Temple Baptist Church Upgrades IMAG and Broadcast Video Productions with Hitachi HDTV Cameras
data-src=https://creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/avatars/263018/5fa08c562aaf4-bpthumb.jpg data-srcset=https://creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/avatars/263018/5fa08c561c0e7-bpfull.jpg 2x class=lazyload avatar avatar-80 photo height=80 width=80 />
Brie Clayton April 28, 2021
0 Comments
SK-HD1800 1080p cameras deliver exceptional quality and volunteer-friendly ease of use as video takes on elevated importance in keeping congregation engaged.
Temple Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, Mississippi connects a membership of more than 4000 followers and hosted over 2000 people each weekend before COVID-19 swept the world. Recognizing the critical role that video would play in engaging its congregation during the pandemic, the church undertook a complete upgrade of its production equipment and infrastructure, highlighted by four SK-HD1800 broadcast camera systems from Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd. (Hitachi Kokusai).
Prior to the overhaul, Temple Baptist Church was still using standard-definition video equipment for many aspects of its production workflows, and an upgrade to HD did not seem imminent. Cost considerations had precluded us from upgrading fully to HD across our worship facility, said the church's media director, Tanner Cade. Going into 2020 we were planning to upgrade our in-venue audio, but given the impact of COVID and resulting importance of video, we switched gears. We postponed the audio enhancements and re-allocated that funding to upgrade our video infrastructure.
data-src=https://gcs.creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/29004101/Hitachi_Temple_Baptist_Church_2_photo_credit_TimAndKrista-Com1200-1-1024x683.jpg alt= class=lazyload wp-image-2409106 data-srcset=https://gcs.creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/29004101/Hitachi_Temple_Baptist_Church_2_photo_credit_TimAndKrista-Com1200-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://gcs.creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/29004101/Hitachi_Temple_Baptist_Church_2_photo_credit_TimAndKrista-Com1200-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://gcs.creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/29004101/Hitachi_Temple_Baptist_Church_2_photo_credit_TimAndKrista-Com1200-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://gcs.creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/29004101/Hitachi_Temple_Baptist_Church_2_photo_credit_TimAndKrista-Com1200-1-624x416.jpg 624w, https://gcs.creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/29004101/Hitachi_Temple_Baptist_Church_2_photo_credit_TimAndKrista-Com1200-1-50x33.jpg 50w, https://gcs.creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/29004101/Hitachi_Temple_Baptist_Church_2_photo_credit_TimAndKrista-Com1200-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https://gcs.creativecow.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/29004101/Hitachi_Temple_Baptist_Church_2_photo_credit_TimAndKrista-Com1200-1.jpg 1200w data-sizes=(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px />Cade had been evaluating HDTV cameras at trade shows for many years, so he already had Hitachi Kokusai in mind when the project started. I have always appreciated Hitachi's engineering and the value they deliver, he said. I felt like cost-wise they provide really great bang for the buck in the church landscape. I spoke to peers who had done shootouts between camera manufacturers, and they also chose Hitachi. Combining all of that with a recommendation from InteRise, the integrator for our project, the decision was easy.
The SK-HD1800's native 1080p support and global shutter technology made it the ideal Hitachi model for the church's needs. We use a lot of LED lighting of various types on our stage, so the SK-HD1800's ability to accurately capture that flicker-free was very satisfying, explained Cade. We also wanted native 1080p not only for today, but knowing that we could up-convert it to 4K further down the road if we need to. The SK-HD1800 is a solid 1080p camera that we just couldn't pass up.
Temple Baptist Church went live with their new HD infrastructure and Hitachi cameras in October 2020. Live video of Sunday services is projected through Barco Ultra HD laser projectors onto 24-foot by 13.5-foot Da-Lite screens, transforming the worship experience for in-person attendees. Showing 1080p images on large projection screens is very helpful in a 2800-seat venue, said Cade. The clarity of the IMAG picture, even from the balcony seats, makes people feel much more engaged when they come to our services.
The Hitachi-acquired video is also shown throughout the campus on large displays; recorded for broadcast on local FOX television affiliate WHPM; and streamed live through the Resi platform to the church's website, social media channels, and mobile app. Temple Baptist Church's online audience has grown significantly since the pandemic started, with between 800 and 900 followers now watching the live stream each week.
In addition to lauding the quality advantages of the HD upgrade and the low-light handling of the SK-HD1800s, Cade notes that the cameras' ease of use enabled volunteers to jump right in. We want any equipment we choose to be volunteer-friendly, as they are hands-on with almost everything Sunday mornings, he explained. We have thoroughly enjoyed how easy it is for volunteers to latch on to the Hitachi cameras and excel with them.
Cade has been equally impressed with Hitachi Kokusai's customer service. We feel like we are valued and recognized, and someone is always available to talk to us whenever we need, he said. We really value that customer experience in any project or product we purchase, and we fully believe we are getting that from Hitachi Kokusai.
The new control room and video infrastructure are also giving the church's production team greater flexibility to move video between on-campus venues beyond its main worship center, including its preschool
Most recent headlines
05/01/2027
Worlds first 802.15.4ab-UWB chip verified by Calterah and Rohde & Schwarz to be ...
04/08/2026
Dalet, a leading technology and service provider for media-rich organizations, t...
04/07/2026
April 7 2026, 19:00 (PDT) Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway Opens in...
01/06/2026
January 6 2026, 05:30 (PST) Dolby Sets the New Standard for Premium Entertainment at CES 2026
Throughout the week, Dolby brings to life the latest innovatio...
06/05/2026
Gravity Media Chief RF Communications Engineer Glenn Willems uses Wisycom RF over Fiber and wireless solutions across major cycling events and international mar...
06/05/2026
A Sennheiser Spectera module is now available in Bitfocus Companion and Buttons, enabling direct integration of Spectera with the two software platforms. The mo...
06/05/2026
Ted Turner, the visionary media entrepreneur whose appetite for disruption helpe...
06/05/2026
Peacock is going all-in on the beautiful game - streaming all 104 FIFA World Cup...
06/05/2026
New pricing tiers for vocal/dialogue restoration tool
NoiseWorks Audio's AI-powered vocal and dialogue processing plug-in is now available in three diff...
06/05/2026
Popular mixing & routing software overhauled
Following a recent public beta test, RME have launched the final release version of the powerful mixing and rou...
06/05/2026
New SOS Video Feature
Focusrites ISA C8X is a milestone product that brings together the companys analogue heritage and their expertise in digital audio. Yo...
06/05/2026
Polands Miecznik-class frigates are part of the largest contract in Polish shipbuilding history. (Image Credit: PGZ Stocznia Wojenna)...
06/05/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
06/05/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
06/05/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
06/05/2026
Riedel Communications today announced the expansion of its leadership structure as part of a strategic initiative to strengthen both its operational management ...
06/05/2026
For nearly three decades, Veteran Production Sound Mixer and Five-time Emmy Award Winner Dirk Sciarrotta has helped define the sonic identity of the long-runnin...
06/05/2026
ZEISS CinCraft LensCore: Cinema Lens Looks for Compositing
Brie Clayton May 6, 2026
0 Comments
ZEISS announces the launch of CinCraft LensCore, a nove...
06/05/2026
Wisycom Solves Extreme RF Challenges Across Miles of Live Action for Gravity Med...
06/05/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
06/05/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
06/05/2026
Narrative Entertainment has partnered with Encompass to deliver high-quality subtitling of its Great! network content using the Altitude Intelligence AI assiste...
06/05/2026
SipRadius, widely recognized for making content processing and connectivity secure and seamless, is proud to launch a dramatic new approach to AI content creati...
06/05/2026
When the broadband and media industry gathers at ANGA COM in Cologne from May 19 to 21, Big Blue Marble will be at the forefront. The international broadcast an...
06/05/2026
Cinegy GmbH, a leading developer of software-defined television technology, is proud to exhibit at MPTS for the first time. Visitors to the stand will discover ...
06/05/2026
Val Jeanty Receives 2026 Doris Duke Artist Award Jeanty, a composer, percussionist, and turntablist, is the fourth Berklee recipient of the prestigious award ...
06/05/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
06/05/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
06/05/2026
When live cycling races and international marathons stretch for miles across cities and countryside, there is no margin for RF failure in live broadcast. As Chi...
06/05/2026
Oberkochen/Germany, May 5, 2026
ZEISS announces the launch of CinCraft LensCore, a novel solution for creating physically based cinematic lens looks for visual...
06/05/2026
06 May 2026
VEON's Kyivstar Authorized to Resell Starlink for Businesses & ...
06/05/2026
UKTV has secured the exclusive rights to the early back catalogue of iconic Australian drama series Neighbours, following a landmark content deal with Fremantle...
06/05/2026
Wednesday 6 May 2026
Sky commissions feature documentary to mark 10th anniversa...
06/05/2026
Wednesday 6 May 2026
Sky and Formula 1 agree long-term partnership across UK, Ireland and Italy
Sky in the UK & Ireland to remain the home of Formula 1 until ...
06/05/2026
Sky Zero Footprint Fund-backed TV campaign launches nationwide, supported by new...
06/05/2026
Wuppertal May 6, 2026
Riedel Expands Leadership Structure, Appoints Marc Engro...
06/05/2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. - May 6, 2026 - Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced its latest broadband innovations for ANGA COM 2026, highlighting its vision for a new e...
06/05/2026
Statement from Rupert Murdoch, Chairman Emeritus, Fox Corporation on Ted Turner&...
06/05/2026
Friday 8 May on RT One and RT Player
Meet the NSPCA team caring for and protecting animals in need in this six-part series
Fly on the wall, six-part series...
06/05/2026
The race to build the world's most powerful AI factories demands networking ...
06/05/2026
How changes to proteins can alter drug interactions for new precision therapies Scripps Research team maps how chemical modifications to proteins affect drug bi...
05/05/2026
Experts from the world of academia, tech, business, politics and media convened for a Thomson Talks at the Cambridge Disinformation Summit in April. It's th...
05/05/2026
Three phones were hardwired for power and transmission to the truck; camera feat...
05/05/2026
The creative studio behind campaigns for the NBA, Fanatics Sportsbook & Casino, ...
05/05/2026
Nielsen has announced results from a co-viewing pilot program covering February&...
05/05/2026
viztrick AiDi, an on-device AI solution developed by Nippon TV, delivered global...
05/05/2026
ARRI has announced Omnibar, a battery-powered, IP65-rated multi-color LED linear...
05/05/2026
Imagine Communications has announced that France T l visions is the first broadc...
05/05/2026
The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and Bell Media today announced a multiyear agreement to broadcast and stream WNBA games in Canada beginni...
Temple Baptist Church Upgrades IMAG and Broadcast Video Productions with Hitachi HDTV Cameras 
