LCA  is the production support ministry sponsored by Mountaintop Faith Ministries. People who serve in the Production Ministry typically serve during Wednesday and Sunday services.  Occasionally they serve during meeting, special church functions and funerals.  Training in all areas of production is offered on Thursdays and Saturdays, by appointment with the Production Director.   The goal of the Production Ministry is to provide production support to our ever-growing ministry in the areas of: Video Production, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Front of House Audio Engineering, Recording Studio Engineering, Logistical and Stage Support.

Production Ministry Volunteer Positions:

Technical Director – Direct technical aspects of service, checking and switching between video sources, and taking responsibility for the product.  Tests equipment in order to ensure proper operation.   Observes pictures through monitors, and directs camera and video staff. Acts as a liaison between the engineering and production departments.  Switches between video sources in the studio such as switchers, video slide projectors, and video effects generators.  Sets up and executes video transitions and special effects such as fades, dissolves, cuts, keys, and supers, using computers to manipulate pictures as necessary.  Follows instructions from Production Director during service or events, such as commands for camera cuts, effects, graphics, and takes.

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Camera Operator - The television camera operator works with digital, electronic and film cameras in multi- and single-camera operational conditions, producing pictures for the service or church event by combining the use of complex technology with creative visual skills.  The camera operator works under the direction of a Technical Director or the Production Director.

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Song Show Operator – Requires strong computer skills, responsible for providing most of the projected images, scriptures, song lyrics, announcements, and videos for the service.  Should have or be willing to learn about working through multi-platform software. 

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Recording Studio Audio Engineer – Manages the operational activities in a recording studio, ensuring that quality recordings are made. Oversees all recording and is responsible for the quality control of all recordings. Provides hands-on training in equipment operation and studio techniques.

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Front of House Audio Engineer –  FOH sound engineers manage sound – from music to speech to special effects.  Also known as audio or sound technicians or mastering engineers, they operate sound systems to ensure optimum sound in concert and in the studio.

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Graphic Designer – Creates designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.  Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type. Use computer software to generate new images.  Reviews final layouts and suggests improvements as needed. Confers with Director of Production to discuss and determine layout design. Develops graphics and layouts for illustrations, logos, and website. Produces still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment.

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Video Editor – Edits digital video tape and sound: Evaluates and selects scenes in terms of the ecclesiastic, dramatic and entertainment value and story continuity. Trims film segments to specified lengths and reassembles segments in sequence that presents story with maximum effect, or edits video, using editing software. Reviews assembled film or edited videotape on screen or monitor and make corrections.
Logistics/ Stage Crew – This position works with most of the production areas.  Includes setting up pulpit for church-related functions including: church services, meetings, communion, concerts and dance events.

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