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]]>Filmmaking tools should help you create faster, better or stronger (okay, this is starting to sound like a lyric from Daft Punk…). They shouldn’t get in the way. So we scoured the web and interviewed some of our favorite filmmakers in the church to uncover the 10 must have apps for filmmakers. Take a look at our list:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11832″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”1″][vc_column_text]
As described by the app developer, “camera blocking on steroids,” This app is a must-have for those filmmakers who like to plan out each shot of their scenes. If you typically shoot with a team and need to get the right shot while wasting little time, this allows you to do all your prep work and get the entire team on the same page.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11834″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”2″][vc_column_text]
After you have planned out your storyboard, you can easily input each of your scenes and location details into this tidy app and keep everything on schedule. Store the details, locations and notes for every scene and shot in an easily-viewable form. Break down a script and plan out a multi-day shoot in advance – the app will always be with you whenever you need to make an urgent change, and makes it simple to keep your team updated.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11835″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”3″][vc_column_text]
If you’re a true filmmaker, you’re very aware of the “Golden Hour” of the sun. Where it’s perfectly placed on the horizon to make your lighting well… perfect. This handy little app makes it easy for you to identify the exact hour for that magic timeframe via geolocation and weather patterns.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11836″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”4″][vc_column_text]
This app is was the top recommended app by filmmakers, as you measure light and color knowing exactly how to shoot and what you’ll get in your lens. Don’t be overwhelmed by the highly technical nature of this app, it’s a game changer for any filmmaker. Basically a spot meter, incident meter and shutter calculation app all in one.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11837″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”5″][vc_column_text]
A new one for our team, but apparently this app will help guide you on your scriptwriting process. Got your own story to tell? Publish it on Wattpad and share it with their community. Create a new draft, add chapters to an existing story, or add a cover, all from the app. You can even get creative with one of their monthly writing challenges.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11838″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”6″][vc_column_text]
This is a free app too! DigiSlate is a modern, free digital slate / clapperboard for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. DigiSlate uses either a swipe across the board or the volume buttons on your device to clap the board. This allows you to keep your hands well out of the way when the slate claps.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1486579867689{background-color: rgba(232,232,33,0.32) !important;*background-color: rgb(232,232,33) !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1529421153183{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”]EXCLUSIVE BONUS:
We built a few FREE After Effects templates for lower thirds, titles and full screen call-outs. Grab this free resource by clicking here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11839″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”7″][vc_column_text]
If you ever use green screen when you’re making videos, then this app will soon become your best friend. By using your iPhone camera, you’ll be able to see the areas that aren’t “green enough” for the camera and may cause issues when you go to remove it. Basically helping you see how smooth the lighting is for your green screen environment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11840″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”8″][vc_column_text]
Our friends at Instagram have a great app that may help be the glue to hold together some of your highlight videos. When you shoot a time lapse video with Hyperlapse, your footage will be instantly stabilized to smooth out the bumps from the road and give it a cinematic feeling. Capture an entire sunrise in 10 seconds – even from the back of a moving motorcycle. Walk through the crowds at an all-day music festival, then distill it into a 30-second spot.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11841″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”9″][vc_column_text]
This app gives you access to 24 cinematography and photography tools that will help you create great shots. From depth of field to camera angle of view, and everything in between, this app is chocked-full with amazing tools for your next shoot.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11842″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”10″][vc_column_text]
Lastly, this is a great app for those who are script writers. Instead of worrying about all the nit-picky format issues of a film script *specifically if it’s a narrative script*, this app will take all that worry off your plate. You also outline your stories wherever you are making this one of the best story-mapping and organizational stories tools available.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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]]>For the past year we have been providing free resources that we feel can help you in your everyday tasks. Our latest free resources for graphic designers and those that work with Photoshop, Pixelmator, InDesign and/or Illustrator. These shortcuts and guides can be printed, laminated and displayed for quick access.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”1″][vc_column_text]
There is a good chance that if you are reading this article you are familiar with Photoshop. I honestly think Photoshop offers endless possibilities for illustrations, photos, 3D imagery, etc. It can be overwhelming to the newest user but with getting familiar with some of the quick shortcuts will make Photoshop easier to tackle. The shortcuts in this download include layering, text, image handling and more.
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If you work in the area of drawings, typography, print projects, logos there is a good chance you use Illustrator. It is a pretty intimidating software but once again having the shortcut handy allows for quick reference of what possible. Unlike Photoshop which is pixel-based, Illustrator allows you to create vector based images. In this download you will see shortcuts for many of the basics but we also included shortcuts for Panels, Viewing and File management.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”9156″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://saltcommunity.com/free-resources/mediashout-templates/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”3″][vc_column_text]
The biggest use for InDesign is in the area of publishing. If you are creating anything “text-heavy” like bulletins, annual reports or posters you are probably using InDesign. It is also a great resource for digital publications as well. Once again we are covering many of the basics, but we also include some of the more advanced shortcuts for those power users.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”9157″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://saltcommunity.com/free-resources/event-checklist/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”4″][vc_column_text]
Pixelmator is very similar to Photoshop but without Photoshop’s hefty price tag. Many churches with tight budgets will find Pixelmator a great alternative to Photoshop (however it is only available to Mac users). In this shortcut we have included everything from the basic shortcuts to some of the more advanced layering and painting techniques.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”9159″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://saltcommunity.com/free-resources/automating-volunteer-training/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We sincerely hope these free graphic designer resources will help make things just a little bit easier. Make sure to check out all of our free resources and begin benefiting from this community today!
The SALT Community is constantly looking for ways to help you get things done easier, better and faster so if you have any resources that you think would make your life easier then we would love to hear from you. Just comment below, and your ideas may become a free resource for the SALT Community shortly![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column luv_text_alignment=”center”][luv_button target=”_self” size=”btn-l” color_scheme=”custom-color” href=”#mailmunch-pop-599530″ text=”DOWNLOAD DESIGN BUNDLE” color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#ff6902″ border_color=”#ff6902″ hover_color=”#ff6902″ hover_background_color=”#ffffff” hover_border_color=”#ff6902″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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]]>So without further ado, here are the 10 churches giving resources away:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”1″][vc_column_text]
Elevation Church out of Charlotte, NC has been giving away their creative resources for a little while. This means there’s a wealth of great resources from videos, graphics, templates and more. Check out what they have to offer, and of course it’s all free![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”7140″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”http://resources.elevationchurch.org/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”2″][vc_column_text]
NLC Creative is almost the gold standard of free resources for the local church. From the moment we learned about Zach Fonville and Red Ferris Wheel, we knew NLC Creative was out to truly resource other churches. But what makes this website so amazing is the quality of their work.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”7146″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.newlifechurch.tv/resources/creative?_ga=2.40051873.2003590136.1525285480-2218976.1511317877″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”3″][vc_column_text]
From creative ideas to student ministry documents, volunteer training to even music insights, Newspring Church has opened their creative doors to allowing their ministry resources to become your go-to-source. Simply sign up for a free account and enjoy their creative genius today.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”7144″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://newspringnetwork.com/resources”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”4″][vc_column_text]
When you’re the Church that spends millions of dollars to build one of the best free bible reading apps on the planet, you can imagine that the network they put together for free creative resources is pretty amazing as well. And you’d be right. Jump over to see their entire library of free resources from their team and countless others who have contributed as well.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”7143″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://open.life.church/resources”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”5″][vc_column_text]
Whitney George from Church on the Move is no stranger to SALT Gatherings. And one of the reasons we love him so much is that he was formerly the creative director who decided to start giving away all of their openers, series graphics, music and almost every other original resource they created. They’re a must have on our churches giving resources away list.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”7139″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://seeds.churchonthemove.com/resources”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”6″][vc_column_text]
They’re new to the scene of giving away resources, and their sampling is limited. But the reason Church of the Highlands made it on our list of 10 churches giving resources away, is simply because they are so different from what everyone else is offering.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”7138″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”http://www.highlandscreative.com/resources/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”7″][vc_column_text]
12 Stone church out of Atlanta, GA has a whole website dedicated to giving their church’s resources away. From bible studies, to full fledge sermon series and every leadership training resource in between, there’s a wealth of amazing stuff here for you to enjoy and benefit greatly from![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”7136″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://resources.12stone.com/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”8″][vc_column_text]
Mostly sermon series graphics, but there are a plethora of them available. As well, they’ve loaded up all the resources from their special events. A must have on our list of churches giving resources away list, so check them out.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”7137″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”http://www.ccvresources.com/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”9″][vc_column_text]
The website may not be as visually powerful or have this slick UI, but there are a ton of free resources from their creative conference, their teaching ministry and almost every aspect of their worship environment. Great for those in the service programming role of their church.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”7141″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://fellowshipcreative.com/resources”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”10″][vc_column_text]
Then you have the amazing Hillsong. This may be their leadership network, but it’s still free and with the amazing leadership and creativity that comes flowing out of the Hillsong ministries, this is a must see resource! And it looks like your enrollment gets you more than just free resources too![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”7142″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://hillsong.com/network/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you’re a church giving resources away, then make sure to comment below and we’ll add them below! We didn’t add organizations that were not directly associated with a church, to keep this list a bit more niche focused. But we’d still love to know![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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]]>In the church, it seems that budgets are always tight, there’s never enough time, yet our desire to be excellent is never ending. One of the things we’ve started to do this year is supply you and the creative local church with FREE RESOURCES that will help you be better at who God has made you to be. Ministry was never meant to be alone, and we want to be that person to lock arms with you and support your calling and creative gifts!
That phrase is a quote from Helen Keller. I am sure most know who she was but this statement epitomizes so much of what we in this community strive to do. Here at SALT, we don’t just want to say we’re a community, we want to actually become a community. So we have put together a list of 8 resources that we believe are helpful and the best part…..Did we mention they are FREE already? Oh, yeah. We did![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”1″][vc_column_text]
Here are 34+ fully, editable pro-presenter templates and lower thirds templates, created by the SALT Community. There are dark and light versions of each template (which results in 60 useful option) as well as 10 lower third templates to use if you’re doing IMAG. This is also one of our most popular free resources, so you know it’s going to be worth your while![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”5914″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://goo.gl/hRvwk4″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”2″][vc_column_text]
For those that use MediaShout we have created this resource for you. Similar to the ProPresenter templates we have created 22 MediaShout v6 templates. There are light and dark versions so you will get over 40 useful options. Also included are 1o lower third templates if your doing IMAG or on-screen names. Every template in this bundle is fully editable.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”6008″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://saltcommunity.com/free-resources/mediashout-templates/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”3″][vc_column_text]
Events, Conferences, Gatherings take a lot of time and prep. There are many details to nail down and finalize and sometimes it can be overwhelming. The SALT Conference has put together this Checklist to help guide you in putting together your own list of needs for your next event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”5794″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://saltcommunity.com/free-resources/event-checklist/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”4″][vc_column_text]
If you are a SALTu member then this is a perfect resource. You will find a step by step guide on using the automation feature with Mailchimp and in addition we layout a curriculum for you to give to your volunteers to help in their training.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”5765″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://saltcommunity.com/free-resources/automating-volunteer-training/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”5″][vc_column_text]
This resource was a huge help for our preparation for SALT16. Our Creative Director, Sarah Rivero, created this roadmap for all of our teams to follow. It allowed everyone from marketing to design to have the opportunity to stay cohesive. We hope that you can use this free resource as a reference point when you are creating your next campaign whether it be for a church re-brand or for your next upcoming teaching series.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”5788″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://saltcommunity.com/free-resources/salt16-brand-style-guide/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”6″][vc_column_text]
From vision to execution this brief is a detailed guide on how SALT16 came together. Covering all areas and writing things out are key in planning the look and feel of a stage. This brief covers everything from audio to equipment used for staging.
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If you were at SALT15 you probably remember the 5 different sets we created for 5 main sessions. We had some many emails and call outs for how we created some of those looks so we decided we would great this guide. It contains the look and then breaks down how it was created and what materials were used as well as a cost breakdown. Don’t miss this jam-packed free resource![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”5764″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://saltcommunity.com/free-resources/salt15-stage-design-brief/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][luv_dropcaps style=”luv-dropcaps-square” font_family=”Poppins” color_scheme=”default” letter=”8″][vc_column_text]
Nick Rivero, Experiences Director, put together 8 videos that take you behind the scenes of SALT16. He will show you everything from the Kinetic Lights and Projection Mapping to the Interactive wall that was used in the SALT Store.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”5996″ onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://saltcommunity.com/free-resources/salt-backstage/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
There you have it, eight of the best Free Resources for the Creative Church that we have to offer! AND as Hellen Keller said, Life is just better together! Make sure to check out all of our free resources and begin benefiting from this community today!
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