Production
5 Things To Consider About Moving Backgrounds
SIMPLICITY & READABILITY
Motion graphics work best as moving backgrounds working in conjunction w/ lyrics on screen. @TravisWalser Click To Tweet
LIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENT
TRANSITIONS
Considering the transition of one moving graphic to another can glue the whole service together @TravisWalser Click To Tweet
SERMONS AND SERIES
When designing visuals for a service it’s always important that everything feels cohesive. That doesn’t just mean that the color matches, or that the sermon series overlay fits for your screens. It means that everything feels like it belongs. A great way to add that depth to your service is to choose backgrounds with the current sermon series or topic artwork in mind. I’ve been in a service where the theme was in black and white and that theme was carried throughout the church from the foyer to the screens. That depth, that cohesiveness, can really bring an extra layer of involvement and impact to a service. Things you can look at when trying to find that similar feel are color, pattern, shapes, and common elements.
Motion graphics can add depth, variety, and a visual landmark for people as they move through worship. They can add depth and a sense of awe to services. Choosing a great motion can change so much about your service that it makes sense to spend time carefully considering each element. I hope this has helped you identity a few things that you can focus on in your next worship service!
TRAVIS WALSER
Graphic Designer
Olive Baptist Church | Pensacola, FL
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Since Travis began a relationship with Christ at the age of 16, he has served as a Worship Leader, Event Coordinator, Ministry Director, and public speaker. After seeking a degree in Computer Engineering for several years, he eventually pursued a major in Studio Art at the University of West Florida where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree. Previously, he was a Marketing Director and Administrative Assistant at a nationally recognized liquidation and salvage corporation where he worked for several years before choosing to fully invest himself into church media and communications.
He currently serves as a Graphic Designer at Olive Baptist Church, one of the largest churches in the Florida panhandle. Travis has a passion for developing the next generation of creative leaders and maintaining the relevance of the church in today’s visual media. In his free time he also enjoys dabbling in other forms of visual media including video production and effects, as well as web design.