FBC Houston logo reveal

A piece I did for Houston’s FBC (through fellow Bling-teamer The Real Nick Jones and difted). The church is revamping their look and this was built for the big reveal. The liquid amber feel was Nick’s brainchild and I’m really happy with the way it turned out.

NOTE: the final version ended up with different copy (which worked fine). I chose this version for my portfolio b/c the look was built with the “rebirth/growth” theme in mind, and I felt this copy supported the visuals more.

I love it when design subconsciously triggers the hunger reflex (I think this accidentally does), which is why I’ve decided that my new word will be “tasty” when describing what I like or want to see in a piece.

Spreading the Colour love.

An inspiring little diddy from a great Oklahoma band, Colourmusic. You’ve GOT to check out their website. Trust me.

We shared studio time with these guys a few years back and they were some of the coolest guys you’ll meet – making the music that they love for all the right reasons. It just so happens that other people really love it, too.

With all of the bands I’ve seen disappear, I’m so glad to see that they’re still going strong.

Thanks to Kevin for posting this.

venting through comics #1

I’ve recently discovered the practice of venting my frustration by drawing comics. It’s much better than blurting out whatever pops into my head. This way I have to think it through first…

This is one I worked up after a couple of freelance projects – and after talking to some colleagues about our history with corporate clients.

It’s amazing how things that would be completely absurd in other situations are somehow perfectly acceptable to ask of a creative – especially since it’s always assumed that it won’t cost extra.

I was hesitant to post this for fear that anyone would think that this reflects situations at LifeChurch.tv, but it doesn’t. At all. I promise.

“You Don’t Have What it Takes” 2nd Promo

Here’s the longer, more involved promo for “You Don’t Have What it Takes” to which I alluded earlier.

Once again: I love my job. Although this one was stressful (for time and execution reasons) it was a lot of fun to make.

This was a more collaborative effort than normal, which I love. Kevin Ely took the concept and wrote the script, shot/edited the green screen footage, and edited the audio – while I created and composited the cgi elements/effects.  Abbi Zeliff and Lisa Branson were invaluable in organizing the talent and costumes.

Did the keying with Primatte – my first time to use it. I’ve got a lot to learn about it, so the jury’s still out, but the learning curve is a bit steep. I’ve used lots of keyers and can usually jump in with no instruction. Not really so with Primatte.

September: the month of the ’stache

Why, oh why, do we come up with these things?

Following the success of last year’s “No-Shave November” event, the guys on the LifeChurch.tv “Bling” (Media Design) team have decided to up the ante this year with “Stache-tember.” Yeah, the name doesn’t quite roll off the tongue, but it’s the best we’ve got (though I wanted to use “monthstache” somehow).

Anyway, the short story is: we’re all growing moustaches.

This year, we’re inviting all to participate. Let us join together in this blessed celebration of life and hair growth.

Beginning today, Sept 2 (since we were all gone for Labor Day) there is but one rule: “thine hair on thine upper lip shall remain untouched by thine razor.” It shall be one moustache, multiple faces – a beautiful display of camaraderie and unity. Our collective moustache will be revealed at the staff October Event in all its glory, and then here for all to see.

The only downside: we’ll all have moustaches.