SJR Video Tech Ministry

Video Tech Ministry

• St. John of Rochester is now using its new Video system to record all Masses and stream them live via the internet.•Our mission is to bring the word of God to people who are

homebound, or cannot attend Mass due to illness, bad weather, travel or are away for the winter/summer.•We are also now recording and streaming live funerals,

weddings and other notable events such as Baptisms, First Communions, for families and loved ones who can’t be in attendance due to illness, or location.

Our New Video System

• The “control” room is located in the New Music room on the left side of the main sanctuary.• We have 5 operational cameras, 4 of

which we use to broadcast Masses and one permanently fixed on the Monstrance in the Chapel 24/7 for those wishing to “adore” at home.• Video teams of 2 work together to

stream the Masses at every Mass, one being the “director”, the other being the camera positioning operator

24/7 Live Feed from SJR Chapel

Live feed of Chapel 24/7

Role of the Video Techs

• A Two-person team manages the recording and broadcast of each Saturday and Sunday Masses.• The team utilizes the 4 cameras in the sanctuary to get the best

“representation” and “reverence” of the Mass.• One person operates the cameras to capture the best video of the

mass at that particular moment.• The other member of the team utilizes one of the best shots from the

4 cameras to actually broadcast via the internet for remote viewing.• A laptop is also used for broadcasting media and the order of Mass on

the drop down screens (2) in the church.

A Team preparing to Broadcast

< What is on the Church Overhead Screens

Live View of Cameras in Use

“Operator’s View”

Preview Live to internet

“Director’s View”

Who can be a Video Tech?

• Anyone 13 years of age or older with a desire to serve in this unique ministry• You don’t have to be a

“techy”• Willing to learn some simple,

basic Techniques to operate the equipment.• Ability to work as a Team

Our “Control Desk”

View of Screens in Use during Mass

How do new Video Techs get Trained and Scheduled?

• Sign up on the SJR website: http://www.stjohnfairport.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=380• After initial overview training is completed, you’ll be scheduled for more

in depth “live” training during streaming Masses with a seasoned Tech.• After a few live Masses, and when you’re feeling comfortable, we’ll

schedule you on a team to serve as part of the 2 person team ministry moving forward.• Schedules are done 4-6 weeks out taking into consideration of

availability and need of the Techs and the Church. Our “goal” is to serve about 1 to 2 Masses a month.

A New Tech getting Live training

Other FAQ’s Does this Ministry “count” as going to Mass?

Yes, You are attending Mass, Just in a different part of the Church. Plus, you’ll find you pay even closer attention in order to manage the cameras.

What about going to Communion?During communion, you set one camera on the base of the Altar stairs, then leave the music room and get in line on the left side of Church.

What if I can’t make it on a date I am scheduled?We just ask that you contact the scheduling member of the Techs as soon as the schedules are sent via email. If illness happens, a complete roster of techs is emailed to everyone regularly, usually when the schedules are emailed.

Can I choose the Mass I regularly attend to be a Tech?Yes, we have availability for all Masses to serve. Most notably Noon and 7:30am Masses

Contacts

• SJR Website http://www.stjohnfairport.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=380• Fill out the sign up form at the above web page• Or even better, stop by our desk after any Mass and sign up and see

what we’re all about.• Team Lead: Chris Pruszynski pruszynski@aol.com• Team Scheduler: Brian Thorn bthorn@Rochester.rr.com