Comments on: Where is the good Christian content?

By: Scott Gould

Scott Gould — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:58:16 +0000

I do the media at a small church in the UK and I totally agree with what you are saying – the trouble I have is that I AM the media department – how do you go about being more creative when resources are so limited (and I mean time more than money).

After a few years I feel like I am drying up!

By: John Falke

John Falke — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:58:59 +0000

We just launched a website of free sermon series content, including graphics, photoshop files, video bumpers, countdowns, and more. Check it out at http://www.openresources.org.

By: Brent

Brent — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:45:04 +0000

Well said. I think your list is pretty good. Watching through some of the sermon illustration short film websites makes me sick to my stomach. literally.

Also, i’t s funny that Nooma and Beamer showed up in the comments. Hey guys.

By: Jim Leinbaugh

Jim Leinbaugh — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:39:28 +0000

I completely agree… but you forgot to list the Mac vs. PC commercials. I actually run my own video production company and we are in the process of getting out of the corporate/sales video arena to dedicate ourselves to full-time Christian media. I run media for our church and I can’t tell you the HOURS I spend trying to find something powerful, professional, pointed, etc. that is relevant.

By: Felix

Felix — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:25:31 +0000

Do you like what they’re doing at Granger? http://www.gccwired.com/
You’re really good!

By: David

David — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:19:53 +0000

Thanks for the NOOMA props. Keep your eyes peeled. More great stuff to come…

By: Cris

Cris — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:38:48 +0000

Hey. Not to be weird and sales pitchy, but you could take a peek at my work online at BeamerFilms.com. I own my own studio with high end equipment and a ton of money wrapped up in film education. You may love or hate my stuff. I’m trying to do exactly what you mentioned above. Provide unique material that’s outside the norm.

Take a look, if you get a chance.

Thanks,

Cris

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:02:00 +0000

My guess would be that there are several factors: cost (good video cameras have to pay for themselves, ’cause they sure ain’t cheap), training (like a background in cinematography for those sweet shots), experience (a worship pastor putting something together every several months just ain’t going to cut it at the higher levels), and other stuff like lighting equipment, etc.

But what do I know. =) If you want to start posting regular tips on Christian video creative though, I have some friends who might be interested. And I’m sure there’d be plenty of others.

By: Scott Coers

Scott Coers — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:49:55 +0000

Wow that is quite the rant. I have been a pro designer for about 6 years. I stumbled into the mychurchwebsite page and through my wanderings found your blog. I would have to agree with most everything you said. I hate christian movies, I personally think that for the most part they are either dumb or they end up try to portray christians as these DEEP phylosphical beings. Anyway your stuff is really good.

By: Travis Knight

Travis Knight — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:39:55 +0000

If only Max Lucado would make videos.

So many are looking for feel good relief in media.

However, I fear we will not discover such relief, but rather must find comfort in the knowledge of Christ and Him crucified, thus allowing us a ticket far away from this world gone rouge.