Just Shoot Me!
by By Delp, Jay and Lusz, Joel
Category: Religion , Christian Life , Stewardship & Giving

Since you’re not a director or cinematographer, you can’t possibly make your own, way cool videos for your youth ministry . . . can you?Sure you can! Even if you can’t hook up your VCR, a few minutes here and there with Just Shoot Me!--and its bite-sized, easy-to-digest principles--and you’ll be off and running. The co-authors (one a professional videographer, the other a veteran video idea guy, and both in the thick of fast-forward youth ministry) distill their years of technical, street-level experience into such areas as--Gettin’ in Gear. What’s out there? What equipment do you need? If you’re on a budget, what should be your first purchases? If you can’t buy right now, what are your options? There are enough tips and succinct advice here to turn you into the most savvy of video-gear shoppers.Hookin’ Up. How do you get your gizmos, gadgets, and black boxes to talk to each other? Simple diagrams show you how to wire your gear for simple playback, editing, duplication, and much more.Editing. Why every video needs editing, and how you can do it easily . . . what makes videos 'watchable' . . . linear and nonlinear editing methods . . . tons of basic editing techniques. Video Ideas Galore! A plethora of possible projects that’ll enhance virtually every aspect of your ministry, including video ideas for--fun * worship * teaching * promotions * camps, retreats, & trips * parent meetings * inspiration and worship * affirmation and encouragement * illustrations * drama group building * celebrations * discussion starters * honor and recognition * outreach and evangelismWhether you’re an aspiring Stephen Spielberg or a novice who just wants a better understanding of creating video for your students, Just Shoot Me! is your video-in-youth-ministry owner’s manual! (Note to full-time staffers, volunteer youth leaders, camp directors, student leaders, Sunday school teachers: Just Shoot Me! contains all you need to make top-shelf videos for youth groups, churches, and Christian organizations.)