How did you select this vendor?
I found Queppelin through Upwork when they responded to my job posting seeking 2D and 3D animators, and selected them based on the pricing they offered, feedback they received from previous clients, and their profile on Upwork, as well as their prompt communication.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
The project began when Nick responded to my job inquiry describing his team, linking to some animation they've done in the past, and offering a promotion. I proceeded to introduce myself and the work I do as an audio and video DJ, and discuss what I'm looking for in the animation loops.
I had several themes in mind relating to my DJ'ing brand, but allowed for flexibility in manifesting that vision from the animation team. Nick then asked to set up a Skype meeting to further discuss, in which I provided more detail of what I was looking for, as well as details regarding file formats and software I use as a video DJ.
The initial project we decided on was the following (message taken from Upwork):
"So for the first loop, we agreed that your team will focus on medical imagery with an occult/dance spin, so your animators can choose from designing a loop of between 5 - 30 seconds with their choice of imagery of skulls, skeletons, bones, blood vessels, neurons to accompany music similar to this effect".
I then provided some examples of VDJ loops to serve as references. Nick's team then began working on the project and completed it within five days, at which point Nick sent me the result for my feedback and approval.
Being satisfied with the work Nick's team did on the first project, I then laid out four options for additional projects I'd be interested in receiving from them, and provided a Google Drive link with some reference images and videos I compiled for them. Nick's team at Queppelin completed the second and third project promptly.
They then completed a fourth project and provided an updated version of the third project incorporating feedback and revisions I requested. I received the fifth and final animation on September 16th, after which we ended our Upwork contract because of lack of additional funds for more projects on my part.
I provided a positive review for Nick and his team through Upwork and let him know I would be interested in working together again in the future.
What was the team composition?
I liasoned directly with Nick, who i believe is the founder and president of Queppelin. He added one team member to our chat in Upwork, though our communications predominantly continued back and forth between Nick and I. I also met another team member during one of few Skype calls we had.
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