Big Church in Kidstuf

October 9, 2009 by matt | No comments yet

I’ve worked alongside some of my good friends @soacres during the last several weeks finishing up the avl (audio, video, lighting) system install for @soacres’ new Kidstuf theater. After the push, the church leadership decided to hold an opening “big church” service in the new space.

The room and rig has come a long way since the beginning of the summer. Search through older posts on this blog to see the progress.

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View from the ETC ION lighting desk at Front of House.

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Wide Shot. Check out the circle truss, Bargeheights Movers and Blue VDub bus!

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@matthewmowery, @boofdaddy and @hannhamowery doin some big church worship

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More of the band. Illumination c/o Bargeheights MH 575 profiles and Bargeheights LED 36 goodness.

But, it’s not all about gear. It’s about people. Many years ago I was an annoying punk high school kid who knew little but wanted to learn and follow a leader. Through the friendship and mentoring of a handful of people, I came to an understanding of my “calling” as a production artist.I wouldn’t have a desire to serve today, nor would I know ANYTHING about the art and technique of production if not for the shaping of a few really awesome guys…

Clifton is one of the those guys.Great friend, amazing teacher and a huge part of why I do what I do. He taught me lessons in life, lighting and overall production coolness. Thanks dude–I have so much more to learn.

clifton at the ION with bargeheights lights
clifton and the moving light
Clifton sizing up the “wiggle lights”

KidStuf Rigging Day 1 at SoAcres

June 2, 2009 by matt | No comments yet

60′ of truss and 26′ of circular goodness. Today was rigging day 1 at the SoAcres KidStuf room. Pictures tell the story soooo much better. Big ol’ party with Tim Booth, Joey Gilbert, Andy Slone and me. Thanks to JoeyG for the iphone pics!

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Truss up with temp motors and a stabilizer rope

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me and the truss!

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FOH truss

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Joey on the lift

Busy times at SoAcres Kidstuf

May 21, 2009 by matt | No comments yet

It’s been a busy week, or maybe it’s more than a week….hard to tell sometimes.The SoAcres KidStuf theater is moving along, and Hope Springs’ new space is taking shape. Pictures are so much cooler than words. So, here ya go…

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SoAcres KidStuff

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Part of the KidStuf Set squeezing through the door

The last few weeks

May 8, 2009 by matt | No comments yet

It’s busy! Lots of work going on.  I’ll post some great pics in a few weeks, but in the meantime, here’s a quick photoblog of the last couple o’ weeks.

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At SoAcres, we built some foam letters to roughly recreate the famous LAX sign in LA.

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A little AV equipment rack wire management.

SoAcres Easter Makeover Video

April 13, 2009 by matt | No comments yet

Take a look and listen to the top of the service, in HD!


SoAcres Easter HD from Matt Cooper on Vimeo.