How 26Made uses Ziflow to keep multi-agency video projects on-time and on-budget

If you’ve worked in a busy creative studio, you know that big projects need a lot of support. Often you’ll have editors, animators, a creative director, a producer, and multiple agencies all working on the same video project. One agency might handle strategy, another might take care of marketing, while a third is the production shop. That's a lot of stakeholders and a lot of potential for things to go sideways.

For Brandan Baki, owner and creative director at 26Made, this exact situation played out on a real project. And instead of the usual running-around-with-their-hair-on-fire, everything ran smoothly. What made the situation different this time? Ziflow.

Who is 26Made?

26Made is a creative content studio based in Cleveland, Ohio that specializes in video editing, animation, motion graphics, and full-scale video production. The studio partners with clients and agencies, regularly scaling up to work with 5 to 15 other creatives on larger projects. That kind of collaborative, multi-partner setup is exactly what makes a solid review process an absolute must.

How Ziflow keeps multi-agency video review and feedback organized

Brandan uses Ziflow for video review and client feedback. To date, his best experience with the Ziflow platform involved a multi-agency project. With multiple creatives, a creative director, a producer, and three different agencies all in the mix, most tools would've buckled. But with Ziflow, everyone was able to give input, the team knew where everything stood at all times, and nothing got lost or confused.

"We actually had three different agencies all compiling... it was sort of all hands on deck, a lot of people being involved, and something like this would get really kind of claustrophobic in a lot of software. But with Ziflow it seemed to be pretty smooth and everyone was able to give input and we knew where everything was at all times."

That's the value of a purpose-built proofing platform. When you've got multiple review processes running, lots of people leaving comments, and several videos in play at once, you need something that handles the volume without turning into a mess.

Brandan's verdict: What 26Made's creative director says about Ziflow

When asked to describe Ziflow in one word, Brandan went with "featureful" (his word, not ours, and we're keeping it). The platform's depth is both its superpower and the one thing to plan for with new users. It's not plug-and-play for someone who's never touched it, but Brandan notes it's relatively easy to learn and the payoff is worth the onboarding time.

"If you need something that has tons of features, can keep tabs on your project every step of the way, multiple videos, multiple review processes, lots of people coming in and leaving comments... it's definitely one of the best out there."

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Is Ziflow right for your agency video workflow?

If your review process involves multiple stakeholders, agencies, or creative partners, you know how quickly things unravel. Ziflow keeps everyone aligned so you can focus on the work instead of chasing feedback. Get a demo today and see the difference for yourself.