Upcoming Lds Dvd; Input Welcome

[Guest ApostleKnight]

Hey All,

New to the "area," hope to get to know lots of you. I'm writing to pose a question to anyone interested in responding. I think the LDS church (yes, I'm a member) has done a wonderful job of providing uplifting books, seminars and websites to eager disciples searching for aid in walking the straight and narrow. However, I am increasingly aware of the gap or void in quality "gospel software/media" (for lack of a better term).

Yes, yes, there is GospelLink, PAF and lots of other software with gospel "resources" (books), but not much interactive content available.

I am sole proprietor of a company here in WA called "Dreamscope." While I do mainly do graphic design and corporate video, I have been returning more and more to thoughts about producing a quality interactive DVD for my fellow saints locally and wherever you may be.

Its purpose would be to strengthen faith and provide relevant gospel information through a visually interesting, interactive DVD experience (read: no computer required!). In other words, you'd use your DVD remote control to answer questions, choose options and overall control the flow of the visual experience.

I use broadcast quality, professional digital video and editing software (about $10,000 worth), and am confident that I can produce something of value that others would appreciate viewing. While I have ideas as far as what I'd like the DVD to contain specifically, I thought I'd ask anyone reading for your input. My question is:

If you were in Desert Book or online or wherever, and you saw a gospel-centered DVD, what would you want it to contain?

Computer animated Bible/Book of Mormon stories for primary kids to aid in family home evening? A guide to efficiently marking scriptures with memory enhancement techniques to help with scripture mastery or personal learning?

There are many, many ways to reinforce and build faith/testimony through such an opportunity, but I'd really love to know what the rest of you think. What would help you? What would you enjoy popping in your DVD player for instant edification? For renewal? For study? To give to a friend or family member?

I hope to hear from you soon! This looks like a great community with great people, I'm glad I joined. A little about me, so I'm not just a username on a forum in cyberspace.

My name is LeGrand Fry, as I said I live in WA, I served in the Kentucky, Louisville Mission, I'm single, attend the Olympia 5th Singles' Branch, am a Seattle Temple veil worker (which is...amazing to say the least), and love the gospel and reading any and all books/articles related to it. In case nobody has told you...the "Messiah Series" by Bruce R. McConkie is profound and testimony-building, for me even moreso than "Jesus the Christ" by Talmage. If you ever need a good book, turn to the "Messiah Series!"

Again, hope to hear from you soon. Thanks for reading. I look forward to reading your opinions, ideas and thoughts. May Christ's grace walk beside, work within and go before us daily. I am,

~Your Brother In Christ,

LeGrand

[Jason]

Originally posted by ApostleKnight@Sep 16 2005, 05:51 PM

 

    If you were in Desert Book or online or wherever, and you saw a gospel-centered DVD, what would you want it to contain?

   

    Computer animated Bible/Book of Mormon stories for primary kids to aid in family home evening? A guide to efficiently marking scriptures with memory enhancement techniques to help with scripture mastery or personal learning?

   

Apparently they don't have Living Scriptures up in Washington State?

http://www.livingscriptures.com/

[Guest ApostleKnight]

Apparently they don't have Living Scriptures up in Washington State?

http://www.livingscriptures.com/

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They certainly do, Jason. However, I am referring to something interactive, not merely a show or movie or music CD or what have you. And perhaps tailored to a more mature audience...potential missionaries for example. Thanks for the clarification.

[Heather]

So you're talking something similar to the the Harry Potter DVDs which are interactive by using the remote?

[Guest ApostleKnight]

Originally posted by Heather@Sep 16 2005, 08:01 PM

So you're talking something similar to the the Harry Potter DVDs which are interactive by using the remote?

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Well Heather I haven't seen the Harry Potter DVDs per se, but I'm sure the concept is the same. Yes, it would basically be like a computer program...that you can run from a DVD, so you don't need a computer (many people don't have or use one). I appreciate your comment Heather, thanks.

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ApostleKnight,Sep 16 2005, 06:06 PM]

Apparently they don't have Living Scriptures up in Washington State? 

http://www.livingscriptures.com/

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They certainly do, Jason. However, I am referring to something interactive, not merely a show or movie or music CD or what have you. And perhaps tailored to a more mature audience...potential missionaries for example. Thanks for the clarification.

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Don't mind Jason, he is at war with God, church and members alike... :)

I think anything like the animated scripture stories and stuff for kids would be great.

I also would love to see something that would give us a meditational thing... like music with scriptures written and spoken on a variety of topics...

BTW well come... how old are you?

[Jason]

Originally posted by Please@Sep 16 2005, 07:16 PM

ApostleKnight,Sep 16 2005, 06:06 PM]

Apparently they don't have Living Scriptures up in Washington State? 

http://www.livingscriptures.com/

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They certainly do, Jason. However, I am referring to something interactive, not merely a show or movie or music CD or what have you. And perhaps tailored to a more mature audience...potential missionaries for example. Thanks for the clarification.

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Don't mind Jason, he is at war with God, church and members alike... :)

I think anything like the animated scripture stories and stuff for kids would be great.

I also would love to see something that would give us a meditational thing... like music with scriptures written and spoken on a variety of topics...

BTW well come... how old are you?

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Don't mind Please, she doesn't take her meds like she should, and imagins all kinds of strange things, like people are out to get her, or some imaginary beings are talking to her from the dead.

[Guest Member_Deleted]

Originally posted by Jason+Sep 16 2005, 07:24 PM-->

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ApostleKnight,Sep 16 2005, 06:06 PM]

Apparently they don't have Living Scriptures up in Washington State? 

http://www.livingscriptures.com/

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They certainly do, Jason. However, I am referring to something interactive, not merely a show or movie or music CD or what have you. And perhaps tailored to a more mature audience...potential missionaries for example. Thanks for the clarification.

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Don't mind Jason, he is at war with God, church and members alike... :)

I think anything like the animated scripture stories and stuff for kids would be great.

I also would love to see something that would give us a meditational thing... like music with scriptures written and spoken on a variety of topics...

BTW well come... how old are you?

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Don't mind Please, she doesn't take her meds like she should, and imagins all kinds of strange things, like people are out to get her, or some imaginary beings are talking to her from the dead.

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In other words, you haven't a clue so you make up stuff... LOL

[Guest ApostleKnight]

My, my, my...are you two siblings? Thanks for the welcome, Please, and to answer your question I'm 23 (24 in October). I actually really like your idea of a meditational-type DVD. If you want to refine that idea anymore at any time, feel free. I think I'll begin considering it in depth myself. Take care.

[Heather]

Very cool idea AK. I run my own business creating dvds from home movies/photos, although I've never done anything as complex as that. I do a lot of video editing and intricate menus with navigation when making my own dvds. I use ulead products mainly, like video studio and dvd workshop.

The special features dvd with the harry potters are pretty cool for kids. It's a lot of puzzles and interaction, when if you pass it all, you can see deleted scenes, etc.

[Guest ApostleKnight]

Originally posted by Heather@Sep 17 2005, 12:21 AM

Very cool idea AK.  I run my own business creating dvds from home movies/photos, although I've never done anything as complex as that.  I do a lot of video editing and intricate menus with navigation when making my own dvds.  I use ulead products mainly, like video studio and dvd workshop. 

 

The special features dvd with the harry potters are pretty cool for kids.  It's a lot of puzzles and interaction, when if you pass it all, you can see deleted scenes, etc.

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Hey Heather, great to hear from you. Way to go on running your own business! Never used Ulead. I edit on my PowerMac G5 using Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro and others. I think it'd be really cool for there to be an LDS equivalent to all the high quality/professionally produced secular DVDs, so we'll see. Good luck with your business!

[begood2]

AK,

I would like to see an adult level interactive DVD that would strengthen faith and provide relevant gospel information. :)

[Guest ApostleKnight]

Originally posted by begood2@Sep 20 2005, 12:06 AM

AK,

I would like to see an adult level interactive DVD that would strengthen faith and provide relevant gospel information. :)

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I envision the same thing. Is there any specific way you could imagine this happening? In other words, any specific topics or formats which you would enjoy seeing? Hope to hear from you. :)

[Guest Member_Deleted]

Originally posted by ApostleKnight@Sep 16 2005, 07:44 PM

My, my, my...are you two siblings?    Thanks for the welcome, Please, and to answer your question I'm 23 (24 in October). I actually really like your idea of a meditational-type DVD. If you want to refine that idea anymore at any time, feel free. I think I'll begin considering it in depth myself. Take care.

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It could include both 'movies' of people sharing family moments, or children at play.. or just scanning great and awesome places in nature... while music appropriate for it is playing softly in the background.

Or words of deep thought put up on the back ground of nature scenes... and music in the background...

[Guest ApostleKnight]

Originally posted by Please@Sep 20 2005, 10:35 AM

It could include both 'movies' of people sharing family moments, or children at play.. or just scanning great and awesome places in nature... while music appropriate for it is playing softly in the background.

Or words of deep thought put up on the back ground of nature scenes... and music in the background...

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Sounds like a good idea. I'll start brainstorming specifics and see if I get any good concrete ideas. Thanks for your reply Please. :)

[Heather]

Have you ever played scene it? That would be awesome to make an lds version of that :)

[Guest ApostleKnight]

Originally posted by Heather@Sep 20 2005, 03:17 PM

Have you ever played scene it?  That would be awesome to make an lds version of that :)

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I stayed up late last night...like 4am...so my brain is not on top of its game. What were you referring to when you said to make an lds version. A version of what? Hope to hear from you Heather! :)

[Heather]

The DVD game called Scene It?

Check it out on Amazon

[Guest ApostleKnight]

Originally posted by Heather@Sep 20 2005, 06:13 PM

The DVD game called Scene It?

Check it out on Amazon

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Oh right! I actually played that once at a friend's house, now that I think of it. That's a great idea! I've been thinking of how to implement it already. I think if have some okay ideas. Here's the basic idea so far. It includes a board and the DVD of course.

Goal: reach the "promised land" (how basic can you get, eh?)

Board: Spaces leading from your "home" to the "promised land" crossing deserts, forests and the ocean.

Movement: there is a "liahona" type thing somewhere on the board. It has two circles in it. The smallest circle is divided into 8 spaces like pie pieces. The numbers 1-8 are on the spaces, indicating how far a player moves. The bigger circle around the small circle is also divided into 8 spaces. The 8 different categories are written on these bigger spaces. In the center of both circles is a spinner/spindle. You spin it once and whatever number it points to on the inner circle is how many spaces you move. You spin it again and whatever category it points to in the outer circle is what category you play for that turn.

Categories: (these are rough draft ideas, input welcome!)

(1) Scripture Chase: the team whose turn it is chooses a member of their team, and that person has so many seconds to find the scripture shown on the screen. Alternately, both teams can race to see who gets it first, and the team who gets it first gets a turn or moves if it was their turn already.

(2) Gospel Doctrine: Simple questions about basic LDS doctrine, like fill in the blanks, i.e. "How many degrees of glory are there in the Celestial Kingdom" (I'm using basic examples on purpose, the game would be more challenging of course!) The players would hit the "enter" button on the DVD remote to reveal the answer and if they got it they move ahead.

(3) Temple Tour: A group of four or more pictures of temple exteriors will flash on the screen one by one, with their names below their pictures. They flash faster and faster until they stop, one appears without its name showing and the player must say which temple it is, i.e. Hong Kong, or SLC, or Freiburg, etc... They hit "enter" on the remote to reveal the name of the temple.

(4) Wildcard: Random gospel trivia, i.e. "Name all the five women in the Book of Mormon who are mentioned by name." Hit "enter" to reveal answers, etc...

(5) Where am I? A brief description of a place in scriptures or church history, team must identify it, like: "After Alma fled from King Noah, he hid here." Waters of Mormon, etc...

(6) Who am I? A brief description of a person from scripture or church history that the team must identify, like: "I was the chief judge who resisted the king men with Captain Moroni's help." (Pahoran)

(7) Parable Professor: A question about a parable from scripture that the team must answer like, "What did the rich man give up all he possessed to own?" (pearl of great price)

(8) Bible Dictionary: Team has so much time to look up a word in the Bible Dictionary and answer a question about it, like, "What does the name Jesus mean in English?" (salvation, the lord saves, if it's close enough good)

When a team reaches "the promised land" they must answer either a more difficult special question to win or answer two or three in a row to win. Something like that. As I said this is a rough idea but the DVD would be very professional with professional music and computer animation and so forth. Any thoughts about what you like, dislike etc...? Hope to hear from anyone interested!

[Heather]

Remember me when you make a million on it

[Guest ApostleKnight]

Originally posted by Heather@Sep 20 2005, 07:05 PM

Remember me when you make a million on it

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Hahaha, if I ever do, I'll be sure to let you know. :)

[begood2]

Originally posted by ApostleKnight+Sep 20 2005, 12:58 AM-->

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AK,

I would like to see an adult level interactive DVD that would strengthen faith and provide relevant gospel information. :)

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I envision the same thing. Is there any specific way you could imagine this happening? In other words, any specific topics or formats which you would enjoy seeing? Hope to hear from you. :)

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AK,

I could see a whole series of DVD ... one might have a theme pertaining to loneliness or depression, another could pertain to choosing what is right, another one could give inspiration to the viewer ... as an example - SF, shared graffiti rock with us .... a thousand people either went by this rock and did nothing or added more graffiti to it. Then the viewer comes upon the rock and he has some choices that he can click on to see some possible consequences for his actions ... good background music along with providing relevant gospel information can strengthen faith and encourage us to read and study the scriptures for answers to everyday situations that we encounter. :)

[Guest ApostleKnight]

Originally posted by begood2@Sep 27 2005, 12:28 AM

AK,

I could see a whole series of DVD ... one might have a theme pertaining to loneliness or depression, another could pertain to choosing what is right, another one could give inspiration to the viewer ... as an example - SF, shared graffiti rock with us .... a thousand people either went by this rock and did nothing or added more graffiti to it. Then the viewer comes upon the rock and he has some choices that he can click on to see some possible consequences for his actions ... good background music along with providing relevant gospel information can strengthen faith and encourage us to read and study the scriptures for answers to everyday situations that we encounter. :)

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Thanks for the details! I'll definitely keep this in mind. :)