Notes from
behind the signal.
Essays and build logs on live streaming, video editing, photography and the systems behind the image. Written from real shoots and streams.
Signal, not spectacle: my approach to live production
The tech should be invisible. If people notice it, it has already failed at its job. Here's how I keep the stream out of the way of the message.
The Reel Engine: a repeatable short-form editing system
Turning raw footage into a conversion-driving reel in under an hour — the exact workflow I use across Premiere, Final Cut and CapCut.
From in-camera to finished frame: editing a portrait series
The colour and retouching approach behind my editorial photography — restraint over preservative.
Why I built Bible Song Pro (and gave it away)
The open-source church presentation engine for OBS Studio started as a frustration with fragile lyric setups. Here's the story.
Shipping a practical AI assistant (without the hype)
How I build AI tooling that people actually use — the same approach behind the assistant on this site.
Behind the stream: building the Sunday signal
A practical look at the systems behind a weekly broadcast — audio routing, lyrics and live signal flow.