Norlynn Audio Visual Services
1858 Beaulynn Place
North Vancouver, BC
Canada, V7J 2T1
Phone/Fax 604-988-4996
E-mail Stuart
E-mail Pat
Providing Cost Effective Communication for Christian Ministries
The mission of Norlynn Audio Visual Services is to
provide quality, cost effective communications for Christian
Ministries. We believe that God has endowed us with talents and
resources that we, in turn, desire to make available to the Christian
community at large.
In addition to our services offered, we believe it is our duty to find,
and report on, good news stories, so that Christians may be encouraged
and uplifted, thereby provoking them to righteous action within their
own community.
To that end, we have equipped and trained ourselves with up-to-date
technology, and production techniques, to ensure that God and our
clients are honoured.
May we serve God by serving your ministry?
Producer
Stuart Spani is available as a speaker or workshop leader.
Pat Morten is our technical director/video editor
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services and prices to Christian Organizations.
View our recent client list.
Christian Author and Video Producer
available as a speaker or workshop Leader.
Stuart Spani, who has
traveled extensively, finding good stories in dark places, is available
to speak to your church or group. He will challenge Christians to seek
God's purpose for their lives and follow wherever He leads, even to the
uttermost parts of the earth.
Possible Topics:
- Rwanda and Uganda in November 1998. An
illustrated talk on a number of life changing experiences. You will
experience a very dramatic reconciliation workshop in Rwanda and hear
of the remarkable revival that is sweeping that country. Other stories
tell of the power of Jesus, eyewitness accounts of raising from the
dead, and instant cure from AIDS. This talk is about 25 minutes and can
either be used during sermon time, or extended for group discussion. It
will raise the level of faith and commitment in the audience.
- Mizoram. What would the world be like if
everyone was a Christian? Mizoram is a glimpse of just that. Try to
imagine a community of over 700,000 people with no homeless, no
starvation, no beggars and where all are literate. Witness this
remarkable place through the eye of a camera, or better yet, discover
how you can experience it first hand! Stuart calls it "the land of the
laughing eyes"! A half hour documentary and discussion with the
producer, ideal for groups.
- Short Term Missions. Discover the joy and life changing experiences of serving God through short term missions. Holidays with eternal rewards!
- Miraculous Healings. Stuart has personally
received a healing of a broken back through intercessory prayer. He has
also experienced many other dramatic healings where he and others have
covered situations in prayer.
- You can be a journalist for Jesus! Stuart is the president of Greater Vancouver Christians in Media.
He is dedicated to promote the Christian world view in every type of
media. Discover the many exciting opportunities to influence and
challenge the media!
- Discover True Joy An Evening workshop is
available called DISCOVER TRUE JOY. This workshop will challenge the
participants to diligently seek God's plan for their lives and then to
pursue it wholeheartedly. This is the secret of finding true joy.
Call (604) 988-4996 or e-mail, to book Stuart to speak to your group or to explore other possiblities.
Pat Morten has been involved in multi-media since 1977 (yes, 1977!).
Since that time, he and Stuart Spani have worked together on many
diverse projects. Most recently, they are involved in video production
and distribution. Pat and Stuart have a small video production company,
making use of their Canon GL-1 cameras, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After
Effects, and Adobe Photoshop. They are able to take on event
videography, industrial and promotional videos, from start to finish,
completely in-house.
From 1991 to 2000, Pat was the technical director for the nationally
broadcast program, "Bernice Gerard - Today and for Life", which was
seen on Sunday nights on Vision TV. During this time, Pat was
responsible for all technical aspects of the program, including:
Production
- Set up and direction of three camera studio shoot (3xSony DXC M7
industrial video cameras, Echolab SE/3 10 input camera switcher, Mackie
1604 VLZ microphone mixer, Sony PVW 2800 Betacam VTR)
Post-production
- For six years, linear 3/4" A/B roll with Pinnacle 2020 2D effects unit and Chyron VP5+
- For three years, non-linear Avid Xpress on a Macintosh PowerMac, Sony PVW 2800 VTR, and Adobe After Effects
Distribution - Quality Control
- Pat was in charge of every inch of tape that went to air, conforming to broadcast specifications as per Vision TV instructions.
Bernice is retired from broadcast ministry. However, she is still active in overseas ministries to children.
During the time that they were broadcasting, "Bernice Gerard - Today
and for Life" was the number one rated program on Vision TV's Mosaic
programming.
In 1977, when Stuart Spani hired Pat Morten, multi-media had a very
different meaning. Today, it means video and sound and fancy graphics
embedded in web pages and CD-ROM's, and the like. At one time, it
refered to "Experience"-type slide shows (e.g. London Experience, New
York Experience, etc), with theatres designed as part of the show, with
multiple slide projectors, motion-picture (35mm and 16mm), as well as
specialised sound and special effects. Vancouver BC had its own version
of such a theatre at Harbour Center in the heart of the downtown area.
The system consisted of 20 slide projectors, controlled by Electrosonic
ES 2005 controllers, a sophisticated (for the time) surround sound
system, numerous special effects, and 16mm film. After the
installation, Pat became the on-site technician, performing routine
maintenance, and ensuring the system was operational, as it was a major
tourist attraction.
With that as a training ground, Pat and Stuart plunged into multi-image
equipment rentals and staging. They developed a rental department that
supplied fast-fold screens, multiple projector programming and playback
equipment, and some specialised lenses. They also added slide
projection programming as a service, and supplied users and producers
with slide shows compatible with Electrosonic, Arion, and AVL
projection systems.
Slide shows have been around for a very long time. Over one hundred
years ago, an enterprising pioneer used a gas-light projector and
travelled around England on barges setting up shows in communities he
found along the canals. By manually placing and removing slides in
gates behind each of the the three lenses, and opening and closing
valves for the gas lights, the operator was able to achieve
cross-dissolves between the hand painted slides.
By
the time he went out of business, he was using eight of these, giving
audiences the thrill of a twenty-four projector show. Of course, one
operator was required for each projector, they had to be conducted like
an orchestra, and, of course, there was always the danger of the
projector blowing up.
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Fast forward to this century, and the introduction of solid-state
electronics, enabling engineers to design reliable electronic
components for a reasonable price. During the early 60's, electronic
devices capable of controlling slide projectors, and "fading" their
lamps on and off appeared. At first they were used mainly in large
venues, such as World Fairs, but more advances in engineering allowed
for user friendly units. By the end of the 70's, computers began to
make inroads into the slide show field. Multi-image programmers and
dissolve units became smarter and smarter. However, data and video
projectors also came onto the scene, competing with the 35mm slide
projectors.
Today, although some 35mm slide projection is still being used,
presentations are more likely to be running from a laptop computer
hooked up to a data projector.
Web page design is a natural progression in the type of work Stuart and Pat do.
In true multi-media style, video can be combined with PowerPoint
presentations, adding a new depth to web pages, as well as providing
more clarity to the issues addressed.
View sample.
Pat has created sites for:
Copyright 2002 © Pat Morten
Services and prices Norlynn Audio Visual Services offers to Christian Organizations
Stuart Spani and Pat Morten have over 50 years combined experience in the audio visual field.
Pre-Production
Using proven techniques, Norlynn
staff can help you easily determine the central message you wish to
have communicated. From that starting point, different delivery methods
can be explored, and technologies exploited. We can discover the best,
most cost effective delivery method to reach your target audience.
Production
With the advent of Mini-DV, high quality video production is within reach of more people, at a reasonable price.
Post-Production
Pat's 10+ years of editing experience, on linear and non-linear
systems, ensures fast, accurate editing. He was responsible for over
400 broadcast television programs, and is well aquainted with broadcast
standards, and quality control.

Digital Non-linear real-time DV video editing

Adobe After Effects
Professional video effects and compositing
Distribution
VHS, DVD, VCD, web video, all are possible, and affordable. Contact us for quotes for various formats.
Sample Rate Card
| Package |
Daily Rate |
| Single Camera #1 (ENG/EFP) |
$385.00 |
This package includes 1 camera, tripod, microphone, lighting package and camera operator. The end result of this set up will be MiniDV cassettes (not included) which can be edited or copied at a later date. |
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| Single Camera #2 (Conference) |
$465.00 |
This package includes 1 camera, tripod, audio interface package, lighting package, titler, 2 monitors, DVD recorder. This package will produce a finished DVD that is ready for distribution. |
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| Two Camera #1 (ENG/EFP) |
$730.00 |
This package includes 2 cameras with tripods, 1 lighting package, microphone, 2 camera operators. This package will result in MiniDV cassettes (not included) that will need to be edited before distribution. |
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| Two Camera #2 (Conference) |
$1220.00 |
This package includes 2 cameras with tripods, audio interface package, wireless intercom system (for camera operators) video switcher, video titler, 3 preview monitors, 2 camera operators and 1 director. This package will result in a finished DVD that is ready for distribution. |
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| This is a sample rate only, we can discuss other options tailored to your specific needs. Please contact us for more information. |
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Norlynn has extensive experience in over-seas production.
Using the Mini-DV format means we can be both inexpensive and mobile. Cost is all expenses plus
- $500.00 for preparation time
- $250.00 per day
- $100.00 for each hour of video shot.
Norlynn will supply a VHS copy of all footage shot, plus a master tape on your choice of the following formats:
Norlynn is also equipped to cover conferences and events, with single or multi-camera set-ups.
Norlynn's desire is to partner with and promote Christian Ministries working to extend God's Kingdom.