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Design Software
Canva – Canva is a free design software used by over 6 million people. Many of us use it regularly. If you use it often it makes sense to upgrade to Canva Pro to make use of unlimited templates and brand kits.
Stock Photo Sources
A well-taken original photo means more to your community than a stock photo, but sometimes you need something done by a professional.
Unsplash – Unsplash has “over 6 million high-resolution photos and illustrations brought to you by the world’s most generous community of contributors.” Many, many of the images are free. If the image has a lock on it, it means you have to pay, but at the time of posting the sale was just $7 per month if paid annually.
Lightstock – Lightstock is a two-sided marketplace that collects, curates, and licenses stock content to the faith-based community. The images are not free, but it’s a great place to find Christian photos, videos and illustrations. Subscriptions start at $99/yr.
Editing Software Resource
A Message from Jessica Willis on this resource: I just learned about two great software offers that could be incredibly useful for our communicators. Both options are significantly cheaper than the Adobe Suite and come highly recommended by trusted professionals in the communications world.
DaVinci Resolve offers powerful video editing capabilities with two versions available: the free DaVinci Resolve, and DaVinci Resolve Studio, which costs $299 USD for a lifetime license—no subscriptions required. This software is known for its advanced editing features, color correction, and professional-grade visual effects, making it an excellent choice for creating high-quality video content for sermons, announcements, and promotional materials.
Affinity provides a design and photo editing software bundle for just $83 USD, granting lifetime access to three high-quality programs: Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer, and Affinity Publisher. These tools are perfect for creating engaging graphics, newsletters, flyers, and other visual content to enhance our communication efforts. I hope you find these resources helpful!
Social Media Resources
Facebook Groups for Church Communicators
Recent Communicators Gathering Presentations
The following presentations were shared at the Communicators’ Gathering held on May 18, 2023 at St. Paul’s Church in Summerville. The presenter’s contact info is listed beside the presentation.
- The Art of the Article; Sourcing Stories by Lea Andrews St. Philip’s Church, Charleston
- Working with Canva by Hosanna LaMancusa, Prince George Winyah, Georgetown
- Improving your Social Media presence, by Molly Hare, ADOSC Communications Assistant
- Building a Better E-mail Newsletter, by Chelsea Hamshaw, All Saints’, Florence
- Taking Better Photographs, by Joy Hunter, ADOSC Director of Communications