Interview with Adam Tarwacki

Adam Tarwacki is the Creative Director for St. Mark's Church, NC. He describes his job this way - Be creative! haha, it's pretty funny when all the pressure to be creative falls to one person. (I wouldn't recommend it) I am in charge of the weekend experience, and also very involved with the look and feel of graphics that are being created. I will also be working on the website for an overhall asap. Photography, video and anything else we might need.

Adam,

What are your tools of the trade (Computer, Monitor, Scanner, Cameras, etc.)?

Apple iMac 24 inch monitor. Canon EOS digital Rebel (I'm behind I know) No scanner but I've been eyeing a canon.

What is your favorite tool (Plug-in, Software, Equipment, etc.)?

Photoshop, Bridge and my new challenge is Final Cut.

Favorite Resource(s):

iStock ;) Who doesn't like help.

Who, what, or where do you get your inspiration?

TV is great, Disney Channel, MTV, Fuse, just anything that is showing you stage design, layout of graphics and it shows what's "hot". (what's up Paris "Thats hot"). Magazines, deviant art, and other creators.

If you could have one thing what would it be? Why?

Canon 5d. Beautiful shots and AMAZING VIDEO!

What are the primary goals of the church as it relates to your position?

To create an experience when it comes to the weekend, as opposed to just elements thrown together.

What hindrances do you have to overcome?

The church has been around since 1860 something. So as you can imagine there is deep tradition and many "oldchool" thought processes. (not that there is anything wrong with that at all. It actually can be used) As churches progress and change and watch other churches and say I like how they did that, how can that work here or something like it, there are many challenges to work through.

What is your favorite trick or technique and would you consider giving an example?

I'm still looking for tips and tricks of the trade, I'll be learning from this.

How did you get started in your profession?

I was actually laid off from a position at a church because of the economy. (I'm sure you are saying yeah right, but its true ;) My job was not a creative director where I came from, in fact far from it. This has just become a passion of mine and a church found me who was willing to take a chance and we jumped together. So as I am one month in, I am learning and loving it.

Readers can find out more about you by?

Email, Website, or you can google me the good ole stalker way.