For the past couple of years VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer has been working on an ambitous new project called What’s In The Bible? It’s a 13-part DVD series that uses puppets, live action, and animation to educate children and adults alike about the contents of the best-selling book of all time. It’s an entertaining blend […]
Animation for “What’s In The Bible?” Vol. 6
A new promo has just been posted for volume 6 of What’s In The Bible?, an ongoing project from VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer. It’s a terrific series that uses a combination of puppets, live action, and animation to walk through the Bible step-by-step re-telling the stories, explaining their significance, and answering tough questions. There’s a […]
Animation for “What’s In The Bible?”
Recently Phil Vischer, the guy who created VeggieTales, partnered with Focus on the Family to launch a new DVD series called What’s In The Bible? In it he uses a combination of live action, puppetry, and animation mixed with some humorous-but-reverent writing to educate both kids and adults about the content of the entire Bible, […]
What It’s Like To Do Courtroom Sketching
Every once in a while I am hired by a local Minneapolis TV station to do courtroom sketches. Minnesota has a strict law forbidding cameras from all courtrooms so when big dramatic trials go down I often get a phone call. I enjoy courtroom sketching but it has its challenges. Here’s some of the balls […]
What’s Wrong With Reality TV?
Here’s something to think about, from Challies.com: Would we be as interested in these shows if they were merely about talent or about fascinating plots? I don’t think we would. I think we are attracted to them precisely because they humiliate other people. We are attracted to them, at least in part, because they give […]
What’s On My Desk
Apparantly other bloggers are doing this, so I thought I’d join in. Things currently on my desk include: A yo-yo. Several toys including a Buzz Lightyear doll and a Bob the Tomato mug filled with pens. A photo of my wife as a young girl. A stack of art books I was planning to sell […]