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Comment on Guest Post: Dave Schwarz by Dave Schwarz

Dave Schwarz — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:35:46 +0000

Hey Lucas,

Good question–I totally get that.

With family stuff, I to pick the right “capture media” and shoot as out-of-the-way and efficiently as possible. For example, it’s important to note that the footage from the Vietnam memorial wall was taken with my HDSLR in lieu of photographs. I didn’t really have to carve out any time for that. And for me, capturing a moment helps me connect to it–and re-live it later. But for others it could be just the opposite & that’s valid.

So, shooting “candid” content may or may not be a good expression of our gifts. It’s one thing that works for me, personally.

A different perspective is that the older my son Brandon gets, the harder I have to work to maintain (and strengthen) our bond. This feels natural–it’s just what happen as kids get older. I found out that he and his friends LOVE watching these really bad Nerf Wars videos on YouTube. (I’m not kidding–most of them are terrible.) So two weekends ago I suggested that we make a little something that we could post:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2sV_KSotvk

We absolutely had a blast making it. And now he shows all of his friends & cherishes every view & comment. Thankfully, I’m still the coolest dad he knows.

Another perspective is that it’s not so much about involving your family in creative endeavors–as easy as they may be–as it is being open to practicing your craft outside of your livelihood. A man in Morocco once told my business partner Nick that what he did was “capturing the hand of God at work”. You can read more about that here:

http://prolifikfilms.com/index.php/entry/41/

I was inspired by what Nick wrote & was opened up to moments that I might have otherwise missed. One result of that new openness can be seen here:

http://prolifikfilms.com/index.php/entry/45/

So, if I ever feel like I’m fighting the balance, or there’s too much “observer effect”, then I have to remind myself to set the camera down & experience the moment.

But (for me) it’s worth the reminder that a big part of how God created me loves to capture, edit, and re-tell. And (as Todd said) not always just for the sake of a paycheck or service deadline.

Comment on Guest Post: Dave Schwarz by Joel Clare

Joel Clare — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:39:52 +0000

Dave, This is genius, and so many times I have been able to relate. There is something about shooting because you love to shoot rather than you have to shoot that produces an element of creativity and freedom that you rarely see when shooting for a client. I think its important for us to remember that true creativity comes from God and HE is the one that allows us to leverage it for our work. If we keep that in mind that its not up to us to come up with next amazing idea but for us to allow God to do what he sees for the project. We will be blown away at the results.

Comment on Guest Post: Dave Schwarz by Lucas Mroz

Lucas Mroz — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:35:33 +0000

Dave, thanks for your post and the challenge you brought up.

But, when it comes to spending some creative time behind the camera with my family, I sometimes feel like I am working, and therefore not spending the quality time with my family that I feel like I should be spending. Do you have any suggestions for helping fight against this?

Thanks!

Comment on Guest Post: Dave Schwarz by Todd Elliott

Todd Elliott — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:41:02 +0000

To tell a good story doesn’t require a catering service, a port-a-john or a techno crane, but just a great story with a great eye for seeing the story unfold and I appreciate how you have shown this in these “simple” videos, Dave. I agree with you that we need space in our lives to create and dream outside of the deadline and for possibly no other purpose than to fill ourselves up a little. Thanks for the reminder and for your examples of doing art for the sake of art, not for the sake of a paycheck or a service deadline.

Comment on Guest Post: Barton Damer by Evan Courtney

Evan Courtney — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:48:39 +0000

Barton. Thanks for the post.

We are actually going back on Easter Sunday and having to do that exact thing of telling the story of the Cross first.

We’re working on a 5-7 minute video/live drama/music element to accomplish this.
Thanks for the links.
We’ll be able to incorporate some of them.

Comment on Guest Post: Blaine Hogan by matt bortmess

matt bortmess — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:15:08 +0000

this is powerful. Had just viewed it on worshiphousemedia.com. I think we may use it to start the service off…

Comment on What is your music set looking like? by Brandon Shatswell

Brandon Shatswell — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:19:56 +0000

we have a rehearsal tonight…where we review the list…but this is what we’re thinking so far…

the time has come – united
i’ll always love you – phil wickham
the old rugged cross
adore – ben ghormley (one of our guys)
it’s your love – hillsong

Comment on Guest Post: Blaine Hogan by jack schull

jack schull — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:45:32 +0000

Agreed – Adam! Though I’m in the afternoon…GRATEFUL…

Comment on Guest Post: Blaine Hogan by Adam Lehman

Adam Lehman — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:13:53 +0000

Just got my regular dose of the morning goosebumps.

Thanks.

Comment on What is your music set looking like? by Rob Rash

Rob Rash — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:11:07 +0000

Working on a medley of sorts with All Because of Jesus and Jesus is Just Alright. Now if only what’s in my head can translate to my team!

Other songs, Lead Me to the Cross, True Love, Salvation is Here, You Hold Me Now, and Mystery.

We will have one drama depicting the idea that Jesus came off the cross via OneTimeBlind’s video ‘I Am Alive’ and a man on the street video with area skeptics and there trouble with the resurrection.

Yep, that’s our start.