Monday, August 24, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
Interview with Nathan Sutliff
Nathan Sutliff is the Director of Creative Arts for Grace Church of the Nazarene in Columbia, TN. His job description includes a variety of responsibilities including Lead Worship, Direct Choir, Manage Tech Teams, Manage Drama Ministry, Camera Ministry, Video Ministry, Maintain and Develop Website, Graphic Design, Marketing.Lets get this interview going.
What are your tools of the trade (Computer, Monitor, Scanner, Cameras, etc.)? Taylor 814ce, Parker Fly Classic, Vox AC30TBX, Vox Pathfinder, Apple Powerbook G4 (soon to be upgraded), Adobe CS3 Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Flash, InDesign), Final Cut Pro, Twitter, Canon XL2, 10x20 Green Screen, Iphone 3G.
What is your favorite tool (Plug-in, Software, Equipment, etc.)? Think Tank Creative Meetings (not always considered a tool but oh so beneficial - this is the best tool i have - other creative minds).
Favorite Resource(s): Digital Juice, iTunes, Lynda.com, istockphoto, youtube, vimeo, books books and more books, friends, dvcreators.net, linkedin, videocopilot.net, creativemyk.com.
Who, what, or where do you get your inspiration? Books, conversations with friends, nature, music, silence.
If you could have one thing what would it be? Why? More Time... There is never enough time to do everything that needs to be done.
What are the primary goals of the church as it relates to your position? To share the love of God in new and creative ways to a community searching for truth.
What hindrances do you have to overcome? At times my lack of organization, being a perfectionist is one thing I constantly fight, lack of finances but creativity is more powerful than an empty wallet.
What is your favorite trick or technique and would you consider giving an example? My Favorite trick is photoshop gradients. Even if it changes 2 shades it creates so much more depth than a flat color. Of course there is a lot of fun to have with multiple color gradients as well. I use it in film, design, and web whenever i can. I just feel it looks better cause in nature there are very few times you see solid color.
How did you get started in your profession? Started as a touring musicians with film, web, and design hobbies. God led me to the church i currently work at as a volunteer and now i work full time and love it. While still a volunteer I attended Belmont University in Nashville and received my Bachelors in "Religion and the Arts" and "Multimedia Productions" as a double major.
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