"They helped our company get the results we wanted."
Hound Studio produced an animated video to explain the client’s product. They assisted with brainstorming, and they took care of voice casting.
"They helped our company get the results we wanted."
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the CMO at a software development company that works with the oil and gas industry.Â
What challenge were you trying to address with Hound Studio?
We needed a simple way to explain our product.
What was the scope of their involvement?
They made an animated video to introduce our product. We had some ideas, but they helped us brainstorm and better conceptualize it. They took care of the voice casting as well.Â
What is the team composition?
I had one main point of contact.Â
How did you come to work with Hound Studio?
I found them through a Google search. After looking at their website and past experience, I decided to reach out. I considered several other companies, but they were the most responsive.Â
How much have you invested with them?
We spent about $8,000.Â
What is the status of this engagement?
We worked together from October 2019–April 2020.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
They were really quick and easy to cooperate with. They have relevant experience and worked efficiently. They helped our company get the results we wanted. Â
How did Hound Studio perform from a project management standpoint?
They used a project management tool that was helpful. The team was quick to reply and solve issues. We primarily communicated through email and a designated Slack channel.Â
What did you find most impressive about them?
I liked that they could deliver something we wouldn’t have been able to do on our own. The team was adaptable and accommodating to our needs.Â
Are there any areas they could improve?Â
No, not really.Â
Do you have any advice for potential customers?Â
Have a clear idea of what you want the final product to be.
"The team is well-organized and responsive."
Hound Studio produced a video for an air conditioning manufacturer. The team was responsible for storyboarding, 2D and 3D animation, and production.
"The team is well-organized and responsive."
The video received positive feedback from key stakeholders, exceeding the expectations of the internal team. Hound Studio consistently communicates with the client to ensure both teams are on the same page throughout the project. The team is hard-working and creative.
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
We are a team of researchers, engineers and designers who created Evapolar and challenged AC industry by raising the question: Is it really necessary to cool the whole room, wasting large amounts of energy and money and inhaling unhealthy air just to cool yourself, or is it better to have your own personal cool zone exactly where you need it? Our first big step was a successful 2015 Indiegogo campaign, which received support from 6,000 early adopters and helped us raise more than $1M. Today, individuals from 92 countries have their own Evapolar Air Coolers. We are moving forward to spread the idea of a Personal Coolness around the world and to make everyone’s life a little easier and cooler with the help of Evapolar. I'm Head of Ecommerce Department at Evapolar
For what projects/services did your company hire Hound Studio?
We need to create video about our technology
What were your goals for this project?
Create video that will describe how our devices work and explain our main competitive advantage to wide audience
How did you select this vendor?
We've worked with other vendor before, and we've not been satisfied with results. To replace we started looking for other vendors, there were 5 companies considered. The deciding factor was a portfolio of Hound Studio , videos were made in style we wanted .
Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.
Vendor was responsible for storyboarding, animation and production . Animation was mix of 2d &3d As a client, we contributed 3d model of device and script Vendor was responsible for the rest
What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?
I was communicating only with one person from vendor's team, I'm not sure how many other people were involved from their side. We were unsure about one visualization , and vendors team made new turns with new options quickly .
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The video overcame our expectations! All stakeholders are satisfied .
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
It was very effective, because all communication was through special platform Krock, I can see progress on work there, as well as all comments and feedback, it was very easy to use. Also all deadlines were met. The team is well-organized and responsive.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Visuals, and organization of production process
Are there any areas for improvement?
To be honest, no
"Strong understanding of deadlines and client needs. Very nice work!"
A creative agency serving clients in the medical cannabis space hired Hound Studio to make 1-1.5 minute animated videos explaining cannabis helping with chronic pain.
"Strong understanding of deadlines and client needs. Very nice work!"
Their work is very effective, and they created high-quality videos in a quick timeline. The clients of the animated videos were happy with the work. Hound Studio's professional team had a strong understanding of client needs.
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
​ We’re a one-stop solution for forward-thinking brands looking for engaging video content, ads creatives and best-in-class productions for a social-first generation.
Storytelling isn’t just what we do. It’s what empowers us to captivate true consumers. ​ Our bold creatives and disruptive thinking help brands stand out in an era of content marketing fatigue and saturation.
For what projects/services did your company hire Hound Studio?
Cannigma is aiming to become a major authority in the medical cannabis publishing space and Glitch Agency creates all of its video content. Projects must explain how cannabis can help with chronic pain.
What were your goals for this project?
1-1,5 min full frame animation video that can explain topic with creative way.
How did you select this vendor?
After research on Behance and dribbble I found This great Studio!
Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.
Very comfortable pipeline and good platform for this. Strong understanding deadlines and client needs. Very nice work!
What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?
Very fast and Professional!
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
All client notes done and Client happy - i think it's a good example of success
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
very effective!
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Krock.io is great platform for pipeline animation video projects
Are there any areas for improvement?
everything is great
"We got options for every decision: visuals, voice, music."
Hound Studio created a promotional and explanatory video for an automation firm. Their team storyboarded and scripted the video, taking all suggestions into account on the way.
"We got options for every decision: visuals, voice, music."
Hound Studio's video was published and used as marketing collateral. The workflow was very effective and communication was clear. There were very few misunderstandings. The client was happy with the final result.Â
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
We run company incorporation fully paperless and digital and has developed a dashboard to allow business owners to automate corporate governance steps without having to wait for incorporation agents. This solution helps to save more than 85% of time and 75% of money compared to traditional solutions.
For what projects/services did your company hire Hound Studio?
We needed a video to present our product, the Smart Company, for both our website as well as marketing campaigns. As this is a new product in a sector that traditionally is not very exciting the challenge to create something unique and engaging was very high.
What were your goals for this project?
We wanted a 60 seconds video, able to explain exactly what is a Smart Company and why such a solution is needed in the current market.
How did you select this vendor?
We have spoken with more than 20 firms, we were looking for a very fresh style and visuals that were clearly communicating high standards. The portfolio provided by the vendor was something that caught our attention from the first moment. After communicating with the team we understood we were a good match for them.
Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.
The video is divided in 2 major parts: Problem and Solutions. It was quite difficult to come up with a story board that was unique but still able to explain exactly what are the pain points of the current corporate governance and how easy our solution can solve those issues. The team has been fantastic, running multiple meetings with us and ensure they were understanding exactly what was required. After the story board got approved we put full trust in the team. We had around 4 edits in total and the team has been supportive along all the way.
What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?
We had a very heavy communication at the beginning in order to ensure the story line was clear, after that the vendor prepared the first version and collected feedback. We are probably picky clients and we tried to get things perfect to the frame. The vendor was very helpful and positive about every request. They also suggested many changes to make things better based on their experience and skills.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The video got published on our website. I guess both parties are happy with the final result as we are both using the product as marketing collaterals.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
The vendor suggested a worflow that matched our requests. We were both on the same page and this made working together smooth and easy. We had access to the documents the vendor was working on so that helped us to provide feedbacks in a fast way. Email communication was clear and we had only 2 calls meeting in total: one at the beginning and one at the end before final delivery.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
The experience and skills totally at high class. One thing I loved and I didn't find common in many companies is the fact we were able to communicate with every person involved in the project without having to rely only on one point of communication. This ensured there was no misunderstanding and the project got shipped fast.
Are there any areas for improvement?
We got options for every decision: visuals, voice, music. Everything was communicated properly and if we were not on the same page the team was there to ensure we were back on track. This, in simple, is how things are done.
"At no point, did I become frustrated with their process—they were very cooperative."
Hound Studio created an animation video to promote an alternative to single-use plastics. The process included storyboarding and proposing voiceovers.
"At no point, did I become frustrated with their process—they were very cooperative."
The results were fantastic. Hound Studio was cooperative and easy to work with. They were creative, flexible, and waited for everything to be approved before proceeding.
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
We are lastSwab, a reusable product that replaces the need for single use cottonswabs.
For what projects/services did your company hire Hound Studio?
To make an animation to explain the damages single use cotton swabs have on the planet and how LastSwab is an environmental alternative.
What were your goals for this project?
The explain the above
How did you select this vendor?
they contacted us, and i felt the price and style was right for us
Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.
We collaborated on the story board, they were very creative and flexible. I then picked a voice from what they suggested. I approved every step before we went further.
What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?
It was a really good experience. It took me some time to use clutch, as i was answering from my phone and different computers.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We where back and fourth with the look of our product. At no point, did I become frustrated with their process—they were very cooperative. And the result was great.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
very good, a little long, but i believe that was a fault on both sides
What did you find most impressive about this company?
that they created the storyboard with almost no help from me
Are there any areas for improvement?
An introduction to clutch would be great. And a presented timeline to be more aligned would be great.
The team at Hound Studio was easy to work with and was cooperative throughout the collaboration. They were efficient and helped the client create something that they couldn’t have done without Hound Studio.