by dwvideo | Jul 28, 2014 | blog

Tell your story with a Michigan Craft Beer Video produced by DW Video.
DW Video is ready to to tell your Michigan Craft Beer Video story. In terms of overall number of breweries,

Share the behind the scenes action in your Michigan Craft Beer Video.
microbreweries and brewpubs, Michigan ranks #5 in the nation. Welcome to “The Great Beer State” – Welcome to Pure Michigan – Welcome to DW Video, we are ready to tell your story.
Everyone has a story to tell and DW Video is ready to tell your Michigan Craft Beer video story. The fascination with a huge tourism destination for Michigan is Craft beers and wineries. People want to know you. They love to see the behind the scenes of how a business operates. They want to hear from your customers. They want to visit your business.
With DW Video’s Buy Local Video Profiles, have your master brewer tell your story. Open up your wait staff and owner to share what makes your Michigan Craft Beer business unique. No one tells your story better than customers. A series of video testimonials from your customers are ideal. Share your story on your website and social media sites. DW Video is ready to tell your Michigan Craft Beer Video story – call Duane today at 231-937-5420.
A Michigan Video Production Company, DW Video & Multimedia, LLC takes you on a tour of the Frankenmuth Brewery. DW Video’s Buy Local TV series promotes Michigan Businesses, Communities and People. Welcome to the Frankenmuth Brewery… lets take a tour.
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Call Duane today to tell your story 231-937-5420 or take a moment and fill out the form below – we will contact you. Thank you
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by dwvideo | Jul 25, 2014 | blog

Cedric is a student at Ferris doing what it takes to start his own business.
A Michigan Video Production Company, DW Video & Multimedia, LLC highlights Ferris State University Entrepreneur Cedric Wicks. DW Video’s Buy Local TV series promotes Michigan Businesses, Communities and People. At the time of this video Ferris State University student Cedric Wicks had started his own business to as he says “Make some money”. Inspired by his pastor and his faith Cedric is one of Michigan’s young people that goes out and makes something of themselves.
So what or who is an entrepreneur? An entrepreneur is a person who organizes and manages any enterprise, especially a business, usually with considerable initiative and risk.
According to the Ferris State University website, “Ferris State University launched its Institute of Entrepreneurship Innovation (IEI) spring 2013. It has quickly become a global leader in innovative entrepreneurial education. Its grass roots approach connects students to the real world of possibilities – around the globe – when they start up their own businesses.”
At DW Video we are proud to promote Michigan Businesses, Communities and People. Check out this video and be proud of our young people.
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DW Video is Michigan’s Video Production resource. Contact Duane today to learn what he can do for you. Here to help you succeed with video, web and print. www.dwvideo.com.php56-26.ord1-1.websitetestlink.com Fill out the form below and we will get back to you soon. Thank you!
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by dwvideo | Jul 24, 2014 | blog
From our last post on the cost of video/media it is fair now to to turn to “What goes into a video and media production”. Lets dive straight into the elements of a video.
1) Concept: Does the concept require a script? Does it require a series of interviews to tell the story? Who is the audience? What is the result you are looking for from the video?
2) Parts and Pieces: What do I mean? There are many aspects of video production and the parts that go into a video. To begin with where do we go to get the video – more on that in number three. Graphics, Animation, Soundtrack, Actors are a few items that in most cases need to begin right away to be ready by post time.
3) Location video. How many days will it take to acquire the raw video for your project? Is it hours or days… important to know because this has a lot to do with total cost.
4) The type of gear used. Is it 2K, 4K, RED or Digital SLR 1080HD. Do we own the equipment or have to rent it? Makes a huge difference on your cost.
5) Creative Team – who do we on the production is key to the end result. Writers, Camera People, Lighting, Animators, Graphic Design, Editors and more. Who is needed to make your production successful?
I found this on-line and found it interesting. So what goes into a video and media production? Here is a list I found on-line. This is an average from around the United States. Please note that according to these prices DW Video is low.

Thank you for your time. Have a question call Duane at 231-937-5420.
by dwvideo | Jul 23, 2014 | blog
What is the cost of video and media production? The phone rings with most all the calls begin with: “I need a video on my business”, “I need a website for my business” I have a box of film/slides/videotapes that we need on DVD”. Followed by ‘What is the cost”?
Typical, I do the same thing. So why even write an article on it? Simple, to answer the question of what is the cost of a video and media production project to inform and to educate customers and prospects.
For businesses my standard response is:
1. Who is your audience?
2. Do you have a concept in mind or are you looking to us for guidance?
3. What’s your budget?
You see in order to answer that question, unfortunately we have to ask more questions. The short answer is we have a Buy Local Video Profile package that for $495 to $595 we can create a video profile of 1-2 minutes. This means 2-3 hours at your site to record the interview and capture the b-roll needed to support the interview. Need more time we then add an hourly rate charge. We know not every video fits into the Buy Local Video Profile box. We communicate with you and work through the production process.
Some concepts, like the Buy Local Video Profile can be made very simply. However, more complicated projects with high-end visual effects, motion graphics, complicated camera moves take more time, thus cost more. Knowing your budget before we begin helps in so many ways. We do not waste time. We begin creating and fine tuning your concept and outcome. We realize budget is important, your end result is important. Communication from the beginning is key to success. When you hire DW Video & Multimedia, LLC we are not only getting a production. You are also getting expertise from our creative team.
So what does that mean? It means if you have a project that costs $12,000 to produce and you only have $5000. You have to understand we will have to scale back in the production. Now can we scale back and still meet your needs? Communication. I Love Porsche’s. Does not mean I can run out and get a $50,000 new one. I may have to settle for one closer to my budget. I still get the car but not as new.
What is the cost of video and media production is easier for consumer, film transfers and video to DVD. This is based on exactly what you have. Knowing how many 50 foot reels you have or how many videotapes and how much time is on each. Simple to know what is the cost of video and media production project will be.
In our next post “What goes into a video and media production? We will cover some of the items involved with a production and what some of the big boys charge.
Contact Duane today at 231-937-5420 to discuss your video, website or transfer project. Thank you!
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