I work for a Church, So What!

It’s Friday night, around 12:24 am and I feel compelled to write a new post. I wanted to write about something that would act as a milestone, something that I could look back on and appreciate. So, with everything going on with jobs and the economy, I figured I’d write about my job. I’ve been working contract for  Abundant Life Cathedral, also known as ALC since June 2006. I left Drake Container at the end of 2005, so ALC has been keeping me pretty busy. This post is not about me and my many successes, NO! It’s about ALC. If you know anything about me, then you know that church would have been the last place you would find me.

Well, I guess things change and you just have to check it out for yourself. I’d say that this church is actually a pretty cool place to be. One year, they had Vivica A. Fox come stop by and chat for a bit. Dr. Ed Montgomery and Lady Minister Saundra Elaine Montgomery always bring that little extra something that keeps you wondering who might walk through the doors.  Not to mention they are great mentors and pastors who continue to “Build The People Who Shape The World”. Also, the members of the ALC band are all quite talented in their own right. Ernest Walker of Walker Entertainment Group plays the drums, Chris Black on bass, Rick Marcel on Guitar, Mark Taylor on Keyboards, and Marcie Chapa is on the bongos (percussion). ALC also has one of the largest and most talented choirs in the country. The ALC choir participates in a multitude of events, traveling, and making appearances on television. You can see them on the recent video from C-Span of the Houston Mayoral Inauguration with Mary Griffin, Werner Richmond, and The Ernest Walker Band. If that’s not well outside of the norm for a church, then having Lakisha Jones from American Idol or Yoland Adams walking around is. So as I reflect on the economy and my current situation, I look back and see the many talented people I’ve had the privilage of working with. So, as I sit and contemplate this post I want to say that if you haven’t been to church lately, then you should check out ALC. I promise you won’t be disappointed. Tell em’ Jacob sent you and you might actually see me in my Sundays best. Like my mom would say, ” Look at J. Paul Getty over there”.

My Second Check from Google! Finally

I’ve finally received my second check from Google recently. I’ve been really anxious because I wanted to take the traditional picture like you see to the right. Everyone who makes money online, takes this picture as a milestone to the hard work you have to put in . Check out Jeremy Shoemakers site, he’s got a gallery with people showing off their success with different programs online.

Calling all Photographers and Videographers

If you have talent, a camera, and a little extra time on your hands, Shutterstock.com want’s you.  I remember signing up with Shutterstock awhile back and they were paying people for their photos if someone downloaded it.  Now that might not sound like much, but if your work is good and you can target a specific niche, then you might actually be able to create a substantial amount of pocket change with this.  I have also read that they are also accepting stock video footage now.

Shooting video footage for Shutterstock.com pays more as well.  This especially appealed to me because of the commissions you can make.  You make 30% per download for clips priced from $10-$50 bucks.  They have tight guidelines but once your footage is up and running it could be a gold mine for you.  I’m working on getting my photos and clips together as I type this fine message for you guys. So go check it out and let me know if any of you become a part of this program and I might just buy some of your content. To your success!

Hodgson.TV

I think I have finally found a way to use the domain Hodgson.tv that I purchased a few months ago. I’m going to use a technology from a company called Kyte to broadcast live and uploaded videos that keep you up-to-date as to what’s going on. The difference between Kyte, Youtube and other video sites is that you can go live and share the player. It’s somewhat like UStream and I’m quite fond of both of them. So, stop by and leave me a comment or if you have the knowledge, make me a video.

LaKisha Jones – And I Am Telling You

Shift Happens

The latest version of the “Shift happens” video updated for autumn 2009, developed by XPLANE in partnership with The Economist. This Did You Know video focuses on the changing media landscape, including convergence and technology.

Twitter goes to Church

I’ve been at Abundant Life Cathedral Church since June 2006.  I started working there right when MySpace was gaining a reputation as the hot new social networking platform.  Twitter and Facebook were on the up and up, but had not gained market share.  I’ve since then built and continue to build ALC’s network of social profiles.  I’ve also built up my own personal brand of profiles.  We were recently faced with the question of Twittering in church and if the people of ALC would embrace it.  Today I see that Kerry Shook and the tweeps over at FOTW have embraced the power of Twitter.  People don’t really like change but sometimes it’s necessary to grow, even in the church!  Check out the cover of the Houston Chronicle – Sunday 11, 2009.

Chris Walker – Take Time

Final Cut Pro Keyboards and Covers

I finished my first class in Final Cut Pro yesterday. We covered a lot of “quick keys” and ways to work more efficiently. I remember seeing these keyboards and wondered how I get my hands on one. So, I searched “Final Cut Pro Keyboards” and this is what came up. Logic Keyboard sells them and I think this is a must have for any video editor.  They sell keyboards, covers and even the individual keys. Check it out and let me know what you think.

The keyboards and keyboard covers make controlling Final Cut Pro a lot simpler and faster. It is ideal for post-production professionals, video editing gurus and anyone else who requires all the custom key commands accessible, clearly labeled, colour-coded Keyboard. Using this LogicSkin is also a great way to learn the Final Cut Pro’s key commands.

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The sixty-foot drop in elevation from the clubhouse on the river ridge to the bank of the Brazos River provide a spectacular vista, raised tees and greens unlike anything in the greater Houston area.One of ‘The Best 18 Holes of the New Generation’ according to Golf Digest. Former PGA Pro Jay Riviere designed this masterpiece-a veteran golf course architect whose inspiration comes from actually having played the world’s greatest courses.

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