I wanted to highlight some content producers who I know personally and show you some of my favorite media they produce.  These producers are always at the top of my playlists in my presentation software, simply because I know their content will be able to tell the visual story that fits the worship element.

Igniter Media

I love Igniter’s loops and stills – they have a broad range of genres (including triple wide!) and I use their stuff all the time to VJ.  I hear from churches all over how they use Igniter’s Videos and Tracks, and are always top-notch in quality and message.  My favorite is still “That’s My King” -  Makes you want to cheer.  Every time.  The story told in 99 Balloons is…well just watch it.  And grab the Kleenex.  The team at Igniter is a blast to know, and it was a pleasure working with them at Echo 2009!

Rob, Jeff, Trent, Bart, David, Jenni, Clint, Daniel, Zuriel, Ryan – Y’all rock!!!

Shift Worship

I’ve known these guys personally for a while; and love their approach to providing content.  They offer an All-Access Pass that allows churches to buy a subscription for a year at a time, and have unlimited access to their entire library of media.  When I was on staff at a church, I loved having that peace of mind.  I knew I could jump on www.ShiftWorship.com and download something last minute if needed, right before the service started.  (But that never happens in the church-media world…right??)

They have GREAT mini-movies too -  some of my favorites that I use to VJ with are the Easter and Christmas line drawings, and the He Is Risen chalk drawing.  Simple yet super powerful.

Josh, Mitchell – Y’all rock!!!

Awake Images

When I first saw their imagery; my jaw dropped, and I literally shouted “YES!!! This is what I’ve been looking for!”  I tell people ALL THE TIME about these guys.  Steve Hickok is the artist; and is also the worship arts pastor at the Bridge Church in Atlanta.  I got the pleasure of meeting Steve, and got to show him how his art was being used with Environmental Projection.  Steve has an incredible talent, and heart, and it’s a joy to be able to use their imagery.  The photos he takes and the imagery he creates is sacred, lasting, and powerful.  I haven’t seen anything else like it.  I like how the distribute them as well.  They have several volumes (with about 400 pics each) with various genres, and also have entire volumes dedicated to a single genre.  My favorite is the Sacred imagery – and there are 4 volumes of it.  Just incredible!

Steve, Paul – Y’all Rock!!!

Grateful Inconvenience

Stephen Proctor and Nate Griffin out of Nashville are in this ‘visual worship conversation’ along side of me, and just recently put their videos and loops on WorshipHouseMedia! I know their hearts quite well, and trust me – you need to see what they are producing.  They travel the world and tell the stories through video; and it’s moving beyond words.  And, they have it setup so when you purchase their media; it helps support a mission organization!  Very cool guys.  Oh, and if you serve in the church, watch this.

Stephen, Nate – Y’all rock!!!