TL;DR: Digital Ministry News Recap 

This edition of the Digital Ministry Journal recaps news of interest to the digital ministry community. Church Tech Today shares a tutorial on Canva’s nine “magic” AI tools. Churchfront shares a tutorial for video camera operators and directors. Church IT Network announces their 2024 National Conference. Finally, Brady Shearer shares six rules for Church photographers.

Quick Tutorial: Canva’s Magic AI Tools

Church Tech Today shares “How To Use Canva’s Magic AI Tools” (7-minute read) exploring 9 AI tools in Canva for tasks such as image editing and background removal, animation and copywriting. For each tool, the article explains “What is it?” “How to use it?” and provides practical applications. These tools streamline content creation for church teams, enhancing efficiency and quality in digital media production.

Video Tutorial for Churches

Churchfront shares “Camera Operator and Video Director Training for Churches” (40-minute watch), a comprehensive tutorial on camera operation and video direction for churches, covering topics like framing, exposure settings, manual vs. auto settings, and focus techniques. It highlights the importance of camera movements and video directing skills, including Canon PTZ cameras' advanced features. Practical tips on lighting, shutter speed, and ND filters help ensure high-quality live streams.

Church IT Network 2024 National Conference

Church IT Network hosts its “2024 National Conference” in Dallas, Texas, on September 29 - October 1, 2024. The conference expects to bring together over 500 IT, Church Management System and Online Ministry staff and volunteers. Last year’s topics ranged from using AI and ChatGPT for ministry and managing Azure infrastructure to WiFi design and the intersection/collision of AVL and IT. Registration is $99.

Rules for Church Photographers

Brady Shearer shares an Instagram post, “Rules for Church Photographers,“ (2 minute read), containing six pro tips ranging from attire to presets to help Church photographers get optimal results.

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