Darvideo Animation Studio

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Creative Director of a creative technology studio.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company is a Toronto-based creative technology studio that specializes in developing immersive augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and AI-driven digital experiences for global audiences.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Promote new platform and services

SOLUTION

How did you find Darvideo Animation Studio?

LinkedIn

Why did you select Darvideo Animation Studio over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Company values aligned

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.

Our team wanted to promote our new platform and services through an animated explainer video. The team at Darvideo worked on storyboards, static version of video, animated version of video, voiceover, and social media video resizing for reels and stories.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The team was able to provide to us everything we requested and was able to accomadate our high level of standards into the delivery of our project. 

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

The timeline was stretched and more budget was needed for the project due to some design and animation upgrades needed, but overall their team was able to respond and facilitate the needs within an additional month or two.

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?

Their understanding of the needs of our forward-thinking platform was impressive as this technology has not been used in the public too much yet and the team was able to understand where we were going with the overall concept and goals.

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

Overall if time could be isolated and sped up for production it would be helpful to keep withint original timelines, but understandably things arise and your team did a great job working within those constraints. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive Producer of Big Ear Productions

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Video production for healthcare industry

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Help with creating a script for animation based on an interview
• Created style pages for animation
• Create animation

SOLUTION

How did you find Darvideo Animation Studio?

LinkedIn

Why did you select Darvideo Animation Studio over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

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

6-10 Employees

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

Our company collaborated with an animation studio to produce a 4.5-minute 2D animated video for a WebMD interview on a medical topic, managing the project from initial conceptualization to final delivery. This involved developing a creative vision that aligned with WebMD's brand guidelines, crafting detailed storyboards, and creating high-quality animations that translated complex medical information into engaging and visually clear content. The team designed custom assets, integrated the animation seamlessly with the interview footage, and ensured the final video met all technical and stylistic requirements, delivering a polished and impactful piece ready for publication.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

While we did not track specific metrics for this project, the success of the video was reflected in qualitative outcomes. The animation effectively simplified complex medical concepts, making the content more accessible and engaging for WebMD's audience. The video was well-received by the client, who praised its visual clarity, alignment with their brand, and ability to enhance the interview's impact. Additionally, we completed the project ahead of the scheduled timeline by approximately two weeks, delivering a polished final product on time and within scope. This strengthened our relationship with the client and positioned us for potential future collaborations.

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

Their project management was exceptional, characterized by excellent communication, timely updates, and quick responses to our needs. They consistently delivered items on time or ahead of time, ensuring that every phase of the project stayed on track and aligned with our expectations. Their proactive approach to addressing feedback and providing clear progress updates made the entire process smooth and efficient, contributing to the successful completion of the project ahead of schedule.

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?

What impressed us most about this company was their ability to truly listen to our needs and provide creative input that elevated the project beyond our expectations. Their collaborative approach and innovative ideas not only aligned with our vision but also added a level of depth and creativity that made the final product stand out.

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

We were thoroughly impressed with Darvideo Animation Studio and found their work exceptional across all aspects of the project. At this time, we have no suggestions for improvement—they are great as is!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Coordinator of Amai Proteins

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Creates a sweet protein that will reduce up to 70% of added sugar in food and drinks 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To educate about the production process of our product

SOLUTION

How did you find Darvideo Animation Studio?

Referral

Why did you select Darvideo Animation Studio over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

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 2D animated video was developed for our company to illustrate the full production process of our product. Given the complex biology involved, even drafting the script was a challenge. We held several meetings focused solely on explaining our product to the animation team and sharing visual references. They then provided us with different video style options to choose from, crafted the script, designed the main character animations, and put together a storyboard, which we revised multiple times. Finally, they recorded the voiceover and added subtitles in various languages.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The video was a huge success in terms of marketing resource 

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

PERFECTION will describe it in the best way. We were communicating through basecamp were everyone involved in the project (their and our side) will be aligned. They responded very quickly, 24/7. We were the ones to send feedback in delay, and we had some mistakes that should have been detected before. They were so patient and corrected everything for us. We had a huge mistake in one of the languages (a mistake from our side) and it was an SOS situation, and they worked during the weekend for us and fixed it in no time. 

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?

I've worked with a lot of people professionally, but working with Max and the team was such a good experience. The whole team is amazing, in every way. They were so on top of things, super patient with us, and always available whenever we needed something. 
We're really stoked with the final result - it turned out to be a super useful tool, all thanks to them. 
But honestly, it's not even about the product as much as it is about the awesome process we went through together. 

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

Honestly, nothing. And it's so rare to say it, and perhaps the reason that I'm writing this review now. 

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was published on Nov 8, 2024.

CMO, Sweet Proteins Co
Food & Beverage
Rehovot, Israel
11-50 Employees
Jan 2024 - Oct 2024
Less than $10,000
Verified

Project summary
Darvideo Animation Studio produced an explainer video for a sweet proteins company. The team's goal was to create a video that explained the client's product and its benefits in a friendly and simple way.

Feedback summary
Darvideo Animation Studio's work received resoundingly positive feedback from viewers. Moreover, the team went the extra mile, communicated via virtual meetings, email, and messaging apps, and showed noteworthy perseverance. Ultimately, the service provider's performance pleased the client.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Marketing Officer of a food & beverage company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We develop hyper-sweet proteins that are produced via precision fermentation and can help reduce up to 70% of sugar in foods, beverages and dietary supplements.

PPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Educate consumers about our hyper-sweet protein
• Make the technology of how we make it and the benefits of the solution consumer friendly and easy to understand

SOLUTION

How did you find Darvideo Animation Studio?

Referral

Why did you select Darvideo Animation Studio over others?

Referred to me

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.

Easy to understand, friendly and non-scary explanation of how our hyper-sweet protein solution is made and what the benefits are. Needs to be understood by young uneducated audience and create a positive attitude towards the solution ("I want it")

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Feedback from viewers: resoundingly positive

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

Always ready to go the extra mile and extra smile! I very much liked working with Darvideo!

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?

Perseverance, despite many rounds of reviewing the storyboard and script

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

No

STAR RATINGS:
Overall rating: 5.0    

Quality: 5.0    

Cost: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Willing to refer: 5.0    

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Wound Researcher and Clinician of Global Ed Animations

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Passionate wound educators desiring to increase public awareness about non-healing wounds and encourage the clinical workforce to learn about wound healing.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To create a public service video to educate about diabetic foot wounds
• Demonstrate intergenerational learning
• To inspire young people to learn about wound research and clinical care

SOLUTION

How did you find Darvideo Animation Studio?

• Online Search
• Other

Why did you select Darvideo Animation Studio over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Review of previous animations

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.

Animation based on a storyboard of a grandchild and her grandmother who needed to seek medical care. Key deliverables included: 

• Editing the storyboard for suitable animation
• Character selection
• Animation with voice-over for each character
• Background sound

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Animation video was delivered on time for a national presentation
• Excellent feedback from Industry and educators at national conerence

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

• Rapid responses and provided updates as the project progressed with immediate feedback.
• Final product was completed just in time for the national presentation despite the very short deadline.

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

Email or Messaging App

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

The team's communication was awesome. They had a good understanding of our goals even without a medical background. We were excited to support Ukrainian entrepreneurs during this very difficult time

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

They communicated via BaseCamp which was a good way to share the material but not always user friendly.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am a Director of a manufacturing company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Since 2010 Estelon is providing the most luxurious loudspeakers to the high-end community. Acoustic excellence through sophisticated engineering, as well as high-quality components, are combined in order to accommodate the brilliance of Estelon sound reproduction systems. Decades of knowledge and experience allow us to produce loudspeakers with a truly rich natural sound, creating an unimaginable musical experience.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Product 3D video animation

SOLUTION

How did you find Darvideo Animation Studio?

Approached through LinkedIn

Why did you select Darvideo Animation Studio over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• 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.

Darvideo engaged in a meticulous process to create the video, commencing with thorough conceptualisation and planning. Close collaboration with Estelon's team facilitated a deep understanding of the brand's message and objectives, leading to the development of a creative concept aligned with Estelon's identity. 
During the pre-production phase, the company executed scriptwriting and storyboarding, ensuring a clear roadmap for the video. The production phase focused on high-quality 3D renders, musical selection and editing. The project manager directed the crew to achieve the desired visuals.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Too early to provide this information.

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

This 3D video project showcased commendable project management. The deliverables were provided within the agreed timelines, demonstrating a commitment to punctuality. Throughout the process, the Darvideo team was responsive to our needs, ensuring effective communication and addressing inquiries promptly. Their proactive approach contributed to a collaborative and successful project experience.

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

Email or Messaging App

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

Their seamless integration of creativity and technical expertise in producing our 3D video. The ability to balance artistic vision with technical proficiency.

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

n/a

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Social Media Manager of Ampere

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Ampere - All-in-One Financial Services Provider that covers everything from creating an account to making payments, helping manage your funds and creating a system to track expenses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• To create a video for the YouTube channel that tells about the company and its benefits.
• Create audio parts and visual parts for the video.

SOLUTION

How did you find Darvideo Animation Studio?

Recommendation

Why did you select Darvideo Animation Studio over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

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.

Collect information about the company, make a video script, make visual parts of the video, record an audio track, and make graphic elements. 

Results: ready-made great video for social media, investors, and clients.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Ready-made great video for social networks, investors and clients

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

They were an excellent team that understood the requirements and completed tasks within the established deadlines. Nice people and specialists

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?

Strict adherence to deadlines and communication

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

The audio track did not always correspond to the video and had to be re-recorded so that the intonation, speech and pauses of the speaker were organic

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Sales manager of Free Futuresoft Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Free FutureSoft is a software development company establieshed in 2005. The company is offering enterprise Retail & CRM Solutions, to some of the world’s largest known and international retail brands in more than 58 countries around the globe. The iPPOS Clienteling & iPPOS Retail suite are aimed at the cosmetics, retail & as well as other industries.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Create an animation video about our products
• Visualize the U.I of our mobile tool
• Match the targeted Business with the capabilities of our products

SOLUTION

How did you find Darvideo Animation Studio?

Referral

Why did you select Darvideo Animation Studio over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• 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.

The project covered the below servises: 

• Develop of the Script, Creating the Storyboard
• Creating original Backgrounds, Graphics 
• Recording Voice Over
• Selection of music 
• Animation production 
• Sound Design

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The Project outcomes are the below:  

• Discover a new way to describe visually the needs of potential clients 
• Improve our Brand's image and recognition -Increase clients' reviews in our social media accounts 
• Attend modern Business clients with a new modern video

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

I was highly satisfied with their project management and the way they tried to respond to our needs. Moreover the communications are very fast.

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?

The alternatives I received in about the requested needs.

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Manager of EEW Eco Energy World

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Utility scale solar project developer

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Development of concept
• Script, footages, scenario, graphics, voice over
• project management

SOLUTION

How did you find Darvideo Animation Studio?

Online Search

Why did you select Darvideo Animation Studio over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

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.

the whole project was done in a short time. we are very satisfied with the result. from the very beginning, our idea about the script was blurred, but a team of DarVideo professionals helped us in absolutely everything. we went through every step of the development together side by side. 

We have wonderfull impressions from cooperation. And we were lucky to meet Marina and Volodymyr who are very serious, cooperative and client oriented people. we had so many corrections, and every time solution was delivered very fast. I am glad that I chose DarVideo for our video project. We will continue our cooperation. All the best for this excellent team!

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

now we have a great visualization for marketing and advertising of our company

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

all was excellent

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

Email or Messaging App

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

their team and their values, guidance, they are professionals

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

NA

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a freelance producer and writer, partnering with companies and agencies to make their vision into media!

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

My client requested a fun and stylistic 30 second animation to show the benefits that working online offers.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Through my network, I had heard good things about Darvideo. I compared them to some similar animation providers but when it came to style, budget, and quality of work I knew I had to go with Darvideo.

Describe the scope of their work in detail, including any steps and the final deliverables.

After receiving the scope of the project from my client, I came up with an idea. It was only in my head, I had a call with Julia and she understood my vision and gave me confidence that they would make exactly what I had in mind. We then discussed budget and logistics and got moving.

I filled out a brief and sent a script and then got assigned a project manager to let me know how the project was coming. Flawless communication and amazing updates. I was never wondering where we were at on the project or if it would look the way I wanted.

This was especially important because I was answering to a client of my own. They made the whole process easy and efficient and I was so happy with the end product.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

I worked with Julia Kotlyar and then the project manager Kate Dobrokhotova.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Their work gave me such confidence when presenting it to my client and they loved the result.

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

I loved the project management style. They gave me the workflow and timeline as the project began so I would know what to expect when and the places I could make changes. They were very efficient and would come in earlier than expected on many of the checkpoints. They use Basecamp as well, which makes communicating and giving notes easy especially with the time difference. Amazing system.

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

Their creativity, communication, and efficiency. It is hard being the middle man between my client and my contractor but they made it so easy and enjoyable! I never doubted once that they wouldn't deliver something amazing.

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

None! I loved working with them and look forward to more projects in the future.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Founder at a group photo sharing company. We make it easy to collect photos from a group for any kind of event.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We wanted a quick introduction video to the product to show customers on our homepage. Hoping to answer some basic questions we get asked a lot about how it works.

SOLUTION

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

Was already on the lookout for video production companies when we received a linkedIn email asking if we had need of their services. After looking through their portfolio we chose to use them.

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

First off we picked a video that was most like what we were after from a portfolio of projects. Then we wrote a preliminary script, which they converted into storyboards. After a few back and forths on edits we moved into choosing color/animation schemes and voice over artists. Various drafts were made until we reached the right result. After sound design we were delivered the file in the format and length we had asked for.

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

Our project manager did a great job of keeping us updated with progress and on schedule. They had a tool to leave feedback on the video during various drafts which they would then incorporate into the next version. Turnaround was fast and efficient.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The video received positive feedback from our customers the day it was launched and is being viewed regularly.

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

We were provided regular updates and communicated over BaseCamp which worked smoothly. Everything was on-time or early.

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

They had great suggestions and were incredibly quick to incorporate feedback into subsequent drafts.

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

We had a time zone difference but it was really more of an advantage than anything else. We would submit our feedback and find the new version of the video waiting for us when we got into the office the next morning.