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If you have been watching our Just Added videos you may have seen a curious producer name in the mix, BlueBoxMedia. We decided to ask them some questions so here you go! Enjoy this interview and remember our producers are people too!

WHM: How did you get involved in digital art and motion graphics?
BlueBoxMedia: Well, about 4 yrs ago I was attending a church that had a very talented media guy doing videos and motion graphics. His work inspired me so I decided to jump into it, and as all good media guys know you GOT to start somewhere! so I did! with Windows Movie Maker. I still have my very first video somewhere on some hard-drive stuffed in some box. Boy that was a funny video, loaded with default transitions and movie clips. Anyways, eventually I wised up and put myself in an internship where I was underneath someone who knew what he was doing, and I literally started filling myself with information from tutorials to hands on experience. It’s been a fun ride so far and I can’t wait to see what God does next!

WHM: What programs do you work in to create your videos?
BlueBoxMedia: The major programs I use is Adobe Suite, C4D and FCP. Pretty standard stuff. But, like I said earlier… It all started with Windows Movie Maker

WHM: Where did the name blueboxmedia come from?
BlueBoxMedia: The name “blueboxmedia” came from two things. The first thing was that my favorite color is blue, and the second thing I was trying to think of something that could be a fun way to describe what I want blueboxmedia to be. For that I had the idea that all good things come in boxes. So eureka! the name blueboxmedia was created. It has my favorite color and its a box full of media.

WHM: What is your favorite type of church media to use?
BlueBoxMedia: My favorite type of church media to use, is the kind that is relevant to your audience. Which is why I like WHM so much! it allows church’s from across the world to find media that is relevant for them personally! There are many really good producers here on WHM and its an honor to be working along side them in bringing people relevant content to “The Church” across the world.

WHM: What would you say to a church who isn’t yet using media about its value?
BlueBoxMedia: The best way I could describe it is simply look at how Jesus taught. He almost always talked in parables or “stories” that related to the people he was talking too. Jesus used relevant content to preach the Gospel so that people could grasp what He was talking about. That’s what I love about WHM. WHM provides relevant content for everyone in all different situations and styles. Content that will help preach the Gospel in a unique way.

WHM: What is your favorite movie(s)
BlueBoxMedia:My favorite movie(s) .. now this is an unbelievably hard question! There are so many good movies out there. Recently I watched “Inception”and I thought that was a brilliantly told story! I don’t know..I like a lot of movies, like most people I don’t think I can nail it to just one.

Modern Parables is the name of the DVD and Download sets of some of the best short films I’ve seen for small groups. The films do such a great job of bringing the parables of Jesus to life. This teaching tool is absolutely fantastic. I love all of these videos, so I couldn’t pick a favorite to highlight. Watch the trailers on the website and if you think they will work for your small group download the videos!

LyonTamer is a new producer to WorshipHouse. Give them a warm welcome by taking a look at the new videos they have. Each mini-movie is a scripture reading set to interesting visuals. Soon to come will be a Small Group series based on the I AM statements of Jesus. Take a look at let us know what you think!

Prolifik makes some really great media. We have two powerful mini-movies now available on WorshipHouse. Inspire artists to be creative with the powerful story of how an artist creates art out of x-rays in the video BROKEN IS BEAUTIFUL. Their other new video FREE FALL is a really cool poetic take on Genesis 3.

New Producer jwcreative brings you a great song track for the classic hymn Solid Rock. This would be a great song to use for Easter. The download comes with the full song track as well as flexfiles to help you customize your worship.

Herald Creative is made up of a group of artists that have a lot of experience in creating media as well as creating creative spaces for Worship. You may know Blaine Hogan from the popular Starving Jesus videos. Herald Creative is made up of Bjorn Amundsen and Blaine and Margaret Hogan. I love that they come to the world of Church media with much more than just video creation backgrounds. They are artists, but more than that they are artists with a passion for God. You can see this passion come through in all art they create. I am really excited about what they will offer for the world of Church media. Take a look at their first release IT IS FINISHED, I think you will really like it. And don’t worry, more is on the way.

Welcome new media producer Valley Bible Fellowship to WHM! This church is doing some cool things with media and we are excited to be able to share them. From funny to serious sermon openers I would recommend checking them out. See more HERE at their producer page…

I really like the new curriculum called DEEP. This Film Curriculum is created by 1834 Productions, Meridian Studios, & Flickering Mind Media in association with Appleton Alliance Church. It is a great value at only 49.98 for each volume. The volume contains 4 60 minute episodes. It is designed for groups that want to show a video to help lead discussion. It is all encompassing… It has music to play for when people enter, teaching times, time built in for discussion and more. Take a look at the informative Trailer Here.

Jamice is a filmaker with an eye for creative storytelling.  The Wall in an interesting visual take on the familiar online ‘facebook wall posts.’ Fear is a great video that takes some queues from the look of the popular movie ‘Where The Wild Things Are.’  Take a look at the new content from Jamice Here. Let us know what you think!

We are so excited to welcome new producer Reel FX Entertainment to WHM! They bring short clips from the very popular animated feature film ‘The Very First Noel!’ I was blown away by the animation when I saw these clips. These short clips are great stand alone videos that you can show to your church with full presentation rights just like all the mini-movies on our site.  Go check them out!