In the making of STORY, I worked really hard to keep video off the stage. No IMAG for sure.
Initially, we were going to project worship lyrics onto fabric, but the tech team voted me down because rear-projection was our only option. Then we moved to the idea of a video backdrop with large trees obscuring it. But again... big lyric problem.
By September, we ran out of time and had to go with a prominent video screen, center stage... but we had absolutely no content for it, and no budget to create it. So I set to work capturing still images that would walk people through four seasons that corresponded with creation, fall, redemption and restoration.
By show time, I still had no idea if it would look right on-stage...
[wince]
I thought the result was gorgeous.
It played as an additional character in the program, and for certain elements - like Holly's reading in the photo above - absolutely captivated the room.
When you need a photographer... need a cinematographer... need a graphic designer... but can't find one. And your project is dependent on it. Sometimes the only thing you can do... and maybe the best thing... is to teach yourself a new craft. You just might surprise yourself.
one of my favorite parts of the environment....it was lovely.
Posted by: anne jackson | November 27, 2009 at 11:09 PM
Ben -- Could not agree more. The subtle transitions were inspired and well timed. Thank you for making it happen and for being willing to use the creativity God gave you.
Posted by: Dave Davis | November 28, 2009 at 12:34 AM
you've gotta love plan b
Posted by: Ben Arment | November 28, 2009 at 04:50 PM
I love the four seasons idea. only wish i could have experienced it.
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Posted by: Terrace Crawford | November 28, 2009 at 07:34 PM
ever heard of a "VJ"? this is what we live for, bro.
next year, Camron Ware &/or I would love to be involved and help you project God's visual story alongside the other amazing storytellers there.
"help me help you."
just sayin'.
:)
Posted by: proctor | November 29, 2009 at 04:55 AM
i get the impression that camron doesn't travel outside of dallas. =)
Posted by: Ben Arment | November 29, 2009 at 05:10 PM
You taught yourself well. I thought the screen provided a texture that was subtle but powerful. It's true...necessity (and a deadline) is the mother of all invention/creativity.
Posted by: Mark Miller | November 29, 2009 at 09:33 PM
oh, there are ways to lure Camron out once in a while. haha
Posted by: proctor | November 30, 2009 at 12:14 AM
I feel like I'm in Dallas the least!
But yes, proctor is right...and the magic words to lure me out are:
"projector"
"blank wall/canvas)"
"Mexican food".
Posted by: Camron Ware | November 30, 2009 at 12:17 AM
very true!
for the record, Camron just landed in Nashville a few hours ago... it DID involve us buying some ultra-short-throw projectors, an event we're producing in downtown Nashville involving a creative canvas/space, and i'm leaving Crema now to meet him at Baja Burrito.
:)
Posted by: proctor | November 30, 2009 at 02:36 PM
you do like that mexican food. =)
you're on! let me get my act together
Posted by: Ben Arment | November 30, 2009 at 03:08 PM