As Team Lead for Video Production at the Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, I manage all aspects of our live-stream broadcast. I handle the technical setup of the live feed, configure and operate the PTZ cameras, create the on-screen graphics and thumbnails, and direct the live show through the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro switcher. I also manage the YouTube stream settings, including stream keys, descriptions, and thumbnails, and troubleshoot any live-streaming issues before each service.
Live broadcasts are interesting. I have a basic script or flow. The musicians show up an hour and a half early to do a sound check. That gives me about 30 minutes to set camera presets and get a feel for how the songs will flow (who is singing which parts and where instrumental breaks are). During the broadcast, I have to listen to the live performance and make decisions about which camera preset to use. It is live and dynamic.
The CSL (Centers for Spiritual Living) home office provides a branding guide for colors, fonts, and general visual approach. I adhere to their font and color choices to maintain consistency across the CSL family of centers.
Under my direction as a producer, our fabulous audio engineer and social media team lead, we have steadily elevated our production quality—reaching the milestone of 1,000 YouTube subscribers in October 2025.
Produced and directed by Dale Rogers, Team Lead for Video Production at CSL Nashville.