Visitors to the fourth annual Oak Cliff Film Festival in Dallas not only enjoyed concerts, parties and panel discussions, but they also viewed a number of new films by up-and-coming filmmakers. Thousands of festival attendees experienced new films in high definition clarity, thanks to the high-tech equipment behind the scenes that festival organizers insist must be top-notch. This year’s products were no exception, as Kramer Electronics supported the film festival for the third consecutive year with presentation products ideal for the environment.
Festival organizers partnered with Kramer Electronics and Videotex Systems, a local professional audio/video installer, using the Kramer VP-774AMP ProScale™ digital presentation scaler/switcher to route multi-input sources for film presentation. According to Barak Epstein, account executive of Videotex Systems, the unit was extremely effective in converting and switching multiple video signals for projection purposes in the pop-up theaters. “The scaler is rock solid and easy to install,” Epstein said. “Our tech team loved it.”
Epstein said they used the presentation scaler/switcher to route signals from a Mac Book Pro, a Blu-ray player and even 16mm ¼” audio. He said the installation was easy for his team, taking only a couple of hours to setup a whole venue from scratch, with amazing results for the film festival attendees. “Kramer is instrumental in keeping the festival presentations and exhibitions at a top tier level,” he noted.
Clint Hoffman, vice president of marketing at Kramer Electronics, said the company supports the film festival because it is a forward-thinking venue ideal for showcasing Kramer products. “We are delighted to support this event, not only because it gives young film makers the opportunity to showcase their work using Kramer products, but also because it is a tribute to the creative environments in which our products flourish.”
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
