Duro compagnie

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am a senior creative director at a consulting firm.

What challenge were you trying to address with Duro compagnie?

I worked with them in my previous position and now, in my current position, we contract out some parts of the projects that we do for our clients to them. 

We hire Duro compagnie when we have a special need such as if we don’t have in-house capacity to do branding and logo design. In terms of video production, we don’t have that capability so Danny (Owner, Duro compagnie) is one of our go-to people for that. 

What was the scope of their involvement?

Danny primarily does video animation for us including 2D, 3D, and custom illustration. This also involves conceptual, storyboarding, music, and voiceover work. He’s also done brand logo, identity, and look and feel for a number of our clients. 

Recently, I hired him to work with us on a year-long campaign which required seven different animations that included custom illustrations and voice-overs. A couple of those animations also required custom music. 

He also did logo and keyframe art that was used to define the look and feel of the entire campaign. He did all of this work for the entire year that we were working with this particular client.  

What is the team composition?

Danny is our main point of contact. He does have a larger team but sometimes the work is done behind the scenes. We’ve worked with two other teammates, one of whom has helped us with music, and Danny adjusts the team composition depending on his capacity.

How did you come to work with Duro compagnie?

We heard about him through word of mouth because he’s known to be one of the best in town.

What is the status of this engagement?

I started working with him in January 2016 and we continue to work with him and his team on an as-needed basis.

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

I attribute the success of our 2019 campaign to their work. Thanks to Duro compagnie, we will be working with the client I mentioned on a second phase of the project in 2020. This milestone speaks to how good Danny and his team are as well as to how good our partnership is.

How did Duro compagnie perform from a project management standpoint?

Danny works specifically with me and my project managers to keep everything on track and we communicate via email or meet in person.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I am impressed by the breadth of his capabilities. He knows everything from illustrated animation, to photo-real animation, to editing, to voiceover, to music. His creative director and designer expertise along with his broad capabilities allow him to take an idea to all lengths.

Danny brings so much to the table and that’s what sets him apart. He’s a great person who goes above and beyond because he’s a perfectionist. He’s extremely passionate about and talented at what he does, which shows in his incredible work. He always gives more than is asked of him.

Are there any areas they could improve?

He should get a project manager but other than that, there’s nothing he can improve on. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Hire him because he’s great. Communicate openly and frequently because it’s challenging to work with vendors who aren’t on-site or full-time staff. Also, be clear about timelines and budgets.