Shoot At Sight Productions

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a professional singer and music director as well as the owner of an online platform where aspiring and struggling singers can sign up and submit their singing auditions, which will be shortlisted by the judges like myself so the finalists can get better exposure.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Shoot At Sight Productions?

I hired Shoot At Sight to handle everything related to this project. From the web and app development to producing digital video content to creating a brand profile to handling the social media marketing to managing the online ads and digital marketing, the SaS team did everything and more, such as the UI/U design. My number one goal was to create a brand.

SOLUTION

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

I have been in the media industry for over 15 years and have a lot of contacts with such companies. An old friend of mine introduced me to the SaS team. I was assured by my friend regarding their work and the rest of the assurance was given to me after meeting the team personally in Dubai and seeing the way of working along with the result.

Even though the SaS team is a video production company at its core, it can do a lot of things which is why I hired them. Initially, I hired them for video production, but they were capable to handle the development, design and digital marketing. I got everything in one place with a good package and a great team.

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

There were a lot of meetings at first to plan how we're going to create a brand. We had a digital marketing and brand expert as well as an SEO expert. Our campaign was set on a calendar with daily tasks which streamlined everything. Among other things, we used Google and Facebook ads along with Instagram boosts, whose weekly reports were generated by the SaS team. Our Wordpress and custom websites had all the auditions with all the right filters, etc.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

I had two creatives, one web developer, one branding expert, one SEO expert, one content writer, and three designers working on this project from the SaS team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

In only two weeks, the marketing campaign garnered 4000+ online singing auditions. The youth following us loved the concept, designs, and especially the digital video content made by SaS. The project has already been a success. What more can I say?

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

I made a few visits to Dubai to meet them personally and get everyone on one page, and not only was it productive, the meetings were quite fun and educational for me. When everything was planned and structured, we only had to handle the daily posts on social media and the ads. Also, frequent communication with the contestants was handled by the SaS team as well.

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

No doubt, there were some minor ups and downs in the process. But I can trust the SaS team for giving it their all and providing results at all costs.

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

Sometimes, I had some last minute changes for things, which took some extra time. I believe there should be some contingency for stuff like that.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a content team lead at a sports event management company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Shoot At Sight Productions, and what were your goals?

My team hired Shoot At Sight Productions to cover our corporate event and produce an appealing video that would go on all our channels and accounts and be used in future events for promotional purposes.

SOLUTION

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

I have professionally collaborated with Shoot at Sight multiple times as a cinematographer and know the team and their expertise well. My company needed a talented group of individuals who could handle such work. I knew that the Shoot At Sight team had done such a job many times. Fortunately, their previous work was loved by my higher ups which led to the closing of the deal.

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

After initial meetings and planning, the team did a storyboard and made sample videos to clarify the idea of the final video. They handled the script, V.O., and animations from scratch. The final video was optimized for all our platforms by Shoot at sight.

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

Umar and Suresh were leading the project from Shoot at Sight and did the whole communication, in which there were never any delays. The team religiously followed the given schedule and pushed us to do the same. Most of the communication happened on Whatsapp and Wetransfer, which further decreased any delays

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The final video caught a lot of eye in my company, especially on all digital platforms. It got more views and impressions than our other videos.

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

We could call the team leads without any issues and they would cater for us. The project management was entirely organized with their daily to-do list. Communication was on call, email, and Whatsapp mainly.

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

The team members are extremely friendly but still manage to handle things professionally.

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

They need to add more services to their belt, like video equipment rental and wedding photography.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

i work in a canadian transport company that employs and operates a humongous fleets of vehicles used to provide various services in North America. I act as a business and transportation planner in it

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Shoot At Sight Productions, and what were your goals?

We needed corporate video production from shoot at sight that covers all of the company's features, from offices to the fleet to service to scale to business. The complex part was doing it in style, which included drone videography, complicated vehicle shots , etc. this hero video is going to be the introduction of the company for the sole purpose of generating sales from our b2b and b2c clients both.

SOLUTION

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

We shortlisted Shoot At Sight as they offered us a nice package that included suitable pricing and all the services that we required. Their portfolio was strong and suited our needs too .

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We sat them and briefed them about the whole project, after which they developed a script, pre-vis and a storyboard. A few corrections later, we were ready to shoot. This was followed by a few days of editing and voice over recordings. All sorts of cuts and sizes were then developed for social media and website.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Suresh and Sameer led the whole process. My team communicated frequently with them and mainly used channels like zoom, Vimeo and whatsapp

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Well, the video was pretty much better than what we could imagine and covered everything in an easy yet interesting way. We are more than satisfied with it. We have been getting rave reviews on it so far, and we are expecting about 7 to 9 major conversions by the end of the month

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

We had whatsapp groups to share all our ideas , concern and revisions directly to the videographers, animators, editors and , ofcourse , the project heads. The ease of communication was a big factor that we met deadlines

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

Car corporate videos have been here for a long, long time. But it was impressive how Shoot At Sight managed to do corporate video production with our fleet in a way that is simple but also extremely original.

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

So far , there are no complaints

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a Quality Auditor in one of the world’s most popular food certification bodies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Shoot At Sight Productions, and what were your goals?

My team hired Shoot At Sight Productions to get their corporate video production services and consultation. The goal of the corporate film was to raise awareness about Halal food products. It was supposed to be an engaging yet highly informative video so we needed lots of animations in it with a tight script.

SOLUTION

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

We found Shoot At Sight by my references in the industry. They had done similar work for other food companies in the past. Hiring a vendor who knows about your industry almost as good as you was a win-win situation.

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

After a few days of planning and brainstorming with us, the Shoot at Sight team came up with a great script. After that, they shot some scenes from our UAE office, took employee interviews, and got the VoiceOver recorded and animations prepared in the meanwhile. The team also hired a model who would speak in between the shots. After editing, the video was complete.

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

Umar and Fahad were my point of contacts. We were also able to communicate with the designers and editors. They were always available even though there’s a big time difference between the USA and UAE.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I would say that we got not exactly what we wanted, but we got something much better than that. So that is success for me.

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

Umar and Fahad were very easy to talk to for anything we needed or not needed in the video, and they acted immediately. They sent us all the decided resolution, formats and sizes of the video to us 2 days before the deadline in case we needed anything revised.

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

They were extraordinary filmmakers. I can say this because of their willingness to study the subject they’re handling to perfect their videos and films.

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

They just opened a branch in Houston. I would like them to set up quickly in the USA so we can hire them for our upcoming projects.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work in a travel company in London, United Kingdom, Business Analyst.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Shoot At Sight Productions, and what were your goals?

My company collaborated with Shoot At Sight Productions for their corporate video production services. We required a corporate film that could be used as an ad film at the same time, so the level of creativity required was high. The project was quite tricky, which many video production companies denied.

SOLUTION

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

Shoot At Sight was found by my team on Google and we hired them as they have done similar work in the past in Pakistan. It was kind of a travelogue that we required and they were experienced in corporate video production as well. So it was a perfect match.

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

We started with preplanning meetings, which involved a lot of brainstorming from both sides. The Shoot At Sight team then shot the video of all the relevant places and people we required, such as our office spaces, interviews with the company's higher-ups, and some tourist attractions.

The script, prepared by Mr Suresh, took the idea up a notch. Lastly, the video editing was smart and tied everything beautifully.

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

My team was in constant contact with Suresh and Umar. We could share our comments, requests, and revisions with the editors too. And they were acted upon quickly.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Just getting this tricky project done was a huge progress. We got a corporate video and an ad film in the price of one video. The script was the highlight, which was smartly written as versatile piece of work by Suresh.

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

The project was completed well before the time because the team gave us more than enough time in a day. We communicated on Whatsapp and Zoom as well as WeTransfer.

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

I was amazed by how masterfully they handled this tricky project when all the other companies said no to us. This shows how capable the Shoot At Sight team is.

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

I don't think there is anything that I wanted differently from Shoot At Sight in this project.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work in a provincial level healthcare authority in Canada where I act as a Project Coordinator.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Shoot At Sight Productions, and what were your goals?

We hired Shoot At Sight for corporate video production where we wanted to describe the organization and its policies and services. It was a lengthy task with a lot of video footage, animation, and infographics involved.

SOLUTION

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

I found Shoot At Sight on Google and selected them after seeing their impressive work for the UAE government and WGS.

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

The video was an explainer corporate video made for internal use. The process started with pre planning and meetings followed by the video shooting of the offices and employee interviews. Simultaneously, the production company worked on the script. During post production, the animation, infographics, and voiceover were incorporated in the video along with the editing.

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

I was in smooth communication with Sameer and Umar, and all my feedbacks were met with either agreements or educational constructive criticism.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The video was well shot and edited, and it conveyed everything in a manner that was engaging and could be used for a few more years, making it a worthwhile investment.

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

Timeliness was top notch. Communication was done via Zoom and WhatsApp and the production house dedicated a significant chunk of time to our project. The project went hassle free mostly I believe due to their organized way of working.

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

Their art is quite mature, engaging, and sensible. It’s something I couldn’t find in others during my search.

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

It would be more convenient for them if Shoot At Sight operated completely from Saskatoon, but they are moving to Canada so that’s a start.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Creative Manager at an advertising and marketing company called Creative Think Tank. We work with all kinds of clients for their brand development and management as well as their marketing strategies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Shoot At Sight Productions, and what were your goals?

We hired Shoot At Sight for full event video coverage and photography of my company event, held in Dubai, since it is quite common in my line of work. In this annual event, a lot of our clients were invited and the content produced by Shoot At Sight was going to be posted everywhere as a display of our work, team, clientele to attract even more customers.

SOLUTION

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

We Googled numerous event organizers and studios, but none of their work was up to the mark. However, Shoot At Sight's previous work (posted on their website) looked highly promising and something that my higher management would want. They understood the assignment well. Their prices were tailored according to the project and quite justified in my opinion.

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

Initially, we did a few meetings to get on the same page. The team made some improvements in our vision. They even prepared a video proposal and presentation to make my team understand how the final product is going to be like. They analyzed the location and brought their team for photography as well as videography.

They even conducted some client interviews for us, making the product more credible. The editing of the video was top-notch and smart. We received all social media thumbnails and aspect ratios. Every stage was smooth.

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

We communicated initially with Umar and Suresh, the two major creatives. Then, there were two editors/designers, a videographer and a photographer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

After sharing the videos, the response was immense on our social medias and YouTube. Surprisingly, we were able to close 3 big deals from new clients just a couple of days after posting the videos. We are hoping that this number will increase a lot in the coming months.

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

Communication with Umar and Suresh was smooth and frequent on WhatsApp and Zoom. Both parties had their daily targets set and the deadlines were mostly met because of this systematic way of working.

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

I think their team is highly talented. For a mere corporate event video coverage, these guys went above and beyond to deliver an amazing product. To my surprise, the final product had the aesthetics of a feature film, which was explanatory when I found out that they had worked for movies as well.

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

The prices could be slightly lower according to my higher ups, but I personally think that the final product was worth A LOT more.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a part of a cake manufacturing company that needs video production due to frequent NPDs.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Shoot At Sight Productions, and what were your goals?

We hired Shoot At Sight for the introduction of our company and its products in an interactive and engaging way that no one else could do. Shoot At Sight helped us launch our biggest campaign ever on every major social media platform, allowing us to not only hit our targets but surpass them by a large margin.

SOLUTION

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

We selected SAS after numerous conversations with many vendors. SAS offers a complete package that no one can. From price to quality, SAS excels in all. However, it is the team's dedication that would make me come back to them.

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

It started with a simple Zoom call where the SAS representative explained us everything. Then, in the meetings, the team gave us free consultation to perfect our campaign. Storyboard, script, and voice over were done by the SAS team according to our requirements.

The final product was a 4 minute long live-action video with info-graphics sprinkled brilliantly on the most important places. Various other versions of the video were produced to complement social media platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, and the stories on them.

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

We worked with Mr. Umr Khan who guided us through each and every stage and even explained the critical technicalities that a client should know. We were connected with the SAS representatives all day on Whatsapp and the communication was very smooth and swift. Our review was valued and action was swiftly taken in case of correction.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The expectations of our higher-ups were succeeded, and they were very happy with the product. The interactions and conversions due to the videos produced by Shoot At Sight were 11.3% better than our targets. The sharing data of our videos across all social platforms were impressive and helped a lot in spreading our name and products.

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

The management is very easy to talk to. We could Whatsapp, Zoom, or even emailed the team any time, and they would gladly help us out with any confusions.

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

The planning phase, which I believe is the most important, was the best. The team created a whole calendar for the campaign that was approved mutually and followed religiously. According to my experience, other companies don't work as systematically as this one.

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

I think the voiceover could have been better, but it was done by a freelance voiceover artist and not the SAS team. Other than that, everything was quite up to the mark.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a Sr. Marketing Executive of a real estate company in the UK.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Shoot At Sight Productions, and what were your goals?

We wanted a corporate video for our real estate company that offers ownerships and rentals of real estate in the UK. This video was going to go on all our social media platforms. Also, we needed it to be detailed but also entertaining till the last second. It was our number one way of attracting new clients.

SOLUTION

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

Quick Google searches for the best video production companies led us to Shoot at Sight. We shortlisted a few companies, but since Shoot At Sight has done a lot of work for real estate agencies, it was the obvious choice.

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

The video included shots of our properties that we want to sell as well as those of our offices and teams along with their interviews. There were some client testimonial videos as well. It included a significant amount of figures that was shown as infographics and animations. The process started with preplanning and script writing, which was done wonderfully, followed by storyboarding, voiceover, and of course video production, and finally editing.

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

We worked mainly with Fahad, the head of the team. And needless to say, he handled my project and team really well, thanks to his 24/7 availability.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The guests and investors loved how uniquely the company and its properties were presented in the video, which led to several big deal closings. What more does one want?

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

Thanks to Fahad's availability, communication was not just frequent but also effective. Therefore, the project was completed well before the big day. The vendor was simply a text message away from us.

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

It was really fun working on the script with Fahad. He's a masterful filmmaker with a deep mind that can come up with thought provoking as well as fun ideas. He was the perfect guy to handle my corporate video project.

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

No. In fact, I would say Shoot At Sight is one of the best video production companies working in Dubai.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work in a software development company as a Software Developer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Shoot At Sight Productions, and what were your goals?

I wanted a detailed corporate video for my company, explaining all our products and services, to attract new clients as we’re comparatively new in the industry. Of course, as a new company, we wanted to take all the right steps and choose only the best corporate video production company out there.

SOLUTION

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

I found Shoot At Sight on LinkedIn, which led me to their website where I saw their remarkable portfolio. They have done a lot of work just like my team wanted. The reviews were also all positive.

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

The corporate video was required for promotional and marketing purposes. This was supposed to be seen by all our potential clients so they can easily choose us. My team listed all our requirements to Shoot At Sight lead, Umar, whose team then prepared a brilliant script for us. Most of the shots were taken from stock footage, and a few were actual interviews of my team. All the clips were then edited and joined masterfully by Shoot At Sight with the incorporation of all the infographics and animations.

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

Umar was in constant coordination with me, and all my feedbacks were taken very seriously. Also, the input given by the Shoot At Sight team was highly valuable to produce a top-notch product.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The outcome is yet to be seen as we have just finished working on the project. But my higher-ups and I couldn’t be more satisfied with their video. All my requirements have been fulfilled as well as the stuff that I didn’t know that I needed.

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

Communication was frequent and seamless with Umar on WhatsApp and Zoom video call. The deadline was after a month, but we got the video in just 13 days. So it’s safe to say that they did the job well before the deadline.

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

I realized the importance of scripts during this project. The scriptwriter did an amazing job and gave the video a sensible and reliable feel.

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

I don’t think so.