Darvideo Animation Studio

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Paradigma.ST

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Computer Vision Engineering and AI development for Sports Tech companies and startups

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Darvideo Animation Studio to accomplish?
Promo video production

SOLUTION

How did you find Darvideo Animation Studio?

Online Search

Why did you select Darvideo Animation Studio over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Darvideo Animation Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• script development
• text
• voice acting
• graphics
• animation
• sound design

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Conversions and positive feedback from my clients

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

They were excellent regarding their workflow management.

What was your primary form of communication with Darvideo Animation Studio?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Professional approach, attention to detail, covering all my needs and requests

Are there any areas for improvement or something Darvideo Animation Studio could have done differently?

IDK really. Might more direct communication with teammates, but I`m not sure about

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Communications Lead

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Advanced computing services for data-driven future

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Darvideo Animation Studio to accomplish?

• Develop a very techy-looking video animation

SOLUTION

How did you find Darvideo Animation Studio?

past experience

Why did you select Darvideo Animation Studio over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• DIverse animation styles

How many teammates from Darvideo Animation Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We approached Darvideo with a request to develop an introductory video based on our script. We wanted the video to look very digital/ techy and be very dynamic. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Not yet applicable as we have just published the video

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

They delivered things on time. Their focus on customer satisfaction shines through in every step of the process.

What was your primary form of communication with Darvideo Animation Studio?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were impressed with their flexibility and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Darvideo Animation Studio could have done differently?

Initially, we weren't quite hitting the mark on the animation style. However, the Darvideo team truly impressed us with their flexibility and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. Without hesitation, they were willing to revisit the drawing board and start from scratch. This dedication to getting it right resulted in an animation that perfectly captured our vision.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of 123test.com

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

publisher of psychometric tests

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Darvideo Animation Studio to accomplish?

create a set of illustrations

SOLUTION

How did you find Darvideo Animation Studio?

Online Search

Why did you select Darvideo Animation Studio over others?

Good value for cost

How many teammates from Darvideo Animation Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

create a set of SVG illustrations as part of the style guide of our mainwebsite

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

100 illustrations

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

great tempo, always on time, caring and attention to detail

What was your primary form of communication with Darvideo Animation Studio?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

good workflow, and the quality of their work was excellent.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Darvideo Animation Studio could have done differently?

no real suggestions

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the General manager of a Medical Device Manufacturer

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Medical device manufacturer

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Darvideo Animation Studio to accomplish?

• Animation video
• Quality
• Speed of delivering the project

SOLUTION

How did you find Darvideo Animation Studio?

Linkedin

Why did you select Darvideo Animation Studio over others?

I liked the demo videos

How many teammates from Darvideo Animation Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

A illustrates well the surgical technique Project is completed on time Project quality is good

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They understood exactly what I'm looking for. They completed the project on time

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

They demonstrated excellent project management.

What was your primary form of communication with Darvideo Animation Studio?

Virtual Meeting

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

They are pretty dynamic and agile

Are there any areas for improvement or something Darvideo Animation Studio could have done differently?

I wanted more 3d animation than what I got. However overall the results are satisfying

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the project manager for CartFox, an SMS marketing platform that helps e-commerce websites recover abandoned carts throguh SMS reminders, attract clients through post-purchase SMS and set up SMS marketing campaigns.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Darvideo Animation Studio, and what were your goals?

We needed a simple video that describes what we do and how we bring value to online stores.

SOLUTION

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

We were contacted directly on LinkedIn right in the time when we were looking for other similar companies.

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

We first had an introductory meeting with the company director and Darvideo's producer. After that, they've set up Basecamp for us, where we had a different board for each stage of the production. Darvideo guided us through creating the storyboard, the styleframe, illustrations, voice-over, animation and subtitles.

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

We primarily worked with Helen, who was the project manager and kept us on schedule. For general questions about the project we communicated with Marina, who was the producer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our staff were all very satisfied with the outcome of the video - it was just as we expected the final product to be. The video gets viewed daily by our clients, and many show interest in our product only after seeing the video that Darvideo produced, so the video hit its mark perfectly.

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

They are very organized and do everything on schedule. All of the deadlines are written down and they always complete everything within the timeframe available. The communication through Basecamp is also a good feature as it keeps the project organized.

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

The organization of the project was unmatched, and we also loved the timeliness.

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

We were satisfied with everything that Darvideo delivered, so we have no ideas for improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CMO of a new fintech company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Darvideo Animation Studio, and what were your goals?

We needed a solid intro explainer

SOLUTION

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

I really respected their process and communication.

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

Dario delivered an excellent animated video explainer. We were very happy every step of the way

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

The project management was world class

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They delivered an all-around phenomenal product.

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

Wonderful management, final product delivery. No complaints at all

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

Their professionalism

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

n/a

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Blockchain startup

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Darvideo Animation Studio, and what were your goals?

Produce an explainer video around a new product

SOLUTION

How did you select Darvideo Animation Studio and what were the deciding factors?

We selected Darvideo as a result of a viewing their showreel

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

This was a complicated brief involving scripting and storyboards all set against the backdrop of war in Ukraine

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

Feedback was quick and reliable

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were very pleased with the final result especially given the conditions in Ukraine at the time

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

Management style was process driven but flexible

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

There was a real sense of wishing to deliver a good product as quickly as possible to meet our deadline

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

They were a great team all around.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a marketing agency specialising in financial services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Darvideo Animation Studio, and what were your goals?

To produce an animation to reflect bulls and bears in the markets. We wanted a humourous approach to explain our educational services.

SOLUTION

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

We liked their online selection and chose them based on this.

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

strategy meeting We provided the script They provided the storyboard We approved it then they sent us each draft of the animation, allowed us to choose voiceover and got approval on each stage

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

We worked with Max- the process was great.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We havent launched the video yet but we are happy with it.

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

The company uses Basecamp but can also communicate using just email. They were v responsive.

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

Their animations are customised to your requirements and not "off the shelf"

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

We would like to see more attention to detail on the timing of the images with the spoken word and onscreen text. But this was fixed.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I head up a video production company called SmartCuts based in Switzerland.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Darvideo Animation Studio?

We often outsource animation to Darvideo. They do a great job. Highly recommended.

What were your goals for this project?

To obtain good 3D animation sections for a wider video production we were doing for UEFA.

SOLUTION

How did you select Darvideo Animation Studio?

We have worked with them before and trust the quality and reliability of this agency.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

Darvideo provided us with 3D animation for various scenes in a corporate video for UEFA.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

We had a good project manager and we were also periodically in contact with the agency boss and the sales rep.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

UEFA was pleased with the corporate video we delivered. Darvideo had a significant part to play in this and we thank them heartily fo the great animation work.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very good. Communications could be better at times, but overall we are satisfied.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They provide good quality work and good project management.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Sometimes the team becomes a bit unreactive, but they seem to be working on this as we have stressed that good and reliable communications is key.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Supply Chain Consultancy company with headquarters in Munich, Germany and offices also in Singapore, Lübeck and Chicago. I am the Head of Marketing and Communications.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Darvideo Animation Studio?

We were launching a new service and needed a video as part of the marketing campaign.

What were your goals for this project?

Create awareness of the new service.

SOLUTION

How did you select Darvideo Animation Studio?

I checked different providers worldwide and darvideo offered a personalized service, good prices and an efficient timeline to produce the video.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

The team provided us templates to collect the information needed to start working on the project. After that we had calls to validate the information and had a 3 iteration process to review and adjust the video. Darvideo also provided samples of voices according to our needs.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

The provide a Project Manager and animators. All the communication is done mainly with the project manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Viewers appreciate the quality of the video and the clear message.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Good, easy going and fast response.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They adapted to our needs and understood our industry quickly.

Are there any areas for improvement?

In general, we were satisfied with the outcome. Perhaps, it is not easy to follow the english of some colleagues in Darvideo, but the CEO speaks perfectly english and the project manager that we had too.