Live Animations

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

“Gotek-Print” is a manufacturer of modern cardboard packaging. Our company is part of a packaging production holding. Number of employees more 2000. The position is Head of Planning and Production Preparation Department; consultant of “New Year Packaging” project in the matters of augmented reality technology application

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Live Animations?

Live Animations were selected to participate in the project of creation a New Year-themed packaging concept for children presents using the AR technology

What were your goals for this project?

Project goal: 1. Increasing the attractiveness of New Year-themed packaging among the target audience (children) 2. Increasing sales of the packaging

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

When we were selecting a contractor for our project, Live Animations were the only AR apps developer that produced the product of top quality, both in terms of animations and support quality.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

In the process of working on the New Year-themed packaging with AR, we were provided with: 1. Highest level of animation specialists’ competency 2. Great timing discipline from all Live Animations employees, positive mindset during the entire working period; attention to details in the working process 3. Initiative from Live Animations specialists regarding script improvements 4. High quality of characters in animations and high quality of sound effects 5. Quality app support during the entire declared period

What was the team composition?

Unique team composition in terms of creative and communicative abilities

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

As a result of the project of New Year-themed packaging with AR, our company was able to participate and win the international contest Worldstar 2017.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Organization of the project at the highest level! The stages of the project are pre-planned. All team actions are logical and effective.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Outstanding professionalism and competency of Live Animations employees The end result from the cooperation with Live Animations is the amazement of our own employees and children who received the packaging as gifts

Are there any areas for improvement?

They could improve the promotion of their amazing product on the market (through the Web, media, and so on). Many people we know have not heard about Live Animations’ products and that is just a shame.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work at a creative project agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Live Animations?

Thousands of children were asked to draw their dreams on paper and a selection were chosen to have their imaginings animated in 3D and launched into space during a huge projected light show. The climax of the 2019 Kyiv Lights Festival 2019, the children's characters and vehicles were simultaneously animated in

Augmented Reality around this projection on thousands of spectators' phones. At the same time, these characters were encoded into a radio signal and blasted into space from Ukraine's largest radio telescope! Now their childhood dreams will travel through the universe for eternity.

What were your goals for this project?

To attract the attention of a huge number of people with the help of augmented reality and video mapping in order to support the idea that children's dreams can come true

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

This company was recommended to us by their previous customers.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

We wanted for us to create the world's first AR application, which was launched with 3D mapping. The task was to translate children's drawings into 3D models, animate them, and then create an animation to send children's dreams to space.

What was the team composition?

Programmers, project managers, 3D modelers, designers and animators

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

We attracted even more attention to the social project. In the process of research, there was a negative trend - the ability of children to dream is dying away. But big dreams are big goals and big achievements. And with the help of AR, we were able to attract more than 500,000 people to this project

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Project management was carried out in a timely manner, recommendations and corrections were made as we progressed. There was no such project in the world before, and therefore tasks and solutions often changed. The main thing is to invest in terms with high quality.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were able to show us the potential behind the use of AR and proactively approached each stage of preparation. They made recommendations and listened to our wishes.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Editing speed and publishing speed of a mobile application

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are a telecom company based in South Korea. I'm an AR production manager. We create AR content for our customers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Live Animations?

I was in charge of creating AR storybooks. They produced two of those books for us.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The first book was Cinderella, and the second was The Three Little Pigs. They worked with us on the script, then they moved into design, modeling, and animation. I made some minor changes, but most of the work was on their side. After that, they helped us complete the final package of AR data.

What is the team composition?

My main contact was their production manager, but I also worked directly with their CEO. I'm not sure how big the rest of their team is.

How did you come to work with Live Animations?

I found them through an online search for AR studios.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $70,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The process took about two and a half months. We started in August 2019, and the project ended in November 2019.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We haven't released the finished product yet, so we don't have any metrics to share at this time. They knew what they were doing, and they always worked as a team. They provided all the data I asked for, and they accommodated some extra requests that weren't part of the original contract. They were a very good partner.

How did Live Animations perform from a project management standpoint?

They had a good attitude, and their communication was good. They were always on time, and they understood my notes. They always addressed my requests right away.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They anticipated everything, and they often came back to me with better ideas. They provided things that I didn't ask for, and they produced a much better-quality product than we anticipated. I was pleasantly surprised by their willingness to go beyond the scope.

Are there any areas they could improve?

We faced some issues with scheduling, though they always returned with good products. Their timing wasn't that bad, but it's the only thing I can think of that could improve.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I would highly recommend them, but I don't have any specific advice for future customers.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Oriflame - a beauty company selling direct. We serve thousands of consultants across the world. I work as Digital Specialist for Central Europe. I work with online tools, mobile and social applications.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Live Animations?

We've been launching new mascara - The One Tremendous. For this launch we aimed to have our first Instagram filter, showing tremendous eyelashes, but also to present it more as fashion filter with changing background and music.

We have not had any experience with Instagram filters prior it. Live Animation has been very knowledgeable and delivered excellent work.

What were your goals for this project?

We need to have AR filter for Instagram. Goal: give our consultants and external users possibility to feel fashionable and Tremendous in a fun and playful way. Promote new mascara in a fashionable way.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We were looking for the best animation companies. We reviewed the companies from: UK, Brazil, Amsterdam and Poland. We choose the vendor based on: portfolio, communication, knowledge, experience and cost. In process were involved: myself, Digital Special, Digital Manager, Brand and Digital Director.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

The filter should be active in Central & Southern Europe (20 markets) The filter should be active on Instagram.

How can we make it more than about big lashes? And more about lifestyle and fashion like? Make women look tremendous, confident and at the same time fun, willing to share their look with the others.

Campaign tagline - #betremendous

Add bigger eyelashes Change the background and make the effect to change from colour /to back and white look. Add customized music. Live Animation, consulted on and developed filter.

What was the team composition?

We were in contact with Head of International Sales, two Project Managers and Designer from our side. Head of International Sales was very fast in resolving all legal questions.

Two Project Managers were very responsive and to the point. Of course there was a developer who did great job.The project was delivered on time and high quality

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

We received a great feedback from internal and external vendors. Within 1st week of the launch we had: 250,341 Impressions, 1486 captures. Filter attracted younger audience, which was in line with our goal.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The collaboration was very smooth with project being delivered on time. We communicated via emails without any barrier.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was most impressed by how precise and to the point all the involved parties were. High quality of project and communication.

Are there any areas for improvement?

This was our first project with vendor, and definitely we are interested in further cooperation.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the VP of Marketing for “Poznaika,” an international children’s magazine. We have been operating in the Ukrainian market since 1996 and were awarded Best Ukrainian Children’s Periodical in 2013 by the Ukraine Committee of Television and Radio.  

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Live Animations?

We hired them to publish AR designs and create regular content for three of our magazines, “Poznaika from 2 to 6,” “Coloring Book with a Cartoon,” and “Poznaika from 6 and Up.”

What were your goals for this project?

One of our goals was to popularize the new capabilities of a printed magazine for children ages 2 to 12. We also wanted to increase interest and engagement with the printed edition by using new gaming features like collectible AR designs. 

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We met them at an exhibition in 2014.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

At the beginning of each year, we determined the topics for the coming year and selected designs from Live Animation’s catalog. They provided sketches of the new AR designs every month for us to approve, then published them according to the primary topic of that particular issue, the printed edition of which we had already supplied them. 

What was the team composition?

The team consisted of members from the Kiev office and the PR director. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

We invited elementary school students for office tours, during which we actively used AR designs to promote our printed editions. In addition, Live Animation’s PR director served as the curator for “Modern IT Technology,” one of our development programs that introduced children to the art of creating “come to life” images. Both of these efforts increased interest in our magazines and improved sales.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The project management was highly organized.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

This is a reliable company that embraces an artistic approach.

Are there any areas for improvement?

They could integrate more specific app localization for the Ukrainian market. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Segodnya newspaper – the biggest daily socially political newspaper in Ukraine and number one on the printed media market. I'm the Chief Editor

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Live Animations?

To launch a new product called AR rubric for kids and youth.

What were your goals for this project?

We aim to excel in everything and introduce new technologies to our readers. The launch of the AR rubric aimed to attract youth that is interested in tech. Segodnya became the first newspaper in Ukraine that took advantage of AR in printed media.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We studied the companies that offer similar services in Ukraine and chose the most reputable company with a portfolio that matched our needs.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Live Animations provided us with AR layouts for our rubric. We complimented them with explanatory text for our youngest readers. Live Animations provided us with layouts and catalogs, from which we chose those that matched best. Selected materials were sent over by Live Animations to our designers for further page-proofs. The provided service was flawless. Live Animations’ specialists carefully followed our work and were able to provide help and consult on every stage.

What was the team composition?

Natalia Pavlenko – Director of PR Pavel Tus – Project Manager

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

This project helped us to grow the audience among kids and youth that love tech and proved once again that we are the leader of Ukraine’s press market. The rubric has become popular not only among kids, but also among their parents.

The fact that we started using AR in printed media caused a great interest in the professional field. I’ve talked about our company’s experience in several interviews for marketing and media resources. Also, one of Ukraine’s most popular TV channels “Ukraina," aired a program about our AR introduction in a newspaper, which helped facilitate public interest in our media and position it as progressive and modern, not something that is about to become history.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Everything was top notch.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The speed of reaction to our inquiries and requests and the quality of the provided AR layouts.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I have no suggestion about this!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the head of marketing at Visotsky Consulting. We offer advice to the owners of small to medium-sized businesses on the formation of an Administrative Management System. This gives business owners the opportunity to increase the operating efficiency of their companies, remove themselves from operational management, and prepare their companies for expansion.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Live Animations?

We needed to hire an external partner to create an AR activation.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to create a fun atmosphere at a major event.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

They have significant experience in implementing AR/VR solutions for large international brands. I also knew them to be good managers who are effective at production.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Live Animations designed and developed a custom AR solution. They created photo-content on Facebook and Instagram for several of our clients who were attending the International Business Forum in Bodrum (Turkey).

What was the team composition?

Our main contact was our project manager. A number of developers also worked on the project. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

The activation resulted in a huge amount of viral content, which was exciting for our clients. Thanks to Live Animations, we were able to create a happy atmosphere at the event.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We communicated with our project manager through Skype and email. Our project manager was available around the clock. They promptly responded to all changes and sought to implement them quickly, which was fantastic. 

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They did a great job implementing our project in a short amount of time. It was really impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, we’re grateful for their work.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m an advertising manager for Ural Dumplings Factory, a Russian producer of different kinds of dumplings. We have several websites, and one of them was created specifically for our new project.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Live Animations?

We needed help with a new marketing strategy to promote our products.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They’ve helped us develop our whole strategy around augmented reality, creating an iOS and Android application and helping us check it. The Android version is finished, and the iOS one is in process. They gave us professional technical assessments and some creative ideas on how we could develop our project. It uses a combination of 5G technology and viral marketing.

What is the team composition?

We communicated via Skype with 2–3 people, but the work was done very quickly, so we think that at least 20 people were involved.

How did you come to work with Live Animations?

It was difficult to find a good company that could help us implement our project. We found Live Animations by chance online and realized that they were high-level specialists, and a leading augmented reality developer.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them at the end of 2018 and the collaboration is ongoing. The development of the app took place in March 2019, in a matter of weeks.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We appreciated their work very much. They delivered what we wanted, and they helped us with some questions—we’re sure that they’re one of the best companies in the world. They’re real professionals in the market, and we would recommend them to other companies that want to develop augmented reality products.

We haven’t started using the applications yet as the project is still in development. We hope that, in the near future, the augmented reality applications will improve our profit and help us become the first Russian company with a marketing strategy that involves augmented reality.

How did Live Animations perform from a project management standpoint?

They were the only company that agreed to help implement the project in its entirety, in the time set by our main directors. They did everything according to our schedule, met all the deadlines, and didn’t cause any problems in terms of time management. Their staff is smart and creative, and we wish them success.

What did you find most impressive about them?

It’s their creativity. They offered us several ideas for free, and we could choose any of them to develop. Everything was done according to our deadlines too, which I appreciated a lot.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think so. We’ve always worked collaboratively, and they were ready to help us if we had a question.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

No, I can't name anything specific.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-owner of Kiky Coloring. We manufacture stationary, pencil cases, and other children’s coloring book accessories. We’ve been in business for almost 14 years.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Live Animations?

We hired Live Animations to develop an app where users can use on their devices and play a game. Users can scan books with the app allowing their children to play the game.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Their team developed the mobile application. We provide the books that go along with the app.

What is the team composition?

I’ve worked with several people from their team.

How did you come to work with Live Animations?

A salesperson contacted us and spoke to our export manager. We were interested in what Live Animations had to offer us.

How much have you invested in them?

We spent around $100,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with Live Animations in 2017, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Their work quality and responsiveness have been exceptional. They’ve met deadlines.

How did Live Animations perform from a project management standpoint?

From the project management perspective, everything was great. Live Animations is easy to communicate with. I can ask them anything and have had no issues. We mostly correspond through WhatsApp.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Everything was excellent.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Sometimes there are connectivity issues. For the app to work, users must have a phone with a stable internet connection and memory. Their team could develop an app that doesn’t consume a lot of memory, or make it easier to use offline.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the head of Art Nation. We’re a group of companies that creates and promotes licensing brands, loyalty programs, and marketing strategies. We also manage celebrities’ commercial rights and publish books with AR.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Live Animations?

We needed to bring the illustrated versions of two well-known books to life in AR applications.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to turn classic books into a blockbuster product that utilized AR to resonate with modern consumers.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Our general producer met Live Animations at an exhibition and made the decision there. It was crucial for us to find a partner that spoke the same creative language we did, possessed expertise and a strong portfolio, and was open to dialogue.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Live Animations developed two apps based on Lewis Carrol’s books Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. These apps offered a completely new experience to consumers. Thanks to AR technology, the books’ pages came to life, transforming 2D illustrations turned into cartoons with music. Readers weren’t only enjoying a mini-TV show but were also playing an interactive game, taking photos and videos, and sharing them via social media.

What was the team composition?

I worked with Andrey (CEO, Live Animations), Yegor (CTO, Live Animations), and Natalya (Head of Public Relations, Live Animations).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

The books broke sales records, and our readers spoke highly of their experiences.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Live Animations assigned a project manager who processed all the information we gave them (a brief that listed key tasks and terms) and delivered it to their creative team.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Everyone at Live Animations was available for discussion, including the top managers. They delivered not only our initial requirements but also ideas that made the apps even better. It was a pleasure to work with such a like-minded company that was devoted to achieving the best results.

Are there any areas for improvement?

The only such area would be more timely feedback on our status and potential issues.