STUDIO TUTORIALS
USING THE SERMON STUDIO… WE ARE HERE & HAPPY TO HELP!
Please check out the tutorials below – there is a lot of information that will help you take advantage of all the Studio has to offer your Ministry.
If you have additional questions, please submit a ticket through your Studio > Support system. Office hours are M-F, 9am-5pm, Central USA time. You can call our support line at 800.807.1014… please leave a detailed message if you do not get an answer and we will call you back ASAP! Rest assured, we are always monitoring systems, support, and email in case of emergency.
WATCH THESE VIDEOS – GETTING STARTED!
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/welcome-new-accounts-getting-started/
MANAGING USAGE
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/managing-usage/
Modify your Studio’s Login Information
You can modify your login username and/or password within your Studio > My Account (upper right) > Studio Users > Users List > EDIT
Modify your Studio’s Profile and Contact Information
You can modify your Studio’s Profile and Contact information within your Studio > Account > Profiles / Contact
PDF – Understanding Usage and Stats
https://snstudiosupport.sermon.net/pdf/20000777
PDF – Studio Settings
https://snstudiosupport.sermon.net/pdf/20002211
This link will provide access to several illustrations that will demonstrate the basic equipment and connections required to record or live stream your media.
Record Audio directly to your Android Device
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/record-android-phone-tablet/
Live Stream through your browser using WebRTC
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/webrtc-live-streaming/
Link 2 or more buildings together via Wifi:
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/how-to-link-2-or-more-buildings-together-using-wifi/
VIDEO CAPTURE CARDS – BASIC SPECS AND LINKS
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/video-capture-cards/
STAND ALONE ENCODERS – BASIC SPECS AND LINKS
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/stand-alone-encoders/
Audacity (audio editing)
https://snstudiosupport.sermoncampus.info/pdf/20000771
Switch for Windows
http://www.nch.com.au/components/switchsetup.exe
Switch for MAC
https://www.nch.com.au/components/switchmaci.zip
AVS provides great bang for the buck. Low price, and you get 11 programs for $60. (WIN only)
https://www.avs4you.com/
Media Bank: upload & publish
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/tutorial-media-bank-upload/
Transcoding profile template
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/transcoding-profile-template/
Using sFTP to access your Source Files directory
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/using-sftp/
Remove source files / save storage space
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/how-to-remove-source-files/
Import media from an external location or service
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/import-media/
Download Multiple Media Files (make a backup copy)
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/backup-media-via-rss/
VIDEO – Automate Episode Availability
https://sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20110919
VIDEO – Installing Media Centers and Players
https://sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20109369
VIDEO – Create Live Player from Episode
https://sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20003144
VIDEO – Download & Playback Links
https://sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20003150
Live Chat Module
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/live-chat-module/
Woopra “real-time” Analytics Widget
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/woopra-analytics/
PDF – Studio Quick Start (install player, upload media)
https://snstudiosupport.sermoncampus.info/pdf/20000748
PDF – Call to Action
https://snstudiosupport.sermoncampus.info/pdf/20000774
Share your Episodes & Media to your Social Networks
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/share-media-to-your-social-network/
Share your Archived media directly to YouTube and/or Vimeo
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/publish-to-youtube-vimeo/
SIMULCAST YOUR LIVE STREAM
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/simulcast-live-broadcast/
HOW TO LIVE BROADCAST YOUR SERMONS AND LESSONS
LIVE STREAMING > TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING!
USING THE CHURCH ONLINE .ORG PLATFORM
LIVE SIMULCASTING TO YOUR SOCIAL NETWORKS
STREAM SETTINGS – VERY IMPORTANT:
– H.264 or x.264 (not VP6)
– BASELINE 3.0 (not MAIN)
– Key frame every 240
– Audio in *AAC at 44,100 Hz
(*otherwise, mp3 < will not work on all Android devices)
Why upload? …Live Stream instead!
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/why-upload-live-stream-instead/
LIVE STREAM – ENCODING SOFTWARE
live encoder: vMix
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/live-stream-with-vmix/
live encoder: Open Broadcaster Software
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/open-broadcaster-project-live-stream-encoder/
live encoder: using Wirecast
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/tutorial-wirecast-stream-name-builder/
live: stream from your mobile iOS device
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/live-stream-from-your-ios-device/
LIVE STREAM – ADDITIONAL TOPICS
live: archived media playback before you go live within players.
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/pre-live-media-playback/
live: auto publish to archive following broadcast
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/tutorials-live-auto-publish/
live: recurring live broadcast scheduling
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/recurring-live-broadcast-scheduler/
live: publish audio only
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/live-stream-publish-audio-only/
live: do not Record
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/live-stream-do-not-record/
live: simplify weekly streaming process. Upload “OFF-AIR” promo/trailer
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/live-stream-tip/
Upload ARTWORK TO EPISODE
For Episode artwork create and upload your image at 1080 x 608.
Studio > Episode Archive (select desired Episode) > Details tab (scroll down) > Change Artwork
Upload ARTWORK to Podcast Channel
For Podcast Artwork (iTunes Channel art) use 1400×1400.
Studio (Advanced Mode) > Playlist (select desired Playlist from Dropdown > Artwork > Podcast Artwork
Each PLAYLIST in your Sermon Studio also includes a Podcast / RSS feed. Go to the PLAYLIST page, select the desired Playlist from the drop down menu… and then scroll down to the RSS/PODCAST section. Highlight & Copy the feed’s URL to your clip-board.
https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/submit-podcast-itunes/
You can customize your Podcast Channel art within the Artwork section of the Playlist page in your Studio. (note: your image dimensions should be 1400 x 1400. For more information, see the Artwork section above.) NOTE: updates to your feed may take several days to show within the iTunes Store Directory. However, if you manually subscribe to the feed within iTunes you will see the updates immediately.
How to UPLOAD – quick walkthrough
– https://sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20000685
Upload > Detailed Walkthrough
– https://sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20000699
Transcoding Profile Template
– https://sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20000857
Edit Episode details
– https://sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20158372
Download & Playback Links
– https://sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20003150
Automate Episode Availability
– https://sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20110919
Playlists – Detailed Walkthrough
– https://sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20000863
Player and Media Center Install
– https://sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20109369
Upload ARTWORK TO EPISODE
– https://sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20003018
Upload ARTWORK to Podcast / Profile
– https://sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20227047
Delete multiple Episodes > Batch Processing
– https://sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20211263
Remove Source Files – save storage space
– https://sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20121806
Live Broadcast – detailed walkthrough
– https://sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20001628
Why upload? live stream instead!
– https://sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20196026
Wirecast live (stream name builder)
– https//sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20003074
Open Broadcaster Software (obsproject.com)
– https://sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20166951
Live Broadcast > Trim & Publish
– http://sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20001521
Create Live Player from Episode
– https://sndemo.sermon.net/Tutorials/tutorials/20003144
LIVE STREAMING THROUGH THE CHURCH ONLINE PLATFORM
– https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/live-streaming-church-online-platform/
LIVE STREAMING TO FACEBOOK
– https://v2.sermon.net/for-the-ministry/studio-tutorials/live-stream-facebook/