Dr-VFX

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Videographer of MRCOOL

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Sell HVAC equipment

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Dr-VFX to accomplish?

• Create 3D isometric home style video

SOLUTION

How did you find Dr-VFX?

Online Search

Why did you select Dr-VFX over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Worked together previously

How many teammates from Dr-VFX were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

We had an inspiration video that we wanted Dr VFX to use as inspiration for a branded 3D video featuring our DIY mini split heat pump. We created a storyboard, provided Andrew with reference images of the style of rooms & characters we would like, and he started building. He sourced the character assets and created the environments. He animated each scene as requested and created animated transitions from each scene to the next. For deliverables, we requested an alpha channel version of the video and then later requested a version without shadows. Andrew provided us both versions! 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

How closely the finsihed video aligned with our storyboard and references 

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

Andrew is always extremely prompt and easy to communicate with. Deliverables are consistently received in a timely manner, and any requested edits are made quickly. 

What was your primary form of communication with Dr-VFX?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Andrew is very kind, quick to respond, and flexible with changing what we want and need on our projects. When we need an edit, he quickly adapts and provides what we've asked for. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Dr-VFX could have done differently?

Not really! We're happy with what we received. 

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was published on November 13, 2024.

Alex Lane
Head of Video Marketing, MRCOOL LLC
Manufacturing

Hickory, Kentucky

51-200

Oct 2024 - Nov 2024

Less than $10,000

Verified

Project summary
Dr-VFX produced 3D images for a heating and air products manufacturer. The team was responsible for creating images for the client's campaign.

Feedback summary
Dr-VFX delivered high-quality 3D images on time, which pleased the client. The team was patient, helpful, and receptive to feedback, showcasing solid project management. Their communication skills through emails and messaging apps impressed the client, resulting in a positive engagement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Video Marketing of MRCOOL LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We manufacture heating and air products for the American populace. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Dr-VFX to accomplish?

• Create High Quality 3D

SOLUTION

How did you find Dr-VFX?

Online Search

Why did you select Dr-VFX over others?

I liked Andrew in our interview.

How many teammates from Dr-VFX were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Dr-VFX produced 3D images for a campaign my company was putting together. He did it efficiently and made all of the many revision we requested in a timely manner.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We got the exact images we were wanting in a timely manner. We haven't implemented them yet into the campaign but we are happy with the images.

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

Everything was delivered on time, and Andrew (our contact) was extremely helpful and patient with our many revisions. It was a great experience. 

What was your primary form of communication with Dr-VFX?

Email or Messaging App

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

Their communication skills and the images they created made for a great experience for me and my team.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Dr-VFX could have done differently?

Not that I can think of.

STAR RATINGS:
Overall rating: 5
Quality: 5
Cost: 5
Schedule: 5
Willing to refer: 5

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director - Marketing & Promotions of Geometrics

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We manufacture geophysical instruments.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Dr-VFX to accomplish?

• Create a CGI animation of our marine seismic system.
• Make the video look very accurate and realistic.
• Convey the message about our equipment being modular and easy to use.

SOLUTION

How did you find Dr-VFX?

Online Search

Why did you select Dr-VFX over others?

Quality of example work

How many teammates from Dr-VFX were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Create a video to display the components of our system, the way they system fits together, and how the system can be expanded.  The first deliverable was a preliminary video for a tradeshow that occured early in the production timeline.   The final deliverable was a completed video after we provided further information.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Dr. VFX provided a quality product quickly.  The team listened to what we needed and provided the video content very quickly and accurately.  The video graphics were great and we received a lot of positive feedback from customers.

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

They always delivered what we needed on time and were very responsive to any change requests we have. Their team worked hard to understand and provide what we needed.

What was your primary form of communication with Dr-VFX?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The quality of the graphics and the design of the videos, especially considering the highly technical nature of some of the video subjects.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Dr-VFX could have done differently?

Nothing I can think of at this time.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Graphic Designer / 3D Product Renderer of Ross Video

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Ross Video Ltd is a privately held Canadian company that designs and manufactures equipment for live event and video production.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Dr-VFX to accomplish?

• 3D Animation videos

SOLUTION

How did you find Dr-VFX?

Online Search

Why did you select Dr-VFX over others?

• Pricing fits our budget
• Demo reel was amazing

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

Dr-VFX was a pleasure to work with. They have helped us with numerous projects to-date, helping to re-create beautiful product animations for our various products. The animations they create from our original 3D files are always well received; we repurpose them to add dramatic effect for explainer videos, stomp videos and product reveals.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Dr-VFX constantly hit deadlines and met the satisfaction of our stakeholders throughout various projects. Internally within our company, their 3D animations have sparked an interest for more of their content to showcase our line of products. They effectively communicated and collaborated with our team, as well as had the creative problem-solving skills to overcome any challenges encountered during the projects.

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

Their delivery items were always on time, and despite a difference in time zones, they were very responsive. They responded to our needs through their strong demo reel and technical skills in 3D modeling, texturing, animation and rendering software. We also required someone to be adaptable because of the time zones, and their flexibility to work within various project constraints, such as timeline and artistic direction changes is what makes us continue to work with them.

What was your primary form of communication with Dr-VFX?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The quality of work is outstanding. They really know how to satisfy our stakeholders; it can be tough with a room full of engineers approving the video, but they (Andrew particularly) always take it in stride and make the correct changes. We've developed a workflow together that has improved our communication, but it will only get better moving forward!

Are there any areas for improvement or something Dr-VFX could have done differently?

Nothing, everything was perfect!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Manager of BuildTuff Ltd

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We manufacture building materials for the building and DIY industries.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Dr-VFX to accomplish?

• Create an engaging and professional 3D product advert
• Model all necessary components
• Replicate a storyboard and delivery for a very tight deadline
• Follow technical direction from a complicated niche (deck building)

SOLUTION

How did you find Dr-VFX?

Online Search

Why did you select Dr-VFX over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Felt trustworthy with high quality results at a good price

How many teammates from Dr-VFX were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Andrew was tasked with creating a 30 second 3D animated product video which explained how TuffBlock, a composite deck block, worked. Andrew had to build deck constructions in 3D and animate the product with high quality renders to show off the design. The video was made for Facebook Ads, as well as YouTube and other platforms.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We got above a 4% click-through rate on Facebook Ads with many sales driven from this video. The video also produced over 30,000 views on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube shorts. 

This will continue to rise over time. Not only that, but we re-use the assets for other projects such as our sponsorship of a sports team for LED banners. We also re-used the animated build elements, and the 3d renders for product stills on the website. It's definitely something that can be utilised again and again.

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

Excellent communication skills. Andrew took meetings at crazy hours in order to be able to meet with my schedule (sometimes at 1am his time!) The deadline for this project was extremely tight, and he delivered everything with clear communication. Andrew is very easy to work with. If you're looking for a reliable 3D animator then look no further!

What was your primary form of communication with Dr-VFX?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The quality of the renders was top-notch. They were clean, crisp and high resolution. Zero noise at all.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Dr-VFX could have done differently?

Under the timeframe it's hard to ask for much more. My only suggestion would be double checking technical aspects of the niche. Sometimes things needed clarification after a revision, but this is very harsh considering you're learning a whole niche in under a week! It took me 6 months to learn about deck building properly.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Sr. Brand Marketing Specialist of Wolf Steel

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Wolf Steel LTD is the manufacturer of the Napoleon brand of products. We are North America’s largest privately owned manufacturer of quality wood and gas fireplaces (inserts and stoves), gas and charcoal grills, outdoor living products and heating & cooling products.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Dr-VFX to accomplish?

• CGI Content

SOLUTION

How did you find Dr-VFX?

Online Search

Why did you select Dr-VFX over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from Dr-VFX were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

3D Animated Video

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Improved product education by visually showcasing internal components, features, and benefits that cannot be captured through traditional photography.

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

The project was managed effectively, with deliverables completed on time and clear communication throughout. Requests and feedback were handled quickly, and the team was responsive, collaborative, and focused on meeting project objectives.

What was your primary form of communication with Dr-VFX?

Email or Messaging App

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

I was most impressed by their attention to detail and ability to visually communicate complex product features. Their CGI work helped bring our products to life in a way that traditional photography and video cannot.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Dr-VFX could have done differently?

No significant areas for improvement come to mind.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Product Manager of a mass spectrometers manufacturer.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We design, manufacture, and optimize ultra-sensitive, mobile mass spectrometers to comprehensively characterize the composition and purity of samples and the health of environments. Researchers and industrial customers around the world rely on our technologies for discovery and decision making.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Dr-VFX to accomplish?

• Create a teaser video for a new product that highlight key product features.

SOLUTION

How did you find Dr-VFX?

Online Search

Why did you select Dr-VFX over others?

• Good value for cost
• Quality of previous work

How many teammates from Dr-VFX were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

• Create a short promotional video for a new product using computer generated graphics.
• Create the storyboard for the video and accompanying shot list.
• Edit the video based on client feedback.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Video clips that include shots from our previously agreed upon shot list.

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

We are very happy with DR-VFX. They delivered a high quality product on time and were very accommodating to various edits and modifications after each review. We are very impressed by the quality of the video.

What was your primary form of communication with Dr-VFX?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They combined high-quality 3D renderings with an artistic cinematographic style.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Dr-VFX could have done differently?

We don't have any suggestions for improvement at this point.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am an executive at CF

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Video Production Company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Dr-VFX to accomplish?

• Animate 3D
• Create 3D Models
• CGI

SOLUTION

How did you find Dr-VFX?

Online Search

Why did you select Dr-VFX over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Other

How many teammates from Dr-VFX were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

We’ve had the pleasure of working with Andrew for several years across numerous projects, and he is always a fantastic partner. His work is consistently high quality, delivered at a reasonable price, and completed with impressive speed. Andrew has an incredible ability to take product files and transform them into stunning, professional animations and much more. He’s reliable, creative, and easy to collaborate with, making every project smooth from start to finish. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for exceptional work and great service.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The animation videos Andrew created were fantastic and us and our client was very happy!

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

They delivered on time and on budget.

What was your primary form of communication with Dr-VFX?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The lighting animation work always impressed me. Andrew's animations look sleek, polished, and on brand.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Dr-VFX could have done differently?

Delivering faster would be great.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Strategic Marketing Manager of Tregaskiss

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Manufacturer of MIG Welding guns and consumables.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Dr-VFX to accomplish?

• Showcase our new product
• Share high level information
• Excite the audience

SOLUTION

How did you find Dr-VFX?

Online Search

Why did you select Dr-VFX over others?

Impressive portfolio

How many teammates from Dr-VFX were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

We required a promotional video of one of our new products, for which we do not yet have a finished physical product. We needed a 3D VFX animation video to showcase our product and its key attributes. We needed to showcase the product in various angles and to highlight high level value prop information.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Completed on time.

Great communication.

Outstanding results.

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

Dr. VFX (Andrew) delivered everything on time and was responsive to all inquiries. He let me know what to expect in advance and surpassed all expectations.

What was your primary form of communication with Dr-VFX?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The results were of extremely high quality.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Dr-VFX could have done differently?

N/A. Everything was excellent. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Content creator of a consumer products company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

wearable tech

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Dr-VFX to accomplish?

Product video

SOLUTION

How did you find Dr-VFX?

Online Search

Why did you select Dr-VFX over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

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

30 sec 3D product animation Video 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Not published yeat. 

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

Andrew was very responsive and done very good job in a short deadline.

What was your primary form of communication with Dr-VFX?

Email or Messaging App

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

Dr-VFX's team put themselves out there.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Dr-VFX could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Brand Officer of a Legal cannabis company

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Premium Cannabis Products

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Dr-VFX to accomplish?

Create a 3d Animation video for a new product launch.

SOLUTION

How did you find Dr-VFX?

Online Search

Why did you select Dr-VFX over others?

High ratings

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

3d Animation product launch Video for a vaporizer for one of California's top cannabis brands.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Quality of work
• Communication 
• Timeline
• Flexibility
• Revisions

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

Yes, everything was delivered on time and the communication was wonderful.  All responses were favorable and resulted in a great working experience.

What was your primary form of communication with Dr-VFX?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

• Dr-VFX's quality of the work was high.  
• Lots of flexibility to meet the desired needs.  
• Overall communication was superb.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Dr-VFX could have done differently?

None.