The cover of the new documentary “Breaking Down Barriers: The Journeys of Apostle Paul,” produced by Goshen College’s FiveCore Media

Premiere: Goshen College FiveCore Media’s new documentary “Breaking Down Barriers: The Journeys of Apostle Paul”
Date and time: Wednesday, April 17 at 7 p.m.
Location: The Goshen Theater, 216 S. Main Street
Cost: Free and open to the public
Website: www.goshen.edu/communication/journeys

A documentary filmed and produced by Goshen College students that takes viewers through the journey of Apostle Paul as he broke down barriers to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ has just been completed and is ready to be premiered.

The film, “Breaking Down Barriers: The Journeys of Apostle Paul,” will debut on Wednesday, April 17, at 7 p.m. in the downtown Goshen Theater. The 30-minute documentary is is free and open to the public. It is produced by FiveCore Media, a video production company of the college’s Communication Department, which employs communication faculty and students.

In May 2012, Assistant Professor of Communication Seth Conley and FiveCore Media General Manager Kyle Hufford led a team of nine students through Greece and Rome for three weeks to collect footage exploring how Paul ministered to the Jews, non-believers and early churches. Since the filming, six additional students have worked on editing the documentary alongside producers Conley and Hufford.

The film follows Bob Yoder, Goshen College campus pastor, and David Sparks, director of Footstep Ministries, as they guide viewers through cities such as Philippi, Corinth, Rome, Athens and Thessaloniki. Yoder and Sparks explore how Paul overcame religious, cultural and physical obstacles as a leader of the first generation of Christians.

“We want those who watch this film to gain a deeper understanding of the Gospel by following Paul’s footsteps and exploring how he faced persecution, beatings and imprisonment,” Conley said. “In spite of these hardships Paul never failed to preach the message of Christ wherever he went.”

The team of Goshen College students and faculty who filmed the new documentary “Breaking Down Barriers: The Journeys of Apostle Paul” pose for a group photo in Greece in May 2012.

Conley said the production has allowed “students to get hands-on experience as a part of a professional video production crew.”

Abby Deaton, a sophomore communication and psychology major from Indianapolis, travelled with the crew. Deaton, who had not been outside of the country before, said she had the opportunity to produce, film and run audio and lighting during the trip.

“Working with a talented group of people to film in two beautiful countries while simultaneously learning about the roots of my faith was an amazing and unforgettable experience,” Deaton said.

She believes the film will give viewers “the opportunity to understand how Christianity went from a grassroots religion into the global church we have today, all while seeing breathtaking scenes of very famous and historical biblical sites.”

To view the documentary’s trailer or order a DVD  for $10, visit www.goshen.edu/communication/journeys. For more information contact Seth Conley, executive producer, at sconley@goshen.edu.

FiveCore Media

FiveCore Media, formed in 2011, writes, produces and edits videos, such as commercials, promotional and informational videos for the college and other companies and organizations.

Recently, FiveCore Media received four national awardsfor their advertising work, including three honors from Bronze Telly Advertising Awards and a Broadcast Educators Association Award of Excellence.

-By Becca Kraybill

• View photos of the first testing that FiveCore Media did with their new camera.
  
• Watch their first test video with the new equipment of a recent snowy day on campus
  

FiveCore Media (Goshen College’s video production company) is now one of the first companies in the world to buy and receive a BlackMagic Cinema Camera. This camera is the first of its kind that combines the technologies and quality of a digital cinema camera into an affordable package. Scientific American predicts by 2015 most theaters in the world will have been converted to digital projection. The move from film acquisition to digital increases exponentially every year. FiveCore’s investment in this new class of digital cameras benefits both its clients and the Goshen College students involved in the program.

FiveCore Media pre-ordered the camera in July but due to production issues, the device was delayed for six months. It arrived this month. Many companies who also pre-ordered still have not received the BlackMagic Camera. The BlackMagic Camera was first demonstrated at the National Association of Broadcasters conference in April of 2012.

“The BlackMagic camera gives us the ability to shoot cinema quality, high resolution video at no extra cost to our clients,” said General Manager Kyle Hufford. “For a production company and college of our size it’s an unique opportunity to be one of the first to obtain this new camera.”

The BlackMagic Cinema camera also offers FiveCore Media students the opportunity to learn cinema style production. They will now gain experience with both cinema cameras and digital cameras, giving students a wider base of skills in video production. It will help to prepare students for a career in either film or video production as FiveCore will have the equipment to train students in  several production styles.

“We now have the capability to teach our students hands on cinematic techniques with the BlackMagic Camera, while also giving us the flexibility to shoot in various styles for each production,” Hufford said.

On a technical level, the BlackMagic Cinema Camera gives footage a film-like grain and feel that common digital video cameras can’t. It also performs well in low light situations, giving FiveCore the capability to shoot in many different settings.

FiveCore Media is a video production company located in Goshen, Ind., comprised of creative professionals and a group of gifted Goshen College communication students. FiveCore Media writes, produces and edits videos including commercials, promotional and informational videos. To see some of FiveCore’s work, visit their website at fivecoremedia.com.

If you would like more information about this topic, call Kyle Hufford at 574-535-7192 or email khufford@goshen.edu.

Goshen College’s FiveCore Media General Manager Kyle Hufford (right) works with freshman Benjie Aguilera Brown (left), a communication and theater double major from Asuncion, Paraguay, to prepare for a video shoot.
(Photo by Kate Yoder/Goshen College FiveCore Media)

FiveCore Media, a local video production company comprised of Goshen College communication students under the leadership of general manager Kyle Hufford, has shot, edited and produced over 20 videos in their first year of business. From a documentary of a Grammy nominated choir to medical promotional films, these young professionals have built up an impressive portfolio since opening for business in September 2011.

FiveCore Media offers an array of services including promotional and instructional videos, event coverage, motion graphics and script writing. Some of the company’s clients include Mennonite Church USA, Radiation Oncology Resources and WGCS The Globe. Though FiveCore has worked with many outside organizations, some of the company’s first clients were academic departments at Goshen College including business, American Sign Language and Latino studies.

“FiveCore Media is uniquely positioned to not only educate Goshen College communication students but also provide a much needed service to a community of small entrepreneurial businesses,” said General Manager Kyle Hufford.

FiveCore is an outgrowth of the college’s successful communication department. This past year, Goshen College was named both Television and Radio School of the Year in Indiana, the first time that any school has won both awards in the same year. Hufford is excited and confident in the work that these students are producing.

“I have worked with college students most of my career so I know the kind of talent they have. What they lack in experience they make up for in enthusiasm and an open mind to learn. These are powerful skills that come in handy with creative work.”

The students are equally as excited about their work. “This business has really provided us, as students, with an opportunity to work within our desired field and in return we give our clients professionally produced videos at a competitive price,” said Summer Hasan, a graduated senior. “We have a great group of creative minds and we have a lot of fun working together.”

As the second year of work begins, FiveCore is eager to meet with interested clients and get a start on new projects. “We have already met so many great people in the area, and as a new Chamber member, we are looking forward to working with the strong local business owners here in Goshen,” said Hufford.

To see some of FiveCore’s work, visit their website.