"It was easy to work with BluBlu Studios, and they impressed our client and us at every stage."
BluBlu Studios produced an animated product explainer for a content agency's client. They created a storyboard using the provided mood board and script before working on the video's illustration and animation.
"It was easy to work with BluBlu Studios, and they impressed our client and us at every stage."
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm partner and head of animation in a content agency in Singapore.
For what projects/services did your company hire BluBlu Studios, and what were your goals?
We had to create animation assets as part of the campaign to drive awareness for our finance client's new product to help them take it to the market.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
I've been a big fan of BluBlu Studios for many years and always admired their work. We discussed doing a few projects together and I am happy that we finally managed to do it. They are very creative, produce amazing quality, good communicators and project managers.
Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.
It was the usual production process that started with discussing and aligning on the brief, designing a moodboard and finding visual references, writing a script that BluBlu helped to bring to life with storyboarding, illustrations and animation.
Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?
We worked with project manager Gabriela who was our main contact person at BluBlu for this animation campaign. She was creative producer who connected the dots and helped to move the project forward with her team after we passed client's feedback.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The client was very happy and reused our style frames and character design to create other social assets. They approved each stage of animation production quickly and loved the final output. Animation started being used in sales & marketing efforts.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
BluBlu has been very flexible, professional and organized. We aligned on the timeline and schedules, followed them closely, quickly turned around all the comments and managed to finish the videos earlier than originally planned.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
A great combination of professionalism, project management, creative strategy and visual perfection. It was easy to work with BluBlu Studios, and they impressed our client and us at every stage.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
If we had more budget and time, I am sure we could have explored even more impressive visuals as BluBlu team can deliver much more than what we briefed them. Hope next time :)
"The quality of animation and sound design of the video was world-class."
BluBlu Studios provided video production services for a DeFi company. The team created a 2-minute commercial with a combination of 2D and 3D animations and a high-quality voice-over.
"The quality of animation and sound design of the video was world-class."
Thanks to BluBlu Studios' efforts, the client stood out in their industry. The team delivered the video on time and even matched the client's social media marketing timelines for rollout. They communicated regularly through Slack and Telegram, and their quality of work exceeded expectations.Â
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
Apricot Finance is a next-gen decentralized finance protocol built on the Solana blockchain.
For what projects/services did your company hire BluBlu Studios, and what were your goals?
We hired BluBlu Studios to assist with building a world class animated commercial (both long and short cuts).
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
We selected BluBlu due to their track record working with global tech brands and the quality of previous work, as well due to their incredible customer service walking us through the anticipated production process.
Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.
The commercial is a 2 minute long animated video which leverages a high quality voice over and a combination of 2D and 3D animation. It explains at a high level and with parallels to how decentralized finance can be envisioned from a literal geographic perspective, as well as clearly explaining financial constructs our audience needs to be aware of. The production process included the following stages:
BluBlu was in daily to weekly contact providing sound updates and feedback for our input — It was a very smooth and efficient process.
Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?
We primarily worked with Karol J. (Executive Producer) and Jacob K. (Founder and CEO)
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Our commercial set up apart from our competitive market, allowing us to reach new users by educating them about our services in an efficient manner — the industry feedback has been incredible.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
BluBlu accommodated our communication needs by using the platforms, Slack and Telegram, to provide daily to weekly updates for feedback. The timelines set at the beginning of the engagement were met to the date originally intended, which was much appreciated because it matched our social media marketing timelines for rollout.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
BluBlu traditionally works with large brands with established marketing firms. Apricot is a much smaller group, but the level of and quality of engagement received and experienced working with them was amazing. They ensured we were always being looked after. Apart from great client services, the quality of animation and sound design of the video was world-class.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Honestly, we have no critiques of our experience — We look forward to working with them in the future!
"Everyone on the BluBlu team is truly fantastic to work with. The feedback process is extremely smooth."
BluBlu Studios has produced multiple videos for Twitter. They've collaborated four times so far, thanks to the vendor's unique and smooth process.
"Everyone on the BluBlu team is truly fantastic to work with. The feedback process is extremely smooth."
BluBlu Studios is flexible and quick to understand the client's needs. They have a wide variety of animation style that made them the natural choice for multiple projects. They also communicate in a timely and accommodating manner.
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm a Content Producer at Twitter. My job is to connect our clients with the best artists and studios around the globe and guide them through the production process to create best in class content for their brand. The content created is then promoted on Twitter's platform.
For what projects/services did your company hire BluBlu Studios, and what were your goals?
BluBlu Studios is a trusted Twitter partner and has worked with us on many projects to date. One of our personal favorite collaborations with them has been with our client Brighthouse Financial. Brighthouse Financial came to us hoping to create fun, informative and eye catching content to promote their business on Twitter. They have absolutely loved the animations BluBlu has produced for them. So much so, that they have now come back four times requesting to work with BluBlu to continue to build out their content library. We don't often see brands come back requesting the same studio partners, let alone four separate times. It's a testament to the great work BluBlu does!
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
We initially selected BluBlu Studios based on the impressive animation examples we found in their portfolio. They are able to capture a wide variety of animation styles that Twitter can present to their client's to give them some optionality. After working with BluBlu studios, we found that what was even more impressive than their wide range of animation styles, was their consistently stellar communication and timely delivery. These factors are what keeps us coming back to BluBlu time and time again.
Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.
BluBlu does a great job of taking in the brief our clients provide and delivering clear and concise storyboards for review. They're flexible with us and allow for client feedback where necessary. Once storyboards are ironed out we move into production at which point BluBlu provides first draft animations. At this juncture our client has another opportunity to provide feedback. BluBlu is always able to accommodate their feedback and turn around a stellar end product for us.
Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?
We've worked with a number of fabulous project managers at BluBlu, but most recently we've worked with Gabriela, Matt, and Karolina. Everyone on the BluBlu team is truly fantastic to work with. The feedback process is extremely smooth. Our clients tend to have very little feedback with the quality of work BluBlu provides, but when they do BluBlu is able to address everything in a very efficient manner.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The animations that BluBlu has created for Brighthouse Financial have all performed very well on Twitter. What speaks the most volumes to our team at Twitter is that we've been able to create a unique animation style that Brighthouse loves and continues to come back to Twitter and BluBlu to implement. They did not have this animation style before and thanks to BluBlu they have been able to create a recurring series of animated content that is recognizable by their customers. Our team sees this as a huge success.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
All of the project managers we've worked with have been fantastic. Communications have been timely, accommodating and clear with virtually no hiccups across all campaigns we've ran to date. We typically only need email to communicate but BluBlu makes themselves available for video or phone calls whenever we need them.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
It's rare to find a studio that has the full package. With BluBlu, we've found a studio that can deliver on our ambitious goals with our clients in a way that keeps our them happy and continually coming back for more. BluBlu's wide variety of animation styles makes them a natural choice given that Twitter needs to service a wide variety or brands and style requests. Perhaps the most important reason that we continue to go back to BluBlu is that we sincerely trust them with any project that we have.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
We wish they weren't so far away from our US offices! We'd love to meet them in person some day.
"They were very professional and were able to accommodate everything that was asked."
BluBlu Studios produced five sets of animations for a daily newspaper. The videos were created in two aspect ratios to work on both desktop and mobile browsers.
"They were very professional and were able to accommodate everything that was asked."
The end clients were delighted by BluBlu Studios' outputs. The animation team delivered professional work and communicated closely. Their ability to accommodate all clients' needs was impressive.
The client submitted this review online.
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the design and development lead of the team. We create custom editorial content for clients around the world.
For what projects/services did your company hire BluBlu Studios, and what were your goals?
We needed BluBlu Studios’ expertise to create 5 sets of animations in a very short amount of time. We were working with a Japanese client so there’s an additional layer of difficulty to fully visualize what was needed. The videos will be placed on a webpage to better illustrate the client’s products mentioned in the article.
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
Blublu provided a very flexible plan to work with despite we needed the deliverables in a short timeframe.
Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.
We kicked off the production with an online meeting. We’ve briefed Blublu on what is required and they came back with a timeline that works in our favor. They delivered 5 short animation snippets to go along with the article. The videos were created in two aspect ratios so they will work on both desktop and mobile browsers.
Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?
We worked with the project manager who kept everything on schedule. There's a bit of time difference but they managed to work around the time difference and passed work before our AM time for review.
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Our Japanese client quickly approved the deliverables and they are happy with the outcome.
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
Blublu is very professional and communicates succinctly what is needed at the right time.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They were very professional and were able to accommodate everything that was asked.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
We didn't have any suggestions in mind.
"Blublu Studios was a responsible team that kept things efficiently moving."
Blublu Studios led the still animation efforts of a creative company's post-production stages for a film. They based their output on the client's storyboard and integrated transitions into a 2D environment.
"Blublu Studios was a responsible team that kept things efficiently moving."
Equipped with ample control of their craft, Blublu Studios delivered a creative output that matched the client's needs and expectations. They were an adaptable team that overcame laborious tasks and used their time zone differences to their advantage, securing a smooth partnership with the client.
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 a director and producer at a video production company.
What challenge were you trying to address with BluBlu Studios?
We needed their team's help with still and character animation.
What was the scope of their involvement?
Blublu Studios was in charge of doing still animation as part of their post-production services for our high-level explanatory film. We prepared a storyline, and their team used that to create visual references and develop the character design. We specifically needed their output to appear cartoony for it to fit the concept of our film.
Additionally, we tasked them with creating transitions for the live-action components that our team shot, and they then integrated those into a 2D illustrative environment.
What is the team composition?
Blublu Studio's producer was my primary contact.
How did you come to work with BluBlu Studios?
I came across Blublu Studio's team online while searching for potential creative agencies to hire. Their portfolio spoke for itself —Â
their price was right, and their previous works were of high quality as well. I was convinced that they were the right fit for us, so I then reached out to their team.
What is the status of this engagement?
The project ran from February–April 2021.
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Blublu Studios had great illustrators who expertly brought our characters to life by adding charm to them and incorporating them in the right environments. Our clients were very happy with the quality of Blublu Studio's work and how their team worked hard to match their creative needs. Despite our project being labor-intensive, their team delivered a smooth product that was at par with everyone's expectations.
How did BluBlu Studios perform from a project management standpoint?
We communicated via Zoom and email. Blublu Studios was a responsible team that kept things efficiently moving. Our time zone difference was advantageous to us — I'd relay the feedback from our team and they'd implement changes first thing in the morning.
What did you find most impressive about them?
It's inevitable for any creative project to undergo timeline and scope changes, but Blublu Studios was an adaptable team that managed to overcome those alterations and was fair in charging additional costs.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I don’t have any points of criticism.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
If you want to get the best results, make sure that your creative vision aligns with theirs. Blublu Studios is known for the illustrative quality of their work, so if that's the design approach you want from a team, they're the right agency for you.
The end client loved BluBlu Studios' final output and reused the video's style frames and character design to create other social assets. They also started using the animation in their sales and marketing efforts. Moreover, the vendor was professional, flexible, organized, and timely.