Quick start
Your first sermon in five steps, with checks for when something looks wrong.
Open PDFFOR THE MEDIA DESK
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Ready for the booth.
21 free guides for church media teams.
Download, print and share. No email or account needed.
NEW VOLUNTEER?Start with the desk.
Start with the desk.
Then run the checklist.
Give them the handbook to read, and a checklist to use before the service.
All guides
21 guides
Recording and capture
Choose the right source recording and check it before leaving the desk.
Open PDFInstalling the desktop app
Request and install ReelUse on Mac or Windows.
Open PDFWhat leaves your computer
Understand what stays local and what ReelUse sends to the cloud.
Open PDFBrand kit setup
Set your logo, captions, overlays, music and outro.
Open PDFCaption styles
Compare caption styles and choose a look for your clips.
Open PDFThe posting playbook
Turn downloaded clips into a practical posting routine.
Open PDFContent calendar
Plan your next set of posts in a printable calendar.
Open PDFSermon repurposing playbook
Give a recorded sermon more ways to reach people.
Open PDFTalks, plans and quotas
Understand talk allowances, plans and monthly resets.
Open PDFA note for church leadership
Explain the case for ReelUse and a media budget.
Open PDFMedia team SOP
Make roles, responsibilities and handovers clear.
Open PDFThe media desk, explained
Introduce a new volunteer to the jobs at the media desk.
Open PDFDocument your AV system
Record your system, connections and startup procedure.
Open PDFPre-service tech checklist
Check the essentials before the service begins.
Open PDFSunday run of show
Give the team one shared service timeline.
Open PDFMix for the room they're not in
Build a livestream mix for people listening at home.
Open PDFWhen it breaks, mid-service
Work from the symptom to the next check when the stream fails.
Open PDFCamera operator cheat sheet
Keep framing and camera operation clear and consistent.
Open PDFWhat to buy, and when
Decide what equipment to prioritise and when.
Open PDFPrintable gift card
Print a gift card to give with a ReelUse gift code.
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Can I share and adapt these for our team?+
Yes. Download, print, share and adapt them for your church without crediting ReelUse. Several are designed to be written on and kept at the desk.
Are they useful if we don’t use ReelUse?+
Yes. The sound, camera, equipment, volunteer and service-planning resources apply to your work at the desk, whatever clipping software you use.
How do I save a guide?+
Open the PDF, then use your browser’s download or print control. There’s no form to complete.
How are these different from the help centre?+
The help centre explains ReelUse on screen. These resources are designed for printing, planning and sharing with your church media team.
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