Sports Day YM-YW Hickory, NC Stake April 12, 2014

This 4-minute video presents Young Men & Young Women of the Hickory NC Stake participating in "Sports Day" on April 12, 2014. Activities included volleyball, three-point shootout, and knockout.

 Thanks to Imagine Dragons for the music "On Top of the World"

 Video shot with a Panasonic GH3; 1920×1080, 50 Mbps (IPB) settings Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS6; encoded H.264 12 Mbps (avg); 20 Mbps (max.)

Hickory Stake Youth Conference 2013 Part 3 — Lifeskills Activity/Dance

This 9-minute film is the final video of the 2013 Hickory NC Stake Youth Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Held at Lenoir-Rhyne University on June 27th and 28th, this video highlights Friday’s Lifeskills Activity and the evening dance portions of the conference. Video shot with a Panasonic GH3; 1920×1080, 50 Mbps (IPB) settings Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 5 Mbps (avg); 8 Mbps (max.)

Hickory Stake Youth Conference 2013 Part 2 — Variety Show/Dance

This 9-minute video documents the 2013 Hickory NC Stake Youth Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Held at Lenoir-Rhyne University on June 27th and 28th, this video highlights Thursday’s variety show and the evening dance portions of the conference. Video shot with a Panasonic GH3; 1920×1080, 50 Mbps (IPB) settings Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 5 Mbps (avg); 8 Mbps (max.)

Hickory Stake Youth Conference 2013 Part 1 -- Games/Classes

This 9-minute video documents the first sessions of the 2013 Hickory NC Stake Youth Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Held at Lenoir-Rhyne University on June 27th and 28th, this video highlights Thursday's games and classroom sessions of the conference. Video shot with a Panasonic GH3; 1920x1080, 50 Mbps (IPB) settings Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 4 Mbps (avg); 5 Mbps (Max.)

Boy Scout Troop 321 Hog Dog Eating Contest March 16, 2013

This 4-minute video documents a fundraising activity for Boy Scout Troop 321 in Newton, NC. which took place on March 16, 2013. Parents and friends sponsored these seven boys in a hot dog eating contest to raise money for scout camp. In addition to this activity, the boys and their scout leaders also raised money by making/serving a spaghetti dinner; also, an auction was held of various yummy desserts. Video shot with a compact digital camera -- Nikon S8100, 1080 30p.

Gastonia & Hickory 2012 Pioneer Trek Part 5 -- Days 2 & 3 -- Hike to the Finish

This 8-minute video documents -- Day 2 of handcart pulling, Ma & Pa races, and Day 3 camp -- for the 2012 Youth Conference of the Gastonia & Hickory Stakes (in North Carolina) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Over 200 youth participated in this three-day pioneer trek experience -- the pulling & pushing of handcarts over a 15-mile trail -- as a mini-reenactment of the experiences of the Mormon pioneers who crossed the plains. Video shot with a Panasonic AG-HMC40, 1080 30p Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

Gastonia & Hickory 2012 Pioneer Trek Part 4 -- Hills, Men to War, Womens' Pull, Camp

This 7-minute video documents -- the pulling of handcarts up hills, men being called to war, the "womens' pull" while the men are away, and arrival at camp -- for the 2012 Youth Conference of the Gastonia & Hickory Stakes (in North Carolina) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Over 200 youth participated in this three-day pioneer trek experience -- the pulling & pushing of handcarts over a 15-mile trail -- as a mini-reenactment of the experiences of the Mormon pioneers who crossed the plains. Video shot with a Panasonic AG-HMC40, 1080 30p Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

Gastonia & Hickory 2012 Pioneer Trek Part 3 "The Challenge at Mudrock"

This 4-minute video documents the pulling of handcarts past "Mudrock" for the 2012 Youth Conference of the Gastonia & Hickory Stakes (in North Carolina) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Over 200 youth participated in this three-day pioneer trek experience -- the pulling & pushing of handcarts over a 15-mile trail -- as a mini-reenactment of the experiences of the Mormon pioneers who crossed the plains. Video shot with a Panasonic AG-HMC40, 1080 30p Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

Gastonia & Hickory 2012 Pioneer Trek Part 2

This 10-minute video documents the start of the trek (pulling of handcarts) for the 2012 Youth Conference of the Gastonia & Hickory Stakes (in North Carolina) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Over 200 youth participated in this three-day pioneer trek experience -- the pulling & pushing of handcarts over a 15-mile trail -- as a mini-reenactment of the experiences of the Mormon pioneers who crossed the plains. Video shot with a Panasonic AG-HMC40, 1080 30p Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

Gastonia & Hickory 2012 Pioneer Trek Part 1

This 8-minute video documents the opening activities for the 2012 Youth Conference of the Gastonia & Hickory Stakes (in North Carolina) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Over 200 youth participated in this three-day pioneer trek experience -- the pulling & pushing of handcarts over a 15-mile trail -- as a mini-reenactment of the experiences of the Mormon pioneers who crossed the plains. Video shot with a Panasonic AG-HMC40, 1080 30p Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

YW High Adventure -- Hickory, NC. Stake -- June 2011

This 16-minute video shows the highlights of the high-adventure activity of the Laurel-age Young Women of the Hickory N.C. Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The activity took place at South Mountains State Park, NC. in June 2011. Video shot with a compact digital camera -- Nikon S8100, 1080 30p Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

Keith's 50th Birthday Celebration

Keith Winters 50th Birthday Celebration from Dave on Vimeo.

This is a 6-minute video of the surprise 50th birthday party held for Keith on November 20, 2010. Video was shot with a Panasonic AG-HMC40, 1080 30p. A Raynox 52mm 0.66x super wide angle lens was used. Video was edited natively with Vegas Movie Studio 10.

2010 Hickory Stake Youth Conference: Trip to Nauvoo

2010 Hickory Stake Youth Conference: Trip to Nauvoo from Dave on Vimeo.

A 32-minute video of the 2010 Youth Conference for the Hickory, NC. Stake of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This wonderful, amazing trip to Nauvoo, IL. was both a spiritual experience and a time for learning. Video shot with a Panasonic AG-HMC40, 1080 30p, A Raynox 52mm 0.66x super wide angle lens was used. Video was edited natively with Vegas Movie Studio 10.

Boy Scout Camp 2009 Troop 321 Newton, N.C.

Here's a 15-minute highlights video of Boy Scout camp experiences of Troop 321 in Newton, NC. at Camp Bud Schiele in Rutherfordton, NC. The troop is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Shot with the Canon Elura 60; edited on Sony Vegas Studio

2009 Newton-Conover Ward Pioneer Day Picnic

A four-minute video of the some of the activities at the Newton-Conover Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Pioneer Day picnic held on July 25, 2009. Shot with the Canon Elura 60; edited on Sony Vegas Studio

Hoe Down Throw Down Youth Conference Dance 2009

Here's a 3 1/2 minute dance performed by Laura, Morgan Berry and Camri Bishop to the song Hoe Down Throw Down performed by Miley Cyrus. This dance performance took place at Wake Forest University during the Hickory and Winston-Salem Stakes' 2009 Youth Conference. Filmed on a Canon Elura-60

A Mighty Change

Scout Troop 321 of the Newton-Conover Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints filmed this video as part of completing the Cinematography merit badge. Shot with a consumer Canon Elura 60 and edited on Sony Vegas Studio

Behind the Scenes — Practices for 2009 Roadshow (Newton-Conover Ward, NC)

The young men and young women of the Newton-Conover Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints present their 2009 Roadshow (short play). In a "Bill and Ted" like adventure, early morning seminary students come to understand that the Book of Mormon was meant for their day. This is a "behind the scenes" look at two practices leading up to the main performance. Shot with a consumer Canon Elura 60 and edited on Sony Vegas Studio

Newton-Conover Ward Roadshow 2009

The young men and young women of the Newton-Conover Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints present their 2009 Roadshow (short play). In a "Bill and Ted" like adventure, early morning seminary students come to understand that the Book of Mormon was meant for their day. Shot with a consumer Canon Elura 60 and edited on Sony Vegas Studio