Beacons Point

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Sr Manager, Customer Journey of Eplan

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Eplan is an electricial engineering software company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Beacons Point to accomplish?

Brand Awareness Video editing

SOLUTION

How did you find Beacons Point?

Online Search

Why did you select Beacons Point over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Other

How many teammates from Beacons Point were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Beacon's Ponit edits video to create a story line for customer success videos. They add motion graphics and also supply social media clips from the full video. These videos are very important to our company for brand awareness. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We're still in the early phase of distributing these customer videos, but we've already been able to see results in the form of leads. The videos are used with the customer to cross promote and reach the others cutomer base. 

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

The responsivenes is fantastic. We have timelines and boards to post ongoing edits. Timelines are met and again, they are super responsive. I have to put that twice because it's hard to find a company that follows through and communicates. 

What was your primary form of communication with Beacons Point?

Virtual Meeting

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

They wanted to be part of the process. When we're preparing to shoot video they give tips and tricks and help with the storyline. That way the video editing comes much easier. 

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

Right now we're running a pretty tight ship with them so I don't see any areasy of improvement yet. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Executive Officer of AngelTrack Software

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We develop and provide cloud-based software solutions for emergency medical services (EMS) to streamline operations and improve patient care.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Beacons Point to accomplish?

• We needed a partner to create engaging video explainers that could clearly demonstrate the features and benefits of our software to new customers.

SOLUTION

How did you find Beacons Point?

Online Search

Why did you select Beacons Point over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Beacons Point were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• Developed custom video explainer scripts to simplify complex EMS processes
• Created high-quality animated videos with voiceovers and captions
• Integrated the explainer videos into our onboarding and marketing campaigns

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Since using the explainer videos, we’ve seen improved customer engagement and a reduction in onboarding time for new clients.

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

Beacon Point’s project management was professional. They delivered all videos on schedule and provided consistent updates through the course of the project. We had a dedicated point of contact who promptly addressed any concerns.

What was your primary form of communication with Beacons Point?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were impressed by Beacon Point’s ability to transform complex software features into engaging and easy-to-understand video content.

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

There are no areas of improvement that we can think of.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing of Rubber Tree Systems

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

A software solution that provides sales and CRM tools and business intelligence reporting for industrial distributors and manufacturers. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Beacons Point to accomplish?

• Create a Customer Testimonial Video

SOLUTION

How did you find Beacons Point?

Online Search

Why did you select Beacons Point over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Beacons Point were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Beacons Point came onside to a conference of ours where we scheduled 7 customer interviews over the course of the day, videoed our customers, some B roll footage or our employees meetig with customers,  and then did the entire video edit to final.  This included:

• taking some of the interviews to use as voiceovers while creating annimatin and inserting B-roll and stock footage
• stitching the story together for each ouf our four products using customer interview content
• delivering us the final testimonial video that also served as an general explainer for our products. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

A final, well- edited video that clearly demonstrated our product offering while serving as. a review from customers

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

Beacon's Point (Somer was our videographer and editor) was great about communicating thier timeline, status, needs and keeping our assets organized and updated. We were slow on our end to get the appovals through and assets needed and they were patient, thorough and did a great job meeting our needs and expectations. 

What was your primary form of communication with Beacons Point?

Email or Messaging App

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

Their flexibility, responsiveness, and value. 

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

The project went wonderfully. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Academic Officer of Education of 2U

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We connect +81M learners to world-class, free-to-degree online education in partnership with top universities and industry experts.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Beacons Point to accomplish?
We were charged with developing video content that would enhance the brand and introduce a new product to the market.

SOLUTION

How did you find Beacons Point?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Beacons Point over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Beacons Point were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We started the process with a discovery meeting. Shortly after the discovery meeting, we started working on the voiceover script and storyboard. Filming took place locally in Arizona with one of our dealership partners. The final output file, which included both live action and 3D animation, was provided in early January, setting us apart from other vendors in the market.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

At the moment, just a small number of people have seen our film, but I can say that it has made a tremendous impression both outside and inside our gates. This video has set the bar for what is achievable and will help enhance our brand.

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

The team created project schedules and working documents, on which we could collaborate. The engagement was very appreciated, and we received complete openness regarding the next steps.

What was your primary form of communication with Beacons Point?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their versatility was very astounding. They are willing and capable of accommodating adjustments with little pushback or hesitation. That was really refreshing.

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

Nothing springs to mind. We look forward to working with them again soon.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder & CPTO of Knowa

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Knowa specializes in Collaboration, Governance, Communication, Pensions, Boards, and Negotiations.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Beacons Point to accomplish?

• We wanted to create a video advertisement for a future marketing campaign but lacked the necessary resources in-house. Our tight deadline also limited our alternatives, so we sought to collaborate with a production business that could move rapidly.

SOLUTION

How did you find Beacons Point?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Beacons Point over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Beacons Point were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Following our initial conversation, we had a kick-off meeting for the project and were allocated a producer. We were given a clear timetable outlining when revisions would be sent and feedback rounds would take place, and we swiftly went on to developing a script and gathering assets.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The campaign has only recently gone live, therefore performance figures cannot be provided at this time, however internal comment on the output has been quite positive.

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

The interaction between teams has been effortless. We've mostly talked via email and added comments to videos on Vimeo links, which has proven to be really effective. The crew was always willing to jump on a phone if something needed to be discussed further.

What was your primary form of communication with Beacons Point?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their efficiency and communication skills impressed us. Considering the tight deadline, we're really pleased with the results. They were also extremely resourceful, shooting scenes at their studio with members of their team rather than actors. That really made the artwork come to life without breaking the cash.

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

Nothing comes to mind.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of Real Assets and Sustainability of CF Private Equity

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

CF Private Equity allows pension funds, endowments, foundations, family offices, investment advisors, and other sophisticated investors to diversify their portfolios through private investments.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Beacons Point to accomplish?
We needed a local video team to record our graduation ceremony since our in-house video team was unable to go. Making a highlight film and generating enthusiasm for upcoming grads was our aim.

SOLUTION

How did you find Beacons Point?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Beacons Point over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Beacons Point were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

They outlined the timeline for everything from the day of the shot until the editing process. I searched for a 90-minute video, but ultimately settled on a 2-minute one. The turnaround was expedited! I left comments immediately on the video and had a phone conversation with the editor. They fully understood my vision, and the finished video was provided after just three editing rounds.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We shared the video on our Slack channel, allowing the entire organization to see it. The video will be featured in advertisements and promotions for upcoming graduations, as well as utilized in email campaigns, social media posts, and website placements.

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

They had an excellent and user-friendly tool for editing videos! Since I couldn't be present in person, they followed up after the shoot to provide an explanation of how it happened. (Which I was grateful for!) With a few days' turnaround, the video was ready to be shown to our organization and the graduates on schedule.

What was your primary form of communication with Beacons Point?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their expertise. I thought the job was well-handled. Gabe was very knowledgeable about when to pull quotations and footage to add that finishing touch to the piece. As I was editing, I was searching for bits of stuff that could make it even better. They didn't have much time to plan out the final product, yet they managed to film and edit the piece precisely as we had imagined.

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

No, everything went perfectly!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior Manager of Bain & Company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Business Consulting and Services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Beacons Point to accomplish?

We want to encourage more manufacturers to allow their products to certify repairably by providing a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand explanation of certification, its advantages, and the certification procedure.

SOLUTION

How did you find Beacons Point?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Beacons Point over others?

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

How many teammates from Beacons Point were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We first communicated by phone and email. We decided on the requirements at our online conference. We supplied the materials in order to make our objective more clear to them. The screenplay was written by us. We commented on the storyboard they made. They managed the voiceover (we selected the appropriate voice from the list). Next, we selected the music from the list as well. They combined everything, even our feedback. We then requested subtitles from them

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

As of right present, we lack any metrics. We uploaded the video on YouTube and our social media accounts.

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

With regular updates, communication with the project management was simple. Most of our communication was done via shared papers and emails.

What was your primary form of communication with Beacons Point?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their readiness and quick responsiveness really amazed me.

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

I hope we could have one or two more online sessions to storyboard, as it might be simpler to share and discuss ideas in real time rather than to write comments afterwards.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder & CTO of LinkByCar

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Automotive component manufacturers and mobility service

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Beacons Point to accomplish?

• Create a membership acquisition video for a customer.

SOLUTION

How did you find Beacons Point?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Beacons Point over others?

Good value for cost

How many teammates from Beacons Point were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Planning, filming, and editing a Membership Acquisition Video based on member interviews from the Annual IDEAL event in Providence, Rhode Island required the full-turn key set of professional services from Beacons Point, including all pre-production consultation, on-location production, b-roll and interview production, post-production editing, equipment, and manpower resources

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

1. A high level of customer satisfaction. 
2. A well-organized production process and clear communication. 
3. The final video, edited versions, and review files were delivered earlier than expected

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

1. Consistently excellent communication. 
2. Removed all uncertainty from pre-production scheduling. 
3. Assisted in identifying important themes and formulating lines of inquiry to elicit those themes from interview subjects in a genuine manner. 
4. The video feedback function proved to be highly user-friendly and intuitive during the editing process. 
5. Overall, we are quite happy with the collaboration

What was your primary form of communication with Beacons Point?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

It's nice to work for an organization where your main responsibility is to move aside so that employees may focus on their task. From the depth of our interactions, you would never realize that they aren't particularly experienced in the specific niche market I service

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

Nothing

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the President of OLIVE Presents

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Strategic branding and Communications

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Beacons Point to accomplish?

• Produce two separate videos featuring a new hotel renovation and rebranding project and a restaurant renovation project
• present the design firm's work in two areas of the hospitality segment

SOLUTION

How did you find Beacons Point?

Personal reference

Why did you select Beacons Point over others?

Referred to me

How many teammates from Beacons Point were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

We asked that Beacon's Point work with the design team to shoot a video that would present the renovation proects of both a hotel and a restaurant. The video included both cover of the project, as well as interviews with the design team and their clients. Additionally, there was some VO included in the restaurant piece. Beacon's Point edited both pieces for use as promotion for the firm, as well as social media applications.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Beacons Point was a joy to work with. They were professional, timely, listened to the client about the desired outcome of the project(s) and delivered a great finished product.

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

Beacon's Point delivered on time, and always responded quickly to our inquiries and requests for modifications.

What was your primary form of communication with Beacons Point?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They were talented, professional, easy to work with and delivered the product we were seeking, at a reasonable price.

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

I can't think of anything. We really enjoyed working with them!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Growth of Cybrid

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Payments API infrastructure for US and Canada, including crypto rails

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Beacons Point to accomplish?

• Create a simple and engaging video that helps explain our platform offering
• Begin to define the Cybrid brand through video

SOLUTION

How did you find Beacons Point?

Online Search

Why did you select Beacons Point over others?

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

How many teammates from Beacons Point were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We provided a basic vision to Beacons Point and their team was able to guide us through the steps required to produce the video. Throughout the creation of the video, the team would check in regularly to ensure that the process was in line with what we were expecting and ensure clear deliverables.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The measurable outcomes would be the video itself, with the many outlined steps and stages along the way like script writing, storyboarding and voice actor selection were demonstrating the progress of the project.

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

BeaconsPoint was extremely responsive in both the requested material and timelines of our business. Working with them is extremely easy. They delivered items on time, as described.

What was your primary form of communication with Beacons Point?

Virtual Meeting

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

It's a great group of people to work with, with a strong bench of talent. Regardless of the project or job, they have the internal resources or contacts to perform.

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

At this time I have no feedback to provide to Beacons Point regarding what they could have done differently.