Any of you guys out there that dabble in (design/graphics/video) have got to know about these web sites (if you don't already). These are sites that I use often if not for inspiration then simply to make my life easier.
1) MotionLoops.com - Great place to find those motion video loops for your projection needs. They are a little pricey but much better than most of the other videos out there.
2) PowerPointSermons.com - To subscribe to this service is a pain in the wallet but if your church does graphics on a regular basis then the amount you'll spend is far worth the time you would have spent designing these yourself. Plus they have amazing graphics. I have only utilized the free ones you get for signing up cause we just don't have a need for such graphics here. But I wish we did!
3) AbstractFonts.com - Still the best place to find free fonts in my opinion. I love the feature that allows you to test your font before downloading it.
4) iStockPhoto.com - Can you say Getty Images at a fraction of the cost? Seriously this is where I get ALL of my images. They are regularly increasing their fees but are still less than other image sites. A good quality photo will cost you between $3 and $10 depending on size.
5) CreativeMYK.com - All I have got to say is it's about time we developed sites like this one. Anyone posts their original artwork or photographs here and therefore allows others to download them and use them for their purposes. I have used this site numerous times if for no other reason than to spark my own creativity. File types include: Illustrator, Photoshop, Jpeg, Vector, etc. Great site!
Here is a design I worked on today for a event coming in June. I know I'm kind of behind the curve on Photoshop, but I'm loving learning it.
Here's what I sent so far.
Under LOGOS
Under YOUTH
Here is a new banner I designed for an outreach event coming up in September. The banner size is 3'x6'. After we're done, we're going to hang it in our new facility. I utilized a new font that Todd gave me. It's a little trendy for the ole FBC but that's how I roll!Here is a new logo I designed for our church. We are trying to adopt the 'Simple Church' mentality by focusing on only a few key elements. Nothing spanking new with the jargon here but we wanted to be very clear and concise. I like the design because I was able to incorporate our current logo (the tree) but made the colors intertwined which symbolizes that Worshipping, Growing, and Serving are interrelated. It is not a linear process that one can complete. That is also why I chose the circular 'recycling' look.
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