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Client

Olympia Trust

Date

April 1, 2024

Services

Full Production

how it was made

Olympia Trust asked us to create a sponsor video for their Investor Relations conference. Their previous year’s video, also made by us, had been a huge success, and they wanted to top it. This time, we had a reduced budget and a tighter deadline.

Project Requirements:

  • Video needed to be 2 minutes in length.
  • Client wanted to feature their team in the video.
  • The video needed to be completed within three weeks.
Production

Video Production

When our production team was spread across the country, travel costs threatened our budget. Our solution? Partnering with a local videographer and directing the entire shoot via Zoom. Capturing the best performances from Olympia Trust’s team while ensuring video quality and perfect camera setups was challenging. Using Zoom as our command center, we guided the local crew through every step, leveraging phones and laptops for real-time adjustments. Through effective remote collaboration, we overcame distance barriers to deliver exceptional results.

Summary:

  • Remote Direction: Partnered with a local videographer and directed the shoot via Zoom to save on travel costs.
  • Real-Time Adjustments: Used Zoom, phones, and laptops to guide the local crew and ensure video quality and camera setups.
  • Effective Collaboration: Overcame distance barriers through remote teamwork, delivering exceptional results.
Post-production

Creative Video Editing

Once the footage was captured, our local crew uploaded it to the cloud, and our editors sprang into action. Though it may look like a simple Zoom call, editing this project was challenging. We needed convincing graphics to mimic a Zoom call and seamless performances. Our solution: meticulously crafted custom graphics and strategic cuts between gallery and speaker views to make it appear everyone was together, even though they were filmed separately. The result? A polished, professional video that exceeded client expectations.

Summary:

  • Cloud Upload: Footage was uploaded to the cloud for immediate editing.
  • Creative Challenge: Custom graphics and strategic cuts were used to mimic a seamless Zoom call.
  • Polished Result: The final video looked professional and exceeded client expectations.
Video Delivery

Final approval and Delivery

When delivering a video, we include two rounds of revisions to ensure perfection. Managing feedback via emails is challenging, so we use Frame.io, a cloud-based platform. Clients log time-stamped comments, allowing efficient tracking and implementation of feedback. Editors receive notifications to promptly address changes, ensuring all feedback is captured in one place for a final product that meets specifications.

Here's what we did:

  • Streamlined Feedback: We use Frame.io for efficient, centralized logging and tracking of client comments.
  • Efficient Revisions: Editors receive automated notifications to promptly address and implement requested changes.
  • Perfect Results: Two rounds of revisions ensure the final video meets all client specifications.