March 13, 2020

 
We are proud of what we’ve accomplished, and are looking forward to the NEXT 30 YEARS!

Visual Impact Systems thanks every one of our over 400 clients, in the past 30 years, for having the confidence in us to change the ‘IMPACT’ of their marketing message with our “Ideas That Transform” process (https://visualimpactsystems.com/clients-served/).

We plan to continue to provide products and services that accomplish our company tagline, “IDEAS THAT TRANSFORM“—which refers to how we combine compelling design, a strong marketing strategy, and innovative technologies to change the impact of your corporate marketing message from just ordinary to extraordinary, and from commonplace to influential.

We do this by combining compelling design, a strong marketing strategy, and innovative technologies into a coordinated message—transforming communications with our proven ‘Integrated Multimedia’ approach, we call “Transformaction.”

Contact us today (248-548-7000) to learn how we can help your company transform your marketing results!

Visit our website to see some of our past work: https://visualimpactsystems.com/

October 9, 2019

We spent an entire week (August 5-10, 2019) in Detroit—specifically in the Central High School area—to help, pro bono, the non-profit Life Remodeled with executing their planned “remodeling” of the surrounding neighborhood, and “repurpose” the previous Durfee Elementary-Middle School (now the “Durfee Innovation Society). We were responsible for the design and production of promotional brochures and flyers, signage, banners, t-shirt graphics, social media channel graphics, website updates, capturing the project photographically. Most of the graphics work was done before the ‘build week’, and most of the photography and filming was done during the week-long ‘campaign’.
Here’s a list of the project’s major accomplishments, that went beyond just blight removal:

– Cleared 257 blighted alleyways – Every one of them within a four-square-mile area surrounding the Durfee Innovation Society
– Many houses were boarded up to ensure the neighborhood’s safety
– Hosted a Youth Mentoring Summer Camp for 125 K-8 students
– Hosted a Basketball Camp for 37 middle and high school students led by the nationally renowned organization The Family
– Over 3,000 kids attended Family Fun Days with their families and enjoyed activities, entertainment (including a “Detroit Youth Choir” concert), carnival games, and the largest bounce house in the world
– Many projects were completed inside the Durfee Innovation Society – HVAC ducting; air conditioning unit ‘enclosures; lighting; painting; tiling; wood trimming; and general cleaning

This was an unbelievable effort performed by over 9,700 volunteers—in just 6 days—and has been valued at over $5M!

If you are interested, there are over 6,250 photos that we, and a team of photographers, took to capture all of the activities during the ‘build week’
(click here to view)

If you or your company are interested in more details about this project, visit the Life Remodeled web site: http://liferemodeled.com/

To see how we have been associated with Life Remodeled (from their very beginning), click this link: Visual Impact’s Pro Bono Work
 

DURFEE SCHOOL REPURPOSING

 

VACANT HOUSE BOARD UPS

 

REMOVAL OF BLIGHT

 

ALLEYWAYS CLEARED

 

NEW ROOFS

 

YOUTH SUMMER CAMP

 

BASKETBALL CAMP

 

FAMILY FUN DAYS

 

DETROIT YOUTH CHOIR

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

DESIGN SERVICES
The following are examples of the graphic design work we provided:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
The following links are for more information about the Central/Durfee project in Detroit, Michigan:
PHOTOS
MEDIA COVERAGE
NEWS
FACEBOOK PAGE

Here are a few videos about the 2019 project:

 

If you are also interested in more information or supporting this great non-profit, contact Mark Besh at Visual Impact Systems (248-548-7000), or click the link below to be taken to Life Remodeled’s website.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ABOUT LIFE REMODELED

July 17, 2019

A video production that we did for Walbro Carburetor a few years ago has been VIEWED OVER 1 MILLION TIMES!

Visual Impact Systems provided all the video production on this project—green screen ‘matting’, color correction, titling, animation, audio sweetening, editing, distribution, and packaging of the final product on USB drives. The video was shot by Frank Lee of Broadcast Media (Milford, Michigan), project managed by Suzi Lee of That Color (Milford, Michigan), and directed/produced by Robert Zeichner. The video was for the “inspection and repair” of their diaphragm carburetors.

The video was separated into nine ‘sections’ that discussed carburetor basics, showed how to inspect an engine, discussed the operation of both butterfly and rotary valve carburetors, and showed how to inspect and repair them. It also had a special discussion about the issues with Ethanol fuel.

VIDEO:

To make it easy for you to browse some of the videos we have produced, they are presented on our website in the following categories: Capabilities; Conference; Documentary; Event; Miscellaneous; Motion Graphics; Promotional; and Teaching Aid. Click on the following link to view:
https://visualimpactsystems.com/video-production/

In addition to video production, Visual Impact Systems has expertise in the following media ‘outlets’: Internet; Mobile; Trade shows; Print; Television; Radio; Computer Presentations; Photography; Signage; Merchandising; and Multimedia. Visual Impact Systems is a full-service advertising and marketing firm, with over 29 years of expertise in combining compelling design, a strong marketing strategy, and innovative technologies into a coordinated message—transforming communications with our proven ‘Integrated Multimedia‘ approach, we call “Transformaction.”

For more information about the products and services we offer, please visit our web site ( https://visualimpactsystems.com/ ), or just contact us directly to determine if we can help you with your marketing needs: 248-548-7000

November 9, 2018

In 2018, we spent an entire week (October 1-October 6, 2018) in Detroit again—specifically in the Central High School area—to help, pro bono, the non-profit Life Remodeled with executing their planned “remodeling” of the surrounding neighborhood. We were responsible for the design and production of promotional brochures and flyers, signage, banners, t-shirt graphics, social media channel graphics, website updates, capturing the project photographically. Most of the graphics work was done before the ‘build week’, and most of the photography and filming was done during the week-long ‘campaign’. Life Remodeled is continuing with this project, which they started in 2017—and also plan to work in the neighborhood for at least two more years.

Here’s a list of the project’s major accomplishments:
– Continued to renovate and repurpose the former Durfee Elementary-Middle School building (adjacent to Central High School) into a ‘community center’ they are calling the “Durfee Innovation Society”
– 396 Vacant Houses Boarded Up
– 316 Blocks of Blight Removal
– 102 Alleyways cleared
– Planted more than 700 trees, shrubs, and perennials
– Built 2 community gardens and upgraded 4 more
– Installed 20 “Little Free Libraries” along Safe Routes
– Designated the safest routes to Durfee and Central schools with artwork
– Installed 3 new bus shelters
– Installed 5 grills and picnic tables at neighborhood parks
– Installed 2 sets of bleachers for the Central High School softball field
– Added neighborhood signage
– Significantly improved Central High School’s football facilities and equipment (renovated the press box that had been vandalized, repaired the home bleachers and handicap ramps, installed a new scoreboard, and helped get new uniforms and equipment for the team and headsets for the coaches)
– Continuing to develop meaningful and sustainable partnerships to advance community investment after project completion

This was an unbelievable effort performed by over 10,000 volunteers—in just 6 days—and has been valued at over $5M!

The following are selected photos that represent the over 6,400 photos (click here to view) we, and a team of photographers, took to capture all of the activities during the ‘build week’:

DURFEE SCHOOL REPURPOSING

 

VACANT HOUSE BOARD UPS (396)

 

REMOVAL OF BLIGHT (316 CITY BLOCKS)

 

PLANTING VEGETATION

 

ALLEYWAYS CLEARED (102)

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

 

DESIGN SERVICES
The following are examples of the graphic design work we provided:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following links are for more information about the Central project in Detroit, Michigan:
PHOTOS
MEDIA COVERAGE
NEWS
FACEBOOK PAGE

Here’s a few videos about what was accomplished in the Central neighborhood in 2017:

 
If you are also interested in more information or supporting this great non-profit, contact Mark Besh at Visual Impact Systems (248-548-7000), or click the link below to be taken to Life Remodeled’s website.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ABOUT LIFE REMODELED

September 14, 2017

In 2017, we spent an entire week (July 31-August 5, 2017) in Detroit—specifically in the Central High School area—to help, pro bono, the non-profit Life Remodeled with executing their planned “remodeling” of the surrounding neighborhood. We were responsible for the design and production of promotional brochures and flyers, signage, banners, t-shirt graphics, social media channel graphics, website updates, capturing the project photographically. Most of the graphics work was done before the ‘build week’, and most of the photography and filming was done during the week-long ‘campaign’.

Here’s a list of the project’s major accomplishments:
– Began renovating and repurposing the former Durfee Elementary-Middle School building (adjacent to Central High School) into a ‘community center’ they are calling the “Durfee Innovation Society”
– 534 Vacant Houses Boarded Up
– 367 Blocks of Blight Removal
– 53 Student Houses Repaired/Remodeled
– Continuing to develop meaningful and sustainable partnerships to advance community investment after project completion

This was an unbelievable effort performed by over 11,000 volunteers—in just 6 days—and has been valued at over $5M!

The following are selected photos that represent the over 7,500 photos (click here to view) we, and a team of photographers, took to capture all of the activities during the ‘build week’:

DURFEE SCHOOL REPURPOSING

 

VACANT HOUSE BOARD UPS (534)

 

REMOVAL OF BLIGHT (367 CITY BLOCKS)

 

HOMES REPAIRED (53)

 

DESIGN SERVICES
The following are examples of the graphic design work we provided:

 

The following links are for more information about the Denby project in Detroit, Michigan:
PHOTOS
MEDIA COVERAGE
NEWS
FACEBOOK PAGE

Here’s a few videos about what was accomplished in the Central neighborhood in 2017:

 

If you are also interested in more information or supporting this great non-profit, contact Mark Besh at Visual Impact Systems (248-548-7000), or click the link below to be taken to Life Remodeled’s website.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ABOUT LIFE REMODELED

January 19, 2017

Visual Impact Systems provided The Evangelical Covenant Church with a promotional video for a “pre-gather” event called “Impact Detroit” (Gather ’17). This will see thousands come together in Detroit, MI, before their Annual Meeting, to attend workshops and perform public services—like restoring a local park, putting together food and clothing packages for low-income people, and providing medical and dental care with a mobile clinic.

We helped develop the ‘theme’ and script, set up a backdrop and lighting at the client location to capture the interviews, and did on-location videography of the service locations and Detroit monuments. We then gathered related images, drone video of Detroit, and the soundtrack. We then did all the color correction, created some motion graphics and lower third titling, a few infographics, and edited it all together. We then uploaded the final video to their YouTube and Vimeo channels.

To make it easy for you to browse some of the videos we have produced, they are presented on our website in the following categories: Capabilities; Conference; Documentary; Event; Miscellaneous; Motion Graphics; Promotional; and Teaching Aid. Click on the following link to view:
https://visualimpactsystems.com/video-production/

In addition to video production, Visual Impact Systems has expertise in the following media ‘outlets’: Internet; Mobile; Trade shows; Print; Television; Radio; Computer Presentations; Photography; Signage; Merchandising; and Multimedia. Visual Impact Systems is a full-service advertising and marketing firm, with over 27 years of expertise in combining compelling design, a strong marketing strategy, and innovative technologies into a coordinated message—transforming communications with our proven ‘Integrated Multimedia‘ approach, we call “Transformaction.”

For more information about the products and services we offer, please visit our web site ( https://visualimpactsystems.com/ ), or just contact us directly to determine if we can help you with your marketing needs: 248-548-7000

September 12, 2016

As we have done for the past few years, we spent an entire week (August 1-6, 2016) in Detroit—specifically in the Denby area—to help, pro bono, the non-profit Life Remodeled with executing their planned “remodeling” of the surrounding neighborhood. We were responsible for the design and production of promotional brochures and flyers, signage, banners, t-shirt graphics, social media channel graphics, web site updates, capturing the project photographically, and filming interviews of volunteers ( for the “Super Service Challenge” ). Most of the graphic work was done before the ‘build week’, and most of the the photography and filming was done during the week-long ‘campaign’.

Here’s a list of the project’s major accomplishments:
– Built a new park, adjacent to Denby High School
(Performance pavilion; Basketball courts; Volleyball courts; Pickleball court; Putting green; Horseshoes; Garden beds; Amenities; Landscaping)
– 362 Vacant Houses Boarded Up
– 303 Blocks of Blight Removal
– 80 Student Houses Repaired/Remodeled
– Art Mural on Community Recreation Center Building
– 125 Planter Boxes along “Safe Routes” to Schools

This was an unbelievable effort performed by over 10,700 volunteers—in just 6 days—and has been valued at over $5M!

The following are selected photos that represent the over 4,800 photos (click here to view) we, and a team of photographers, took to capture all of the activities during the ‘build week’:

SKINNER PARK (Before/After)

 

SKINNER PARK PAVILION

 

SKINNER PARK AMENITIES

 

VACANT HOUSE BOARD UPS (362 HOUSES)

 

REMOVAL OF ‘BLIGHT’ (303 CITY BLOCKS)

 

STUDENT HOUSES REMODELED (80)

 

ART MURAL AT RECREATION CENTER

 

“SAFE ROUTE” PLANTERS (125)

 

DESIGN SERVICES
The following are examples of the graphic design work we provided:

 

The following links are for more information about the Denby project in Detroit, Michigan:
PHOTOS
VOLUNTEER INTERVIEW VIDEOS
MEDIA COVERAGE
FACEBOOK PAGE

Here’s a few videos about what was accomplished in the Denby neighborhood in 2016:

 

If you are also interested in more information, or supporting, this great non-profit, contact Mark Besh at Visual Impact Systems (248-548-7000), or click the link below to be taken to Life Remodeled’s website.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ABOUT LIFE REMODELED

August 25, 2015

As we did in last year, we spent an entire week (August 3-9, 2015) in Detroit—specifically in the Osborn area—to help, pro bono, the non-profit Life Remodeled with executing their planned “makeover” of Osborn High School and the surrounding neighborhood. We were responsible for the design and production of a promotional brochure and flyer, signage, banners, room plaques, appreciation certificates, t-shirt graphics, social media channel headers, the posting of TV and radio media coverage, capturing the project photographically, and filming interviews of volunteers ( for the “Super Service Challenge” ). Most of the graphic work was done before the ‘build week’, and most of the the photography and filming was done during the week-long ‘campaign’.

Here’s a list of the project’s major accomplishments:
– Major Renovations at Osborn High School
(Roof; Gym; Cafeteria; Special rooms; Landscaping)
– 472 Vacant Houses Boarded Up
– 302 Blocks of Blight Removal
– 21 Student Houses Remodeled
– Beautification, Mural, and New Playscapes at Pulaski Elementary-Middle School
– 230 Planter Boxes along “Safe Routes” to Schools

The following are selected photos that represent the over 6,000 photos (click here to view) we, and a team of photographers we brought together, took to capture all of the activities during the ‘build week’:

OSBORN HIGH SCHOOL – ENTRANCE (Before/After)

 
NEW ROOF ON OSBORN SCHOOL

 
EXPANDED MAIN OFFICE IN OSBORN

 
NEW “iLAB” IN OSBORN

 
NEW COLLEGE PREP ROOM IN OSBORN

 
EXPANSION OF CAFETERIA IN OSBORN

 
NEW PARENT RESOURCE ROOM IN OSBORN

 
COURTYARD RENOVATION AT OSBORN

 
NEW GYM FLOOR/BLEACHERS IN OSBORN

 
NEW WALL MURAL FOR OSBORN GYM

 
472 DANGEROUS VACANT HOUSES BOARDED UP

 
302 CITY BLOCKS OF ‘BLIGHT’ REMOVED

 
21 STUDENT HOMES REMODELED

 
NEW PLAYSCAPES AT PULASKI

 
NEW PLAYGROUND MURAL AT PULASKI

 
INTERIOR CLEANUP/PAINTING IN PULASKI SCHOOL

 
“SAFE ROUTE” PLANTERS

 

The following are examples of the work we provided:

 
The following links are for more information about the Osborn project in Detroit, Michigan:
PHOTOS
VIDEOS (Day Recaps)
MEDIA COVERAGE
FACEBOOK PAGE

 
If you are also interested in more information, or supporting, this great non-profit, contact Mark Besh at Visual Impact Systems (248-548-7000), or click the link below to be taken to Life Remodeled’s website.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ABOUT LIFE REMODELED

August 21, 2014

As we did last year, we spent all last week (August 11-17) in Detroit—specifically in the “Cody-Rouge” area—to help, pro bono, the non-profit “Life Remodeled” with executing their planned “makeover” of Cody High School and the surrounding neighborhood. We were responsible for some of the media relations, the design and production of promotional materials, signage, banners, t-shirt graphics, social media channel headers, the posting TV and radio media coverage, and capturing the project photographically. Most of the graphic work was done before the ‘build week’, and most of the the photography was done during the week-long ‘campaign’ (we will do some photography of the “tour” that will be given after the build week, to show the completion of the new ‘special’ rooms and overall ‘clean-up’ of Cody High School).

Life Remodeled’s goals were to build four “special” rooms at Cody High School, renovate 20 student houses (new roofs, new siding, replacing windows and stairs, etc.), board up 100 vacant houses, and “beautify” 100 city blocks (remove blight, trim trees, cut grass, plant flowers, etc.)—all in SIX DAYS! On the seventh day, Sunday, August 17, 2014, at their celebration, they noted that they exceeded all of their goals: More ‘renovations’ were done inside Cody than planned; they remodeled 25 student houses; boarded up 254 vacant houses; demolished three dangerous houses; and beautified 303 city blocks! This was an unbelievable effort performed by over 10,500 volunteers—the largest volunteer effort in recent Detroit history.

The following are selected photos that represent the over 6,000 photos we and our photographers took to capture all of the activities during the ‘build week’:

CODY HIGH SCHOOL – ENTRANCE (Before/After)

 

NEW “S.T.E.M.” ROOM AT CODY

 

NEW MOCK COURTROOM IN CODY

 

NEW MEDICAL LAB IN CODY

 

NEW HOME EC ROOM IN CODY

 

NEW TEACHERS LOUNGE IN CODY

 

NEW SMART PROJECTORS AT CODY

 

NEW GARDEN AT CODY

 

WINDOW REPAIRS AT CODY

 

ROOF REPAIRS AT CODY

 

NEW FOOTBALL FIELD AT CODY

 

THREE DANGEROUS HOUSES DEMOLISHED ACROSS FROM CODY

 

GRAFFITI REMOVED FROM BUILDINGS AROUND CODY

 

25 STUDENT HOUSES REMODELED

 

254 ‘BOARD UPS’ OF VACANT HOUSES

 

NEW MURAL AT HENDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

 

‘CLEAN UP’ AT HENDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

 

MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ‘BEAUTIFIED’

 

NEW MURAL IN STEIN PLAYGROUND

 

303 CITY BLOCKS OF ‘BLIGHT’ REMOVED

 

In addition to coordinating over a dozen professional photographers to capture the ‘build week’, we designed and produced a variety of promotional materials, signage, banners, t-shirt graphics, social media channel headers, and Powerpoint presentations:

 

 

The following links are for more information about the Cody-Rouge project in Detroit, Michigan:

PHOTOS
VIDEOS (Day Recaps)
MEDIA COVERAGE
FACEBOOK PAGE
TWITTER FEED

If you are also interested in more information, or supporting, this great non-profit, contact Mark Besh at Visual Impact Systems (248-548-7000), or click the link below to be taken to Life Remodeled’s website.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ABOUT LIFE REMODELED