Video Switcher

Run the service.

Preview the next settled shot, then transition.

When unsureUse Camera 2Safe wide shot

TransitionsFade music · Cut speakingNever take a moving or unconfirmed camera.

Before service

Complete the booth check.

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Physical switcher controller is connected and responsiveLivestream laptop is on and the stream preview looks normalProPresenter feed is visible in PreviewCamera 1 is framed and communicatingCamera 2 is available as the safe wide shotCamera 3 is framed and communicatingCameras 4, 5, and 6 are visible when neededIntercom is working with Camera 1 and Camera 3 operatorsProgram is on the preservice loop and Preview is on Camera 2

Core workflow

Preview first. Then switch.

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GREEN · NEXTM/E 2 PREVIEW
CAMERA 3

RED · LIVEM/E 2 PROGRAM
CAMERA 1

CAM 1

CAM 2 · SAFE

CAM 3

CAM 4

CAM 5 · KEYS

CAM 6 · DRUMS

PROPRESENTER

STAGE

Watch Program. Know what viewers see now.
Cue the next shot. Give the operator time to move.
Check Preview. Confirm framing, focus, and subject.
Transition. Fade music; cut speaking.
Prepare again. Keep Camera 2 available.

Sunday playbook

Find the current service phase.

Preservice loopProPresenter

Keep the preservice loop on Program. Put Camera 2 in Preview so the welcome is ready.

WelcomeCut

Favor Camera 1 for the host. Use Camera 3 only after it is settled. Camera 2 is the fallback.

Opening worshipFade

Use Cameras 1, 2, and 3 for people; add Cameras 5 and 6 for intentional musician shots.

Meet & greetCamera 2

Use the wide shot. Do not chase individuals around the room.

AnnouncementsCut

Use Camera 1 for the presenter and take ProPresenter only when the content is cued.

SermonCut

Stay primarily on Camera 1. Use Camera 3 sparingly for variety and Camera 2 when movement demands it.

CommunionCalm fades

Use deliberate wide, pastor, and musician shots. Hold shots longer and avoid distracting movement.

Closing worshipFade

Return to worship coverage with settled camera and musician shots.

Ending loopProPresenter

Take the ending loop, place Camera 2 in Preview, and leave the system in its standard state.

Camera reference

Choose each source by purpose.

CAMERA 1

Primary close

Medium or close shot of the speaker or main singer. Always staffed.

Best for: Speaker · lead singer

CAMERA 2SAFE

Wide / motion

Default safe shot. Staffed when available; may remain static without an operator.

Best for: Fallback · movement · room

CAMERA 3

Side close-ups

Supplemental close angles from the side. Always staffed.

Best for: Alternate close-up

CAMERA 4

Special stage

Used for baptisms or the ASL interpreter.

Best for: Special services

CAMERA 5

Keyboard

Static mounted musician shot.

Best for: Instrumental moments

CAMERA 6

Drums

Static mounted musician shot.

Best for: Energetic worship

INPUT

ProPresenter

Presentation feed for loops, lyrics, slides, and cued content.

Best for: Loops · slides · lyrics

Fast recovery

Lost the next shot?

Stay on the current usable source or take Camera 2. Regroup, cue the next operator, and continue. Do not panic-switch.

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