Videos are a dime a dozen on the web. Well, so are blogs…but that isn’t what we are talking about here…we are talking about an exceptionally gifted videographer who walks the walk…and gives freely of his talents for the benefit of those doing God’s work. I am a little biased, but my baby brother is quite talented with an eye for the important details.
After watching the video Fishing With PR (Pastor Rick), I had to laugh at all the commentary from parents dodging fishing hooks, the videographer (Steve Volpert) ducking flying lines and Pastor Rick remaining his calm, cool collected self among the many rods attached to the children of his flock. There were tender reminders to “watch behind you”, “you might want to stand this way”, “here you go” and “you have to use the little fish to catch a bigger fish”. But the most hilarious comment of the day belonged to a sweet kid about 8 years old who said in his biggest, most excited voice, “HEY! Pastor Rick…WATCH THIS!” Now, the camera caught the smile on this child’s face, but the tone was unmistakable. The fisherman was teaching his “men” to fish. A lesson in learning to be a fisher among men is a hard one to teach with just crayons, paper or words…it takes a motivated teacher to create a lasting impression on wee ones. And enthusiasm. It takes enthusiasm which is rewarded by the enthusiasm mirrored in the voices of the smallest ones. Catching enthusiasm on film takes a patient and steady filmmaker. As with fishing…the best stuff comes to those with patience and a keen eye, but sometimes it helps when someone yells WATCH THIS!
FreelanceBeth 