First After Effects Project

I recently completed my first ever Adobe After Effects project for the Brethren in Christ Church. Before this project any motion video projects I needed to work on was done through Apple’s Motion application. I have an old version of Motion and rather then upgrading I made the switch to AE and it was a pleasure to use and create the following project celebrating 2009 in Cooperative Ministries. The project is done, definitely some things I have learned this time that I will change for the next project but I think it is a good start. Let me know what you think of the video!

My Technology Choice of the Year

It’s time to announce my technology choice of the year. This year the choice is clear, it’s Canon’s 7D camera. In September Canon announced the release of a 18.0 Megapixel dual digic 4 image processing 12,800 ISO HD recording piece of awesomeness. Not only does this camera take stunning images it also records full 1080p HD video recording at 24p, 25p, and 30p at a price that is really hard to match.

I have shot quite a few Canon cameras but one of my favorite things about this camera is that everything is completely new. The all new 19-point autofocus system, the new LCD screen with overlay goodness. Although this is not Canon’s first go at HD video in its DSLR family the video in the 7D is awesome. Video is defiantly a full out feature of the 7D unlike some of the comparison Nikon models who just seem to “add it in”. The 7D provides for fully manual operation of the video system.

I will note that I am just getting started with the 7D. I am totally excited about taking it on my upcoming missions trip to Nicaragua in the new year. This is truly an amazing piece of technology and I am looking forward to all of the moments that I will capture. I will note that one thing I have noticed using Canons new 18-135 IS lens is that noise reduction can get pretty aggressive at higher ISO speeds which can obscure some detail in photos. The Canon 7D is also not full frame which might put some people off but for me this is a solid camera that produces the video and image quality that I need!

Get Ministry Mini Movies for Free!

Worshiphouse media is doing it again! Take advantage of free mini movies from some of the best church media producers all this month! The videos that they have given away so far have been top notch videos that are useful throughout the year. Download them today and save them for later in the year! If you are unfamiliar with Worshiphouse media you should know that they are one of the leading distributers of motion videos and mini movies available to the church today. Worshiphouse Media is home to numbers of different producers who are constantly offering new content to be used in your worship services. Get today’s freebie from floodgate productions “Lean in” today by clicking here. To view the 12 freebies click here.

A Man You Should Know

Earlier this Summer I sat down with a dozen or so people who have been impacted by the life of Lanny Kilgore. Pastor Lanny Kilgore launched a church in southern York County called New Covenant Community Church 20 years ago. On Sunday August 23, 2009 his church celebrated 20 years in ministry, his 60th birthday, and recognized Lanny with a public ordination service. I was asked to help make a video that would play during the service. Check it out!

Family to Family

The Brethren in Christ World Hunger Fund has focused on Zimbabwe, this is a place of immediate need. Through the Brethren in Christ initiative you, your family, or small group have the ability to give just $75 to feed an entire family for one month. I created a new version of our Family to Family video for use in our churches. You can learn more about the Family to Family campaign by clicking here.