Animation Explainers

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Partnerships & Communications Manager of BUMBLEance

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

BUMBLEance is Ireland’s only dedicated Children’s Ambulance Service. We make a difference by empowering the thousands of families unable to access their child’s healthcare through nationwide medical journeys in a safe, caring and fun environment, offered completely free of charge.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Animation Explainers to accomplish?

• Succinct overview of the organisation
• Summarisation of our booking process

SOLUTION

How did you find Animation Explainers?

• Online Search
• Outreach

Why did you select Animation Explainers over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Animation Explainers were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Our organisation engaged Animation Explainers to create a 60-second overview of our work, suitable for presentation to a variety of audiences including supporters and prospective service users. The process saw our team work with Animation Explainers to develop a video concept, script, voiceover, storyboard and multiple drafts of the final animated video. The finished product is exceptional and meets or exceeds all of our desired outcomes. The project was completed in a timely manner with excellent communication from the Animation Explainers team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project was to crate a concise, 60-second video that gave an overview of our work while providing the key information for prospective service users to book a journey with us. The content was to be compelling enough to engage potential supporters and increase brand recognition across our community. We're delighted to report that all of these metrics were met and the final video is excellent.

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

We worked with Chris and Dylan and their team to create this video. We found the process very structured and very transparent. At any time, we knew where our video was in development and what the key deliverable deadlines would be. Any feedback was implemented immediately and to a high degree of quality. We would happily work with this team again in the future.

What was your primary form of communication with Animation Explainers?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were impressed by the ongoing, quick communication from Animation Explainers, and their dedication to the project. Our team felt as if we had their full attention at all times and received the support and engagement necessary for success with ouir video.

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

No, it was an excellent, easy process and we're delighted with the result.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I'm an executive at EDB

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

EDB provides a data and AI platform that enables organizations to harness the full power of Postgres for transactional, analytical, and AI workloads across any cloud, anywhere. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Animation Explainers to accomplish?

• Help create and define an animation and iconography style to align with new branding
• Create a library of 12+ videos detailing very technical products and workloads
• Support script writing and secure VO artists
• Rapid response to handle feedback and edits before brand launch

SOLUTION

How did you find Animation Explainers?

Referral

Why did you select Animation Explainers over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

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

Within a very short timeline, we needed help writing, designing and delivering a full library of explainer videos to be ready with the launch of our new brand and website. We also needed help creating an animation and iconography style to align with our new branding. The project required a team to handle feedback quickly and support scriptwriting when necessary. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Chris and the team were absolutely exceptional to work with from start to finish. Our project required meeting tight timelines and working through feedback quickly. Chris and the team always maintained a very upbeat, can-do attitude and helped me navigate and track the project every step of the way. 

Even in moments where I fell behind schedule, the team helped me get back on track and stepped in to provide additional support when I needed it. The videos turned out beautifully and will be key assets to support our new brand and products. I cannot imagine a better team to work with and am so appreciative of the quality of work they delivered and their spirit of partnership. Thank you!

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

The team over delivered when it came to project management and meeting deadlines. They always helped find a way to keep us on track and work under challenging timelines. 

What was your primary form of communication with Animation Explainers?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The team led by Chris and Aaron was highly collaborative, positive, and always ready to solve problems.

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

None!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Software Marketing Manager of an energy software provider.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Everyone’s decarbonization journey looks different. Whether you need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, are looking for renewable energy buyers, or want to deepen your energy and sustainability expertise, our suite of products helps make your goals a reality.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Animation Explainers to accomplish?

• Create an education video explaining how our new software can help small and medium-sized enterprises track and reduce carbon emissions.

SOLUTION

How did you find Animation Explainers?

Contacted

Why did you select Animation Explainers over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from Animation Explainers were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Animation Explainers helped us create an educational video on how our new software-as-a-service helps small and medium-sized enterprises track and reduce their carbon emissions. Key deliverables included a 1 minute video with and without captions and the source files.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Undetermined. We are a startup looking to build marketing collateral that can go on our website and be used in tactics like social, email, events, etc.

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

Project management was well-executed. Chris and Chance were very responsive to questions and action items and were always meeting deadlines. They took the time to listen to what we were looking for and wanted to make sure we were 100% satisfied. When there were issues with a section in the video, they made sure that it was taken care of and resolved. I really appreciated working with them.

What was your primary form of communication with Animation Explainers?

Virtual Meeting

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

How agile and responsive they were. In a lot of cases, video vendors expect you to do the heavy lifting with coming up with a script, storyboard, etc. but Animation Explainers was like a partner during the process. They requested educational info about the brand and product and provided us with a script and storyboard, voiceover options ,animation options, etc. This was impressive especially for the price range.

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

N/A

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of employee experience for a nonprofit organization. We are a workplace that works for women.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Animation Explainers?

We enlisted the services of Animation Explainers to assist us in creating a video for a segment of our onboarding process.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement? 

We required a video that was around two minutes long for our onboarding process. During the initial two weeks, new employees are provided with numerous onboarding materials. One of those is a journey through LinkedIn Learning. The first item they see, aside from the welcome message from our CEO, is a video about the organization that Animation Explainers created for us. It explains what we do, our mission and values, as well as the different initiatives that we have. It gets new hires familiar with what we do.

We had an initial meeting with Hugo (Project Manager), where he talked us through the steps and timeline of the project. We explained to him precisely what we required from them.

The Animation Explainers team handled everything. The project began with the scriptwriting phase and then onto the storyboarding stage. They worked on the design of the cartoon and the aesthetics. We chose an appropriate voice artist and then moved on to the narrator recording. We had the opportunity to critique and ask for edits and changes. We then moved on to the draft stages and the final draft. 

What is the team composition?

We worked with three people, including a voiceover artist and a designer on the backend. We collaborated exclusively with Hugo for the entire process. 

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to shout out to in this review?

I want to give a shoutout to Hugo.

How did you come to work with Animation Explainers?

It was through an email that our COO at the time had received. She forwarded it to me, knowing that we would kick off a video project soon. I vetted at least three for our procurement process, but Animation Explainers was the clear winner. 

How much have you invested in them?

We invested $8,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with Animation Explainers From April–September 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We are still regularly using the video in our onboarding process. We have received great feedback from employees who have seen it. 

The project progressed smoothly, with any deviation caused by our internal issues and delays in responding to Animation Explainers. They clearly outlined the timeline. Their quality of work was fantastic, and it was a wonderful experience overall. 

How did Animation Explainers perform from a project management standpoint?

The Animation Explainers’ team was very responsive. We found that they were very open to feedback and accommodating when it came to making changes. Every time we requested edits, they were willing to make them, and the end results always met our expectations.

We communicated via email and a shared SharePoint folder. We also had regular scheduled Teams calls. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

What stands out the most about the Animation Explainers team is their exceptional communication skills, flexibility, and high-quality work. We were grateful for their openness to accommodating any modifications. Overall, they were very easy to work with.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There is nothing to improve. We had a good experience with them.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I suggest creating a project timeline right from the beginning. It proved to be quite helpful, as we could set reminders on our internal calendars.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Development Consultant of (a/an) Nonprofit

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The Friends of the Salt Lake County Children's Justice Center's mission is to help child victims and their families transform trauma into resilience - we do this by fundraising to support the Salt Lake County Children's Justice Center program.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Animation Explainers to accomplish?

• A clear explanation of what the CJC does and how the Friends support their work through fundraising and grant writing.

SOLUTION

How did you find Animation Explainers?

Referral

Why did you select Animation Explainers over others?

Pricing first our budget, Referred to me, Company values aligned

What was your primary form of communication with Animation Explainers?

Virtual Meeting, Email or Messaging App

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

Animated Explainers created a video that clearly explained the CJC's work and how the Friends support their program through fundraising and grant writing. They supported with script writing, storyboarding, voiceover, etc.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I can't provide any measurable outcomes.

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

They were outstanding. We couldn't believe how much we were prioritized, even though the service was donated. They were very responsive to our changes but also had an expertise that we were happy to lean into and trusted their vision for the final product.

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

Their heart for serving nonprofits was truly inspiring. But beyond that, the quality of their work at every stage of the process was so impressive. There was no point in which we questioned if we would like the final product.

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

Not at all - we were so impressed every step of the way.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CMO of an online marketplace.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenges were you trying to address with  Animation Explainers?

We needed to create an animation video for our website. We aimed to increase our conversion rate.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Animation Explainers has created an animated video showing the functionalities of our website. They started by researching our target audience. Afterward, they were in charge of the creative process. They made a storyboard, and we asked for changes until we finally approved it. Then, they started working on the animation.

What was the team composition? 

We work with three teammates: a project manager and two animators.

How did you come to work with  Animation Explainers?

I saw an online ad for their business.

How much have you invested in them?

We’ve spent about $15,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in October 2022, and it’s an ongoing collaboration.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We still need time to effectively measure the impact of the video, as it hasn’t been a month since the launch. However, we’ve already seen a rise in conversions. 

How did Animation Explainers perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management has been perfect; we haven’t had issues. We use Asana as a management tool.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The price-quality ratio is excellent. Moreover, Animation Explainers’ team is responsible, reliable, and friendly. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there’s nothing to improve.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend partnering up with them.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of Patriot Consulting Technology Group, a cybersecurity consulting firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Animation Explainers?

I was trying to clearly explain our work through animated videos for prospective clients.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Animation Explainers has been doing animated video production for us. We started by having a brainstorming session with them over the phone to explore what we wanted to do and envision it collaboratively. We’ve created the entire concept together, which has been fun and energizing, so we’ve been excited about the whole process. Also, they’ve shown us the mock-ups separately so we can provide feedback on them and reach a final product we’re satisfied with.

Regarding equipment,  they’ve provided their own gear, including studio video editing and audio mixing.

What is the team composition?

We’ve worked with Natasha (Project Manager) and Hugo (Account Manager).

How did you come to work with Animation Explainers?

Animation Explainers reached out to us via a cold email. After that, their team explained their services, and we chose them based on their creative processes, which were open to our feedback.

How much money have you invested in this partnership?

So far, we’ve spent $6,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in June 2022, and the engagement is still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our website has improved thanks to the work they’ve delivered — our site isn’t wordy anymore, and we’re also planning on using the material on our social media soon. Also, what impresses me the most is that the video matched the exact vision we had on the first call — this is very cool, and I’m delighted because they translated our idea into a flawless product.

How did Animation Explainers perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve stayed on budget, and I even feel they gave me additional content free of charge — we paid for a one-minute-long video, and they added around 40 extra seconds of footage, which has improved the end product. Animation Explainers is a very ethical team that stuck to their original promise and even over-delivered on that.

Regarding communication, we’ve been using Zoom.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Hugo has been an active participant in the ideation process — I couldn’t have done this without him, and I feel he’s been my partner in creating this material. He’s been helping me envision the content frame by frame to reach a successful outcome.

Also, their ongoing checkpoints have been key for me to provide feedback to them instead of waiting for the finished product. They involve me in every step of the process, so I can tell them what I like and don’t.

In addition, we like that their team is proactive in looking out for our best interests. They provide their feedback so we can improve the video they’re creating for us — Animation Explainers take their extra time to polish even the final product and go above and beyond with their work.

Overall, the video they created for us blew me away!

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think there’s anything they can improve on — they’re experts in their crafts, and I’m very satisfied with their work.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

It’s very helpful to have an initial call in the creative process to develop ideas for the project — thanks to that, the rest of the tasks for the video fell into place without having to spend much time making changes. Don’t rush things; invest the right amount of time in the initial phase to understand what you want and need.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Previse, founded in 2016, is an artificial intelligence company that has developed an innovative B2B payment solution. Through its state-of-the-art AI and analytical technology Previse is enabling firms to unlock the value in their invoice data, to get their suppliers paid instantly and build a stronger supply chain.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Animation Explainers, and what were your goals?

Explainer video. We wanted to showcase our AI + tech capabilities that facilitate day 1 payments to suppliers, without causing a headache for the corporate, in a way that benefits the corporate + its suppliers.

SOLUTION

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

We wanted something high quality and value-for-money and delivered in a relatively quick timeframe. Animation Explainers were able to deliver all three. It was also important for us to have a company that could do the end-to-end, e.g. supply voiceover artists, rather than us needing to help put pieces together.

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

Kick off meeting, followed by script writing, then storyboard, then animation and voiceover, before final video was produced. Had a chance to provide feedback along the way, which was duly incorporated.

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

Interfaced only with the project managers - initially Bryony and then Natasha. Feedback process was good - had to do a couple of rounds of feedback during certain stages but they were always super accommodative.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We've only just received the video but will be using it in our enterprise sales meetings as well as for a new marketing campaign.

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

Project manager took real ownership of the process. Had Zoom calls and some communication over email also. Collaborated on docs (incl. Storyboard) via Google Drive. Timeliness was good throughout - the process took a couple of weeks more than the initial timelines, but (a) we are in summer holiday season; and (b) I'm pretty confident that if we had absolutely needed it sooner that they would have delivered that.

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

This was my first time dealing with a video company, so I don't have good comparison experiences. But I found them to be a very impressive one-stop shop that could deliver a quality end-to-end product experience.

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

We would have benefited from having a little more time at certain points to provide our feedback - sometimes we got stuff and then were asked to provide feedback shortly after. We didn't mind this too much as it kept the project on a fast track, but this is probably the only thing I'd comment on.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of marketing for Cla-Val, a control valve manufacturer. We manufacture automatic control valves primarily for the water industry, though we also service the fire, marine, ground fueling, and aircraft refueling industries. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Animation Explainers?

Over the last three years, we had created a character that we’d animated using simplistic software. Every couple of months, we would develop a short explainer video for one of our products. These videos had become quite popular in certain parts of the world, but they were never narrated or super well-animated — just text with a character. 

We had a brand new product that was quite technical. We wanted a video with a voiceover and more detailed animation for a trade show, so we hired Animation Explainers. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Animation Explainers created an animated explainer video for our new product. The team storyboarded the entire video. They handled all aspects of the production, including the voiceover. 

What is the team composition?

First, I worked with a sales contact, and then I was assigned a project manager, who I primarily worked with. They might have used a voice actor for the video.

How did you come to work with Animation Explainers?

I don't recall exactly how I found them; I believe I saw their ad, asked for more details, and their business development person reached out to me. We decided to give Animation Explainers a shot when this project came along. 

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $7,500.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from March–June 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Internally, the feedback for the video has been really good. Externally, we only launched it last week, so we can't discuss long-term metrics. However, these videos usually do well, and we've already been asked to use this one for our Asia-Pacific market, where these are especially successful. 

Additionally, the video is already starting to generate some good numbers in terms of views. I anticipate this being equally as successful, if not more than any of our previous videos. 

How did Animation Explainers perform from a project management standpoint?

They were very good at project management. I've used other companies in the past for animations, and Animation Explainers was extremely professional. They used Google Docs to pass information back and forth. We communicated via email and Zoom meetings. Their project manager was excellent — friendly and detailed. Overall, the way they handled the project was very good. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their storyboarding and project management sets them apart. I appreciated the detail of their storyboard. When I've done these projects in the past, there has been a lot more back and forth. Meanwhile, Animation Explainers was very detailed in the information they wanted upfront, so when they delivered the storyboard, they had pretty much nailed it; we only needed minor tweaks, and that was it. Overall, working with them was a very easy process. I was impressed with them and would highly recommend them. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could use tools like Asana and Basecamp. Although many people use Google Docs, it's not a tool I'm used to, and I believe Basecamp is easier to use. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I would suggest you talk to Animation Explainers. What impressed me was their ability to work with different clients and really grasp different industries. Give them a try, and you'll be pleasantly surprised by the experience. I would certainly use them again. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the director of content for a managed security services company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Animation Explainers?

Animated video on XDR and what it is/means.

SOLUTION

How did you select Animation Explainers and what were the deciding factors?

I worked with them when I was director of content for a child care management software company, and they were fantastic. At that company, we found them because a friend of a friend referred them.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

We did a kick-off call to go over the video objectives, length, voice/tone, sample imagery/videos, messaging documents, etc. Following the call, we were provided a folder to upload all relevant branding and reference materials.

Within two weeks, they provided a script that we reviewed. Following approval on the script, they created a PPT storyboard and we provided edits to that. Within a few weeks of the final storyboard, we were presented with a video, where we could make comments directly in the video. It was a seamless process.

How many resources from the Animation Explainers team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Our project manager was our main contact, and she was great. She also brought along the script writer when needed.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I don't have results from the first video with my current company (yet), but I can say that at my last company, the videos they created were directly responsible for a significant number of MQLs, which is why we created several videos with AE.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Very effective - we always knew where we were in the process and they were quick to answer questions.

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

Talent/capabilities are important, but I find relationships to be just as, or even more, important. They are a great group of people who are kind, flexible and easy to work with, and I enjoyed every project I worked on with them. And they're also extremely talented, which makes it an easy decision to do more videos with them.

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

Not that I can think of.