by dwvideo | Sep 16, 2014 | blog
Knowing no one was in danger or lives at stake. The fire was a thing of beauty to watch.
A big Thank-You goes out to the Howard City Fire Department.
Had an opportunity to work with the Howard City Fire Department last evening as they did a ‘control burn’ of an old barn.
I am always looking for opportunities to gather stock video. The ‘controlled burn’ was ideal in the fact there were no lives trying to be saved. No critical structures to save. Which from this video producers mind provided the perfect chance to capture digital video and photos. My heart would not like to obtain footage that I would profit from off of someones loss. Thank you Howard City Fire Department for this opportunity.
While capturing the video it occurred to me how beautiful the fire was. The way it moves, sways and dances about. Even the destruction of the barn, the frame and foundation were wonderful to watch and capture. Again, for me it was because there was no real loss. No body loosing a family treasure and more importantly… no one in harms way. I know, must be a softy. This is why I would not be good as a news reporter. I care to much.
Take a minute and watch for yourself, Howard City Fire Department – Controlled Burn.
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Shot this video with the Canon 60D and edited on Sony Vegas Pro.
Enjoy the video produced by Duane Weed, DW Video & Multimedia 231-937-5420
Here are some traits of a fire fighter. We are thankful to these men and women for all that they do.
1. Integrity: Honest, trustworthy, reliable and accountable
2. Physical Fitness: Ability to perform the physical tasks
3. Communication: Good people skills, articulate
4. Flexibility/Adaptability: Low-maintenance, able to work under stress, compromising, able to adapt and overcome
5. Dedication: Passion, pride, heart, desire, drive, competence, work ethic
The above and five more items are found in this article: The 10 traits all great firefighters have FireRecruit.com ™ is where I found this information.
For all your video and media production needs – DW Video & Multimedia, LLC – 231-937-5420.
by dwvideo | Sep 8, 2014 | blog
Proud Ferris Parent
We used a variety of tools and shooting techniques when shooting this video.
Interviewing Ferris students to tell the story.
The story behind the Ferris State University-Michigan video shoot. The challenges and our approach to making the ‘Welcome to Ferris State University’ video.
Based on the Buy Local Video Profiles approach used by DW Video is to make it real. Let the key personal, customers and in this case professors and students tell the story. Video Profiles are considered as one of the best methods for communicating with audiences. It is much easier to consume the visual image than to read something.
Students having fun at the Welcome Event
Putting together the interviews took around 15 hours.
Capturing b-roll was a fun process. Meeting some wonderful students.
Working with Ferris State University Admissions the planning and organization (producing) of three videos: Welcome to Ferris, Campus Life and A Parents Perspective. Ended up with over 300 gigs of HD video. NOTE: Back-up your data on multiple backup drives.
One of the main challenges was being awarded the contract during the summer when most of the major programs were not in session. Then not being able to get the shots needed over the summer. Plus with the deadline needed 14 days after the start of school meant we needed to shoot the first week when none of the programs were up to speed. Then to meet the deadline two of the videos were edited in a marathon edit session Tuesday – Thursday. 10-19 hours per day. For all your video and media needs – contact Duane at 231-937-5420.
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by dwvideo | Sep 3, 2014 | blog
Aerial Video for a unique perspective of the Big Rapids area.
Working with Ferris Photographic Services capturing some aerial video of the Big Rapids area.
In our Welcome to Ferris video we also needed to promote Big Rapids. When doing the research for this project we learned that potential students and parents wanted to know more about campus life and the Big Rapids community.
We wanted to promote Big Rapids in a variety of ways so we went to the air to get a unique perspective of the community.
In our research for the project we worked with the client to understand their need and audience. Then went out and interviewed students, professors and staff to tell the story.
What we found to be the unique branding statement for Ferris was:
1) Small friendlier campus, 2) At Ferris you can get to know your professors and 3) Ferris is recognized nationally for academic excellence and hands on learning.
GO BULLDOGS!!!!
For this project we had to not only look at what Ferris offered,but also what the community of Big Rapids offered.
The results was to promote Big Rapids is to promote Ferris. Welcome to Ferris and Go Bulldogs!!!
For all of your video and website needs, contact Duane at 231-937-5420.
by dwvideo | Sep 2, 2014 | blog
Campus life at Ferris
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan
Welcome to Ferris State University is the theme of a series of videos we are producing for the Admissions Department. Promoting the University is just like promoting any business, large or small.
Knowing your audience and knowing how your products and services meet the needs of your audience is key. Analyze your business and call Duane to tell your story 231-937-5420.
Lets begin… What does your business offer? The products? The services? A combination of both?
In today’s media driven, fast paced world it is best to create a series of short videos instead of one long one. In our ‘Welcome to Ferris State University’ project we are producing three videos. 1) Welcome to Ferris, 2) Campus Life and 3) A Parents Perspective.
Breaking up your message in multiple videos is an ideal way to promote your business.
Breaking the message into three videos instead of one keeps the focus directed to the audience. This provides you the opportunity to sell, introduce and ask for the sale.
In the next few posts we will share highlights from our Welcome to Ferris State University production shoot.
According to the Ferris website, “Some Ferris majors are offered at no other university in Michigan or the United States. More than 180 undergraduate and graduate majors include 2-year degrees that “ladder” into 4-year, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees, eight master’s degrees and Doctorates of Education, Optometry and Pharmacy.”
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