Scripture Kit Animation

Recently I have enjoyed playing with stop motion animation.  The Redheaded Hostess asked me to make a video for their weekly scripture kits and I thought this would be a fun way to show how they can be used.

A Flood of Rescuers

In the fall of 2018 I was able to work on an Inspirational Message (formerly known as Mormon Messages).  Hearing the stories from those who experienced the floods in Houston really motivated me to get our 72 hour kit together, even while 8 months pregnant.

I've always had the mental hurdle of trying to decide what essentials are really essential for emergency preparedness and this video helped me think through a scenario.  Even if I don't live in a flood zone, every area is at risk for a big natural disaster at some point.

This story emerged from footage taken by the Church of Jesus Christ's effort to document how their humanitarian efforts worked during the flood.  My challenge was to edit together this story, which the director knew had potential, but hadn't quite gotten there after a few previous edits.

Come Unto Christ Welcome Videos

Here are a couple of "Welcome" videos I edited for ComeUntoChrist.org - spanish edition.  It is always nice to keep up my Spanish skills and work on a project for a cause I believe in.

Family Portraits Sampling

I took down my photography website when we moved to Oregon because I figured I wouldn't be doing much portraiture after leaving my client base behind.  I get a little knot in my throat thinking of all my wonderful friends and family who have let me photograph them over the years.  Hopefully each year their pictures got a little better.  I certainly enjoyed photo sessions as a way to stay in contact.  Here are a few of my favorites.

Youth Group Stop-Motion

Currently I am a leader in my church young women's group.  We had an opportunity to visit the Laika exhibit at the Portland Museum of Art a few weeks ago.  A couple of members of our church work for Laika and one arranged for the head of the puppetry department to guide us through the exhibit.  It was incredible to take in the details that go into making films animated with puppets like Coraline, Kubo and Paranorman.

As a follow up to learning about stop-motion, I scripted a video that the girls could animate.  Everyone helped bring props and the girls each took turns animating different objects.  They were so excited about the end result.  It's fun to have something to show for your work at the end of the day.  The video takes illustrates our theme for the year of "Peace in Christ."

Cookbook Stop Motion

Dancing delicious food?  Um, yes!  This video was created to help promote Leigh Anne Wilkes' cookbook, Holiday Slowcooker.  She made the food, I did the animation (and ate a taco or two).  The end result was a fun stop motion animation.

Also, in the vein of Your Homebased Mom - we did this sponsored video to feature the debi lilly floral line at Albertson's Safeway.

Cheeseboard Stop Motion

I haven't worked much since we moved to Portland.  Moving meant moving away from my Utah network (work referrals), but it also meant my husband would have a full-time job ($).  Being out of school has been a wonderful thing.  

I'm not complaining about the decreased workload as it has given me more time to focus on being a Mom... a good mom who isn't stressed about deadlines.  I have picked up an occasional project here and there.  This has helped me keep up my skills and has provided for some new avenues of exploration.  One of these has been working with food blogger Leigh Anne Wilkes.  Together we made this stop motion cheeseboard creation.  I don't think I've done stop motion since high school, but it is so much fun to dabble in.

Here is the creation of a cheeseboard featured on her blog and social media channels for Your Homebased Mom.

I also took some pictures for one of her blog posts.  It ended up being one of her top posts in 2017!

"What to do when your kids leave home."

I love that video production can take me in all kinds of directions.  Food blogging is a fun (and tasty) avenue to explore.