Outmost Studio

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Video Producer of The Salvation Army

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

International charity and church

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Create animation that has longevity
• Clear messaging and visuals
• Create an animation for campaign on Modern Slavery to build awareness and action

SOLUTION

How did you find Outmost Studio?

• Referral
• Organisation had used them before

Why did you select Outmost Studio over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

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

We asked Outmost to create a new "Spot the Signs" animation to help people spot the signs of Modern Slavery. Modern Slavery is a key part of The Salvation Army's work. The last video we had was from 2017 so we wanted something fresh but also that fitted the brand, and the the Modern Slavery and digital team could work with. 

They delivered this animation on time ready for a big push for a campaign which had to be approved by different stakeholders within the organisation. This consistent of:

• They created a clear schedule with clear deadlines for each stage where we could feed in.
• They created a script from the research and key messaging points that would draw people into the subject matter in the first few seconds
• They created a visual style and storyboard for the animation. The style was striking but one other teams like digital team were able to build on to integrate into their content pages
• They gave us options for voiceover that we could select. They added suitable music and 
• They delivered  a main feature animation as well as different sizes for social and advertising. They also delivered mini loops for social

As well as delivering the assets, they also gave advised on best directions for choices and what would work well, but took feedback thoughtfully on board.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• A fresh new animation that is popular internally within the organisation but also externally. Its something people are watching.
• All stakeholders are pleased with the result
• A new animation delivered on time for a campaign so ready to be shared in PR and Comms.
• A visual style that has influenced other teams
• A range of resized assets to roll out the video on different platforms easily

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

Yes delivered on time and sometimes they delivered early at some stages. Used filestage to keep track of stages and feedack. But also would respond on email- very quick and responsive. When more in depth or complex conversations were needed we also used zoom. Responded quickly to any changes

What was your primary form of communication with Outmost Studio?

Email or Messaging App

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

• They had genuine thoughtfulness for our messaging and the video’s aim. 
• Striking visual style options
• Organised schedule and clear process which helped me get sign off at various points within the organisation.
• Responsiveness to each feedback stage.
• Professional and friendly interactions as well as creative and confident. We trusted them.

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

They were quick to rectify any errors , and apologised and rectified quickly. All seemed to work well.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Product Marketing Director of  Global Procurement Solutions Company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Drive the best sourcing outcomes for all spend, for global procurement teams.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Creating a compelling demo video

SOLUTION

How did you find Outmost Studio?

Worked with them previously

Why did you select Outmost Studio over others?

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

How many teammates from Outmost Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The deliverable for this project was a 2 minute demo video showcasing exactly what our company does in a concise but compelling way, alternating between conceptual visuals and our UI to create a dynamic pitch while giving a clear idea of what our software delivers, and looks like. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Video delivered on time ✅
• Increase in lead traction – TBC
• Increase in lead conversion – TBC

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

Outmost were fantastic at communicating clear timelines with us for when we could expect them to deliver on the next stage of this project, when they expected feedback, and when they could realistically deliver this project. 

We had a tight deadline to deliver on this very strategic piece of content, and Outmost worked hard to meet it. 

What was your primary form of communication with Outmost Studio?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Olly and the team are video experts and they don't shy away from providing creative guidance e.g. if they think too much is happening in a scene, or if a script line doesn't sound right etc. 

This can be very helpful, as it provides an external perspective. Yet, they are also accomodating when there was specific creative decisions that we could not compromise on. This combination of fair challenges with respect of our brand identity and criteria contributed heavily to the quality of the end deliverable. 

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

Outmost Studio is very transparent with their pricing, which definitely helps build trust. But their pricing grid is a little bit confusing -- it might be helpful to clarify it further, particularly for clients with tight budgets who might otherwise be scared off!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Campaigns of ABI

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

PR and marketing

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Produce compelling content that could support campaigns
• Create content that would perform well on social media

SOLUTION

How did you find Outmost Studio?

Word of mouth

Why did you select Outmost Studio over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Outmost Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Animated and live video to support PR and marketing campaigns

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The videos that Outmost Studio produces are always of high quality and get really good results in terms of engagement and viewer feedback. In our most recent project, viewers told us that the video was interesting, emotive, and relevant. Overall, these videos have accomplished what we expected.

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

Their project management is very good. They constantly stay on budget and keep good timing. Additionally, they stick to deadlines that can be difficult to meet, turning things around very quickly and with great quality. We use Filestage to review the workflow, as well as Zoom and email to communicate.

What was your primary form of communication with Outmost Studio?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They were very understanding, and they always came up with the best creative solutions for the briefs we provided. Their team is very talented at communicating the message we want to convey in a very creative way.

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

No, I don’t have any constructive feedback.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder of Heka

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Heka's employee benefit empowers companies to support every member of their team to live and perform better, every day. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Explainer Video

SOLUTION

How did you find Outmost Studio?

Referral

Why did you select Outmost Studio over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Outmost Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Outmost Studio worked with us to create an outstanding script and graphics for Heka's new explainer video. What they created went beyond our expectations and I know it will be used for years and years to come!

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The explainer video

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

It was great

What was your primary form of communication with Outmost Studio?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

How much they listened and adapted to what we said

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

Nope

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the General Counsel of a chemicals & biotechnology company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are developing a novel class of regulatory T cell-based products to cure autoimmune and inflammatory diseases and transform patient lives.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

We needed a video that would help us with enrollment for a clinical trial.

SOLUTION

How did you find Outmost Studio?

Referral

Why did you select Outmost Studio over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Outmost Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Develop a concise and engaging animated explainer video to clearly outline the details of our upcoming clinical trial for a novel Crohn’s disease treatment. Deliverables were 1x main asset (90 seconds) and 2x social loops. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Increased trial enrollment will be the key measurable outcome. 

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

Everything was delivered on time; communication was great. 

What was your primary form of communication with Outmost Studio?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They can translate an abstract idea into a concise, informative, and aesthetically pleasing video.

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

None.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an Executive of JCT Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Since 1931 JCT has produced standard forms of construction contract, guidance notes and other standard forms of documentation for use by the construction industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Produce a engaging animation that focuses on the key themes of most interest with relation to the new suite of JCT construction contracts.
• The style should mirror the existing animation.
• Style adapted using the main visual theme of the new contracts: cubes.

SOLUTION

How did you find Outmost Studio?

Online Search

Why did you select Outmost Studio over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

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

Provide a video trailer for launch of a new edition of standard forms of construction contracts 2024.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Use of a project planning platform and a visual storyboard platform. 

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

Everything moved along swiftly and on time.

What was your primary form of communication with Outmost Studio?

Virtual Meeting

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

Outmost Studio's continual guidance throughout the project was most impressive.

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

Continue doing what you are doing.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior Communications Manager of Community Health Impact Coalition

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Healthcare research, advocacy and policy change.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Create an explainer animation

SOLUTION

How did you find Outmost Studio?

Referral

Why did you select Outmost Studio over others?

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

How many teammates from Outmost Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We are a systems change organization. We are often asked what we do and how our three tactics work together to make proCHWs the norm worldwide. In this new animation, we tell the story of CHIC, why we came together, and how radical collaboration through research, advocate, and activate work provides the engine for influencing guidelines, increasing funding, and winning proCHW policy worldwide.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

End result fit out audiences and resonated with targets, increased engagement on social media etc. We are just a few days into launching and already seeing lots of engagement and high anaytlics, as well as qualitative positive feedback.

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

Outmost delivered on time and on budget, with great communication and project management and high-levels of flexibility and collaboration.

What was your primary form of communication with Outmost Studio?

Virtual Meeting

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

The superb working relationship and equally superb end product impressed us.

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

n/a

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Communications of ABI

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The trade association for insurers and long-term savings providers

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Raise understanding of insurance principles among the public

SOLUTION

How did you find Outmost Studio?

Referral

Why did you select Outmost Studio over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Outmost Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We wanted an animated, creative explainer for consumer audiences around the nature and principles of insurance

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We measured public understanding of insurance principles before and after the campaign using nationally representative polling

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

• Really good pre-creative thinking. 
• Good consultancy over possible creative routes. 
• They successfully met all deadlines—they sometimes delivered tasks ahead of schedule.

What was your primary form of communication with Outmost Studio?

Virtual Meeting

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

The ability to make a (usually) boring explainer on a complex issue into a story that consumers wanted to watch

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Product marketing of an information technology company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Solidatus empowers enterprises to visualise, understand and govern their data like never before.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

• Animated explainer

SOLUTION

How did you find Outmost Studio?

Online Search

Why did you select Outmost Studio over others?

Excellent portfolio

How many teammates from Outmost Studio were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Outmost provided an animated explainer that succinctly described what we do and what we can provide our customers. They also provided animated GIFs.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Highly successful asset that features on our homepage and elsewhere to help explain our value to time pressed audiences.

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

Oliver and his team were very responsive and highly collaborative in trying to find the best way in describing our technology. They were never afraid to head back to the drawing board and come up with creative solutions.

What was your primary form of communication with Outmost Studio?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They were a highly creative team that was always able to come up with new concepts quickly.

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

Keep doing what they're doing.