How We Ran This INSANE Christmas Production | Resolume, DM7 & Timecode Workflow

Breaking down the technical challenges and creative solutions behind our biggest Christmas production at Zeal Church. Learn how we synchronized timecode lighting, controlled a massive LED screen with Resolume, and ran Ableton tracks from FOH with MIDI automation—all happening live.

🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

✅ Resolume curtain animations synced to timecode
✅ Running Ableton tracks from FOH with screen mirroring
✅ DM7 scene automation with MIDI control
✅ Managing 9+ button presses per transition
✅ Grand MA lighting integration with timecode
✅ Dugan auto-mixer for live radio play segment
✅ LED screen layering with IMAG and backgrounds
✅ SuperRack auto-tuning triggered via MIDI
✅ Last-minute creative problem-solving for large productions
✅ Coordinating multiple systems in perfect sync

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⏱️ CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro & Production Overview
0:19 - Resolume Curtain Effect Setup
3:25 - Running Tracks from FOH (DM7 & MIDI)
6:04 - Angels We Have Heard on High
12:00 - Live Vocoder Section
18:23 - Christmas Classics Medley
20:30 - Radio Play with Akai Sound Effects
23:00 - Worship Medley & Final Thoughts

🎄 PRODUCTION TEAM:
Chase Kennedy (Creative Director) | Instagram: @chasekennedy
Phil Consta (Communications Director) | Instagram: @pcconsta
Carter Hamblin (Video Switching) | Instagram: @carterhamblin
Bill Niebuhr (Broadcast Mix Engineer and Lighting) | Instagram: @billniebuhr
Jared Atol (FOH Engineer)
Matt Calloway (Keys & MD) | Instagram: @_mattcalloway
David Liotta (Guitar) | Instagram: @davidliotta
Jeffrey Adami (Drums) | Instagram: @jeffreyadamidrums
Alex Shernitt (Bass) | Instagram: @alex_shernit_music
Jordan McCullough (Vocals) | Instagram: @jordanmmusic
Kara Roberts (Vocals) | Instagram: @karabrynne_
Kelly Roberson (Vocals) | Instagram: @kellyroberson
Megan Luebke (Vocals) | Instagram: @megangluebke
LD (Featured Rapper) | Instagram: @ldejuan

📺 Watch Full Service:    • Christmas at Zeal 2025  

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