Chomp Creative Studio

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive of 3Block Digital

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're a Digital Marketing Solutions Company specializing in handling 360 marketing needs for B2B and B2C businesses. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Chomp Creative Studio to accomplish?

• Modify existing footage to create engaging marketing reel

SOLUTION

How did you find Chomp Creative Studio?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select Chomp Creative Studio over others?

• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Chomp Creative Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We contracted the Chomp team to create a marketing video using preexisting assets to boost our client's marketing efforts. To round out the project, we needed video editing, additional graphics, and key branding slides. The Chomp team was responsive and delivered a key asset for our client to use across various media channels. Their team is also incredibly talented and works feverishly to meet deadlines, all while delivering a high-quality product. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The final output of the video was able to be used across multiple streams and produced increased engagement.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Their team was highly responsive and a joy to work with overall. They are able to educate and provide advice on how to best tackle projects all while staying on deadline. Our needs were met right on time.

What was your primary form of communication with Chomp Creative Studio?

Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The team at Chomp is personable and easy to work with. They can also work within reason on tighter deadlines and are highly collaborative.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Chomp Creative Studio could have done differently?

None that I can think of.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Customer Success of 1factory

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Quality control software for precision manufacturers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Chomp Creative Studio to accomplish?

• Create engaging video advertisement to quickly show the problems our software solves and how we solve them.

SOLUTION

How did you find Chomp Creative Studio?

Referral

Why did you select Chomp Creative Studio over others?

Great examples of prior work

How many teammates from Chomp Creative Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Our software and the industry our customers are in is fairly complex. We needed a way to quickly show prospects that we understand the issues that they face, and that we've built a great solution for them that will make their jobs a lot easier. 
We felt a 1-minute video would be a great way to accomplish this. It was pretty open ended at the beginning, but the team at Chomp showed us some good examples of their prior work and helped us nail down what we wanted.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Communication was very clear throughout the project. Al defined every task and milestone, including the script writing, storyboarding, voiceover, animation, music selections, and final production.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

On-time delivery and project management were both flawless throughout. It was always clear who was working on what and what the upcoming steps were.

What was your primary form of communication with Chomp Creative Studio?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Honestly, the project and time management really blew me away. I'm not an expert with videos like this, so being able to see the individual steps and how they fit together to form the final product was very helpful for me and my team.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Chomp Creative Studio could have done differently?

No. Everything was fantastic!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Product Marketing Manager of Datapeople

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Datapeople offers global hiring teams recruiting intelligence and control at every step of the hiring process – starting with their job descriptions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Chomp Creative Studio to accomplish?

• Bring a new product to market
• Build product awareness
• Convert people to our product landing page

SOLUTION

How did you find Chomp Creative Studio?

Former colleague

Why did you select Chomp Creative Studio over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Easy to work with

How many teammates from Chomp Creative Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

To produce a 60-second animated product video complete with voice-over.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Video views Video watch time G2M teams using and sharing the video in their customer interactions

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Chomp Creative Studios has incredible project management skills. Their level of communication and the tools they use to support the project make it extremely easy and enjoyable to work with them. All deliverables and project milestones were not only delivered on time but they were usually completed early. 

When our product launch timeline got pushed back, they were super receptive to our needs and didn't bat an eyelash when we needed to pause efforts on this project. As soon as we were ready to pick back up, they were clear, organized, and quick to respond with how we should proceed to finish the project given that some of the script and illustrations needed to change.

What was your primary form of communication with Chomp Creative Studio?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

In addition to their incredible video production skills and the quality that they produce, I am most impressed with how easy it is to work with them. Everything from how you review storyboards to communicating in one dedicated place (outside of email) to their responsiveness and understanding of company needs. Chomp Creative Studio goes above and beyond!

Are there any areas for improvement or something Chomp Creative Studio could have done differently?

Not at all, Chomp crushed it!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Vice President of Positive Discipline

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Positive Discipline is a program developed by Dr. Jane Nelsen. It is based on the work of Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs and designed to teach young people to become responsible, respectful and resourceful members of their communities.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Chomp Creative Studio to accomplish?

• Filming Testimonials

SOLUTION

How did you find Chomp Creative Studio?

Online Search

Why did you select Chomp Creative Studio over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location

How many teammates from Chomp Creative Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We hired Chomp to film several testimonials from our certified Trainers about their experience with Positive Discipline.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We wanted good quality video and audio.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Chomp was very professional and knowledgable about the process of getting high quality testimonial video footage. Communication was excellent from the planning stages, the day of the shoot, and the delivery of the final product.

What was your primary form of communication with Chomp Creative Studio?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Chomp Creative Studio was so easy to work with. They took care of all the technical details and clearly communicated throughout the project. The end result was a high quality video production that will be very useful for our brand marketing.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Chomp Creative Studio could have done differently?

No, they were very flexible and solution oriented. They were quick to identify and remedy all the potential issues during the shoot.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Trucept, Inc.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Trucept is a business process outsource firm, with services ranging from HR management, full-service marketing, accounting, risk management, insurance and payroll.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Chomp Creative Studio to accomplish?

• We needed a professional new hire "Welcome Video"

SOLUTION

How did you find Chomp Creative Studio?

Online Search

Why did you select Chomp Creative Studio over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location

How many teammates from Chomp Creative Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We needed a professionally produced Welcome Video for use with our new hire on-boarding process. Although we are a full-service agency, we decided to reach out to video production company. We found Chomp on the internet, along with several others. Al and his Team got right back to us, and we decided to engage them for the video.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

On time, on budget, great quality!

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Al has incredible attention to detail. They were very patient as we developed our script and story line, always offering up suggestions and pointers along the way. These guys are very responsive, which was an important factor when I decided to hire them

What was your primary form of communication with Chomp Creative Studio?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I was impressed by their attention to detail and professional approach.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Chomp Creative Studio could have done differently?

Nope

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

ScyllaDB is the company that develops the monstrously fast and scalable NoSQL database of the same name. I am the Director of Technical Advocacy there, and am responsible for "spreading the word" about our company and our technology.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Chomp Creative Studio, and what were your goals?

ScyllaDB wants to move to a "video-first" strategy, where we explain ourselves with video, animation/motion graphics, and other multimedia to create a more vibrant connection to our community, prospects, users and customers. The first part of this was to put out a 1-minute explainer video about what ScyllaDB is and does.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

I found the Clutch.co list of 1,400+ video production companies, and cited that in a spreadsheet I assembled of video companies I was considering. We wanted to select US west coast companies for the most part to ensure the working hours of the company matched our own work times.

We short-listed 8 companies, but I only contacted five directly and got callbacks within the required time by four. Chomp was neither the most nor least expensive, but fell within our price range. The conversation with Al did the most to assure us that the Chomp team would be able to create the results we wanted. The quality of the samples we saw were better than some of the comparably-priced other companies.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.

The video is an introduction to ScyllaDB. I already had written the script for the video prior to approaching Chomp. Once initial payment was made, progress was made steadily from visual overview and voiceover, to storyboards to illustration to full animation and SFX.

Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?

Al Reyes. He was patient with us, even when I'd "submarine" because I was busy on other projects. I had a lot of balls in the air this year. Through it all Al kept the project on track, doing semi-weekly (twice a week) updates. All communications were done through Basecamp, with email reminders sent upon all status updates. We used Google docs for the script and visual description, boords.com for the storyboarding, and frame.io for voiceover and video review.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

I am happy with the result. We just put it up on YouTube yesterday, and I just tweeted it out for the first time today, so we need to wait for actual metrics to kick in. One of the first main uses we will make of this video is at P99 CONF [p99conf.io], where we will have somewhere around 10,000 registrants see this video debuted in our corporate lounge as part of the video roll.

It is solid journeyman work. Very serviceable and definitely matches our needs and expectations (and budget!). Chomp Creative Studio should be proud of the work they did.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Mostly Basecamp, Google docs, email, boords, frame.io, and just a few video (Zoom) calls throughout. Al was on his game, and kept the project on track with proactive communications.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We had some tough feedback about some of the voiceover artists provided; the audio samples were all from radio ads, which have a different sort of patter, tone and voice than corporate explainer videos. But even when we had some less-than-stellar feedback, Chomp was able to take our criticisms and concerns to heart.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Al has already taken to get voiceover rolls for corporate explainers. So they're already doing the one thing we had a major issue with. I think if we had standing wrap meetings via video once a week we might not have had the project "go dark." At my company we're very driven by Google Calendar and Zoom. So if it's not on the calendar, things get submarined swiftly here.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the marketing manager at a boutique agency that creates meaningful and engaging marketing strategies for leading healthcare and medical device companies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Chomp Creative Studio, and what were your goals?

Create a product video to highlight our client's retina solutions at tradeshows and events.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Our colleague worked with CHOMP in the past on another video project and was impressed with the quality and process of the project.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.

We began with a discovery meeting and reviewed a draft of the storyboard for the video. After our discussion, CHOMP created a few storyboard images/options for the video design that our client loved on the first round. Once we gathered our assets together CHOMP was able to deliver a rough cut. And we were able to provide edits and feedback seamlessly through frame.io.

Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?

We worked with Al and the feedback and edit process was seamless through frame.io. We were able to effectively collaborate on the app.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The video preimered at the clients national sales meeting and his team were impressed. A senior executive even asked to show the video in the lobby of their head quarters.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

They were very responsive and professional. They were able to turn around edits within our deadlines and were an excellent resource to managing our video production process.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They took our very rough storyboard and brought our vision to life in a relatively quick turnaround.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

No.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm VP of Market Development for a medical device company. We produce and commercialize products that treat stroke.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Chomp Creative Studio, and what were your goals?

We wanted to develop an animation to demonstrate and explain the mechanism of action of our device to potential users and other third parties.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We were introduced to CHOMP via our advertising agency.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.

We started with a discovery meeting. The team took time to understand what was important to animate from our perspective and provided a lot of guidance on how to better define the project. Once the storyboard was created, we had é or 3 additional meetings to check progress and get alignment.

The final animation was about 1.5 min long and perfectly served the purpose we had in mind. We share it on our social media channels, integrate it into our commercial documents and show it on our website.

Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?

We worked with Al. He is a great communicator, structured, and helpful. He is a great bridge between the customer and the technical team that he represents. We enjoyed working with him at every step of the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We use the animation daily.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Friendly, efficient and reactive.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their curiosity and capabilities impressed us. They were open to understanding what we wanted to demonstrate and adapt to find solutions even if the project ended up becoming more complex than what they had imagined initially.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

I think they did a very fair job given the circumstances.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of marketing at a software company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Chomp Creative Studio?

We needed someone to create videos for some of our events.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Chomp Creative Studio produced videos for us. To kick the project off, we gave them a creative brief. The team took over from there. They handled the entire production and post-production process. 

We specifically asked Chomp Creative Studio to deliver five standalone videos that had a similar theme. Depending on the event, we then played each film on its own or all the videos together.

What is the team composition?

I mainly worked with Al (CEO & Co-Founder) and another teammate.

How did you come to work with Chomp Creative Studio?

I found them through an online search and interviewed several videographers. Chomp Creative Studio stood out due to their strong production capabilities. I also liked their portfolio and knew right away that they’d be an excellent fit.

How much have you invested with them?

The project cost less than $20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from July–September 2021. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? 

We haven’t used the videos yet, so we don’t have any metrics. However, they did a fantastic job and delivered at a swift turnaround time. 

Chomp Creative Studio was very creative and easy to work with. They worked efficiently and thoroughly — whenever we had feedback, they immediately implemented the changes we needed.

How did Chomp Creative Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management was excellent, and the process went smoothly. We communicated through Basecamp.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Chomp Creative Studio was a very creative team that was very accommodating of our needs. At the same time, they didn’t hesitate to make recommendations on making the deliverables better. We were able to rely on their expertise, and they delivered impressive work.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, the team did a great job.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Allow them to provide recommendations based on their experience. They’re a creative team that will deliver a great product.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the VP of Marketing and Education for our supplement company. Our company produces natural supplements for migraine relief, hydration, and overall health and wellness.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Chomp Creative Studio, and what were your goals?

We hired Chomp Creative to produce a video for us. The goal was to educate viewers about the science behind our products. Previously, we struggled to make the science accessible and approachable. We wanted video content that would engage viewers and help them understand the concepts and design behind our products.

The video was created to live on our website and to be included in advertising efforts.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We had a shortlist of vendors and met with several. After speaking with Al at Chomp Creative, we were impressed by his wisdom and knowledge of video, his approach to organizing and setting up projects, and reasonable pricing. Frankly, Chomp Creative blew the competition out of the water.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.

We had a discovery meeting and discussed our goals. Then, we were added to Basecamp as the project management software. For the onboarding phase, we took care of the initial deposit, reviewed the introductions and guidelines for the project, and uploaded all of our assets and branding information. I liked that they requested just one point of contact that represented my team's final decisions.

Second was the voiceover phase. We were provided some samples to listen to and selected our top choice for the voice actor. We provided our notes and met with the actor beforehand to get on the same page. Chomp was very flexible with us because we had a lot of script changes that we documented using Frame.io. Both the voice actor and Al accommodated our requests graciously and patiently. We ended up getting a second recording due to the changes and we loved the final product.

The third phase was the visual design phase, where we reviewed the storyboard and illustrations using Boords. The illustrations we reviewed included 3 key scenes from the storyboard that were fully illustrated. They gave us a strong sense of the visual style and what the scene would look like. I really appreciated this because it meant there would be no surprises for one of the most important and work-intensive pieces of the process.

Fourth was the animation phase, which was my team's favorite part. We provided feedback via Frames.io again. We went through three rounds of revisions. Chomp's turnaround time was very quick! We then solidified our music choice and got our video file. Lastly, we had a wrap up call with Al where we had a chance to receive and provide feedback on the whole process.

Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?

I worked with Al and Daria. I was blown away by the promptness, follow-through, and professionalism of both Al and Daria. We never had a moment where we wondered when we'd hear from them. Our team's timeline was quite delayed and often we didn't have updates for a week or more, but Al followed up to keep us on track and make sure that no additional time was wasted. Throughout the project, I was grateful for their kindness, patience, and understanding.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Before our video was even finalized, a potential customer wanted to learn more about how our products worked for migraine relief. We requested a downloadable version of the video for the purpose and were able to share it with the customer. She gave us glowing feedback and made a purchase right after!

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

This is one of Chomp's greatest strengths. Every phase and interaction was smooth and intentional. The process was very well-thought out and I learned a lot of great project management tips from this experience. Communication was always prompt and clear. We used easy, accessible tools for project management and communication, such as Basecamp, Boords, and Frames.io. When we had something more complex to work through,

Al suggested we hop on a group call to sort it out. He sat with us for a whole hour going deep into scientific theory and processes to help us come up with the best possible solution for our goal. Our team had an excellent experience communicating with Chomp Creative.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

It's hard to pick one thing that is the most impressive. The end result far surpassed my expectations, and the technical skill shown in the video was impressive. I'd say that Chomp Creative excels most at communication, project management, and planning. Al at Chomp Creative is a joy to work with. I always looked forward to working with him and seeing what was next in the project phase, because he made the process was fun and exciting!

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

I can't think of anything they should do differently.