Monday, August 24, 2009

Not just A Videographer!

Well I dropped the ball on the blog, but I'm back! I haven't done as much video lately though. That's because I'm doing more web design work.

For the past year and more I have been the webmaster of www.faithworksnow.com, a website for Gary McSpadden Ministries. This website has many features that I was able to learn from (including a Community Forum and an Online Store). I learned so much that I decided to branch out and do more. Recently I created the website for the city of Sparta, MO (www.spartamo.com). For more information on websites I have done, be sure to check out my new Web Design page at www.christiancountyvideo.com/web.

I think the combination of video and web design makes for a great business too! I can make a website, a video commercial that allows you to tell your customers about yourself, and put them all together online!

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Happy Mother's Day 2009!

Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful Mother's out there!
(You're all wonderful.)

This video is actually my first experiment with After Effects (the cool text effect).
I'm really excited about it and plan to do MUCH more!

Friday, April 17, 2009

Lavare Day Spa



lavarespa.com

Lavare Spa is an excellent place to have a unique and cleansing spa party for the bridal shower or bachelorette party. You can also take your fiance for a time to relax and contemplate BEFORE the wedding. With a facial your faces will be strengthened and toned and ready for any video from Christian County Video! Ladies, you can also do body treatments if your back, shoulders, or arms are exposed.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Oovvda Winery

If you haven't been to Oovvda Winery, your missing out on one of 417 land's best!




http://www.oovvda.com/

Oovvda Winery originally spoke with me about doing this video in regards to weddings. Right now, however, weddings are a very small part of their business. They do have a beautiful outdoor facility for hosting weddings, and they don't mind if you schedule one there and host it yourself. In the future they hope to purchase a license to sell liquor by the glass, so they can help cater the receptions.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

The Potter's Mansion

(updated on 5/4/09)
The Potter's Mansion was an awesome ministry developed by Sue Garard. It encompassed an overwhelming amount of helps for many. Unfortunately, the adequate funding was not supplied. Sue closed the ministry at the Potters Mansion and the historical house is up for sale again.
We will keep this video on the blog for an example of the kind of work we can do. We also pray Sue will do well in the next avenue she decides to pursue!

Friday, March 13, 2009

Oovvda Winery and the Potter's Masion

We visited two wonderful places yesterday!

Oovvda Winery is located just 10 minutes off of the major intersection of I-44 and Hwy 65 in Springfield. We went to capture this winery for a commercial. The owners, Fran and Brian are very friendly, informative and helpful. Plus they really do like kids as we took our boys and they got to play with the neighbor's horses and mulch pile while Ben videotaped! This would be a spectacular place to get your wine for your rehearsal dinner and reception. They also have wine tasting which would be fun for a bachelorette party or luncheon! Our favorites ended up being the cherry wine and the sweet blackberry. Yum, yum! They are considering hosting weddings at their location which would be awesome in the spring or fall. They really have put extensive work into their landscaping. It would be romantic to set out a tent with billowing curtains, some white chairs, tables, candlelight, wine and cheese surrounded by the country and a winery!

Our next stop was the Potter's Mansion which is located in Fair Grove just north of Springfield. This is a ministry dedicated to helping women and children. It is located in a beautiful historic home in a country location. It was so peaceful there. Sue the owner has it beautifully decorated and really wants people to come, pray and dream. This gorgeous mansion is open for weddings with a staircase that leads right out to the front porch with the huge pillar columns reminiscent of days gone by. This is a donation only building so we do encourage families and churches to pray about giving to the Potter's Mansion and the restoration of the people who visit. It is open to the public, anyone who needs to just get away, weddings, reunions, etc.
Commercials for both of these locations will be coming soon so stay tuned! You don't want to miss these amazing places with amazing owners!
Ben and Jemma ~ having a blast finding new wedding vendors and locations in the Ozarks!

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Alexander Events

We had a meeting this morning with Samantha from Alexander Events. It was a pleasure speaking with her. Alexander Events can coordinate any event: weddings, reunions, banquets, birthday parties, etc. Samantha is involved with many networks in the Springfield area and has a wealth of information from vendors and awesome locations. Alexander Events specializes in event coordinating packages starting as low as $200, which is so worth it when you don't have to be concerned about every small detail. She has a site which lists several different options she offers including information about having a "green" wedding! Visit her website: http://www.alexanderevents.vpweb.com/ or call her 417-988-8949 for more details and to schedule a consultation.