Coffee & Gaff Tape

The term ‘Shadows of Production’ most often brings to mind images of hazy rooms teeming with technical wizards clad in black t-shirts honing the smallest details of the next event to ensure the best experience possible.

Accurate?

Now, chew on this thought for a second: If the show goes on and no one outside the organization experienced it; did it even really happen?

We’ll give you a minute to put your mind back together.

The Production Team’s ride-or-die needs to be the Communications Team, and it’s on this premise that we’re ecstatic to welcome communications expert Brady Shearer to Coffee & Gaff Tape. Brady has dedicated his skills to helping churches overcome what he calls, “The biggest communications shift in 500 years.” through his company Pro Church Tools.

Here’s some of what we cover:

00:02:55 • Who is Brady Shearer?

00:06:30 • How did Pro Church Tools come to be?

00:11:29 • TikTok, Tesla, and the disruption of communications as we knew it.

00:15:35 • How do churches engage in ‘The Shift?”

00:19:59 • Communications meets Production.

00:23:38 • What is one thing you wish you could instantly change about church communications?

00:27:12 • PSA: It’s ok to speak your mind; just don’t be a jerk about it.

00:30:10 • How does someone effect change while not in a leadership position?

00:37:29 • What advice would you have for someone on the verge of burnout?

00:41:11 • Brady’s heart.

We can’t thank Brad enough for being so generous with his time and sharing his insights with the Coffee & Gaff Tape community. We hope you learn as much as we did! You know the drill; volume up, AirPods in, and hit play!

Sports fans, you're in for a treat with Episode 004 of Coffee & Gaff Tape!

Have you ever wondered how replay works in the NFL, or what it's like in those production trucks that roll up to MLB parks across the country, or even how long it's going to take for courtside camera ops to get replaced by robots in the NCAA basketball tournament?

Well, then David Paulson might be your new best friend! David has run replay, camera, or edited content for the biggest names in sports, including ESPN, FOX SPORTS, the NFL, and many more! In short, if you've watched sporting events in any capacity, you've probably experienced his vast body of work.

Here's some of what we cover:

00:02:22 • Who is David Paulson?

00:04:39 • The cancelation of 'everything.'

00:07:35 • Why sports live production?

00:08:52 • How do you tell a story through replay?

00:09:59 • What's the pressure like during a sports broadcast?

00:16:04 • What's the balance between local and national broadcast teams?

00:22:46 • The Super Bowl and an Emmy.

00:25:08 • Why replay and what kind of gear is involved?

00:32:55 • What's the difference between sports broadcasts and other live broadcasts?

00:35:07 • How has the COVID-10 pandemic affected what you do?

00:44:13 • Can you buy a house if you know how to over-under a cable?

00:48:50 • David's heart.

We're so grateful for David sharing his journey with us and can't wait for you to come along with us. So, pause the game, get your headphones, and give this episode a listen!

Episode 003 is here and we're talking with the Director of Broadcast Support at Life.Church, Warren Davis!

With 20+ years devoted to ministry, Warren shares from his vast experience and provides an in-depth look into Life.Church's video-centric strategy, how they approach the hiring process, and what happens when AirPods decide they have other plans for their wearer.

Here's some of what we cover:

00:02:46 • Is Warren Davis as cool and Chad Vegas?

00:04:11 • How did you end up in the production world?

00:10:37 • What do you love about Life.Church?

00:13:57 • What jumpstarted Life.Church's video-centric strategy?

00:17:58 • What's it like doing church at this scale?

00:21:57 • How do you maintain culture across so many campuses?

00:25:25 • What challenges did you face in 2020 while pivoting to an online-only church?

00:30:43 • What are the secret to Life.Church's hiring process?

00:39:36 • The 'Demonic AirPods' Story.

00:45:32 • What do you think the future of the Church is?

00:49:44 • Warren's heart.

Thanks to Warren for being so generous with his time and helping us all become more prepared for the unexpected! Upgrade your scroll and follow him on Instagram @warrendotdavis. Grab those no-possessed AirPods and give Episode 003 a listen!

We're back with another show aimed at the production tech community; with the goal to shine a light on those in the shadows of this often-overlooked industry.

Our guest for episode two is former Video Engineer at Passion City Church in the ATL, Ryan Ellis! Currently, an advocate for the local church and Senior Solutions Engineer at Resi, Ryan shares his experiences from the many roles he's occupied on his journey. As well as one that indirectly influenced his career in an unexpected way!

Here’s some of what we cover:

00:04:07 • Chipolte and the Sacramento Kings?

00:06:23 • From taking apart remotes to working in the production world.

00:08:10 • What would you tell young Ryan Ellis?

00:09:51 • Arriving on the scene of a "mega-movement at Passion.

00:16:10 • Favorite moments while at Passion.

00:18:23 • Passion's COVID pivot.

00:22:57 • From ministry to the marketplace.

00:24:47 • Combatting "tech envy" in the church.

00:28:43 • What's next for broadcasting?

00:31:00 • The Instagram Live with Zach from Elevation.

00:34:23 • Ryan's heart.

Thanks to Ryan for sharing his story and spending the time with us! Upgrade your scroll and follow him on Instagram @__ryan.ellis__. AirPods charged? Then let's go!

It’s our launch episode!

We’re so excited to bring a production tech podcast into existence with the sole purpose of shining a light on those in the shadows of this artistry-meets-technology world of coffee and gaff tape.

In our very first episode EVER, we are honored to be joined by the one and only Chad Vegas! The former Video Director at Bethel Church in CA and now the current Video Director at Transformation Church in OK.

Here’s some of what we cover:

00:09:16 • From Bethel to Transformation.

00:18:56 • Leaving something you built.

00:21:40 • Choosing a style and how to achieve it.

00:29:03 • What’s the setup like at TC?

00:39:47 • Top 3 things to give your broadcast a strong foundation.

00:47:25 • COVID challenges.

00:52:14 • The future of streaming according to Chad.

00:55:23 • Chad’s heart.

A HUGE thanks to Chad for spending the time with us! Do yourself a favor and follow him on Instagram @chadvegas. Turn it up and enjoy!