Avonhurst Church Enters the Digital Age Using CamStreamer Apps

Case study: CULTURE RELIGIONS AND EDUCATION | Apps: CamStreamer App, CamOverlay App, CamSwitcher App

Keywords: livestream, church, religion, Avonhurst, picture-in-picture

Download in PDF

Mission

Due to COVID lockdowns, church services–just as all other gatherings all around the world–just weren’t possible. Canadian Avonhurst Church decided to reach out to its members via YouTube, starting with simple prerecorded videos. As the pandemic progressed, the church needed a fully realized livestreaming solution. They decided to use CamStreamer apps.

Solution

Finding the right solution was quite a journey. “Our solution originally started with one camera, slow internet, and an older laptop with a large SSD. We used AXIS Camera Station to record our YouTube video message for Sunday morning. Since then, we purchased two additional cameras, equipped one with an SD card, built a new desktop, upgraded the internet, and started using CamStreamer apps,” says Guy Delorme, the lead tech of the Media Team of Avonhurst Church.

Today, the solution utilizes one AXIS V5915 PTZ IP camera and two AXIS V5925 PTZ cameras for multiple angles. The apps are controlled via a computer with four monitors (with the apps’ interfaces) and with an AXIS Camera Station client (for controlling the cameras) installed on it. 

Avonhurst Church uses the CamStreamer App for livestreaming worship and meetings directly to YouTube and Facebook. The CamOverlay App is used for its picture-in-picture feature and informative cards as well as countdowns. The switching and mixing of video snips downloaded to an SD card and livestreams are done by the CamSwitcher App.

Result

The resulting setup allows for full-blown livestreaming production that keeps the church members informed about the church’s activities. Besides creating important connections, the livestreams in themselves are a part of a more extensive solution. The whole informative unit includes an interactive website, an updated social media presence as well as a mobile application for both Android and iOS. 

“Overall, now that we have used this solution for some time, I would recommend this as a viable option for Church use. We are happy and impressed with CamStreamer for their continuous software development,” added Guy Delorme.

Create Playlists with the CamSwitcher App

The CamSwitcher App is an in-camera application for upgrading your IP camera to a simple mixing studio. The app allows switching between livestreams, prerecorded videos from an SD card, and audio either manually or by sorting them into playlists. 

Learn more at camstreamer.com/camswitcher-about

About Avonhurst Church 

Based in Regina, Canada, Avonhurst Church is a religious institution focused on the teachings of Jesus Christ. They can be found on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.

Learn more at avonhurst.org

Download in PDF