Categories, to "Total Hackdom". Join Ellen, David, and Steve, as they discuss:  The St. Barts Film Festival; Ellen in her Bonnet; The Tony nominations; Why the Tony Committee does not have Projections Design as its own design category; Watching videos of previous productions of a show you are designing; Will lighting designers be replaced by AI?; "Gaffa-No-Go"; How to say goodbye to a Director; and Tungsten fixtures we will miss.  Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

How long can you keep your church's production running on "Band-Aid" fixes before you finally need a complete AVL upgrade? And how do you pitch that massive expense to your leadership team?In this episode, we are joined by Neil Brown of Henderson Hills Church to talk about smart budgeting, integration, and safety. Neil breaks down how to have the difficult conversation with leadership about moving from cheap, temporary fixes to a strategic, full-scale AVL upgrade. He also explains why it's okay to hit pause mid-integration if a project is heading in the wrong direction.In this episode you'll hear:0:00 Intro: Does Toby Want to Burn ChurchGear Down?6:45 Neil Brown (Henderson Hills Church) Joins13:00 When to Pause and Reevaluate Mid-Integration24:30 Moving from "Band-Aid" Fixes to Full AVL Upgrades31:30 Cool Production Life Hacks on a Tight Budget38:15 What Churches Are Spending Too Much Money On42:00 Safety Warning: Double-Check Your Rigging!46:00 Keep Sundays Running: Avoid Last-Minute ChangesGet expert help and care on your next integration project with our friends at HouseRight here.  Up to 50% off select categories and 20% off everything overall in stock! Grab a great deal deal and enter to win a "Keep Sundays Running" kit with fun swag and tech essentials here.  Up to 50% off select categories and 20% off everything overall in stock! Grab a great deal deal and enter to win a "Keep Sundays Running" kit with fun swag and tech essentials here. Resources for your Church Tech MinistrySell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here.  Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review! 

It's Part 2 of our 100% Accurate Way Too Early Oscar Predictions, where we discuss the Best Picture, Screenplays, Director and many of the other craft categories. Plus, you get our Nomination Tallies for our overall leaders and Winner Picks! Post Narnia-Move Prediction Changes - 1:54 Original Screenplay - 4:45 Adapted Screenplay - 9:28 Makeup and Hairstyling - 12:55 Costume Design - 17:33 Production Design - 22:24 Cinematography - 25:21 Film Editing - 27:33 Casting - 30:05 Director - 34:10 Going Back To Pick Winners - 39:27 Best Picture + Nomination Tallies - 43:55 OUTRO: Stay tuned to our podcast feed for more Oscar Race Checkpoints covering the upcoming Cannes Film Festival, and many more Oscar Profile Reviews covering the releases of this year. We'll also continue to have special episodes and interviews with great guests. https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Aspen Peak Productions brings events to life, handling everything from audio and lighting to staging and design. They work on corporate, social and nonprofit events, making sure every detail comes together for a seamless, high-quality experience. Co-Owner, Rachel Sorrels-Jones, joins us with more. Rachel Sorrels-Jones: We've all been there before: a corporate summit with harsh lights, bad audio and a distracted audience. As an event host, your biggest fear is being forgettable. Today the ‘standard' event is dead, and the Experience is here to stay. For years, AV was seen as a utility — like electricity. You plugged it in, and it worked. But now, your audience is different. Whether you're a corporate planner or a non-profit director, you aren't just competing with other events; you're competing with the device in their hand. This is where Production Design comes in, to be an architect of atmosphere. When we integrate immersive visuals, we aren't just showing a slide deck — we're building a world around your message. When you invest in intentional design, your ROI shows up in employee engagement, donor connection and brand loyalty. Let us help you focus on your guests, knowing the environment is working for you, not against you. Derek Miller: By elevating events across Utah and bringing people together through thoughtful design and technical expertise, they continue to support local businesses and communities. Learn more at AspenPeakProductions.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 5/7/26

In this follow-up Oscars episode, we dive into Frankenstein, Guillermo del Toro's long-standing passion project that made its mark at the Academy Awards. The film won three Oscars for its stunning craftsmanship, winning in Makeup & Hairstyling, Production Design, and Costume Design. The film stands as a celebration of hands-on craftsmanship, offering a striking counterpoint to the rapid rise of AI. (Full disclosure: I used ChatGPT to help me write these show notes. I'm sorry Mr. Del Toro!)Tangents include: Trust me: The False Prophet, Mary Shelley, and the year without a summer. Frankenstein (2025) Director: Guillermo del ToroTawny's rating: 3/5 Miriam's rating: 5/5Send us Fan MailSupport the showAll things TCHF: https://linktr.ee/twochicksandahorrorflickSupport the Show:Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTCHF shop: https://twochicks.threadless.com/designs/podcast-cover-art/Connect with Us:Join our horror community on Discord: https://discord.gg/8WBByTQPFXWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickFollow us on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandahorrorflickFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twochicksandahorrorflickTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twochicksandahorrorflickTwitter: https://twitter.com/twochicksHF Send us your reviews, thoughts, and recommendations: twochicksandahorrorflick@gmail.com or visit our site https://www.twochicksandahorrorflick.com/

How do you convince your senior pastor to approve the new AVL gear your church desperately needs? And if budgets get slashed, do you sacrifice your gear upgrades or your room's acoustic treatment?In this episode, we are joined by the team from City Church to tackle the hardest parts of church production leadership. We break down the strategy of using your church's specific vision to pick the right gear, rather than just the most expensive gear. We also dive into the technical weeds with a guide to Objective-Based Mixing and how to properly assess your room acoustics. In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 The Dangers of Changing Things on Your Congregation5:00 Storytime: Being Assaulted in the Tech Booth!11:00 Networking: How to Meet Local Church Techs17:00 Gear Talk: What is City Church Using?18:00 How to Convince Your Pastor to Approve New Gear20:00 A Guide to Objective-Based Mixing27:00 Using Church Vision to Pick the Right Gear29:40 The True Importance of Room Acoustics31:30 Budget Cuts: Do You Sacrifice Gear or Acoustics?39:30 Keeping Church Tech Volunteers Excited to Serve43:30 Tech Takeaway: Set Your Volunteers Up for SuccessGet expert help and care on your next integration project with our friends at HouseRight here.  Up to 50% off select categories and 20% off everything overall in stock! Grab a great deal deal and enter to win a "Keep Sundays Running" kit with fun swag and tech essentials here.  Up to 50% off select categories and 20% off everything overall in stock! Grab a great deal deal and enter to win a "Keep Sundays Running" kit with fun swag and tech essentials here. Resources for your Church Tech MinistrySell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here.  Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review! 

BraveMaker Podcast 311 — LIVE on YouTubeFeaturing the creative team behind Two Weeks, One FoolLogline:When a man grows suspicious that the girl he's seeing is a stripper, his investigation takes a shocking turn when he crashes one of her performances.Join us for a lively conversation with four dynamic filmmakers bringing Two Weeks, One Fool to life:• Airric Qualls – Actor, producer, screenwriter, and director from Sacramento, CA. Airric is the co-creator of AK Film Group and producing partner of 11th Hour Creatives, where he develops bold, character-driven stories across film and digital media.• Hugo F. Martínez – A Bay Area first-generation Mexican-American filmmaker whose multidisciplinary expertise spans Production Design, Art Direction, Set Design, Prop Fabrication, Carpentry, and Practical FX. His creative fingerprints can be seen in projects like the horror thriller “Blood Wine” (starring Amanda Detmer of Empire) and Hogar HGTV's “El Sabor de Aaron,” a competition cooking show featuring celebrity chef Aaron Sánchez with guest judge Oscar De La Hoya.• Michaela P. Shelton – Bay Area filmmaker, actress, and writer best known as the creator and producer of Reckless Behavior: The Series, the hit dramedy about millennial life in the Bay Area—now streaming on Tubi and Amazon Prime. She also produces short films and centers underrepresented voices with authentic, relatable storytelling.• Derrick Hogan Jr. – Born and raised in the Bay Area, Derrick brings a rich background in sports and theatre to his work in film and television. His mission: climb as far as he can in the industry while staying grounded in the community that shaped him.

Production Designer Loren Weeks and Set Decorator Michael Nallan join Decorating Pages to discuss the production design and set decoration of Netflix's psychological thriller The Beast in Me, starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys.Host Kim Wannop talks with Loren and Michael about how Aggie's house became a character in the series, from the rich wallpaper and cluttered writing room to the unfinished renovation details that quietly reveal a life interrupted by grief. They also discuss the contrast between Aggie's warm, layered fixer-upper and Niall's sleek, controlled mansion, plus the gallery artwork, murder-scene logistics, child's bedroom, and the unforgettable safari birthday party.This episode is a deep dive into how production design and set decoration support character, psychology, class, grief, and suspense in The Beast in Me on Netflix.

Is the hype around immersive audio actually worth the massive investment for your church? And how do you keep your production and worship teams united when your church is experiencing explosive, multi-site growth?In this episode, we are joined by Eric Allen, Audio Engineer at Community Bible Church (CBC) in San Antonio. We start by unpacking what it takes to manage production across a rapidly growing, multi-site congregation, including exactly how CBC bridges the gap between the worship band and the tech booth.In this episode you'll hear0:00 Intro: Toby & Blake Are Bad at First Dates5:30 Eric Allen (Community Bible Church) Joins8:45 Managing Explosive Church Growth12:30 Integrating Production and Worship Teams14:16 Uniting a Multi-Site Worship Experience22:00 Defining Immersive Audio in a Church Setting24:00 Things to Consider Before Upgrading to Immersive28:30 The Real Benefits of Immersive-Based Mixing39:30 Weighing the Decision: Is Immersive Worth the Cost?42:48 Tech Disaster Story 1: The Brownout47:25 Tech Disaster Story 2: The Blackout51:45 Keep Sundays Running: The Work You Do Monday to FridayGet expert help and care on your next integration project with our friends at HouseRight here.  Up to 50% off select categories and 20% off everything overall in stock! Grab a great deal deal and enter to win a "Keep Sundays Running" kit with fun swag and tech essentials here.  Up to 50% off select categories and 20% off everything overall in stock! Grab a great deal deal and enter to win a "Keep Sundays Running" kit with fun swag and tech essentials here. Resources for your Church Tech MinistrySell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here.  Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review! 

In this episode, we are joined by Estian Els to get a global perspective on church tech. We dive into the realities of running a massive 7,000-person church in Africa, breaking down exactly what gear they use and the unique struggles of navigating international supply chains to get it.Estian also shares a brilliant leadership hack: why you need to bring your senior pastor to the FILO Conference. Finally, we zoom out to discuss the broader state of the global church, exploring exactly what the American church needs to learn from the African church when it comes to worship, community, and production.In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 Intro: Are You Scared to Travel Internationally?5:15 Estian Els Joins the Podcast9:04 Estian's Start in Church Production17:30 Gear Talk: Production for a 7,000-Person Church in Africa19:50 The Supply Chain Struggle: Getting AVL Gear in Africa24:45 Life Hack: Take Your Pastor to the FILO Conference34:30 The Current State of the Church in Africa37:30 What the American Church Can Learn from the African Church44:00 Church Tech Disaster Story47:00 Keep Sundays RunningGet expert help and care on your next integration project with our friends at HouseRight here.  Up to 50% off select categories and 20% off everything overall in stock! Grab a great deal deal and enter to win a "Keep Sundays Running" kit with fun swag and tech essentials here.  Up to 50% off select categories and 20% off everything overall in stock! Grab a great deal deal and enter to win a "Keep Sundays Running" kit with fun swag and tech essentials here. Resources for your Church Tech MinistrySell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here.  Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review! 

On this episode of Decorating Pages, Kim Wannop talks with Production Designer Howard Cummings and Set Decorator Julie Ochipinti about the incredible worldbuilding behind Fallout Season 2 on Prime Video.Howard, known for Behind the Candelabra, Westworld, and Fallout, and Julie, Oscar nominated for The Prestige and Emmy nominated for Westworld, discuss moving the production to Los Angeles, rebuilding the vault, creating Freeside and New Vegas, and designing a world that blends 1950s retro-future style, western grit, atomic weirdness, and post-apocalyptic survival.This episode is packed with behind-the-scenes insight on Production Design, Set Decoration, large-scale TV builds, practical locations, pre-war glamour, post-war destruction, neon signage, fan expectations from the video game, and how design choices support character and story.If you love Fallout, Production Design, Set Decoration, TV craft, or behind-the-scenes conversations about how worlds get built, this episode is for you.

Send us Fan MailProduction Design is often the "invisible" art of filmmaking, but Hustler Robert Wise explains that everything the camera sees is a result of his work. Join the Huslers as they dive into the high-stakes world of the Art Department.From his early days on the iconic Blink-182 "All The Small Things" music video to managing Kanye West's Sunday Service with an Amex Black Card, Robert reveals what it really takes to build the world you see on screen.Robert is a production designer currently in consideration for a Guinness World Record for shooting 7 Christmas movies in 2025.If you've ever wondered how to get started as a PA, how to handle a difficult director, or how to "cheat" a shot for the camera, this episode is a class in set survival and creative problem-solving.Featured Guest: Robert Wise (Production Designer) Hosted by: Mark Roberts, Rod Rinks, and Davie Dave.

In this heavy but incredibly important episode, we are joined by Will Martin of Gateway Church. Will shares the raw reality of navigating one of the most publicized church crises in recent history. We discuss the immediate emotional toll on the production team, how to lead volunteers through the shock, and the harsh realities of staff turnover and attendance drops following a major scandal.In this episode you'll hear:0:00 Intro: False Miracles6:14 Will Martin (Gateway Church) Joins10:45 The Fallout: Navigating a Pastor's Moral Failure18:00 Leading a Tech Team Through a Church Crisis27:30 The Reality of Staff Turnover After a Scandal32:30 How Moral Failures Impact Church Attendance35:00 Should Lead Pastors Be Held to a Higher Standard?47:30 Supporting Church Leadership During a Crisis52:30 Gateway Church's Transition to a New Pastor57:00 Keep Sundays Running: Knowing Your "Why"Get expert help and care on your next integration project with our friends at HouseRight here.  Up to 50% off select categories and 20% off everything overall in stock! Grab a great deal deal and enter to win a "Keep Sundays Running" kit with fun swag and tech essentials here.  Up to 50% off select categories and 20% off everything overall in stock! Grab a great deal deal and enter to win a "Keep Sundays Running" kit with fun swag and tech essentials here. Resources for your Church Tech MinistrySell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here.  Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review! 

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister interview esteemed production designer Bruce Rodgers. Join Bruce, Ellen, Dennis, and David, as they discuss: Bruce's genesis in the entertainment business; The beginning of Tribe Inc; Working with Bobby Dickenson; Challenging moments from 20 Years of Superbowl halftime shows; Conquring the design challenges for Prince, The Who, Bad Bunny, and Kendrick Lamar; "Let's go to Plan C"; "390 connections in 8 minutes!"; Working with the artists' creative teams; Developing the idea of "The Grass People"; More sophisticated audiences; and Advice for students of Production Design.  Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

How do you communicate your actual value to your church leadership without overwhelming them with tech jargon?In this episode, we are joined by FILO Founder Todd Elliott. Todd shares the origin story of how FILO was created to support the often-overlooked production community.We dive into a deep conversation about the title of "Technical Artist," why using intentional tech jargon to sound smart usually backfires with your senior pastor, and the best ways to bridge the communication gap between the tech booth and the executive team. In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 Intro: Chicago Keeps Trying to Kill Us5:20 Todd Elliott (Founder of FILO) Joins11:00 Game: Church Camp or Frat House?17:15 The Origin Story of the FILO Conference27:30 The Debate: Are Church Techs "Technical Artists"?34:00 How to Communicate Your Value to Church Leadership38:00 The Danger of Using Tech Jargon with Pastors49:30 Keep Sundays Running: Forecasting Gear FailureGet expert help and care on your next integration project with our friends at HouseRight here.  Up to 50% off select categories and 20% off everything overall in stock! Grab a great deal deal and enter to win a "Keep Sundays Running" kit with fun swag and tech essentials here.  Up to 50% off select categories and 20% off everything overall in stock! Grab a great deal deal and enter to win a "Keep Sundays Running" kit with fun swag and tech essentials here. Resources for your Church Tech MinistrySell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here.  Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review! 

The first season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is truly special from top to bottom and we joyously break it all down in our usual TrekRanks style this week with the "Top 5 Starfleet Academy Season 1 Moments." From the introduction to Trek of Holly Hunter and Paul Giamatti to the sheer youthful enthusiasm and vigor of the new cast and cadets, this show aced every test thrown its way. Our expert panel of host Jim Moorhouse and guest Jenn Tifft and Michael Bentley cover the entire SFA syllabus with their picks (and also commiserate on the bad timing of learning about the series' long-term demise). This one is non-stop joy. Episode Rundown: Diagnostic Cycle: We break down the five distinct categories we use in our season recap shows. In order, this week's panelists reveal their picks in the following categories: Production Design, Behind-the-Scenes Creative MVP, Dabo Round Wildcard, Character and Episode! We also take a few minutes to discuss the show's cancellation, which occurred just hours before recording. Prime Directive: Our crew breaks down exactly how they defined their lists. The Order of Things: Everyone reveals their picks with the usual "Five word Summary and a Hashtag," along with one episode that helps frame their choice. Secondary Systems: Our guests each rattle off a few additional selections for the picks that just missed our lists! Regeneration Cycle: Everyone recaps their picks and we discuss some of the interesting statistical anomalies that arose from the discussion. Temporal Inversion: We flashback to a previous episode of TrekRanks and relay some of the feedback received from listeners. If you have your own picks you would like to relay to us, please hail us at 757-828-RANK (7265) and record your own personal TrekRanks log to let us know your Top 5 Starfleet Academy Season 1 Moments. (Or you can record it yourself and just DM us @TrekRanks.com on Bluesky.) Your comments could be used as part of a Temporal Causality Loop on an upcoming episode (and might get you a chance to be a guest on a future episode, too). And don't forget to check out TrekRanks.com for our entire back catalog of episodes and a detailed rundown on every episode of Star Trek ever.

In this solo episode of Decorating Pages, Kim Wannop shares 15 movies every production design student and new set decorator should watch — not just the obvious staples, but the films that teach real lessons in character, mood, atmosphere, restraint, clutter, glamour, symbolism, and storytelling through space. The episode is built around the idea that a room can tell you who a person is before the actor even opens their mouth, and Kim walks through what to look for in films from Our Dancing Daughters and Great Expectations to Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Barry Lyndon, Rocky, All the President's Men, The Wiz, Pulp Fiction, Romeo + Juliet, Gattaca, and The Talented Mr. Ripley. It's a craft-forward episode for film students, art department assistants, decorators, and anyone who wants to train their eye and look at movies a little deeper.

When money is tight, is it ever a good idea to buy a cheap, imported LED wall?In this episode, we sit down with Eduardo Rivera from People's Church to tackle the harsh realities of church tech budgets. We discuss how to start upgrading your gear when your budget is basically zero, and how to coach volunteer teams who yearn for new gear. Topics Covered:Prioritizing budgets: Live Stream vs. In-Person WorshipThe hidden costs of cheap LED wallsDefining production excellence without comparing your church to othersGear and setups currently used at People's ChurchLeading and coaching tech volunteers who suffer from "Gear Acquisition Syndrome"In this episode you'll hear:0:00 Stop Paying to Store Used AVL Gear5:55 Eduardo Rivera from People's Church Joins8:15 Eduardo's Start in Church Tech13:30 Defining Production Excellence at People's Church15:45 The "Church Down the Street" Comparison Trap19:45 Gear Talk: What is People's Church Using?23:00 Budget Strategy: Live Stream vs. The Auditorium25:00 Should You Buy a Cheap LED Wall?34:15 Where to Start When Your AVL Budget is Zero36:45 Coaching Techs Who Always Want New Gear39:49 Church Tech Disaster Story44:44 Tech Takeaway: Always Carry a FlashlightGet expert help and care on your next integration project with our friends at HouseRight here.  Get more money back in your budget and more space in your closet by selling us your used gear here.  Apply to work at ChurchGear here!Resources for your Church Tech MinistrySell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here.  Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review! 

Is the church doing enough to invest in the next generation of technical artists? And how do you balance the pressure for a "perfect" Sunday mix with the need to let young volunteers make mistakes and learn?In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 HouseRight Event Recap & Listener Shoutouts6:15 Gene Kim (Lauren Daigle's FOH Engineer) Joins12:30 Are We Investing in the Next Generation of Church Techs?32:30 Mentorship: Allowing Volunteers to Make Mistakes37:30 Core Topics for Mentoring Young Audio Engineers46:00 What It's Like Mixing FOH for Lauren Daigle48:00 Gear Talk: Gene Kim's Favorite Audio Tools Right Now57:00 Disaster Story: “Take it all off”1:00:30 Tech Takeaway: Providing Peace of MindGet expert help and care on your next integration project with our friends at HouseRight here.  Get more money back in your budget and more space in your closet by selling us your used gear here.  Apply to work at ChurchGear here!Resources for your Church Tech MinistrySell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here.  Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review! 

How do you lead your church tech team after a tornado has lifted off your church's roof? In this episode, we are joined by Mac Brown of Second Baptist Church in Houston, TX. We start by tackling the tension between the pulpit and the tech booth before diving into one of the wildest stories we've ever heard on the podcast: leading a church tech team after a literal tornado ripped the roof off their building.In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 Pastor vs. Production: Who Wins Setup Disputes?6:30 Mac Brown (Second Baptist Houston) Joins8:30 When a Tornado Rips the Roof Off Your Church10:30 Mac's Start in Church Production17:45 Leading a Tech Team Through a Tornado Disaster23:00 Acoustic Treatment vs. Room Aesthetics25:00 Lessons from Portable Church to Permanent Building28:30 Did Pastor Ed Young Take a Helicopter Between Services?31:00 Second Houston's Most Difficult Production Projects34:15 Communicating Unrealistic Executive Requests to Your Team40:45 Church Tech Disaster Story43:45 Tech TakeawayGet expert help and care on your next integration project with our friends at HouseRight here.  Get more money back in your budget and more space in your closet by selling us your used gear here.  Apply to work at ChurchGear here!Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

"One Battle After Another" had a big night at the 98th Academy Awards, collecting six Oscars, including the big three for Paul Thomas Anderson: Best picture, best director and best adapted screenplay. But there were plenty of other highlights, including Amy Madigan winning her first 40 years after her only other nomination, Michael B. Jordan winning over Timothée Chalamet for best actor and touching tributes to Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton and Robert Redford. In this week's episode of Streamed & Screened, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz break down the winners and losers, discuss Conan O'Brien's hosting duties, the unique fashions of the night and Sean Penn's absence. 2026 ACADEMY AWARDS WINNERS Best picture “One Battle After Another” Best Actor Michael B. Jordan, “Sinners” Best Actress Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet” Best Supporting Actress Amy Madigan, “Weapons” Best Supporting Actor Sean Penn, “One Battle After Another” Director Paul Thomas Anderson, “One Battle After Another” Original Song “Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters,” EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seon and Teddy Park Original Score “Sinners,” Ludwig Göransson. Animated Film “KPop Demon Hunters” International Film “Sentimental Value,” Norway Documentary Feature “Mr. Nobody Against Putin” Casting Cassandra Kulukundis, “One Battle After Another” Best Sound Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo and Juan Peralta, “F1” Cinematography Autumn Durald Arkapaw, “Sinners” Original Screenplay “Sinners,” Ryan Coogler Adapted Screenplay “One Battle After Another,” Paul Thomas Anderson Live Action Short Film (tie) “The Singers” and “Two People Exchanging Saliva” Animated Short Film “The Girl Who Cried Pearls” Documentary Short Film “All the Empty Rooms” Visual Effects Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon and Daniel Barrett, “Avatar: Fire and Ash” Production Design Tamara Deverell and Shane Vieau, “Frankenstein” Film Editing Andy Jurgensen, “One Battle After Another” Makeup and Hairstyling Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel, Cliona Furey, “Frankenstein” Costume Design Kate Hawley, “Frankenstein” About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest. Theme music Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY

Sign Up on Kalshi with Promo Code MMO and you'll receive a free $10 with a $10 trade https://kalshi.com/sign-up?referral=mmo Then check out Kalshi's Oscars Dashboard to dive into all their markets. https://kalshi.com/hub/oscars-2026 And on today's episode, we do just that. We are looking at the Oscar Markets to see where the late movement is happening and where the money is going. This typically tells us about the eventual winners, and we want you to be able to profit from it all with us. CATEGORIES WITH THE MOST MOVEMENT: Cinematography - 3:11 Best Actor - 5:56 Supporting Actress - 10:31 ONE BATTLE IS FAVORED IN THESE OTHER CATEGORIES: Adapted Screenplay, Director & Film Editing - 15:00 Best Picture - 22;07 Supporting Actor - 25:35 Which Film Wins The Most Oscars? - 29:44 SINNERS IS FAVORED IN THESE OTHER CATEGORIES: Original Screenplay & Original Score - 30:47 Casting - 33:22 Plus, you can trade on How many Oscars Sinners will win? - 36:24 MISCELLANEOUS CATEGORIES: Frankenstein is favored in Costumes, Production Design and Makeup & Hair - 38:28 KPop Demon Hunters is favored in Original Song & Animated Feature - 42:59 Best Actress - 47:14 Visual Effects - 48:22 Sound - 49:35 Documentary Feature - 51:28 International Feature - 55:36 The Short Film Categories - 58:10 OUTRO: Please support us by using Promo Code “MMO” on Kalshi. Get a free $10 when you trade $10. Plus, you can also enjoy this episode while you trade. Otherwise, we have several episodes next week. We'll recap the Oscars on Monday March 16th… both on Chaz and AJ in the Morning on WPLR.com at 8:20am Eastern Standard Time … and then back here on our feed with our recap episode. Then make sure you stay tuned to our feed for another very special interview, and our upcoming coverage of the next film years, starting with Project Hail Mary and going into our Oscars Year In Preview series, etc.

Centerville native Hannah Beachler has been nominated for her 2nd Oscar award for best production design of “Sinners”.

The Oscars are the Super Bowl of movies. We're not talking about the prestige of winning, although that certainly lines up. We're talking about how the wider world swoops in once a year to make predictions, rubberneck at the spectacle of it all and maybe even watch the actual event itself.Obviously, Dori and Kpolly are not “the wider world.” They're unpretentious, welcoming, discerning film lovers who want everyone to join them in the fun of cinema (and in the theater itself, because watching movies in theaters is the best). So, with the Academy Awards coming up this Sunday and everyone in full-tilt prediction mode, our duo wanted to jump on board and offer a few picks of their own.This isn't an exhaustive list. While Dori and Kpolly are as excited as anyone about discovering who will win for “Achievement in Production Design,” they stick to the big categories in this episode. Yes, most of them revolve around the showdown between One Batter After Another and Sinners. But does F1 make an appearance? You bet it does!

Join hosts Matt Diaz and Ernesto Santos as we dive into ALL 24 Oscar nominations and give you our predictions on who we think should and will win the top honors at the 98th Academy Awards. We'll also recap the entire 2026 Awards Season by discussing the winners of the Golden Globes, The Critics Choice Awards, The Actors Awards and other notable awards shows. Time Stamps for every category in episode description. Time Stamps:Awards Season Recap: (00:07:35)Oscar Predictions: (00:26:00)Casting: (00:28:00)Animated Short Film: (00:32:18)Live Action Short Film: (00:35:56)Documentary Short Film: (00:39:14)Visual Effects: (00:44:47)Editing: (00:54:21)Production Design: (00:58:34)Cinematography: (01:01:16)Costume Design: (01:04:50)Makeup and Hairstyling: (01:06:45)Sound: (01:21:53)Original Song: (01:22:58)Original Score: (01:31:21)Documentary: (01:33:12)International Film: (01:34:52)Animated Film: (01:38:40)Adapted Screenplay: (01:40:45)Original Screenplay: (01:42:53)Supporting Actor: (01:44:55)Supporting Actress: (01:48:39)Lead Actor: (01:54:48)Lead Actress: (01:57:32)Directing: (01:59:05)Best Picture: (02:02:38)

Is buying the best, most expensive gear always the right answer to your church's production problems? (Spoiler alert: Usually not.)In this special episode recorded live at MxU, we are joined by Spencer De Young and Dillan Howell. We dive straight into the controversial stuff, discussing exactly why your church probably shouldn't buy a DiGiCo 338 console and the hard truth about whether you actually need a giant LED wall.In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 The "Great Gear Fixes Everything" Myth4:30 Spencer De Young & Dillan Howell (Live at MxU) Join6:30 Why Your Church Shouldn't Buy a DiGiCo 33817:00 Are AVL Integrators Overselling to Churches?20:45 How to Choose the Right AVL Gear for Your Room36:00 The Hard Truth About Giant LED Walls41:15 What New Tech Volunteers Actually Need48:45 Storytime: Getting "Blaked" at MxU52:30 Tech Takeaway: Spend Church Budget Like It's YoursGet chapter one of Toby's new book "Sacred Spaces, Modern Production" here.  Get more money back in your budget and more space in your closet by selling us your used gear here.  Apply to work at ChurchGear here!Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

Kim Wannop goes LIVE on the red carpet at the 30th Annual Art Directors Guild (ADG) Awards in Los Angeles, grabbing quick interviews with production designers, art directors, set decorators, and animation artists about world-building, schedules, and craft.This episode includes red carpet moments with Pixar's Elio team, Mid-Century Modern, Sponge Bob the movie, Hacks, Monster, The Pitt, Palm Royale, The Studio, Black Rabbit, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, Dancing with the Stars, Taylor Swift "The Fate Of Ophelia", Lifetime Achievement honoree Jan Engel, and more — plus a full rundown of the ADG Awards 2026 winners and special honors, including Jon M. Chu, Bo Welch, Jann Engel, Tom Southwell, Stephen McNally, and Thomas E. Sanders.ADG Awards, Art Directors Guild, Production Design, Set Decoration, Art Department, Film Production Design, Television Production Design, world-building, behind the scenes.

Serving in the production booth can be incredibly isolating. Without a strong culture, church tech volunteers and staff often burn out in silence. So, how do you fix it?In this episode, we sit down with Christian Acevedo of Celebration Church to talk about the life-saving power of community in church production.In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 Intro: Snowstorms & "The Mix" Events5:30 Christian Acevedo (Celebration Church) Joins9:40 Christian's Journey to Celebration Church14:30 Building a Thriving Church Production Community25:40 Raising Up the Next Generation of Church Techs30:00 The Dangers of Isolation in Tech Ministry 34:00 Gear Talk: What is Celebration Church Using?38:00 Church Tech Disaster Story42:00 Tech Takeaway: Checking Your Blind SpotsGet chapter one of Toby's new book "Sacred Spaces, Modern Production" here.  Get more money back in your budget and more space in your closet by selling us your used gear here.  Apply to work at ChurchGear here!Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

Awards season is almost over, and it's finally time to make our predictions for the 98th Academy Awards! Sinners was the big winner with 16 nominations, and One Battle After Another picked up 13, but there are other great films nominated this year. Will Sentimental Value steal an acting Oscar? How many will Hamnet win? Will Frankenstein win more than just Costume or Production Design? Should F1 have been nominated for Best Picture? We answer all these questions and more. Once again joined by friend of the show Max Dominguez, we break down every category, share our thoughts on the most likely winners, and offer a few takes on who should have been nominated. Agree or disagree with one of our takes? Let us know at cinemaontappodcast@gmail.com

Award season is here, and the 2026 Oscar nominees for Production Design are stacked. In this episode of Decorating Pages Podcast, host Kim Wannop breaks down the five nominated films through a design lens — palettes, lighting choices, texture, aging, scale, and the tiny set dressing details that make a world feel real.Nominees covered: Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, Sinners — plus what the Academy tends to reward, why period films often dominate, and which designs feel like the biggest swings of the year.If you love production design, set decoration, and behind-the-scenes craft, this one's for the people who pause the movie just to stare at the corners of the frame. 

How do you allocate a new church build budget between Audio, Video, and Lighting? And at what church size does production start to get exponentially more expensive?In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Ruse (former Technical Director at Saddleback Church and FOH engineer for Matt Redman) to break down the reality of modern church production. Before diving into the interview, the guys react to the massive production behind the Super Bowl Halftime Show.In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 Production Breakdown: Super Bowl Halftime Show4:25 Aaron Ruse (Saddleback Church / Sweetwater) Joins8:30 Aaron's Start in Church Production13:00 What It Takes to Mix FOH for Matt Redman14:30 Church Tech: What Has Changed in 20 Years (And What Hasn't)18:00 Essential Skills for Managing an LED Wall19:40 Production Trends to Embrace (and Which to Avoid)26:00 Acoustic Treatment Strategies for Worship Spaces34:00 The "Breaking Point" Where Production Costs Skyrocket38:45 Allocating Your AVL Budget: Audio vs. Video vs. Lighting43:00 Church Tech Disaster Story46:00 Tech Takeaway: Fostering Authentic WorshipGet chapter one of Toby's new book "Sacred Spaces, Modern Production" here. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister welcome Award Winning Director and Production Designer Eric Siegel to the show! Join Eric, Ellen, Dennis, Steve, and David, as they discuss: Nautical navigation; Getting started in TV Direction and Production Design; Studying at NYU; Focusing on story and concept; Professional Internships; Discovering directing; Working at "Good Morning America"; Working with Lighting Designers on Film, Theatre, and TV; Creating with Cinema 4D; The Future of Drone cameras in television and film; The Evolution of the TV Director's Role working with New Technology; The Most Challenging Projects; A Papal Mass vs. Diana Rigg; Dealing with security requirements; and Great advice for young designers and directors.  Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

I've got a real one for ya. On this episode of Decorating Pages, I'm talking Death by Lightning (Netflix) with Production Designer Gemma Jackson (Emmy winner, Oscar nominee) and Set Decorator Hannah Gawthorpe — and this is a masterclass in period production design and set decoration. They built 1880s America — New York, Chicago, Washington, Ohio, and the White House — entirely in Budapest, and we get into how they differentiated every world through layout, wallpaper, practical lighting, and dressing choices. Plus: chandeliers, flags, graphics research, and the kind of logistics that only the art department could love. (assets.adg.org)If you love behind-the-scenes craft, historical details, and design choices that actually tell story, this one's for you.

When hiring a new church tech director, should you look for the person with the most technical knowledge or the best leadership potential? And if you are currently in the role, which skill set should you be developing first?In this episode, we are joined by Max Brown (formerly of Willow Creek Church) to tackle the age-old debate of Competence vs. Character. Max shares his experience running production at one of the most influential churches in the country, revealing the reality of their team size and workflows.In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 Blake's Beach Blunder4:45 Max Brown (Former Willow Creek) Joins9:00 Principles of Leading Church Production13:00 Debate: Developing Leadership vs. Technical Skills22:00 Hiring Strategy: Character vs. Competence?28:30 Inside Production at Willow Creek Church32:20 Can You Run a Sunday Service with Just Tracks?34:45 Willow Creek's Production Team Size46:20 Is Church Production an Art or a Science?51:30 Tech TakeawayGet Toby's new book "Sacred Spaces, Modern Production" here. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

Judging production design means considering not just what we see, but how an entire world was constructed to function on screen. This week on Below the Line, Skid is joined by Bob Shaw (Production Designer), Regina Graves (Set Decorator), and Kerry Weeks (Leadman) to examine the nominees for Achievement in Production Design at the 98th Academy Awards. Representing three distinct roles within the art department, they offer a grounded, practical look at how these films constructed their environments — from large-scale builds to the smallest graphic detail. As with the rest of this year's Oscar series, the conversation is available both as an audio podcast and as a full video episode on YouTube. Our discussion ranges across: The operatic scale and extensive builds of Frankenstein, from castle interiors to laboratory design — and whether grandeur ultimately serves or overwhelms the story The period authenticity of Hamnet, including the recreation of Shakespeare's Globe and the delicate balance between research and creative interpretation The layered Lower East Side streets of Marty Supreme, where signage, storefront graphics, and textural detail quietly anchor a frenetic narrative The cohesive, character-driven environments of One Battle After Another, where homes, dojos, and lived-in interiors feel organic rather than theatrical The tonal shift in Sinners, and the ongoing challenge of aging sets just enough — especially when audience expectations of “period” don't always align with historical reality How decisions about wear, grit, and cleanliness can subtly shape credibility without drawing attention to themselves Why contemporary or less “showy” films like Black Bag are often overlooked despite meticulous design work Additional standouts from the year, including Train Dreams and Song Sung Blue, which demonstrate how tonal precision and environmental detail can carry as much weight as larger-scale builds Across the conversation, the three perspectives reveal how production design succeeds not only through bold visual statements, but through coordination — between design, dressing, graphics, lighting, and performance — so that nothing feels isolated from the world of the film.

If you had a limited budget, would you spend it on a better PA system or a better mixing console? And with all the hype around spatial audio, should your church actually be looking at Immersive Audio installs?In this episode, we are joined by Johnny Ragin, the face behind Worship Sound Guy, and we dive deep into the gear debates every church tech has.In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 Handling Unsolicited Feedback5:00 Johnny Ragin (Worship Sound Guy) Joins7:00 Segment: Five Truths & A Lie16:45 Johnny's Start in Church Production21:15 Overcoming the Tech "Knowledge Gap"25:15 Training New Audio Volunteers27:45 Debate: Better PA vs. Better Console?28:45 Overused Production Effects & Tools33:00 Real Talk: Church Drum Budgets34:45 Is Immersive Audio Worth It for Churches?37:45 The Pros & Cons of Remote Mixing47:45 Rapid Fire: Favorite Audio Consoles49:00 Favorite PA System of All Time49:25 Favorite Audio Plugin51:00 Tech Takeaway: Keep It SimpleGet Toby's new book "Sacred Spaces, Modern Production" here. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

Taking risks in church production is terrifying. If you try something new and it fails, everyone notices. But if you never take risks, your production gets stale. So, how do you find the balance?In this episode, we sit down with John Williams, Production Director at Church of the King, to discuss how to push your church forward with strategic risks. We cover how to approach the first few months of a new church tech role, the safest ways to test new gear or workflows on a Sunday, and how to have difficult conversations with your pastor when a volunteer makes a mistake.In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 Intro: The Biggest Risks We've Ever Taken5:00 John Williams (Church of the King) Joins6:15 John's Origin Story in Production15:00 Starting a New Role: The First 90 Days Strategy18:30 Taking Strategic Risks on Sunday Mornings22:00 Safe Ways to Test New Gear & Workflows35:30 Handling Volunteer Mistakes with Your Pastor38:45 Disaster Story: A Squirrel Destroyed Our Service43:45 Tech Takeaway: Keep the Main Thing the Main ThingGet Toby's new book "Sacred Spaces, Modern Production" here. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

In this episode, we explore the rare but inspiring career path from Production Director to Executive Pastor.We are joined by Dave Clark of Fellowship Church (Grapevine) to discuss how he transitioned from technical leadership to executive leadership. We break down the difference between treating ministry as a "job" versus a "calling," and Dave shares practical advice on how tech directors can build trust with senior pastors and get "unstuck" when they feel stagnant.In this episode you'll hear:0:00 Toby's Church Planting Story6:30 Dave Clark (Fellowship Church Grapevine) Joins14:30 Defining Ministry: A Job vs. A Calling17:00 Career Path: From Tech Director to Executive Pastor21:45 How to Minister to Production Volunteers27:00 Getting "Unstuck" in Your Ministry Career29:00 Building Trust with Senior Leadership38:00 Pastor Ed Young's Wildest Production Requests48:00 Staying Calm During a Tech Disaster53:00 Avoiding "Imaginary Arguments"54:15 Tech Takeaway: Ask Questions to Understand55:45 C3 Conference PreviewYou can sign up for the C3 Conference with this link to get a special rate discount from $229 to $99. https://brushfire.com/fellowship/c3conference2026/598770/register?typeCode=C3COMEBACKGet Toby's new book "Sacred Spaces, Modern Production" here. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

How do you lead when you don't make the final calls?Matt shares his personal story of reaching his breaking point and how to know when God is releasing you from your current church tech job.In this episode you'll hear:0:00 The Cost of Bad Acoustics in Big Halls6:15 Matt Kotthoff (Wooddale Church) Joins8:30 Debate: Is an AVL College Degree Worth It?10:45 Inside Production at Wooddale Church15:30 Essential Tech for Traditional Services17:25 Upgrading Gear for Choir & Orchestra20:45 Can One Room Do Both Traditional & Modern?24:25 Using "Choir Flex" for Better Audio27:30 Prioritizing Spoken Word Intelligibility36:30 Navigating Leadership When You Aren't in Charge43:00 The Breaking Point: When to Leave Your Church Job50:30 Discernment: Has God Released You?57:15 Matt's Moment of Clarity (Why He Left)Come Hangout With Your Tech Community at The Mix! Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!