A new series of posts, more for myself, I’m going to be starting is “Motivational Friday’s”. I’m going to post something; a quote, poem, story or just something I think of, that has been motivational or inspiring to me over the last week. Hopefully it will also give you something to think about as you [...]
Entries from September 2009
September 24, 2009
333 Re-Launch
Two weeks ago we re-launched our 333 Progressive Services at The Torch Worship Center. This year due to work I’m not able to work as “Hands On” with the service but our Media Director, Brandi Wood, has taken and ran with the service (I was impressed!) It was great to be able to stand in [...]
September 24, 2009
Lunch Break- Lego Art
Lego Reflection
I have been a huge fan of Lego’s for years. The ability to create something from scratch and build things with little blocks is amazing, and a great stress reliever! I came across this site today with some fantastic Lego Creations. Nathan Sawaya quit his job as a Corporate Lawyer in 2001 to become [...]
September 22, 2009
Driving Home in The Flood
The commute home yesterday was the most eventful I have had since moving to Atlanta… of course I have a feeling yesterday was the most eventful commute for anyone living in Atlanta in quite a while.
I left the offices at 3:30 to “beat the traffic” so I would make it home at a decent hour, [...]
September 14, 2009
“ONE”
This past Sunday was the first ever “Re-Vamped” version of 333 at The Torch Worship Center. You may remember 333 from last Spring (See bottom of post for links to videos). Here is a video I created in After Effects for the opening of the first service. It was a HUGE After Effects project, but [...]
September 11, 2009
Countdown to Touchdown
Here is a short Highlight Video I created this week showcasing the first few weeks of Georgia State Football. Segments include: Players Arriving; Coach Curry’s Welcome to the Players and Families; Practices; and the Countdown to Touchdown Press Conference. (You may recognize the Practice Highlight Video as I re-purposed it here)
September 11, 2009
GT Football
This week I have had the opportunity to return to Georgia Tech and help crew for the Jumbo Screen (Now called the MegaJacketTron). This is the first time I have been able to work with the Football Crew since usually I am running Coaches Film, and it was a completely different experience. I’m accustomed to [...]
September 11, 2009
Home Field Practice
On Wednesday the Georgia State Football Team practiced at our future home, the Georgia Dome. Players were surprised as the buses deviated from their usual routes to the Hill Street Complex and took a right toward the Dome. During the two hour practice Players were able to tour the Locker Rooms (Yes, we will be [...]
September 7, 2009
Updates Coming…
So I realize I’ve been slacking on updating my blog on a regular basis… It’s been a crazy last few weeks with the transition from the college world to the working world. I will do better starting today.. so go ahead and bookmark The Blake Adams Blog and expect to stay current on me, Georgia [...]
September 3, 2009
You do What? Part 1
I came across a great article tonight that begins explaning part of what my job as Director of Video Operations for Georgia State University entails everyday… this is only part of it as I also lead video for numerous other sports on campus… Check it out! Hopefully one day there will be an article on [...]