louis creative

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We're a strategically focused, full-service creative agency with a goal to create real-world impact for our clients. As creative director, I am responsible for creative development, copy writing, producing, and directing TV ads, digital advertising, and any other marketing materials needed by clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire louis creative, and what were your goals?

Our agency has hired Louis Creative to act as our video production and post resources on many advertising campaigns. Louis Creative has provided essential support throughout the entire creative production process.

From the earliest stages Louis Creative has provided technical insight as creative is developed. During production Louis Creative always provides the highest quality equipment and most talented crew. As projects are finished, Louis Creative has crafted incredible stories in the edit room, and added stunning color correction and animated touches.

SOLUTION

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

Louis Creative was selected for three reasons. Louis creative is always thorough providing proposals and production strategies that will meet your needs and produce a professional high quality product. The costs are always fair and reasonable, fitting within every projects different budgetary constraints. The team was professional, amiable, and passionate — making every project enjoyable and every final product stunning.

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

Louis Creative is a great partner to include at the earliest stages. We have come to see Louis Creative as a partner integrated into our team and workflow, rather than simply a vendor. Throughout the process, Louis Creative is always working to ensure the process is smooth and stays on schedule. And at each stage in the process, communication is clear and Louis Creative is supportive and helpful.

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

I have always worked directly with Louis at Louis Creative. Regular meetings and updates occur to ensure each team member understands the process, the project, and the goals. Throughout editing, Louis has always provided all the revisions necessary to get the project to a place that all parties involved are thrilled.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Every project completed by Louis Creative has exceeded the expectations of our agency and o our clients. We always know that the creative visions crafted by our agency are in good hands with Louis Creative. We know the final product will be as imagined or even better.

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

Communication from Louis creative is regular and thorough. Louis Creative is proactive throughout the process, often providing updates before our team needs to ask. When contacted, Louis creative responds quickly and always ensures there is time for phone, virtual, or in person meetings when requested. Schedules are always communicated and deadlines are always met.

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

Louis Creative's passion for each project drives the incredible outcomes. Louis Creative brings an excitement to each project that drives them to deliver the highest quality product. This excitement is also infectious, fueling you throughout the process and making the process more enjoyable.

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

No recommendations for improvement. Whenever a need is raised or problem arises, the Team at Louis Creative proactively responds and resolves the issue.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the co-founder of a digital health company called Sanctuary Health. We provide patient education videos to healthcare companies across the US.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire louis creative, and what were your goals?

We wanted to make videos that were fundamentally different to what currently exists in the healthcare space. We wanted them to be masterclass style and aesthetically beautiful to watch which hadn't been done before I health.

SOLUTION

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

Louis worked quickly, at a very reasonable rate, and most of all wanted to deliver an incredible customer experience.

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

So made 60 3-4min videos ranging across a series of health topics. Louis helped us source the location which was crucial for our shoot. He set up and organised all of the crew which again was key as we had no experience doing this. He then directed and ran the week's shoot. Finally, Louis also managed the editing process.

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

Feedback was quick simple and easy. Louis never pushed back and always had our goals in mind.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We created something brilliant and Louis was instrumental in that outcome. He was responsive, and understanding and always tried to work through the obstacles as if he was one of the team. Within 3 weeks of releasing the first video we signed our 6 figure client.

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

The response rate and time were incredible. Louis worked hard to on the deadlines and was always around if we had any questions. He joined our company Slack and we had multiple WhatsApp groups to coordinate filming.

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

Customer experience - I have never come across a company that cared so much about delivering a great experience for us as customers. It was second to none.

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

Literally none

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the marketing manager for Better Engineering Manufacturing. We are a parts washer manufacturer that serves a variety of different industries, ranging from the food and beverage industry to the automotive industry and aerospace.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with louis creative?

We really wanted to have more collateral on our website and on our various online platforms, but we were unimpressed with the work that our previous provider had delivered. That’s why we reached out to louis creative several years ago.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We first met a couple of times over Zoom to go over our company’s goals and budget. Louis (Director and Cinematographer) then toured our facility to see the machines. That was a crucial step since our machines are very large and technically intricate, and seeing them in person would enable him to work out which filming equipment to use, how to capture the features we wanted to highlight, and how to ultimately stitch the videos together. 

Louis then produced a video for each of our different custom machines. He added in a small amount of animation and took care of the editing and audio mixing. So far, we’ve completed two videos that are both a minute and a half long. 

What is the team composition?

We’ve only worked with Louis. 

How did you come to work with louis creative?

We stumbled across louis creative on Clutch. We found out that he was behind some of the work that we really admired, so we decided to engage him directly.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested about $6,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We first contacted them in August 2021, and we’ve since been working together continuously.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The work that Louis has done has accomplished what we’d hoped it would. The videos have been published on our website and are attracting a lot of engagement and visitors. Even the president of our company is really happy with the output. We feel that Louise has done a wonderful job of illustrating how our machines work.

At this point in time, we plan to implement these videos on our Google Ads.

How did louis creative perform from a project management standpoint?

Louis is really great. He’s been consistently punctual when he visits our site and when it comes to his deliverables. In fact, he completed the first video in under a week. 

He’s also been very easy to communicate with. Whenever we need something, he gets back to us very quickly. If we have any feedback, we can leave it on Frame.io, the editing software he uses. Overall, it's been a really fantastic experience. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

We’re very impressed by Louis’s communication and cinematography skills. The videos that he has put together are by far the best that we’ve seen done about our machines. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I don't have any constructive feedback.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Trust Louis because he’s a professional and has been doing this for years.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Our Company is 100% internet sales of model railroad equipment and is among the top three in the industry. We serve customers around the world and our rewards program has been ranked number one in the hobby category two consecutive years. I am the Director of Operations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire louis creative?

In addition to indvidual product listings, our Company utilizes our website to educate and inform customers about the depth and high end interest points in the hobby employing well-produced video productions. We needed a partner that could cratively capture new product features as well as broader historical content.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We reached out for referrals and intervied several partners. The instant grasp of what we were trying to aaccomplish plus the quality of work presented were the driving factors for selecting louis creative.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

We coordinated a date and time for the on location filming. We produced draft script to guide the filming. Once the fliming was completed we refined the script and lousi creative edited the raw footage. Later they selected the voice content as well and comleted the production.

What was the team composition?

Louis managed all the creative video, editing and audio requirements, our Director of eCommerce made certain we captured all the important points that we wanted present and I wrote the script and added historic data and static graphics when needed.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

To date louis creative has completed two projects for the Company with a third in progress. The first production had 1,000 viewers within several days and the second had nearly 3,000 in within a slightly shorter timeframe. The customer response has been overwhelmingly favorable contributing to several recent spikes in sales.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Louis is one of the best working partners I have known in over 35 years of managing marketing and corporate presentations. That quality is shared by my associates as well.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their creative approach to production supported by an impressive array of production equipment was perfect. Also, their vast supporting resources and the efficient use of time and supporting talent drive the high quality of louis creative presentations.

Is there any area for improvement or anything that could have been done differently?

I honestly cannot think of one improvement to suggest. This partnership was a win-win from our perspective.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the marketing manager for Poole & Kent Corp., a large mechanical contracting and engineering firm that’s been in business since 1947. We work in the mid-Atlantic area and have a history spanning nearly 75 years. We’ve built some of the largest projects in the region related to healthcare, energy infrastructure, data centers, and even wastewater treatment plants. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with louis creative?

We hired Louis (Director & Cinematographer) for a video production project. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I first worked with Louis to create a video required for our presentation during an interview with a huge potential client. We wanted to showcase our in-house fabrication capabilities, along with our technical capability in the realm of modular construction. Louis, who agreed to work with us on short notice, did the videography for this interview and put together a video that could help us make a great impression on our client. 

We didn’t have plenty of collateral to give because this was a quick project. As such, we didn’t give Louis any documentation other than who we were and why we were reaching out to him. Despite that, we did tell him that we hoped to capture the more progressive and innovative side of the company. 

At present, Louis and I have been working together on new creative components for the company’s website, external marketing efforts for clients, and interview presentations. We’ve been working on these projects for a couple of months, and we have some other projects lined up. 

What is the team composition?

I mainly work with Louis.

How did you come to work with louis creative?

We met Louis through the Maryland Center for Construction, Education, and Innovation (MCCEI), which partnered with Louis for one of their campaigns. Our CEO served on the board of the MCCEI, and Louis had to do some filming in our organization for the MCCEI. That was how we crossed paths. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $5,000. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in December 2014, and the partnership is ongoing. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

With minimal input, Louis has been able to capture what we hope to capture. In fact, we’ve been able to use the video he created in our first project across various other purposes. 

Meanwhile, Louis is a professional that tunes in fast with the organization. Being in the building and mechanical construction engineering industry for 28 years, I’ve found plenty of people that don’t truly understand what we do even. As a result, I’ve been thoroughly impressed by the fact that Louis understands us without a lot of explanation. This allows him to capture what we’re interested in capturing; he combines his ability to understand a business with the creative realm and brings it into focus. 

How did louis creative perform from a project management standpoint?

Louis’ project management skills are excellent. He’s highly organized, and I like the way that he thinks through the process. He takes the big picture and dissects it into smaller components, helping us organize our thoughts and ideas. The way he manages the project from start to finish has been seamless. Overall, Louis is a highly remarkable professional.

Moreover, I’ve always felt that others are waiting for us to lead. By contrast, we feel that if Louis is involved in a project, he’s leading it. We still have to show up to help him understand our goals, but we don’t have to hold his hands as we go to any of our project sites. He meets with our people one-on-one and asks them about their roles in the organization. Without even having any of my help, he’s able to discern where to shoot and what to film. That’s a huge benefit when it comes to working with him. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’m most amazed by Louis’ ability to come in like he understands what we do right away. He has a natural ability to understand our perspectives and what we’re trying to gain, show, and illustrate. On top of that, Louis has been phenomenal in working in and around our teams, bringing comfort and a natural feeling to the whole setting. Apart from having technical capabilities, he’s also passionate about his work. Put simply, Louis immediately works as an extension of our team.

Moreover, he’s highly quick-witted and has a casual way of putting things together, making it look easy. On top of that, he’s easygoing about his work, bringing in plenty of creativity while also taking the stress of that creative process off of the client’s plate. Even as he wants to hear inputs, his talent lies in bringing a creative component to the engagement, which is wonderful.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there aren’t any. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Understand where you want to go with your project. Ask yourself what you want to achieve. If you can give that to Louis and make him understand whatever you’re doing — whether it’s captivating your potential employees and clients or taking footage for a greater purpose — it will be tremendously beneficial for the project. Overall, you must identify two things; first, identify what you want, and second, know if you want to use the footage in other areas.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the VP of Marketing and Brand Management for one of the country's largest independent craft breweries.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire louis creative, and what were your goals?

We were shooting a high-production value commercial to announce the launch of a new non-alcoholic IPA. Our goal was to create a piece of video content that told a great story and looked amazing.

SOLUTION

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

I have worked with Louis on over 40 different video projects in the last 5 years, and he is hands-down the most talented, reliable, and efficient video professional I have ever worked with. And he's fun to be around on set.

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

While our video appeared to start out as a typical commercial with a straightforward narrative, it quickly shifted gears to a stylized, high energy music video requiring dramatic lighting changes and stunts. Louis was instrumental in tech scouting, lighting design, camerawork. He brought a vision and technical craft that delivered on our high expectations.

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

I interacted directly with Louis Viera on all stages of the video production. He is a great collaborator, who listens to feedback and is quick to implement suggestions. He's truly a joy to work with.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The launch of our new Non-alcoholic IPA has been a great success and sales have been strong out of the gate. A lot of this has to do with the captivating video elements that Louis shot for us.

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

Louis is incredibly easy to work with, and communication is prompt and precise. He takes the time to understand the context of our projects, review expectations beforehand, and deliver prompty on deadline. He's available at all times for feedback or collaboration.

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

Louis can look at an ordinary setting, and find a way to capture beautiful and unique images that you wouldn't think possible.They'd been imaginative with camerawork, always nailing the perfect shot for the project.

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

No. I say it time and time again. Louis is a true professional. He always delivers the goods. And he's fun to work with.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Creative Director of Mnemonic Agency

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Mnemonic is Effectv’s (formerly known as Comcast Spotlight) creative agency spanning six regions across the country, offering a full-service commercial agency, laser-focused on the passions of the thousands of local business we work with and their need to succeed. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire louis creative to accomplish?

• To handle all things production in the making of a client's tv commercial.

SOLUTION

How did you find louis creative?

Referral

Why did you select louis creative over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from louis creative were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

I hired Louis Creative to produce two 30 second commercials for a fence and deck client in September 2024. Louis handled hiring the film crew, renting necessary film equipment and cameras (mostly owned by him and rented out to the production), location scouting, and served as the director of photography on the day. He and his team worked fast and efficient and never once sacrificed the look or vision of the director and in turn enhanced it with their experience and ideas. Louis is consumate pro who cares about doing things the right way but who's heart is in this for the love of the game. He's an artist and team player. When we were running of sunlight and it looked as if we might miss our day, Louis went in to overdrive to make sure we got the shots we needed. These are the reason, I keep hiring him.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

First the client loved the commercials. When working with small business clients, often their main concern is producing a bad local tv commercial. With Louis creative, this is not the case. The client recieved to "national looking" spots. Louis has an eye and elevates what ever he is filming with a cinematic flare. Another messure of succes is the commercials are on the air now and the client has already seen a ROI.

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

Louis is very responsive and is always willing to take a call if he is free. Never had an issue with his project management skills

What was your primary form of communication with louis creative?

• In-Person Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Louis is consumate pro who cares about doing things the right way but who's heart is in this for the love of the game. He's an artist and team player. When we were running of sunlight and it looked as if we might miss our day, Louis went in to overdrive to make sure we got the shots we needed. These are the reason, I keep hiring him.

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

It's hard to critique  Louis Creative for the mere fact that he does everyhting I ask of him and if we are hamstring by anything it's usually budget related or lack there of. 

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was published on July 27, 2023.

Jim Esposito
Associate Creative Director, MnemonicAdvertising & marketing

Rockville, Maryland

51-200 Employees

May 2023 - Jun 2023

$10,000 to $49,999

Project summary
louis creative was hired to film and direct two stylistically different campaigns for a creative agency's client. The team delivered two primary videos and 10 commercials. 

Feedback summary
There are no metrics available yet, but the client commended louis creative's excellent video production work and ability to navigate different styles and creative visions. Flexible and accommodating of scope changes, the team delivered on time and promptly responded to the client's needs.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Associate Creative Director of Mnemonic

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Mnemonic is a strategically focused, full-service creative agency with a goal to create real-world impact for our clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire louis creative to accomplish?

• Film and direct two stylistically different campaigns for our client

SOLUTION

How did you find louis creative?

Referral

Why did you select louis creative over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from louis creative were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Louis Creative was tasked with filming two stylistically different campaigns for our client. One campaign was a technically challenging studio/green screen shoot with practical effects, critical timing and creative lighting. The second campaign was a more traditional shoot on location with multiple actors and on-screen dialog. Deliverables included the primary video from which 10 commercials were ultimately produced.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since these campaigns have only recently begun airing, we don't currently have measurable metrics.

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

Louis Creative was exceptionally flexible and able to accommodate a challenging schedule due to our client's distant location and limited availability. Everything was delivered on or before scheduled, and Louis was incredibly responsive to all of the client and agency requests.

What was your primary form of communication with louis creative?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I was most impressed with louis creative's technical expertise and creative vision while always maintaining a pleasant, productive and collaborative shoot environment.

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

After completing several projects with Louis Creative, there are no area where I would recommend improvement.

Star Ratings
Overall rating: 5

Quality: 5

Cost: 5

Schedule: 5

Willing to refer: 5

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Musician of Charles Patrick Records

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

I'm a pianist and composer in whose music Classic Meets Cool.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire louis creative to accomplish?

• Capture video of my album-length audio recording.
• Capture behind-the-scenes photos of the recording session.

SOLUTION

How did you find louis creative?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select louis creative over others?

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

How many teammates from louis creative were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Louis' role was to capture video during the studio recording of my new music album. He did this in two phases: 

1. Audio-focus recording: capturing video while simultaneously capturing professional-quality audio. Silence was prioritized for this phase (cameras on tripods or automated dana dolly. 
2. Video-focus recording: capturing video without concern for audio (mostly gimbal shots).

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Receiving complete footage of the recording session.

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

Louis was quick and clear with all communication. He made sure the delivery timeline would work for me, and delivered as promised.

What was your primary form of communication with louis creative?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Louis and his team know their craft, but their joy in executing it is what struck me. They were a delight to be around, and continuously made sure I was getting the footage I needed.

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

Not in this case. He did everything I needed and more.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am a manager at a Foreign Affairs Club

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company is a club for foreign affairs professionals.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire louis creative to accomplish?

• Design membership video.
• Film video.
• Edit video.

SOLUTION

How did you find louis creative?

Online Search

Why did you select louis creative over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from louis creative were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Louis helped us brainstorm filming ideas, filmed the video, and edited the video into a polished recruitment tool that achieved our objectives.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Louis produced a quality video for us on time and on budget that met our objective of recruiting new members. He was also a pleasure with whom to work.

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

Louis was very responsive and performed all work on time.

What was your primary form of communication with louis creative?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Louis is indeed very creative. He helped us explore ideas and was flawless in implementing them.

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

Louis did everything we asked for. They provided value that exceeded our expectations.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the President of a small SAAS company in the Baltimore area.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire louis creative, and what were your goals?

We needed to produce three 7 to 8 minutes live training videos for a new client of ours. These needed to be shot in one of their retail stores.

SOLUTION

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

He was referred by a larger media company that I had worked with in the past.

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

We developed the copy and concept for each of the 3 videos. Louis developed the video strategy and created all of the integrated slides.

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

We worked directly with Louis. He came well prepared, on time and well equipped to handle real time changes that we made throughout the day of filming.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our new client loved the results and plan to use the videos in their corporate training center.

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

Flexible, responsive, and on schedule.

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

I'm impressed with their preparation and work ethic.

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

No. And we will definitely use them again.