Programming a Service in Avolites

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Programming a full church service in Avolites is best done by organizing each element—songs, speaking moments, and transitions—into separate cue lists, even if they contain only a single cue. This allows for easy copying into a master cue list, which simplifies execution for volunteers and ensures a structured, repeatable workflow.

Building Individual Cue Lists for Service Elements

Each section of the service (pre-service look, worship songs, host moments, message, dismissal) is first programmed as its own cue list. This ensures that each section can be adjusted independently before being added to the master list. Using the playback window, cues can be stored without taking up physical fader space.

Copying Cues Into a Master Cue List

Since individual cues cannot be copied, entire cue lists must be created and then transferred into the master cue stack. This allows the entire service to be controlled from a single fader, preventing confusion when volunteers run the lighting.

Fine-Tuning Transitions

To ensure smooth transitions between songs and service elements:

Mark cues preposition fixtures in darkness, preventing unwanted movement.

Auto-load functions ensure front wash stays active when transitioning between cues.

Fade times are set for smooth crossfades instead of abrupt jumps.

Renumbering Cues for Clarity

Using decimal-based numbering (e.g., 2.01 for a song’s first verse, 2.02 for its chorus) helps organize the cue list logically. This makes it easier for volunteers to follow along and reduces mistakes during live execution.

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