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MotionShare add Bulk Downloads and 158 new loops

Andrew — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 21:17:17 +0000

MotionShare.com has recently added about 158 new motion backgrounds (loops) - from Red Ferris Wheel - they are great!

150+ High Definition Abstract Background Loops Free

Andrew — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:17:24 +0000

I’ve recently come across the website by Zach Fonville – he creates some great looping backgrounds – mostly of the slow/subtle variety – so more friendly on the eyes than what the Youth are after nowadays!

Zachs website is redferriswheel.com and these videos are 720p High definition .mov files – all available to download for free.

The videos are great for day to day use – where you want some color and a little movement happening in your backgrounds but don’t want to be distracting to the congregation.

Zach seems like a top bloke – more in his website.

DreamScens – a Source of HD Video Loops

Andrew — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:15:21 +0000

It’s probably old news to some – I’m still sticking to Windows XP you see… There is a thing called DreamScene – which is a part of Vista Ultimate Edition, which allows you to have a video as your desktop ‘wallpaper’.

As a result, there are people making video loops for this purpose. They tend to be in HD resolutions and an wmv format. It occurred to me that these may be useful for use in Church settings… and it seems many are!

Google search for something like ‘dreamscene video’ and you’ll find websites with these videos to download. Most of the time they are free and the license is quite open, and just limited to ‘non-commercial’

I’ll be adding some of these sites to the MotionShare.com resources page.

For more info about DreamScene, visit Microsoft’s page: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/About-Windows-DreamScene

Video Mixing Software and Hardware

Andrew — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:41:56 +0000

I have a collection of video loops, backgrounds, footage etc, and I like to mix/blend them during worship events, as “Worship VJ”.

I started mixing VHS tapes (eg the original Images for Worship VHS tapes from onbd.org), with a Panasonic MX50 mixer connected to a couple VHS players. This was great with lyrics keyed in over the top…. I started doing this about 12 years or so ago…

Now I have a growing collection of video files and have been looking for the best way to locate, mix and control video mixing of these files – mpgs, movs etc…

I have recently been using 2 laptops with their SVIDEO output connected to an Edirol video mixer, and then connect the output of the edirol to a projector.

However, I’ve been looking for a better solution, and I’ve decided on this:

Software Mixer: Arkaos Grand VJ

MIDI Controller: Livid Instruments Ohm64

They are currently on order, but the idea is, that the software can mix 8 channels of videos, and apply effects etc and more, and using the MIDI controller will make make the physical mixing/settings etc quick and easy…

I’ll post back with how it goes, I have an event on March 28 at which I’ll be using this…

Getting ready to launch MotionShare.com!

Andrew — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:52:52 +0000

Work is taking place to make MotionShare.com ready for launch! A few new graphics and logos need to be finished off…

MotionShare.com is a website where people can share videos that they have created – video loops, motion backgrounds, VJ video, countdowns etc can be uploaded and shared – the kind of videos that churches use and create. The other side, of course, is that it’s a place do download free media, without license and copyright problems… more is explained on the site.

Most things are working, eg Video uploads, Forum etc… We hope to launch mid/late January – in the mean time, you are able to register, upload and download videos…

Happy exploring!

Woo – First video uploaded to motionshare.com!

Andrew — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:15:11 +0000

Even though the new MotionShare.com website is not yet launched, the first video that wasn’t made by me has been uploaded! Thanks to SkipG via the EasyWorship forums, there is now a free snow video loop!

Candle Videos to Download

Andrew — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:31:11 +0000

I’ve created a few candle videos – mainly as I wanted to use some this Christmas for some subtle environmental projection during some of our carol services… I’ve made some in to loops, you can download them from MotionShare. They are 720p (so high definition) in H264 format – feel free to remix/edit as you will! (there is also a PAL version on MotionShare of some of them too.)

Coming Soon – Video Sharing Site – help wanted!

Andrew — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:15:43 +0000

I think there is a need for a web site resource where people can upload and download video – all for free – aimed at churches and people who make videos, and perhaps only play them once or twice… perhaps there are people out there creating motion backgrounds or mini films that would love to share them with the world! Videos that can by used by VJ’s, as backgrounds to songs, as introductions to sermons, as meditations, etc etc etc…

A bit like a you tube site (without the legal restrictions – you do realise that you shouldn’t be playing you tube videos in church services?) but with the option to download the original video file…

If you’re interested, then let me know – leave a comment below!

Holy, Holy, Holy – Looping Video

Andrew — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:51:32 +0000

Holy

Here is a simple video I’ve made, it’s a variant of the original names of God video, but with just one word repeated many time, the word Holy.

The video will loop seamlessly. I’ll also add a PAL version as well as the Premier project shortly. It’s seen here, projected on to a church building!

You can download and use it for free! – feel free to leave a comment…

Download: Holy - text looping (236)

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Jesus Text Videos (free download)

Andrew — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:05:02 +0000

I’ve made some simple and short videos using the text ‘Jesus’, you can have them too if you like!

About these Videos:

There are points in worship, particularly loud youth events, where the song is about Jesus and it would be great to overlay the word ‘Jesus’ over the top in time with the beat… These videos may well help you, they are quite simple, but they are here for you to download and use for free. You can probably change the speed in your VJ software to match the beat of a kick drum for example. They are on a black background so you can luma-key the videos over something else!

These are designed to loop, so you can play then again and again and again…

These are in PAL resolution, and you are free to do what you like with them (within reason!) If you have any ideas for this kind of video then leave a message and hopefully we can make some more…

Example:

This is the Jesus spin/zoom video:

Downloads:

	‘Jesus’ text spin and zoom loop A short video that can be used for keying over other video. The letters J, e, s, u, s appear and spin out into the screen. You can probably change the speed in your VJ software to match the beat of a kick drum for example. 'Jesus' text flashing loop 1 (404) PAL MOV H.263
	‘Jesus’ text stepping loop A short video that can be used for keying over other video. The letters J, e, s, u, s step up the screen to form the whole word. You can probably change the speed in your VJ software to match the beat of a kick drum for example. 'Jesus' text flashing loop 2 (224) PAL MOV H.263
	‘Jesus’ text flashing loop 1 A short video that can be used for keying over other video. The letters J, e, s, u, s flash up one by one on a white background. You can probably change the speed in your VJ software to match the beat of a kick drum for example. 'Jesus' text stepping loop (161) PAL MOV H.263
	‘Jesus’ text flashing loop 2 A short video that can be used for keying over other video. The letters J, e, s, u, s flash up one by one on a white background. You can probably change the speed in your VJ software to match the beat of a kick drum for example. This is a slight variant on the first one, as the last flash has the text larger. 'Jesus' text spin and zoom loop (195) PAL MOV H.263