Wow-How Studio

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the program manager of the e-learning platform Skillex. We teach soft skills and package our courses in a convenient, impactful format.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Wow-How Studio?

We hired Wow-How Studio to produce animated 2D graphic elements for our Introductory English course. We needed a 15-second motion graphic in which two characters exchange small talk within a setting that could pass for an open office space or a coffee shop. 

What were your goals for this project?

The goal was to illustrate common social interactions to enhance learning new material. It was intended for people who already know some English, but struggle to use it.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We posted a job on Upwork and chose Wow-How Studio because they had an impressive showreel and reasonable prices. The fact that they spoke Russian was also a plus.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

In the videos, two characters walk towards each other and exchange small talk. They provided source files, which allowed as to adjust elements based on the context, replace dialogue, and reuse the video multiple times.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

In the beginning, I was skeptical about working with both the project manager and the producer. Instead of adding new steps in the chain of decision-making, however, it significantly optimized the process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The high-quality video entirely satisfied our needs. We were particularly happy with the design and complex facial expressions of the male character. Unfortunately, we're in the beta stage, and the course is not public.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The project manager was responsive and receptive, and the producer communicated our requests to the freelancer well.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was impressed by their high work standards and strong self-awareness of the quality of their deliverables. The studio was forthcoming about the quality of the animation. They insisted on making improvements before even getting our feedback. Considering our modest budget, they did a marvelous job.

Are there any areas for improvement?

The character walk was the most complex, challenging part of the video. The artist clearly delivered the best product they could with our small budget.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder of an enterprise market store and the program manager for one of our solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Wow-How Studio?

We hired Wow-How to create an awareness video that we could share with friends and partners.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to raise awareness of our solution.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We reviewed the possible vendors’ previous projects and read customer reviews.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

They framed the video around transformation in the digital era, depicting dinosaurs in caves and saying they would have survived if they’d used our product.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback?

They were professional and systematic, meeting every deadline. Their attention to detail was surprisingly strong.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The video was excellent, and our team loved it. 

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We worked together smoothly.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their originality and dedication were noteworthy

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, not that I saw.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the co-founder and head of business development at a life sciences company, Primal Health, LLC (formerly Daily Dental Care). We have developed a prebiotic platform technology that outsmarts oral bacteria to naturally promote dental health.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Wow-How Studio?

We needed a few animated videos to show how dog dental care water additive works and how easy it is to use.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to increase lead generation and user engagement on our site as well as social media channels.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We were familiar with the quality of their previous work and their willingness to produce a fully animated video at a reasonable price.

Describe the project in detail.

They created a 60-second animated explainer video for a dog dental care product called TEEF! We provided the script and ideas for the visuals and they worked from there.

What was the team composition?

We had an initial point of contact at the company and we eventually came to work with a project manager, who initiated deeper engagement for project needs with more frequent communication.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They turned our project requirements into something wonderful. It is too early to tell if our video is generating better metrics on our website or through social media channels. However, we've received a lot of compliments on it so far.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The team was very easy to work with. They were very responsive and flexible.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were very thorough and professional throughout the project and they brought excellent creativity.

Are there any areas for improvement?

They should provide an estimated project timeline at the beginning so the client understands expectations and that any delay in response time will push back the project deadline.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a studio manager and photographer for Studiojeker, a commercial photography, film production, and 3D animation studio.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Wow-How Studio?

We hired them for a 3D animation of a product.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted a light and elegant, but robust message for the product. Our client intended to use this animation for an exhibition.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We’d worked with them before and we were highly satisfied. We knew their creative team would quickly deliver high-quality work at an affordable rate.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

We created a storyboard and they produced the animation on time. They first gave us pre-renderings to demonstrate the modeling, product, and camera movements. We approved after several rounds of pre-renderings, and they set structures and lights to finish the animation.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

We worked with a team of 3D specialists, along with a project manager who tracked corrections and feedback.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our customer was highly satisfied. The project had an impact on both the customer and visitors due to the way the animation showed the product from the outside and the inside.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We communicated every day. They worked effectively and cohesively and had a fast response time. Our shared knowledge of the genre improved our workflow, and we always received feedback on their progress.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their coordination and reliability, as well as their polite and open-minded style.

Are there any areas for improvement?

The rendering could be done faster, but that depends on the project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the post-production supervisor at an AR/VR studio.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Wow-How Studio?

We needed a vendor to create art for our AR project.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to see creative design on the finished art assets, and the assets had to work within our technical limitations.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We connected with their sales representative through LinkedIn.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They delivered art assets and animations for our project.

What was the team composition?

I worked with a head of production and a lead 3D artist.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They provided creatively designed art assets and animations that worked within our technical development limitations.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

I had one point of contact for creative and technical feedback and one for accounting. I found that arrangement straightforward and helpful.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They delivered top quality work at a fair budget. Their assets were functional and visually attractive despite the brief turnaround time I required from them.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, I was highly satisfied with the engagement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the co-founder and CEO of United Urbanist, a real estate development company focused on travel accommodation.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Wow-How Studio?

We needed an animated video to use for our seed round. It helps explain our concept to future customers and investors.

What were your goals for this project?

To have a beautifully designed animation video that could explain our real estate concept.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

After reviewing several vendors, we chose Wow-How due to their experience, minimalistic videos, and communication.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

We wrote a script which they assisted with, to make sure it fit within one minute. After that, they created a storyboard of basic illustrations and then the actual illustrations. Finally, they worked on ensuring the voiceovers matched the animation. At each milestone, we had a set of revisions to meet our needs.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

Alex (Co-founder and CEO, Wow-How Studio) and the team communicated very well with us. Every review was delivered quickly and was just what we requested. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We established several milestones which allowed us to stay up to date with the project. Everything was successful and they kept us moving forward positively.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was great. They were easy to communicate with, without the need for phone conversations.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The communication, quality, and feedback were excellent. They always kept me in the loop about the status, my review comments were addressed quickly, and the final product was awesome.

Are there any areas for improvement?

The schedule is the only area that needed improvement. We were on a deadline which had minor complications but overall, it was worth the wait for a quality product.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the CEO of SiriusNetwork. It’s a decentralized platform that’s managed and operated by nodes to create a user-friendly financial value asset operation. We aim to stablish ourselves as the universal gateway to blockchain products for mainstream users.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Wow-How Studio?

I hired Wow-How Studio to make a high-quality 2-D explanation video.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted an interesting and professional explanation clip that demonstrated the features of the SiriusNetwork platform.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I did some online research and came across some very positive reviews of Wow-How Studio. I spoke with the communications manager from their agency, and I felt they’d be a good fit based on that conversation.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

We shared a brief description of our vision, and Wow-How Studio created a full script, a storyboard, and a set of animations, then handled the entire production process. Basically, it was a turnkey solution for us. We reviewed their first submission after about a month, and they made all of our requested changes.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

I worked closely with two people from Wow-How Studio, the communications manager who handles all of our customer service needs and the project manager who was responsible for the technical aspects of the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Overall, people are pleased with the video. I haven’t received any negative feedback.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

In terms of project management, scheduling, and communication, the Wow-How Studio team was extremely professional. We never had to wait more than a few hours for a response to any of our questions or concerns.  Our inter-team communication was great throughout the process.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Wow-How Studio delivered exactly what we imagined. I can’t really ask for a better result.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I can’t really think of any areas of weakness. They executed the project professionally from start to finish. Overall, I’m very impressed.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a graphic and interaction designer at Oettinger Davidoff. We’re an international retailer of premium cigars and other tobacco products.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Wow-How Studio?

We’ve been working on setting up the Davidoff Academy for two years now. At this point, we’ve built over 40 educational courses on cigars and tobacco, each available in five different languages. We’re currently working on a new in-store sales training course that consists of 11 modules, and we needed 2-D animated videos for a few of the criteria.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed nine videos, each of them available in five different languages.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

In our search for an outside vendor, we received a LinkedIn message from Wow-How Studio. Based on their impressive portfolio and reasonable prices, they seemed like the perfect fit for our project.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

Wow-How Studio created the videos we requested. We collaborated closely to assure each phase of the project was done correctly, preventing any additional or unnecessary work. The final product was a collection of graphical 2-D videos that featured animated characters set in our stores, demonstrating different customer interaction scenarios and the best way to handle them. They also worked with a team of freelancers to record the voice-overs for each character.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

We worked with a team of animators, a project manager, and a business development manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I received very positive feedback from internal team members and managers.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We communicated via email, and they were always very quick to respond. Our main point of contact was on top of the project, taking care of any changes and listening to all of our feedback.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They really understood the project. Their initial sketches of the graphics and the characters aligned with our concept. It was clear that they cared about us as their client.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We had to do a few retakes, which could have been avoided if they’d checked in with us before delivery.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a project manager for educational content at a company called Inläsningstjänst. Our customers are students and teachers in elementary and high schools in Sweden.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Wow-How Studio?

We produce audio-books for schools, for students with reading and writing disabilities and those with another native language. Wow-How were hired to produce educational videos to complement the audiobooks.

What were your goals for this project?

To produce 10–20 videos per month, for a total of 400 videos.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We searched online for video producers, based outside of Sweden. We found Wow-How Studio and they made several very good test videos for us.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

Initially, we were not quite sure what kind of videos we wanted, and we didn't know how to write scripts. We had Skype calls to discuss our ideas and the kind of style we wanted for our target group. They’ve been working on the videos since then.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

We’ve found a structured way of working in three steps. We begin with the script, then storyboard and illustrations, and finally, the animation. Wow-How is very service-minded and professional.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We will release our project this spring, so we don't know the outcome yet. Our tests so far among students and teachers show that Wow-How takes our scripts to a higher level by visualizing our content in a very pedagogical way.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They’ve always been very responsive, and our cooperation has developed along the way. They’re accommodating, and patiently made revisions to the videos as we've wished. Everything has been delivered within the deadline of the project.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their expertise in animation and video production is impressive, as well as their work on the scripts. Although there are culture and language differences, Wow-How gets the videos on spot. They sometimes do research to make the content as good as possible.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Together, we’re working on improving the process and making it smoother.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the creative producer of a company that combines interactive informational and visual designs with 3D, AR, MR, and VR software to build a variety of solutions. Our smart and intuitive products help clients save money, improve productivity, and increase sales. My role includes planning, designing, and overseeing the production of each deliverable.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Wow-How Studio?

We were looking for a vendor to design 3D models of a collection of reference images and create a series of informational 2D and 3D animations.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed high-quality models and animations that reflected our requests and could be used in an HTML 5-based platform.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We searched online for 3D animation studios. We have several subcontractors that we regularly work with, but we were wanted to grow our network with new service providers. After comparing different studios’ showreels and web portfolios, we reached out to about three promising candidates. We reviewed the proposals, and Wow-How Studio offered the best price-to-quality ratio.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

We provided Wow-How Studios with about a dozen reference images, and they created the corresponding 3D models for each of them. Additionally, they created informational 2D and 3D animations—about five of each.

What was the team composition?

I worked with a supervisor and two producers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

All of the deliverables served their purpose. We’re happy with Wow-How Studio’s work.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They’re great communicators. We mainly interact over Skype, using both the call and chat functions. As we grew accustomed to each other’s workflow, our efficiency and productivity improved.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They have a bright and positive attitude.

Are there any areas for improvement?

The producers and supervisors spoke very good English, but there was a bit of a language barrier with the modelers and animators. There were a few things that were lost in translation. Aside from those small misunderstandings, we have no complaints.