by dwvideo | Apr 28, 2014 | blog
The flood of 1986 was a scary time – Consumers Power was afraid that the dams would not hold.
It has been called the 100 year flood. I remember the flood 1986 in in Michigan. The week of September 7th changed that. Sept. 11, 1986 the Muskegon River area experienced 14 inches of rain in a 48-hour period. This short segment is from the 150th Anniversary video produced for Big Rapids.
It was not just in Mecosta County. According to the Midland Daily News “The flood of 1986 is one of the most memorable and terrible events in the history of Midland and much of Michigan. The 500-year flood caused at least $58 million in damages locally.”
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Where did the term for the 100 year flood come from? In 1886 the dams along the Muskegon river were tested. Six people died and 86 were injured with millions in damage.
The flood 1986, how likely is this to ever happen again? Known as a 100 year flood, even the 500 year flood. There have been flooded areas since then, but not involving the massive areas of real estate as was seen in September 1986.
by dwvideo | Apr 27, 2014 | blog
Welcome to Pure Michigan. One website that you need to follow to learn about Michigan Morels is www.michiganmorels.com
Buy Local TV goes morel mushroom hunting with Gretchen in the beautiful state for Pure Michigan Morels. What is it about this passion and learn some tips. Then we travel to Big Rapids and spent some time at the Mecosta County Community expo. Duane interviews some wonderful organizations in the Mecosta County area that are doing some great things. This episode of Buy Local TV main focus is on Michigan Morels.
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When researching for this blog article I came across two websites with some wonderful information on them. One is the Pure Michigan website and the other called Michigan Morels. According to the Michigan Morels website, “Black morel (Morchella Elata) in northern Michigan, usually starts slowly during the last 2 weeks of April. For the the yellow morels (Morchella Esculenta) Mothers Day is usually a big weekend. The 2nd and 3rd week of May is usually best for yellow morels. ”
According to Joshua Nowicki Pure Michigan Morels guest blogger, “Morels are very unpredictable as to where they will grow year to year. I have found them in fields, forests, the edges of paved road and even in landscaping wood mulch in busy metropolitan areas. To make it more complicated, in places where I have found many one year, I will not find any the next. ”
One thing is for certain, you will not find a map of where the best spots in Michigan are to hunt the morel mushroom. Avid hunters will share stories, recipes but one thing they will not share… where their hunting spots are.
I found on the Pure Michigan website this information:
Promoting Michigan Businesses, Communities and People…. DW Video is proud to produce segments for Buy Local TV.
by dwvideo | Apr 26, 2014 | blog
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Thermal Tec uses some of their videos to describe the benefits their roofing system on different types of roofs.
“Thermal-Tec covers millions of foot of standing seam roofs a year. Standing seam roofs are so well engineered that they did not leak for a very long time. As they age, the roofs develop leaks.” This is what Robert Siterlet, President Thermal Tec, states in one of his video profiles.
In this example we brought Robert into the studio to record his on-camera segment. To save cost we recorded more than one at a time. This kept it affordable and also great for Robert and his time schedule.
It was important with this series of video profiles to have Robert cover the benefits his roofing system offers over a number of types or roofs: Metal, Standing Seam, Fiberglass and more.
These videos are not hard sell, they are about the facts, keeping it simple and having prospects get to know Robert and Thermal Tec. People like doing business with people they know and trust. These videos do just that.
Thermal Tec has a roofing system specifically designed to work with standing seam roofs. It keeps it water tight and does not add much weight providing years of worry free guarantee. Thermal Tec MR Multi-Ply Roofing System has the answer,,, Contact Thermal Tec at 800-531-9798. Buy Local Video Profiles are affordable and tell your story.
by dwvideo | Apr 25, 2014 | blog
After attending a Grand Rapids Inventors Network (GRIN) meeting (more on that below), John and Jen discuss how DW Video has helped them with their Inventor Videos. After talking with John, He has many ideas in his head, he loves coming up with ideas and then having Jen take and market them. These inventor videos… or marketing videos, promo videos and in some cases instructional videos… we tell their story.
John and Jen are the owners of Magnetic Marine Products – According to Jen, “Duane’s a piece of work”. What does that mean – watch the video.
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Using today’s media to market your product is ideal for inventor videos.
Early on in the concept of the Gear Grabbar, the couple visited one of the GRIN meetings and were given very positive input that has moved them ahead in their venture. That was in 2009/2010. According to the GRIN website – “GRIN members include professionals, marketers, business owners, and consultants, as well as others with individual skills to help take an idea to the marketplace. We welcome inventors of all ages and experience levels.” Having an Inventor Video helps show off and highlight your product for others to see and purchase.
DW Video has been in business since 1984 serving Michigan with quality video and media production services. Contact Duane to discuss your project, he is there to help you.
