1. Software Evaluation Presentation EasyWorship or MediaShout Christy Reuter

2. Software System RequirementsEasyWorship 2009

3. EasyWorship Features PowerPoint – import files Slide Editor – edit lyrics and schedule during play Nursery Alert Bible – Free version included Lyrics – edit instantly or double click to go live Media – Camera, DVD & VHS feed into computer Feeds – schedule camera feeds to go live DVD Editor – add a clip to the schedule & organize Web Integration – access media store & media placed into library instantly License – Site license, church & home to work at home. Dual Output - preview

4. EasyWorship Software Features

5. EasyWorshipComparision Pros Website has video tutorials & more detail about product Media store Link to online song library Icons are easy to understand Click and Drag feature Simple icons Multiple computer license Cons Price - $399, more expensive. More complex features, such as video feed & DVD clips Many features not needed at this time.

6. Software System RequirementsMediaShout

7. MediaShout V3.5 Features Total control – Dual display Song Lyrics – display in any order Bible verses – instant display Graphics – photos, drawing, maps Video – on own or as backgrounds Animation – play flash files on their own or as backgrounds PowerPoint – import ppt files Text – announcements and messages Sound – music, MP3 License – 1 installation

8. MediaShout Software Features

9. MediaShoutComparision Pros Price - $199 Simple features Import PowerPoint Meets basic needs for presentation. Cons System requirements are extensive No video tutorials on website Icons are hard to read Too many icons on the tool bar Must learn new vocabulary for features One Computer license

10. Recommendations After using both programs during church service, I was able to get the most use from EasyWorship2009. It is more expensive, but it has many more features that the church can benefit from in the future. It is more user friendly, so I can train others to use the program. Plus, it can be used on more than one computer, so it can be used during church service and children’s church at the same time.