webdew

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the content creator and owner of Self Healing Collective.  We’re a YouTube channel that provides relaxing music, sound frequencies, and guided meditation.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with webdew?

We needed help with the video content for our YouTube channel.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I sent webdew a file with AI styles to make an animation from a photo that I designed to use as a background for the music of our videos. They created an animation video out of it, sent the raw MP4 file, and I created it into another video for our channel. 

What is the team composition?

I worked with one person throughout the project.

How did you come to work with webdew?

I posted a job application on Upwork, and they applied. I hired them a few years ago, and I was pleased with their work back then.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent $200 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We work together from June–July 2021, but I’ll hire her again when I need their work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I was pleased with the brilliant work they did — they completed the tasks just as I imagined.

How did webdew perform from a project management standpoint?

They were communicative and met the deadlines we established. In terms of communication, we used Upwork.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They delivered quality work — I had a photo and a vision, and they turned it into a video.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Communicate the way you would with anyone else.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the founder of GMDY, the realtime consumer and analytics engine for sports.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire webdew?

We hired Webdew to create a highly engaging, 1 minute 2D explainer video targeting athletes and the business-side of sports.

SOLUTION

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

I ended up going with Webdew because of their ability to understand the ask and the timeframe in which they were able to complete the video.

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

After the kickoff, I shared the recorded voiceover so that Webdew could understand the messaging. From there, we were sent a story board 3-4 days later. There were a few back and forths on some requested changes that were easy to convey and see results very quickly. After we agreed on the story board, in less than a week, there was a 1st pass of the video. Webdew was very open and responsive to feedback and after 4 revs, we were sent the finished product that the GMDY team is very happy with.

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

We worked with a single point of contact at Webdew. I believe that this contact completed all aspects of the project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It is still too early to tell any results from the completed project, however, we expect to reach many more prospects as this explainer video will help tell our story.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

All communication after an initial phone screen was done via a chat platform. I would expect a message when I woke up in the morning due to the time difference and I was able to respond and expect less than 24 hour turn around from the team.

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

We were really impressed by how quickly they respond.

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

If anything, provide your expertise within the project. Often times, these projects are coming from a place of limited experience and we don't always have the right answer. Have an opinion and push back if you don't think the ask is appropriate.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a co-founder at learners.ai - a RevOps implementation and consulting firm with a focus on Financial Services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire webdew, and what were your goals?

To create a RevOps explainer video on our homepage.

SOLUTION

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

We looked at vendors on upwork and the Hubspot vendor list and decided to go with Webdew since we liked their video portfolio and they were also working on our webpage.

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

Scripting, Storyboarding, and creating animation video.

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

We worked with Sandeep. He was our project manager, I particularly liked how he was able to capture our expectations and communicate our needs with the rest of his team and his commitment to delivering a great finished product. The animation once created was shared on frame.io where we are able to provide comments directly for changes on audio and pace.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our team was impressed and happy with the work. Who we are and what we do and why was explained succinctly with style.

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

Sandeep was very easy to work with. A true professional, he communicates promptly, ask good questions, is skilled at what he does, and delivers on what he promises and on time.

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

I really liked the commitment to get it right and their patience.

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

Creating this video was a great learning experience for us.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Flint Studio is a Johannesburg-based boutique digital agency with a convention-challenging team. We're passionate all-stars with a purpose to turn your brand into a digital success.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire webdew, and what were your goals?

We hired webdew to create an explainer animation for our client who is launching a new product.

SOLUTION

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

We went through Up-work and read other peoples reviews.

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

We had an initial discovery meeting and we discussed the objectives and what we expected. We provided the open AI Files as well as the script, vo and the storyboard. Chehak went through everything, we discussed timelines and then she started. Within a week we got out first draft, we reviewed and we had a few updates which she made. Process was seamless.

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

We worked with Chehak Wadhwa and the feedback process was excellent.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We shared the final animation with client and they loved it. We will be adding it to YouTube as well as clients website.

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

It was very easy to communicate with Chehak as we communicated through Up-Work and all comms went through that platform.

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

We found their turnover time impressive and their level of detail immaculate.

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

Not that i can think of at the moment

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a Singapore start-up building contract review software for businesses and legal teams incorporated in 2017. Our machine learning algorithms identify various clauses in your contracts in seconds. By accelerating the identification of these key terms, legal teams can more quickly assess the risk in their contracts.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire webdew?

I am looking to get a 2D video illustration done for our website. 

What were your goals for this project?

We'll be starting with the creation of a higher fidelity story with static graphics as a draft, and if my team likes it, we will consider you for the creation of the 2D video. Description of work as agreed upon and set out in the attached document. It will be split into 2 phases. 1st phase: Providing us with a higher fidelity storyboard. So this should include the static graphic elements of the various scenes, so we can decide if the style is in line with what we are going for 2nd phase: That's when we want the full animated video and all the deliverables.

SOLUTION

How did you select webdew?

We managed to hire Chehak on upwork. She submitted her proposal and we were very impressed by it.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

We would like our video to be largely animated with illustrations (vs. live-action etc.). Ideally, these illustrations should be consistent with the illustrations on our website. Here is an example of a graphic that has a background and color palette that we like. There are gradients and background elements used in a thoughtful manner so that it doesn't look so flat. We are looking to create an explainer video that gives our potential customers an idea of what our solution is, and what kind of problems we solve.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

It was very fuss-free and Chehak was very communicative. Everything was done very promptly.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our team really liked the video outcome.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Chehak was easy to work with and prompt with their communication.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Very little major changes were needed.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No I am satisfied with the video.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the owner of Aaron’s Island Delivery, a local personal shopping and delivery company in the Charleston, SC USA. I am building the business.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire webdew?

A welcome explainer video for the purpose of giving potential leads a positive first impression and explaining how our service works.

What were your goals for this project?

To have a high-quality, professional video for first impressions and educating site visitors.

SOLUTION

How did you select webdew?

Cost and past work examples. Upbeat videos with lots of color.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

I gave the designer my business overview, she wrote a draft script, I edited it for content, phrasing, and personalization. Then she built a storyboard and I again gave edits by printing off the slides, writing comments on the slides, scanning the slides into a pdf, and sending them back.

She made the final changes. In the meantime, I secured a local voiceover talent and recorded the script at a local recording studio. The studio produced the audio and sent me the final audio. I chose the background music from two examples that the designer sent. I sent the final voiceover. The designer worked on it for a few days, and then I received a draft. Only minimal changes needed to be made, and she was happy to do them.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

Back and forth through UpWork. Very flexible and amenable.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It ended up being a great video that accomplishes the goals I laid out.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Since I was working with one person, it was fairly streamlined and very effective.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

When you hire someone from across the world, you don’t know what to expect. I was impressed with the professionalism of their designer and the quality of the work.

Are there any areas for improvement?

None.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of EYENET, an AI startup. We developed an AI assistant that is a daily advisor for daily life. It can help users in different domains of life like personal care, personal finances, vacations, etc.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with webdew?

We needed help with animation.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

I wrote the whole speech and storyboard and how it should be done. The webdew team recommended a lot of stuff in terms of animation and what’s possible, what’s not, and what’s recommendable to be eye catching. 

The deliverable was the animation itself, which is for the website. It’s more like a philosophy animation. It’s a story about our philosophy.

What is the team composition?

I worked with an animator.

How did you come to work with webdew?

I chose them because the animator was really nice and understood the requirements really quickly. She gave us a really good feeling when we talked to her. I found her on Upwork. She was one of the first to respond.

How much have you invested with them?

The total cost was $350.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project took place from November 2020-January 2021.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They’re an amazing agency and we had an amazing experience with them. We were really picky on what emotions we were trying to generate on the video, and webdew was really persistent and patient until we got the concept. They were really skilled in animation.

I’ve gotten really good feedback from investors. It’s a slow-paced animation. People in older generations love the video and the story. It’s definitely achieved its goal.

How did webdew perform from a project management standpoint?

She was extremely patient to understand what we were trying to create. Her customer service was really good. Communication was really good not only with chat but calendars and milestone dates. She was available 24/7. We used Upwork.

The requirements changed a little bit but they were really patient. They did an amazing job with the storyboard. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

She’s a very talented animator and really persistent. She’s really great. The quality of the team is amazing.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They’re really talented. They could have scaled the technologies of animation they’re using. That’d help them a lot in acquiring bigger clients and being on the trendy side of animation.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I definitely recommend webdew. Try to be clear on the requirements.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Media Coordinator at higher education company. We bring together world-leading universities, technology companies and employer partners to deliver learning experiences with direct pathways to qualifications and jobs in the digital economy. I oversee the video production process of our courses.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire webdew?

Webdew were hired to turn education scripts into videos with graphic design, animation and voice over - to be used as part of online educational courses.

What were your goals for this project?

To complete 60 minutes of videos in a 2 week deadline at a high quality level of output.

SOLUTION

How did you select webdew?

Searched for video production companies online, interviewed a select few, as well as asked for a demo for 60 seconds of one of our education scripts. They were the best from the 3 we looked at, and were able to meet our intense deadlines.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

Videos depend on the course, however there were many motion graphics incorporated into the videos, as well as voice over. Each of our courses have 6 modules, and there were a handful of videos per module that we needed to get produced.

We would provide Webdew with the video scripts, which had animation guidelines, as well as voice over scripts. We also provided them with our colour pallet to use.

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

Feedback process was that the video is submitted to us as a draft, for our team to look over, provide comments on and then the revisions are made in a timely manner. It was a smooth process.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We were impressed with the level of quality and ability to meet out deadlines on such short notice. Each video was produced to our specific requirements and they all fit the same style/colour guidelines.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Their workflow was as effective as it could be, considering the differing timezones, and the deadlines on short notices over the holiday break period (Xmas and New Years)

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their ability to follow out script guidelines and bring the animation and graphics to life in a way that was aligned to the vision that our Learning Designers had. From a feedback point of view, the revision were made without any hesitation, and the final output was of a high quality.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We Are an HCM Platform which offers end-to-end HR Management Solutions. I am currently working as the Marketing Associate for the organization

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire webdew?

My Organization worked with Webdew on the project of a product highlights video which revolved around a specific HR Management Process

What were your goals for this project?

The goals for our project were as follows

1. Project To be completed on time
2. Getting quality work done
3. Optimizing designs and using a standardized and easy to understand flow for the video

SOLUTION

How did you select webdew?

A few of my colleagues suggested Webdew and after going through their portfolio, it became clear to select webdew.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

The Video was a mix of Product screens, motion graphics and character animation. The process was as follows 

1. Providing reference for video innovation
2. Providing Guidelines
3. Providing a video script and design innovation

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

Overall, the video quality was great but in terms of designs, there definitely can be room for improvement. Having said that, the overall process from communication with the team and evaluating different designs to the Turn around time for creating the video, the process was smooth and timely. My team was very happy with the final video.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

This is still something which is under process since the video was created in recent times

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow from creating storyboard to communicating changes / additions , the turn around time was at par. The process was smooth and timely.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The turn around time was absolutely amazing given the complexity of the video. Designs were also innovative and visually appealing

Are there any areas for improvement?

In terms of having more design variations, I would say that there can be some amount of improvement.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CEO of a real estate investment company. We raise capital for real estate projects.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with webdew?

We wanted to transmit our message in the clearest and most efficient way through a video.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They created an animated explainer video for us.

What is the team composition?

To my knowledge, three people worked on this project.

How did you come to work with webdew?

I found them through an online search. Price was one of the reasons I chose them. They’re the most reasonably priced company I’ve found so far.

How much have you invested in them?

So far, I have spent around $600.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them one month ago, and we are going to be working on some other things.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I haven’t used the video on my website, but I expect that I will see results.

How did webdew perform from a project management standpoint?

We went back and forth, and they did the job. I have no complaints.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their price is lower than the average company’s, and the quality is pretty good.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I believe they have already improved, but so far, I am satisfied.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

You have to give them clear requirements. They will understand what you need and also propose other ideas. They will get the job done.