Six Degrees Productions

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of BCAMA

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are a non-profit organization providing resources and networking opportunities for professionals in the the marketing industry in BC.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Six Degrees Productions to accomplish?

• Capture BCAMA's Flagship event,Vision
• Provide us with an engaging reel that we can share on our social channels for future stakeholder engagement

SOLUTION

How did you find Six Degrees Productions?

In person networking

Why did you select Six Degrees Productions over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Six Degrees Productions were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Six degrees created a short event reel for our annual flagship conference, Vision!

• Briefing Session: Meet with the client to discuss the conference schedule, key highlights, and any specific requirements for the reel.
• Shooting Plan: Develop a detailed shooting schedule and shot list in collaboration with the client.
• Production:
  • Filming: Capture footage of major conference activities including keynote speeches, panel discussions, and audience interactions.
  • Interviews: Conduct on-site interviews with selected speakers and attendees (if applicable).
  • B-Roll: Record supplementary footage of the venue, networking sessions, and other relevant scenes.
• Post-Production:
  • Editing: Create a [duration] minute highlight reel, integrating selected footage, background music, and text overlays.
  • Revisions: Provide up to [number] rounds of revisions based on client feedback.
• Final Deliverable: Deliver the final video in [format, e.g., MP4] at [resolution, e.g., 1080p] quality.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Six Degrees was the onsite videography specialists for BCAMA's annual flagship conference, Vision. The team was phenomenal to work with from start to finish. They were timely and well organized. They took our vision in developing a shotlist, the videographers and team on site were very professional and needed little guidance on site, allowing me to focus on other elements of the event. The overall process was seamless and the end results were exactly what we were looking for. Would highly recommend!

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

The team was very timely.  They pre-planned all elements of the shoot and video editing ahead of time and we recieved the final reel in a timely manner.

What was your primary form of communication with Six Degrees Productions?

Email or Messaging App

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

What stood out to me about the team was that they were more organized than other videographers that I've used in the past. We had our postproduction graphics and music finalized before the event even took place.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Six Degrees Productions could have done differently?

I really don't have any negative criticisms.  They delievered on what what promised and did a great job on site!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Training Manager of Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Pursuit is a collection of inspiring and unforgettable hospitality experiences in iconic places including Alaska, Montana, the Canadian Rockies, Vancouver, Reykjavík, Las Vegas and Chicago.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Six Degrees Productions to accomplish?

To create three animations for Hospitality Standards Training, for new and existing team members.

SOLUTION

How did you find Six Degrees Productions?

Online Search

Why did you select Six Degrees Productions over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Six Degrees Productions were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

To deliver three animated videos for Pursuit Hospitality Standards Training: 

• Pursuit Hospitality
• Living Our Values
• Delivering Pursuit Hospitality

Time frame of 6 weeks for scripting, storyboarding and animating.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Team member satisfaction & knowledge 
• Leadership audits to be conducted throughout summer 
• NPS scores to improve based on the hospitality delivered to guests

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

Lee-Anne excelled in project management, maintaining superb communication throughout, and I never had to follow up for answers. All three animations were delivered promptly and in line with expectations. Her team demonstrated remarkable dedication to ensuring the videos were on-brand and effectively conveyed the essence of Pursuit Hospitality.

What was your primary form of communication with Six Degrees Productions?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The animated videos they created encapsulated the essence of being a Pursuit Team Member, embodying world-class hospitality. They produced on-brand and relatable content, skillfully integrating numerous of our hospitality establishments, enabling our team to resonate with the videos on a personal level.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Six Degrees Productions could have done differently?

Regarding the scripting process, we acknowledge that we were working within a tight timeline, which was entirely our responsibility. It would have been beneficial to have a conversation with the scriptwriter to effectively convey our thoughts and engage in a collaborative discussion on ideas, rather than undergoing multiple iterations with numerous script revisions.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the office manager and executive assistant to the president at Turnbull Construction Project Managers, a project management services company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Six Degrees Productions?

We needed help with video production.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Six Degrees Productions did three recruitment videos for us; the videos were 2–3 minutes long. We did the shoots in August and completed the editing and reshooting of one video in November. They helped prepare and plan the videos and gave us advice. They also interviewed the staff and handled all the video editing and audio mixing.

What is the team composition?

We had someone to guide us through the process, an editor, and a director.

How did you come to work with Six Degrees Productions?

I found them online.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from August–November 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Six Degrees Productions were great and incredibly helpful. Everything went smoothly, so it was a great experience. Moreover, the whole team thought the videos were well done. We’ll use the videos on our website and social media.

How did Six Degrees Productions perform from a project management standpoint?

Their shoots were well-organized, and they were always on time. Six Degrees Productions helped direct the staff when they needed help, and they stayed within budget. When we went over budget, it was because we required them to do an extra video. However, they were upfront about everything.

We communicated via email, phone calls, and Zoom.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The collaboration was excellent; they were incredibly organized. Moreover, their videos were high-quality. We were satisfied with their work.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there wasn’t anything to improve.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Just convey what you want; they’ll listen to you, assist you, and give advice.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am president and owner of the business

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Six Degrees Productions, and what were your goals?

Our goal was to display our business and its main suppliers with video and make it look professional

SOLUTION

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

I really enjoyed the process and how fast the Team was able to listen and gain a complete understanding of our business with little or no duplication of explanation required - I was confident based on that initial high level plan they gave me from the little info i gave them they would be able to deliver a professional video

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

initial discussion was what we were and what we were looking for. they provided a high level plan which made me comfortable they knew what they were doing. we got to a script and location plan very easily with them reviewing all the issues with each location in detail. the actual day of filming was excellent with the crew exercising great patience with our lack of skill bein on camera. the first draft was so close to perfect and within 30 days we had a final publishable video

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

Lee was amazing in the project management and the video production crew were super patient and creative for gathering great shots and video

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It is exactly what we were looking for and met the initial goals that we laid out with Lee.

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

Lee was our point person, and she was superb at crafting and managing the process and results.

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

just their overall goal-meeting skill - in a project like this where I am somewhat vague on what I wanted, they were able to extract a plan from me and get to the end goal - a great video

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

none!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a content development lead. I lead the production of articles, podcasts, videos, etc.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Six Degrees Productions, and what were your goals?

Our project involved making health and safety information accessible to employers in Ontario. Safety Tips are short Q&A style videos (around 30 seconds - 1 minute in length) shot virtually. The videos showcase our staff safety experts sharing informative, timely information for our customers and answering common questions. Each video opens with a question and have our SMEs answering in 30 seconds – 1 minute.

SOLUTION

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

We were searching through Google and Bark.com. We decided to choose this vendor because they understood the project, had an impressive portfolio, were within our budget and seemed like a flexible, wonderful team to work with!

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

We had a list of ideas and then I arranged the dates with the SMEs. Then I would schedule the dates with Six Degrees and supply them wit h the video questions to be answered. We would arrange a meeting with the SME through Zoom and Six Degrees would record and direct our SME. Then we would be sent drafts for feedback and input.

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

We worked with Lee Anne and Bernadette. The feedback process was easy through Vimeo and email, and they were always responsive.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We have had great results on social media, using them in article content and in our training.

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

They would provide frequent updates, use easy tools to book, and easy tools to provide feedback.

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

They quickly got up to speed on undererstanding the topics and finding b-roll which is a challenge in our industry! They were also very flexible and responsive if we needed edits to the videos even post-production.

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

I would have been lovely to meet them and do a shoot in person, however we are geographically across the country.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of product marketing at ZIRO.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Six Degrees Productions?

We hired Six Degrees for their video production services. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Six Degrees handled everything from planning, scriptwriting, and preproduction to postproduction and editing. The video was animated, and it aimed to tell the story of our brand. The team also handled the voiceover and audio mixing components. They took care of all the sound editing and music licensing, too. We simply had to choose the voices that would resonate with our audience, and their resources put everything together. 

For context, we were once called Stack8, which didn’t fit the new brand positioning that we crafted earlier. As a result, part of this project’s goal was to make sure that our positioning was aligned with our brand and vice versa. From there, we went through a change in name and corporate identity. The video that Six Degrees created aimed to help us tell that story.

What is the team composition?

I mainly dealt with Lee-Anne (Co-Owner & Head of Video Production Canada), who served as our project manager. She had a team that she used to create animations, storyboards, and everything else. She probably had half a dozen team members within that team.

How did you come to work with Six Degrees Productions?

Lee-Anne reached out to me on LinkedIn. When we first connected, I let her know that I’d just started at the company and that we were in the midst of repositioning. I advised her to reach out to me again after six months. 

Six months later, we talked again. We were in the planning stage of what we wanted to do. From there, we started the engagement.

How much have you invested with them?

We invested roughly around $20,000 CAD (approximately $16,000 USD). 

What is the status of this engagement?

This project lasted from December 2021–March 2022. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The video was finished, and we’ve since used it on our website and social media channels. We’ve used it on LinkedIn and Instagram. Since the video also explained our business well, our department has also used it for telling our brand story to new recruits and candidates. 

In terms of feedback, everyone on our team was pleased with the video. Our CEO was blown away by it — the video delivered the exact message that he was hoping to send out to the marketplace. On top of that, we also received positive feedback from our clients, who said that our rebranding looked great. 

Overall, the video was awesome; it definitely told our brand story. In fact, our leadership team — including our CEO and COO — received queries from their network about the video. People asked who created it. In other words, they wanted to hire Six Degrees because of the video.

How did Six Degrees Productions perform from a project management standpoint?

The process was seamless. Lee-Anne did a fantastic job at managing the process and keeping things on track. She was proactive and upfront about scope changes. She was also transparent about any additional costs or efforts, so we experienced no surprises.

We used Monday.com as our project-tracking tool, and everyone collaborated and worked with each other truly well — Six Degrees even worked with three of our other vendors for some branding assets. We also used video conferencing via Microsoft Teams to collaborate with everyone. 

Overall, everything was delivered on time. Any delays were generally caused by us, specifically in terms of providing approvals and managing scope creep and changes.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Six Degrees was great at telling stories and creating the right visuals for the video through collaboration. Moreover, their team was inquisitive. They were curious so they asked many questions. As a result, they didn’t have much learning curve; they understood our business quickly. 

There weren’t a lot of back and forth repetitions. Lee-Anne was on top of everything, and she was smart when it came to our technology. She distilled what we told her and communicated it well to her team. If there were any hiccups, we talked about them and dealt with issues quickly. 

Are there any areas they could improve? 

No, there weren’t any. Six Degrees did everything correctly. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Transparency is the biggest key to success. Be open, and don’t hide anything. Be clear about your expectations, and make sure that your story is straight before you engage Six Degrees. When your story starts to shift and change, that’s when things get expensive. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the founder of a leadership training company that trains and licenses instructors to offer my leadership courses on every continent except Africa.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Six Degrees Productions, and what were your goals?

We needed to revise and update some training videos that were 20 years old, and we needed it done quickly

SOLUTION

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

I did a Google search for a company in Vancouver with experience in this area and an interest in projects in my price range. Six degrees was quick to respond and I felt comfortable with their professionalism.

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

Six Degrees looked after all aspects of producing the videos, from finding the sets to vetting actors to shooting and editing.

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

I worked with the local manager and the director to finalize scripts and to choose the actors for each of 4 roles in 4 different videos. One the day of the shoot I attended to ensure the actors understood what I was looking for.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The videos themselves are excellent, but not any less than I would expect from a competent producer. What stood out for me were two things.

1. They met a very tight timeline that I didn't think was reasonable but mentioned would be great if possible so that I could use the new videos with an important client.
2. They were able to add small finishing touches that I didn't expect, and we had not budgeted for, without additional costs. For example, they were able to replicate the opening graphics and sounds to match the rest of the course videos. They also provided versions with captions, which I had not specified, and revised them when I asked for small changes. Any requested changes were done promptly and without charge.

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

All my interactions with their personnel were prompt, professional, and courteous. Could not have been better.

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

Already covered

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

No

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder of a startup, and we’re marketing our TaxZilla app.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Six Degrees Productions?

We worked with Six Degrees Productions to help us with a promotional video.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Six Degrees Productions guided us through the video production process because this was our first time doing this. After that, they created a draft of the script and we reviewed it. We then provided feedback, and they asked for more screenshots of the app. Once they were done with the first draft of the video, we selected the music and they made some adjustments before sending the final product.

The main purpose of the video was to feature the purpose and advantages of using our app. The video that they created was added to our web page and was circulated through social media, specifically on our website, Facebook, and YouTube.

What is the team composition?

We worked with Lee-Anne (Co-Owner & Head of Video Production).

How did you come to work with Six Degrees Productions?

I posted a request on Clutch, and we got a response from Six Degrees Productions. We also looked at other companies, but we selected them because of their portfolio and experience in producing videos for similar apps.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $5,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with them in October–December 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The feedback we received from the video was very positive. In fact, we verified their work with our friends and family first to make sure that the video met our goals. We also received positive comments on our website. Many people were interested to know the company that created our videos. Overall, we’d definitely work with them again in the future because they did an excellent job.

How did Six Degrees Productions perform from a project management standpoint?

They had a good process, which allowed them to meet the deadlines and milestones. They also stayed on budget. We communicated over email and Zoom.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their experience in creating videos for similar apps before was their strength.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. Their work exceeded our expectations.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be clear with your requirements and the format of the video that you prefer.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the senior corporate marketing strategist at a company that provides applications or solutions to a variety of industries. We use AI, IoT, cloud computing, and sensors to optimize the performance of data or of infrastructure assets. With all of that said, we basically help oil and gas processing facilities, commercial buildings, and wind farms to help them optimize the production of energy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Six Degrees Productions?

We needed to put together two videos: the first one to communicate who our company is at a high level and the second one to present our flagship asset care platform, which we sell to all of our clients. We hired Six Degrees to help us visualize that information in a short amount of time.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

It was a collaborative process that was led by Six Degrees. We oriented them on our ideas and desired outcome and went on to discuss how we could go about putting everything together. Their team walked us through their approach and timelines before they set off to do the actual video production. We came up with the initial script and had them fine-tune it.

We originally aimed for each video to last a minute and a half, but as we delved deeper into production, we eventually ended up with three-minute-long videos. The end product featured a combination of shots of people going to actual customer sites, B-rolls, stock footage, and some animation coupled with a voiceover. 

What is the team composition?

We worked directly with Lee-Anne (Co-Owner & Head of Video Production) who served as a project manager and coordinated the whole production.

How did you come to work with Six Degrees Productions?

Lee-Anne actually reached out to our CMO through a cold call. We looked at some of their work and decided to give them a try.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $20,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The engagement lasted the whole month of August 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our CEO really liked the videos. He felt that they were outstanding and something to be proud of. We were able to upload it to various social media platforms, YouTube, and our website. 

How did Six Degrees Productions perform from a project management standpoint?

There was a scope creep on our side, but Six Degrees was a gem at handling it. There weren’t any issues. They knew the timelines were tight, and they moved heaven and earth in order to accommodate us without any fuss whatsoever. More than that, their team was able to do two independent shoots in two different cities and bring in somebody who could do the voiceover work. They pulled everything off in a short amount of time. 

We typically communicated via email, texts, and Zoom.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Six Degrees’ can-do attitude really stood out to me. That level of flexibility is hard to find in a service provider.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I was very happy throughout.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Don’t think twice about hiring Six Degrees. It will definitely be worth it.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of marketing at Felix Payment Systems. We provide cloud-based payment technology.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Six Degrees Productions?

We needed someone to create an explainer video for us.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Six Degrees Productions produced an explainer video for one of our new products. We already wrote the script, scouted for locations and talent, and chose the music before the engagement. The team only handled the video shoot and the editing. They delivered a three-minute video, which we then uploaded to our site and social media accounts.

What is the team composition?

We worked with two people: a director of photography and a project manager.

How did you come to work with Six Degrees Productions?

We chose them because they were responsive and had a great portfolio.

How much have you invested with them?

The project cost less than $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The engagement lasted from May–July 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Six Degrees Productions did a great job, and we enjoyed working with them.

How did Six Degrees Productions perform from a project management standpoint?

They were extremely organized.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The shoot was very well-planned, so it ended up being a quick process.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I recommend working with them.