Wow-How Studio

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the marketing manager for a company that designs and builds special laboratory equipment for quality testing.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Wow-How Studio, and what were your goals?

We needed to have animation made for a video of our small saw to be able to show details that were too difficult to shoot with a traditional video camera.

SOLUTION

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

We compared the work of several online animation companies and chose Wow How based on their experience animating equipment that had a lot of small details.

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

We started with emails that detailed what we were looking for in 4 different animations that would be edited into our final video. We were asked for the CAD drawings for this machine and details were finalized as to the style we were looking for. We were sent rough animations throughout the process to ensure the feel and viewpoint was what we wanted and the final 4 scenes were delivered to our great satisfaction.

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

We worked with Anastasiia, Nataliya, and Marina. The feedback process was very smooth and easy. The edits we asked for were turned around immediately and there was never a misunderstanding or difficulty in this process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We haven't finished the final video yet, but we can tell by the 4 sections animated by Wow How, that the video is going to be terrific. These 4 sections were very difficult and awkward in the original video, making it look amateur and didn't represent the machine well. Once the version is made with these animations, it will make a complete difference to the video.

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

The entire group at Wow How was top notch. Nataliya was the manager of the project and kept in constant communication with me regarding how to start the project and what items were needed from Allied. Anastasiia was terrific relating the video needs and how the editing worked, as well as making sure the edits were done quickly and correctly. There was never any issue with the edits we asked for and the end result looks fantastic.

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

They were very professional and efficient. They kept me in the loop throughout the entire process so I always knew where the project was and how far it still had to go. Top communication from them was a stand out!

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

I really can't think of anything they did that needed improving.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a Category Manager on the marketing team at company of animals, a company that manufactures and sells dog products. I review and improve assigned category performance across key territories and prepare go-to-market strategies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Wow-How Studio, and what were your goals?

We originally hired Wow-How to create an animation for us to promote car safety for dogs. We recently worked with them again to make some changes and optimizations to be able to use the animation on our social platforms.

SOLUTION

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

Wow-How Studio was responsive, professional, and quick. We chose them because we worked with them in the past and knew they are reliable and speedy.

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

For the animation project, they helped us from the discussion stage all the way through to final delivery. For the recent updates, we had a few short conversations to discuss what we needed and then got to work immediately.

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

I worked with 3 members of their production team. They were quick to respond and adjusted deliverables expertly based on feedback.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are still in the process of launching our social campaign, so there aren't results to share at the moment.

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

All Wow-How team members worked collaboratively and made sure there weren't any gaps in their work for us. They kept to our short turnaround time and even delivered items ahead of schedule.

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

Wow-How is extremely professional, thorough and responsive. They are exactly what we look for when hiring agencies to support us.

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

Nothing to improve based on this project!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the global marketing manager for a blockchain company. We are a multichain middleware platform that aims to achieve true interoperability.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Wow-How Studio, and what were your goals?

Explaining the connection between our projects amongst our ecosystem is quite complicated or hard to understand, so we wanted to create a video that can easily explain the connection while captivating the audience (both beginners and advanced)

SOLUTION

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

I don't quite recall how we came across this studio, but we've decided to work with them because of their outstanding portfolio.

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

We started with a discovery meeting. They worked with us so that they can understand our projects as crypto is quite complicated. They've created scripts for the storyboard all the way to the animation. Their work and professional attitude were something I can 100% vouch for. Among all the agencies I've worked with, WOW-HOW has exceeded my expecatations

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

We worked with a project manager who outlined the project and kept us on schedule. Though there were delays on my team's end, they were diligent to remind us. After each milestone, we would give them feedback and the account manager would communicate them with their team. They shared their work via boords and google docs which allowed us to comment directly on certain designs and timestamps.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have not yet released this created video to the public yet as we want to prepare marketing material. But this will be released soon

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

The project manager was easy to communicate with and provided frequent, punctual feedback and updates. We mostly spoke via email, but even while working remotely, their timeliness and management style were very organized and did not impede us from our timeline at all

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

The WOW-HOW team worked remotely amidst the troubles of war, their work attitude and professionalism impressed my company and inspired me to work harder.

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am in charge of marketing activites at DIALUNOX GmbH.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Wow-How Studio, and what were your goals?

Our company offers solutions for point-of-need instrumentation. The core of the instrumentation is our fluorescence detector. We wanted to create a video that explanit how the detector works.

SOLUTION

How did you select Wow-How Studio and what were the deciding factors?

We were approached be Wow-How via LinkedIn. The communication throu this channel has worked out really well and in a professional manner. We checked the examples of the animation video Wow-How produced in the past and realized this would be a good match.

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

We started with the discovery meeting aimed to explain how our product works. The sales manager was able to quickly come up with convincing ideas on how the animation could look like. Afterwards we have submitted a detailed storyboard and Wow-How worked out the rest.

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

Bohdan and Anastasia were our major contacts and the exchanged between us and Wow-How has worked out really well.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We showed the pre-final version to several colleagues from sales and R&D. Apart from few minor recommendations, we got thumbs up from everyone.

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

Very efficient, reliable and quick.

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

We were really impressed by the positive attitude of the Wow-How colleagues expecially given the current circumstances they are forced to work under.

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

We were happy with the way things worked.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the communication manager. Our company creates solutions which tackle noise pollution by developing materials which reduce the initial risk of exposure to loud noise and technologies which alleviate damage after it has occurred.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Wow-How Studio, and what were your goals?

We hired Wow-How to created a 3D promotional video, which would explain our acoustic material technology.

SOLUTION

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

We looked for company's on google and crunch base. We also looked at reviews on clutch and then price also factored into our decision.

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

We began with a rough draft of what we where looking for then How-wow created a storyboarded from that. Then the modeling stage they began to create the 3D imagery. The the Animatic stages followed by style frames which showed the colour and details of our video. Then finally the whole video was rendered and delivered.

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

We worked with Iryna and Anastasia who where amazing from start to finished. Anastasia was lead contact for How-wow on this project and she was always quick to reply to queries and our feedback was always applied to the video exactly like requested.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have won an award for "best video" at a pitch event.

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

Very prompted at communication. Turn over is quick.

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

They took all of our feedback onboard and applied our requests perfectly to the video during development stages. We feel this is why we are so satisfied with our video as it is exactly what we wanted.

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

We where happy with how everything was handled.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the VP of Sales and Marketing at a company that manufactures, markets, and distributes baby monitoring products.We are active in over 30 countries worldwide.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Wow-How Studio?

We have developed a breakthrough product, which is a smart baby mattress. It’s a first-of-its-kind product, and it can monitor a baby's wellbeing in different parameters using a very unique environment sensor. To promote the smart baby mattress, we hired Wow-How to create a 3D video demonstrating the product in depth.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We initially collaborated with Wow-How on a short 3D animated video. We had a tight timeframe since this would serve as our entry for a prestigious award in the US. Once that was completed, we moved on to making a more comprehensive version of the product demonstration video.

We began both projects with numerous meetings where we discussed our goals with Wow-How. We provided the necessary materials and product descriptions, and they created an initial script with all of the elements that we wanted to be included. 

Wow-How also provided a very detailed professional document that we needed to complete. It outlined what we needed to prepare to help the team accomplish the work, and we used that to guide our processes.

In the end, they were able to produce two videos for us. Both videos were a professional combination of lifestyle videos revolving around mothers and babies and 3D animations illustrating the features and structure of the product.

What is the team composition?

There were three people involved in the project. Throughout both stages, our main contact was the business development manager.

How did you come to work with Wow-How Studio?

Way before we even started this project, someone had recommended Wow-How to us. We looked into their company, though we didn’t yet have the opportunity to work with them. When this project finally came up, we knew immediately that they were the ones we wanted to partner with.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $15,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project lasted from August–December 2021. We’re currently planning to do subsequent projects with them around the same product, but none of those are active yet. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The second, more comprehensive video is now published on our website, YouTube channel, and social media pages, and Wow-How’s first video helped us win the very prestigious award we were after. They did an amazing job of carrying out a very concrete project. We are very happy with the effort they put into both videos.

How did Wow-How Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

They were perfect in terms of communication, and most of our correspondence was done via email and Zoom. We put a tight timeframe on them, but they managed this project in a very professional, optimal way and delivered it in a very short time.

We had a very professional and effective cooperation with them. Even when we needed certain changes along the way, they were always very responsive and made sure that the final result would be as we had expected it.

The team was also very open-minded to new challenges. They implemented certain services that they normally did not provide in order to meet our needs. For instance, we wanted the video to include lifestyle shots along with highly technical 3D animations, and they perfectly understood and carried out our requests.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their professionalism is top-level. They perfectly understood our needs and knew how to professionally implement them in the way that we wanted. In the end, we got results that exceeded our expectations.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there’s nothing to improve in their quality of work. They were perfect with everything, and they went above and beyond for us.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

The most important thing is to understand what your internal needs are and properly explain it to the Wow-How team. Rely on their professionalism to produce the best result because they do an amazing job.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the Managing Consultant for consulting and production company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Wow-How Studio, and what were your goals?

We had complicated PDF documents that needed to be transformed into visually appealing and informative animations. This was a new concept idea and the goal was to provide our client with an innovative way to learn compared to reading long documents.

SOLUTION

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

We were looking for a talented team to match the high standards of our customer. WoW-HoW Studio's portfolio was very impressive and together with the excellent customer service experience, these factors led to our decision to start a new collaboration with them.

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

We started with a kick-off meeting, and they quickly came up with the first drafts of the visual style followed by a story board. In the end they delivered two 3-minute animated videos right on schedule.

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

We communicated with the Business Development Manager and Executive Producer, and they both managed their areas perfectly. The communication was fast, efficient, and kind. Everything was always right on schedule.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our client was very happy with the result and these animated videos will benefit a large number users for a long time and save the valuable time of these experts.

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

The project management was very efficient and the team was nice to work with. Communication tools were easy to use. They really looked after the project timelines.

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

They gave us an impression from the beginning that our project and collaboration was important for them, and it showed in everything they did!

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

No, everything went absolutely perfectly!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the co-chair of the Strategic Planning Committee of the Autoware Foundation which manages the ecosystem and development of Autoware open-source software for Autonomous Driving.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Wow-How Studio, and what were your goals?

Our software solution addresses multiple Autonomous Driving use cases and we wanted to add graphics/videos to our website that demonstrate the use cases supported by the software.

SOLUTION

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

Initial contact was made thru LinkedIn and we decided to work with Wow-How based on the quality of work that we saw in their portfolio of past projects.

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

We already had some storyboards in mind for the videos we wanted to create. Wow-How took these initial ideas and generated graphics for the various scenes of the storyboard. We worked closely with their team to review and provide feedback to get to the final look and story for each video created.

In total, we worked on seven separate use cases, each with it's own graphics/video. The contents where a mix of 2D and 3D. Wow-How was very receptive to changes we requested that were key to conveying the key messages for the different videos.

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

We worked with a project lead who coordinated all aspects of the project very efficiently. Material for review was made available as promised and on schedule, feedback was collected and incorporated with timely follow-up to review the changes.

The project was executed to the schedule promised during in initial scope/quotation process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The videos where integrated into the Autoware Foundation's updated website and received extremely positive responses from internal stakeholders and broader community.

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

The project manager was very easy to work with timely communication of project status and deliverables. Content was shared with readily accessible tools. Feedback was accepted as provided and in multiple formats based on the topic at hand.

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

The Wow-How Studio team worked very efficiently on our project. We received high quality results which aligned perfectly with our expectations with a minimal number of meetings/reviews requiring time commitment on our side.

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

Nothing comes to mind. Overall extremely satisfied with the project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a startup transatlantic airline with 15 Dreamliners connecting explorers from Europe to North America. I am responsible for the branding and digital marketing and designed the original brand concept last year.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Wow-How Studio, and what were your goals?

We needed designers to create our first safety card that was both beautiful and functional. We wanted it to be a piece of art. As a young company, our brief was minimal and we had no previous design assets to use. This company was to visualise and come up with a design style for us to use going forward that would be integral to our visual brand identity.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We went through freelancing sites and received 50+ applications from talented and passionate designers. Their practical knowledge and suggestions for how our original vision might not be appropriate made us have faith they would guide us in the right direction while also delivering something great. Their portfolio was also amazing so it was a no-brainer.

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

We provided the general structure of the page and screenshots of what instructions had to be included, they transformed these simple instructions into something real. There was a style guide to approve, and four rounds of changes in total with flexibility to incorporate minor changes throughout.

We made one major overhaul from our original plan in the middle and they were able to accomodate. We had a tonne of regulatory features that we needed included, and their team did a great job of understanding and translating this to their team of designers.

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

I reached out to their founder Alex, and then worked closely with their Account Executive and Project Manager to get things done. Their designers worked magic behind the scenes.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our safety cards were approved without any comments by the Norwegian authorities first time and incredibly quickly. Their designs were so clear and precise that they fit all the regulatory criteria while also looking amazing.

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

We did this all over email and LinkedIn with frequent communication. They delivered wayyy ahead of schedule following a request from us. Excel was used to track timelines.

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

Despite facing the utter hardships of the Ukrainian conflict, they delivered on time and fully, while maintaining communication. I was highly impressed by their speed and quality of work beforehand, but this just stunned everyone in my team. Their level of professionalism despite their personal challenges was just incredible.

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

Any errors were fixed promptly and perfectly, I can't complain.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the marketing director of Trendi, a Canadian robotics company dedicated to stopping food waste.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Wow-How Studio, and what were your goals?

We hired Wow-How to produce an illustrated explainer video for our BioTrim processing units to use for websites, content, and events. Our goal was to have something engaging, on brand, and high quality that clearly explained the value proposition of our product.

SOLUTION

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

One of our co-founders introduced me to Wow-How a while ago to initially look at 3D rendering, of which I was thrilled with their portfolio. But this time around we needed 2D animation, and needed it quick - they showed me a portfolio and I was convinced.

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

The process was extremely fast and well organized. Every time I woke up I had a new piece of content or update to approve or provide feedback on, their team was very fast and the quality was very high. We provided the storyboard, script and they were able to put all the pieces together and go above and beyond on the illustrating the concepts we hoped to get across.

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

Our project managers were always on top of the feedback and never had any issues understanding the direction that we wanted to go with the video.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We' are yet to launch the video, but internally it has blown people away. It clarifies a very complex situation and product cycle in a simple and compelling way - and I'm sure it will be well received as we launch it online and at events.

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

Communication solely on email, which worked perfectly well. They provided video proofs through another platform that allowed specific comments on timestamps and that sped up the revision process significantly.

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

Their speed and flexibility were truly impressive. We provided feedback to change a direction or design element and they would immediately get on it with no hesitation and only a few clarifying questions.

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

Not that I can think of, it was done superbly well.