Tag: digital video production services

  • Can a Great Product Video Really Help You Boost Sales?

    Can a Great Product Video Really Help You Boost Sales?

    Video marketing has been around for ages. The adverts we see on T.V. everyday are nothing but a rudimentary form of video marketing. However, these ads are mostly ignored as people switch from channel to channel looking for something else to watch while the commercials are on. Furthermore, at the risk of being brutally honest, the quality of most of these adverts is substandard.

    Today we as a people have evolved into a demographic that can only be reached through social and other kinds of internet-related media. So much so, that we make purchases, pursue friendships and form opinions about things we’ve never even heard of, without having to leave the comfort of our couches. Not so great for us as a species, but absolutely fantastic for product video marketing!

    So, to answer the question in the title, yes, a great product video can indeed help you boost sales and here’s why:

    1. Videos Are Easy

    video-advertising
    What I mean when I say this is that videos are easy on the viewer. They require very little mental effort, are completely entertaining and therefore appeal to viewers more than articles, billboards or newspaper adds. People today are looking for instant gratification and so videos have a higher chance of being shared than other forms of advertising. Simply put, with product video marketing you can reach the laziest of the lazy with just a click.

    1. Videos Can Reach Far

    If you are on the internet reading this article right now, you are no stranger to YouTube videos. How many users does YouTube have? How many users does Facebook have? How many users do Twitter and Instagram have? You get the point. To say, “a lot of people use the internet” would be a gross understatement. How many of us have started by watching a recipe and found ourselves 3 hours later looking at funny cat videos? There’s no shame in it, videos have a tendency to suck you in ever so subtly and that is the main reason why they are a class one strategy for brand’s product video marketing today.

    1. A Leg Up In SEO

    More importantly, adding good quality videos to your website automatically gives you an advantage when it comes to SEO. Google (and other search engines) are partial to web pages with videos. Your website will automatically rank higher in a search. A well-placed product video can increase sales by attracting and retaining potential customers, boosting your overall video marketing ROI.

    1. Videos Can Spread Like Wildfire

    We have all heard of videos going viral. And the truth is, any video, no matter how bad or how good, can go viral. Heard of Rebecca Black’s Friday? That girl actually got rich because people hated her so much and thought her song was so stupid, that they had to keep watching it over and over again; classic example of infamy. However, she got lucky, but you might not. So take the time to really invest in your product video marketing production and come up with a solid entertaining yet informative video that really lets people know what your brand and product is all about. As much as there are people who can spend all day watching “Numa Numa” on YouTube, there are also people who appreciate quality videos and will not hesitate to share them.

    1. A Good Video Guarantees ROI

    When you decide to invest in video marketing strategies, you should know right from the get go that you will make your money back. The initial investment in a video VFX production company in India, or anywhere else, is the only money you will have to spend. So, don’t scrimp on this stage because a good quality video will advertise itself! The more relatable the video, the more shares it will get. And at least one out of every 10 people who share your video might be interested in your product. Slowly but surely your video will spread far and wide, and soon enough you will see a steady increase in your product videos sales.

    So what are you waiting for? Get in touch with us at Toolbox Studio and explore our digital video production services – we assure you the highest quality of videos that can catapult your product, service, or brand to new heights.

  • “Make heads turn our way,” Jewelfie said. And we did!

    “Make heads turn our way,” Jewelfie said. And we did!

    Jewelfie: Digital Video Case Study

    Introduction

    Jewelry features prominently in Indian culture. Associated with tradition, heritage and prosperity, jewelry is something most if not all households in India have. According to the Indian Brand Equity Foundation, jewelry accounts for 6-7% of India’s GDP, and over 500,000 jewelry-based businesses plying their trade here.

    It is not an industry, however, that is known to leverage the digital space to any great degree, or had not been one until Jewelfie came along. Developed by Prorigo, the Jewelfie Customer Engagement and Relationship Management (CERM) platform has brought the process of jewelry retail into the 21st century. Through the harnessing of augmented reality and visualization tools, the software allows prospective buyers to “Try-On” jewelry virtually, from personal computers, mobile phones and kiosks. This allows those shopping for jewelry online to gauge how the products will look on them without having to physically travel to the store and try each item on.

    Challenge

    Since the concept is a novel one, Jewelfie needed a digital video production to convey the process of using Jewelfie in a simple, straightforward and relatable manner to its consumers. They called on us here at Toolbox Studio to help make this happen. The idea was to engage our digital video production services in the creation of a short audio-visual that would convey all the benefits of Jewelfie, and walk the viewers through the actual act of using the software.

    Solution

    Toolbox Studio is a digital video production company that provides a variety of AV solutions for clients, and the in-house team suggested an approach that would draw viewers in and arrest their attention throughout the step-by-step process of using Jewelfie. The solution was an animated explainer video with arresting visuals, clear directions and graphics and animations to guide viewers through ‘the Jewelfie experience’.

    Approach

    The only way to approach a project such as this is through understanding, communication and cooperation between the client and us. This ensures that the client is completely in the loop from the ground up, and is involved in the creation of the content from its inception all the way, until it takes its final form. Here is the process in a little more detail

    1. Step one – Script: The script is a written representation of what the final video would look like. It lays down the groundwork and provides the structure for the whole procedure. The script was aligned to the needs of Jewelfie, what they hoped to achieve from this content, and factors such as intended viewer demographics, medium of publishing the content, and more were taken into consideration.

    jewelfie Script

    1. Step two – Storyboard: Based on the script, a panel-by-panel storyboard was created to help Jewelfie understand how the visuals would play out in the final production. Digital renderings of the frames were prepared, and accompanied by a first draft of the voice over that would accompany each frame, along with a brief text describing the action in each frame. This was the client’s first real look at the visuals, and they had the opportunity to suggest any tweaks or changes in this initial stage itself. 
    1. Step three – Voice-over: Once the content for the voice-over was finalized, Jewelfie were given the opportunity to sample a variety of different vocals with choices of accents, speech styles, quality of voices, and other auditory choices so they could pick what they felt was the best fit as the voice for their product. Once the choice was finalized, the voice-over artist hit the recording booth and what you hear now is the finished product.

    jewelfie voice over

    1. Step four – Outline: The character that finally made it to the video first came to animated life during this step. A rough clip was provided to the client to allow them to see how the AV would look like. This included all the text, graphics and effects that would tie the whole video together. The feedback received here would be interwoven into the final iteration of the video, so this step was extremely crucial.
    1. Step five – Background Score: Music accentuates the visuals and provides flow, support and a more wholesome feel to the production. So selecting background music was the next step after the outline animation was given the green light by Jewelfie. The client was given various options to choose from, in terms of the background music, and the one that seemed to fit in with the visual most was finalized upon.

    jewelfie background source

    1. Step six – Final video: An amalgamation of the previous steps, the final video was the fruit of all the labor put into this production. As soon as the video begins, it immediately alludes to the world of the jewelry and foreshadows what services the product provides. Next, Jewelfie is introduced as a brand, with a prominent frame establishing the logo. A pleasant sounding and simple explanation both establishes the service provided, and explains how Jewelfie works to the viewers. The visuals and accompanying animation and voice-over provide a comprehensive insight into what Jewelfie can do, and ends with a message that reinforces the brand.

    Result

    The end result was an animated video that was visually appealing, grabbed the viewers’ attention, and provided a complete insight into the brand and what it brought to the table. Jewelfie is a groundbreaking company in terms of the products and services it offers, so it was essential to get the message out to Indian audiences in a way that they could relate to and understand. The video Toolbox Studio produced for Jewelfie did just that.

    Watch the video!

    You can watch the video here, and see for yourself the content we delivered for Jewelfie and what the production looked like after it had gone through all the steps we explained above. 

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    Has your company capitalized on the digital video marketing trend yet? Contact us to know how we can do for you what we’ve been doing for our illustrious clients for over 9 years. And keep an eye out on this space for more such awesome case studies!