MercyMe just released their newest music video for the song “Beautiful” which I had the privilege of directing at LifeLight Music Festival this summer. Check it out! It’s so encouraging to see how graciously God continues to grant me the desires of my heart – I absolutely love what I get to do. Humbled, honored, thankful.
Link to Original Post on mercyme.org
Tonight marks the launch of Pulse UNITE Twin Cities – and I’m really excited to see the results.
Throughout history, awakening and revival have birthed when young adults have UNITED in prayer and worship. UNITE is a sacred gathering that seeks to be catalytic toward existing church and ministry efforts while serving as a bridge to those looking to find a place to grow.
Here’s one of the videos that I made for the gathering. The topic: Unity. (Based on John 17)
Pulse UNITE “Unity” from Carl Larsen on Vimeo.
Production: Telescope Media Group, Carl Larsen; C4D, AE, FCP
Client: PulseMovement.com
I think I might have just figured out this fancy internet machine… I just blogged from my phone! Sweet.
Although I’ve only attended church there a few times in person, the ministries of Bethlehem Baptist Church and Desiring God have had a profound effect on shaping me into who I am today. So when I have an opportunity to work them, regardless of the size of the project, it really is a joy-filled experience. In this first instance, I was asked to create a minimalistic graphic package that matched their concurrent print campaign. All of the floating boxes were created as custom particles using Trapcode Particular.
Graphics: Carl Larsen
Editorial & Production: Tristan Carnahan, Stefan Green
Additionally, I had the privilege of shooting a promo video for Desiring God’s National Conferences over the past weekend, which is still in production. Since most of my work involved gathering interviews and getting B-roll between during the breaks, I had the double privilege being able to do my work while siting under the teaching of several of my heroes during the sessions. For a taste of the weekend, I’d encourage you to listen to Francis Chan’s message on humility. It absolutely blew my mind. I’m confident that this is going to be one of the messages that will remain in my mind, and shape my behavior, for years to come.
We started a new tradition a couple months ago in the Larsen home called “special dates.” Basically, each Thursday, I take one of the kids on a one-on-one lunch date where they can choose the place to eat and a quick after lunch activity. It’s been a hit!
It also turns out that the last couple months have been the busiest time for me in the history of Telescope. Although it’s required a strong commitment to the plan, having these dates on the schedule has helped me be a better Dad, and actually helps me be a better a better business owner as well. My kids are getting time with me, and I don’t feel like an ineffective father. I can work harder, because I know their needs are met, and there isn’t lingering guilt If I have to work late or be gone over the weekend on a project. Sometimes we talk, sometime we eat quietly together. The important thing is that they have access to me – and I get time with them.
So here’s my advice: work hard, but don’t get so busy that you forget what’s really important. 20 years from now, I want my kids will remember that I took time out of my schedule and fed the ducks with them, not that I was a grumpy Dad hunched over his computer all day.
Next week add one more thing to your production calendar: special dates. You won’t regret it. It’s amazing what a 98 cent twist cone can do for your outlook on life.
(All photos processed with Nick Campbell’s Cross Process)
