FAV Hosts Church Training Series Lighting Fundamentals Seminar May 3, 2003

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - April 23, 2003 /PR Web/ As part of its 2003 Church Training Series, Ford Audio-Video (FAV) formally announced its Lighting Fundamentals seminar. The event will take place on May 3, 2003, at FAVs new corporate training facility.

Topics of instruction are:
·   Lighting design for television and theatrical scenarios.
·   Selection and operation of fixtures, including ellipsoidals, fresnels, par cans, and intelligent lighting.
·   Dimmers and AC power service.
·   Lighting control consoles, DMX, and LAN based protocols.
·   Lighting techniques including positioning, aiming, using gels, patterns, diffusion, gobos and color scrollers.
·   Valuable tips for perfect lighting for each service and special event.
     Plus much more!

This seminar is targeted at Lighting Operators, Media Directors, Ministers of Music, Pastors, and Youth Ministers. Instructors will include: FAV President James Ford, E.E., P.E.; ETC Regional Sales Manager, Nick Wurzel; FAV Rental Coordinator Don Worley; and, FAV Account Manager Tim Hendrix.

Future events are also planned focusing upon sound mixing, microphone techniques, video projection & screens, in ear monitors, and video production and maintenance and troubleshooting. For further information visit www.fordav.com <http://www.fordav.com> or call toll free 1-800-654-6744.

About Ford Audio-Video Systems, Inc:

Ford Audio-Video Systems (FAV) designs, installs, rents, and services professional sound, video, and lighting systems for churches, education, corporate, government, entertainment and sporting venues. Established in 1973, FAV employs 200 personnel at offices in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Dallas, Austin, Houston, Denver, and Las Vegas.

One of the top system integrators in the nation, FAV was recently chosen to provide audio-video systems for the US House of Representatives. Other customers include Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Houston Intercontinental Airport, Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, Bronco Stadium and the Colorado Rockies ballpark in Denver, West Angeles Church of God in Los Angeles, and Northrop-Grummans Cyber Warfare Integration Center in Azusa, CA.

Specializing in advanced, computer-controlled, digital sound, video and lighting systems, FAV Engineers focus on designing technically excellent systems while its Project Managers install quality-controlled systems on time and within budget. Following installation, the company provides technical and operating instruction at its new customer training facility. Service centers provide 24/7 support for all installed systems.

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