Gurus Conference

• Tuesday, May 22nd
• Main Session
  9:00am
• Breakout A
  10:45am
• Lunch
  11:45am
• Main Session
  1:30pm
• Breakout B
  2:45pm
• Breakout C
  4:00pm
• Dinner
  5:00pm
• Main Session
  7:00pm
• Day 1 Ends
  8:30pm
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• Wednesday, May 23rd
• Main Session
  9:00am
• Breakout D
  10:15am
• Breakout E
  11:30am
• Lunch
  12:30pm
• Breakout F
  2:15pm
• Main Session
  3:30pm
• Dinner
  5:00pm
• WCCC Midweek Experience
  7:00pm
• Main Auditorium Tour @ WCCC Main Campus
  8:30pm

• 
  Nancy Beach

  Main Session 1
• 
  Blaine Hogan

  Main Session 2
• 
  Dale Carman

  Main Session 3
• 
  Henry Cloud

  Main Session 4
• 
  Bill Hybels

  Main Session 5

• Audio Engineer / Musicians Guide to Audio
  Speaker 1: Scott Ragsdale
  Speaker 2: Brandon Grissom
  Description: Are you feeling disconnected from the musicians on your stage? Or are you a musician that is frustrated with you audio engineer? Join us for a panel discussion to hear from musicians and audio engineers about how to bridge the gap as we work through common problems that happen on the live stage.
• Life in the HOT Seat - Thriving at FOH
  Speaker 1: Danny Rosenbalm
  Speaker 2: Dave Stagl
  Speaker 3: Lee Fields
  Description: Also featuring: Scott Ragsdale, Andrew Stone, and Mike Sessler! -- Come and hear from real-world engineers who are in the trenches of live sound. Learn there audio roots, on how they’ve learned the skills, the gear they like to use and tips on crafting a great mix. We’ll also provide a time for “Q&A”.
• I need 'more of me' - Best Monitor Mix Ever!
  Speaker 1: Nathan Miller
  Speaker 2: Kyle McMahon
  Speaker 3: Matt Satorius
  Description: Learn the art of mixing for in-ear monitors & understand the people you are mixing for... Also, learn how to properly use your wireless equipment, with tips on RF management & frequency coordination. Knowledge on hearing safety when using in-ear monitors will be also be discussed.
• Your PA design & System Tuning
  Speaker 1: TC Furlong
  Speaker 2: Matt Satorius
  Description: The class will address the importance of a thoughtful and thorough sound system design. Included will be best placement of loudspeakers and subwoofers, identifying intended coverage areas, loudspeaker interaction and choosing the right patterns to provide best coverage. Also covered will be methods for optimizing (tuning) the sound system. Matching levels, verifying coverage, computerized measurement and system equalization will be discussed.
• Yamaha Mixing Class - On Consoles
  Speaker 1: Jacob Cody
  Description: Digital Mixing: Conquering the mix with the new CL Series Digital Mixing Consoles As a hands on lab, students will learn the ins and outs of Yamaha's new CL Series Digital Mixers. Topics covered will be: channel naming, patching, using the on-board DSP, virtual sound check, StageMix, and more. Stay after class for an extended time to practice your mix and refine your skills.
• New Technology Audio Class
  Speaker 1: Matt McCoy of Ableton Live
  Speaker 2: Greg Tanacea
  Description: Ableton certified trainer Matt McCoy and Gregory Tanacea will demonstrate how to trigger videos in Pro Presenter over wifi to keep them in sync with your band on the stage! The demonstration will conclude with a genearl Q and A allowing attending gurus to ask Matt and Gregory specific/general questions about deploying Ableton in the production environment.
• Directing Live Video
  Speaker 1: Darren Niesley
  Description: This class is designed to help you improve your live video product whether you are a novice director or you've been directing for many years. We will briefly cover basic principles of live directing, then discuss how to handle complicated programs. Lastly, we will work through a 10-minute exercise that you can do with your crew each week to improve.
• Multi-Site Solutions
  Speaker 1: Shane Skaggs
  Speaker 2: Dave Cooke
  Speaker 3: Brendon Petty
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• Video Systems/Gear
  Speaker 1: Dave Cooke
  Speaker 2: Ben Mankin
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• Live Video Panel
  Speaker 1: Darren Niesley
  Speaker 2: Scott Lambert
  Speaker 3: Tom D'Angelo
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• Transition to HD
  Speaker 1: Ben Mankin
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• Live Directing: An Inside Look
  Speaker 1: Tom D'Angelo
  Description: Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall of a Broadcast Production Truck? In addition to his own experience as a video director, Tom D’Angelo has observed many top notch directors as part of his position with All Mobile Video (a large NYC-based production company). Tom will share his insights and learnings from his 32+ years in video production.
• A Case Study Film Editing
  Speaker 1: Andrew Schuurmann
  Description: Go behind the scenes to hear the highs and lows of the post-production process that went into Willow Creek’s 30 minute Christmas short film, Reaching Alice. Editor Andrew Schuurmann discusses the pros, cons, and editing solutions for the film, which was shot on DSLRs and scored live by an orchestra.
• Lighting for a Video Shoot
  Speaker 1: Jim Sippel
  Description: Part 1: Practical approach to lighting your set -- Ever wonder where to start when lighting a scene? Jim will demonstrate how to approach lighting your studio set based on where lighting would naturally come from. Where your lights can be placed and how to approach your set with minimal lighting. This approach will also work for your location shoots. Part 2: Short Film lighting on a short budget -- Jim will present a case study from the recent WCCC Christmas short film production of "Reaching Alice". Demonstrating how his team used different light set ups for various scenes and locations, Jim will break down selected INT/EXT scenes and show how lights were set for camera blocking in the scene and why, including lighting an exterior snow scene for the length of a city block!
• Cleaning up Audio for Video
  Speaker 1: Ryan Pribyl
  Speaker 2: Jeff Beaumont
  Description: Sound is 50 percent of the moviegoing experience. Every video needs great audio! In this class, we'll look at basic audio post 'round trip' from the edit (FCP7, Avid MC6, Premiere Pro 5.5) to a few daws (ProTools 10, Nuendo 5.5, Adobe Audition and Sound Track Pro). We'll discuss common problems with dialog and ways to clean up that dialog or synch recordings using noise reduction software as well as eq and compression techniques for dialog (Vo or Location Sync). We'll also look at processing and editing techniques for Music and Sound Design. We'll discuss what is Foley and when it is preferred over SFX Library and ways to make each work in a given situation. We'll discuss mixing for large venues and things to watch for in output limiting, levels and metering. Finally, we'll discuss the final master and how to export the final comp and also splits or stems for future revisions.
• Video Production With A DSLR (And Almost Nothing Else)
  Speaker 1: Dave Schwartz
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• Motion Graphics and Animation
  Speaker 1: Brad Zimmermann
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• Lighting 101
  Speaker 1: John Weygandt
  Description: This session covers the essentials of stage lighting. We will diagram a simple lighting system, then design lighting positions into your venue. We will identify basic lighting fixtures and the specific purpose of each. We will also explore key lighting tips, techniques, and pricing structures.
• Lighting for Live Video
  Speaker 1: Chris Thomas
  Speaker 2: Bob Peterson
  Description: In most churches, the use of video and image magnification(I-MAG) plays a big part in delivering the spoken word from the teacher to the congregation. When it comes to video, lighting can make or break the end product. We'll explore learning how to light for the camera and how to design your lighting rig to get the best image you can.
• How to Program Automated Lighting
  Speaker 1: Tom Celner
  Description: Automated lighting is a great element to use but it can easily go to the side of the spectrum where it becomes distracting. We'll learn from an industry programmer on how to best set up your console to program automated lighting. These will be generic tips to take back and implement on your specific lighting console.
• Soft Goods for Church Stage Design
  Speaker 1: John Weygandt
  Description: Fabric is a great solution for the stage design at many churches, but how & where to begin? This class will offer practical help… at a beginning level. Quality, quantity, tips and tricks will be covered; photos, videos, and resources will be included.
• A Scenic Case History: Recycled Materials for a Christmas Stage Design
  Speaker 1: John Weygandt
  Description: For Christmas 2009, the Willow Creek stage design employed paper chains, plastic bottles & cups, rulers and mucho fun stuff! This class will take a closer look at the process to achieve the design.
• Practical Approach to Scenic Design
  Speaker 1: Glenn Davis
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• Media as Scenic
  Speaker 1: Chris Wheat
  Speaker 2: Camron Ware
  Description: Using video technology as a scenic element allows us extreme flexibility in creating worshipful environments. Learn what products are available and see examples of what things are being done to get your creativity wheels turning.
• Leading Volunteers
  Speaker 1: Jill Werst
  Speaker 2: Dennis Choy
  Description: Volunteers—we don’t want to live without them. We’ll be comparing the strategies two different churches use for recruiting, training, and maintaining volunteer teams. This session will have opportunities for Q&A.
• Portable Church
  Speaker 1: Jeff Vander Geissen
  Speaker 2: Brennan Wilkins
  Description: In this session we'll discuss some of the regular questions asked when tasked with designing a tech package for a "porta-church". You venue, volunteers and budget all play a role in determining what the "right" solution is. We'll look at several different approaches and some of the interesting challenges you may face when going portable.
• Copyright Issues
  Speaker 1: John Talbert
  Speaker 2: Chris Thomas
  Speaker 3: Brian McAuliffe
  Description: Does your church use Planning Center Online for distributing resources? Does your church like to create videos that you think are parodies? When was the last time you double-checked to make sure a graphic for a teaching pastor was legal to display and distribute on your web stream? If you're completely lost by these questions, join us for a crash-course on copyright and learn how to protect your church from being sucked into court. Also featuring Jim Sippel!
• Working Effectively with Your Worship Pastor
  Speaker 1: Kaleb Wilcox
  Speaker 2: Bryan Nelson
  Description: Technical Leaders and Worship Pastors work more closely than almost anyone else in the church, and yet they often approach the same goals from different perspectives and with different expectations. Learning to communicate and collaborate effectively can energize your ministry and help your team maximize your potential for the Kingdom. A tech director and worship pastor share their experiences and lessons they’ve learned.
• Lone Ranger: Top 10 Ways to Survive as a 1 Man Team
  Speaker 1: Brad Zimmermann
  Description: