3D Video Animation Services: Fast, Easy, and Cost-Effective

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Are you reading and researching about 3D video animation options because you want to hire an animator or an animation studio to help you create a video?

If so, you’re in the right place!

Video Igniter’s production service is the fastest, easiest and most cost effective way to make a custom 3D video animation. Our production experts have worked on every type of project you can imagine.

In this guide, we’ll answer your top questions, including:

How Can I Make A 3D Video Animation With Video Igniter?
How Long Does It Take To Make A 3D Video Animation?
What Does It Cost To Make A 3D Video Animation?

All that and more coming up in this guide, including tips to help you save 10%-25% or more off the cost of creating your 3D video animation. But first, before we get to that, let’s take a look at 3D video animations you can create with Video Igniter’s production team:

3D Video Animation Examples

Video Igniter can make any kind of 2D or 3D animation for you. You can see some of our favorite example videos below. For additional production samples, check out our animation portfolio or request access to our demo reels and price sheet.

Are you looking for a different type of 3D animation example? Send us a message to let us know what kind of production example you want to see and we will follow up with some relevant production samples.

How Can I Make A 3D Video Animation With Video Igniter?

Follow these 8 steps to get your idea turned into a 3D video animation.

1). Contact Us For A Production Quote

To get production started, send us a message to get a quote or schedule a call with our production team. We’ll spend some time learning what kind of 3D video animation you want to create.

Once we agree to the scope of the project, you will receive a production agreement to sign and an invoice for the first 50% of your production budget.

2). Script

Now that production is underway, we will write the first draft of the script for your 3D video animation. You will receive a digital copy of the script to review with your team.

Add your comments directly on the script and let us know when everyone’s feedback is in. We’ll integrate your revisions and share the 2nd draft with you to review and approve.

3). Storyboard

Next, we turn your script into a storyboard. The storyboard is the blueprint for your 3D video animation. It includes instructions for the illustrators and animators so they know what to create for every part of your video’s script.

You will receive a digital copy of the storyboard to review with your team. Add your feedback on the slides you want us to revise and let us know once all the feedback has been added to the storyboard.

Our storyboard artist will update your storyboard and send you the 2nd draft to review and approve.

4). VoiceOver

After the storyboard is approved, you will receive a selection of voiceover auditions to listen to. Let us know which one is your favorite and we’ll hire that person to record the full voiceover narration for your 3D video animation. You will get an opportunity to listen to the full recording and request edits, if needed.

5). Soundtrack

You will also receive a selection of soundtrack options to listen to. Let us know which one is your favorite and we’ll acquire the rights to use the music in your 3D video animation.

6). Concept Art

Video Igniter’s art director will review your style references and brand guidelines. Then, they’ll use that information to create some custom concept art based on scenes from your storyboard.

Give the concepts a thoughtful review and let us know your honest opinion about what you like and dislike about each concept.

We’ll use this information to polish your favorite concept until it’s perfect.

7). 3D Model Design

After the concept is approved, our 3D modeling team will create 3D models for every scene, character and object featured in your 3D animation video.

At first, you will get to review black and white 3D models that look like this:

We’ll work with you to revise and refine the shape and design of each model until it’s perfect. Then, we’ll add color, textures and shading to every 3D model and give you another opportunity to review them and share your feedback before we animate them.

8). Animation

Now that everything is approved, it’s time to make your 3D video animation. It takes about 2 weeks to animate 1 minute of 3D video.

As soon as the first draft is ready, you will receive a link to download a copy of your 3D animation. Share it with your internal team and members of your target audience. Collect everyone’s feedback and send it our way.

Our animators will integrate your revisions and render out the final draft of your 3D video animation.

How Long Does It Take To Make A 3D Video Animation?

A 60-second 3D video animation takes about 8-12 weeks to create, depending on the complexity of the animation style.

Need to speed up production? Ask us about rush delivery animation.

What Does It Cost To Make A 3D Video Animation?

At Video Igniter, most forms of 3D animation cost between $5,000-$25,000 to create each minute of animation.

To put this into perspective, it costs over $100,000,000 to make an animated movie like PIXAR does – which translates to over $1,000,000 to make each minute of the movie..

Request access to Video Igniter’s pricing page and demo reels, get a custom quote, or schedule a call with our team to discuss budget options for your animation.

Budget Saving Tips For 3D Video Animation

Combine these tips to save 10%-25% or more off the cost of making your 3D animation:

1). Create The Script & Storyboard

You can save up to $1,000 off the cost of each minute of 3D video animation we produce for you if you create the script and storyboard for your project.

Download our free script and storyboard templates for help getting started:

Download Video Igniter’s Script Writing Template

Download Video Igniter’s Storyboard Template

2). Record The VoiceOver

If you record the voiceover for your 3D video animation, we’ll deduct voiceover recording and licensing costs from your budget. Watch 1:31 in this video to see how you can record professional quality voiceovers at home for free.

3). Use Stock Assets

In some cases, it may be possible to slightly lower your production budget by buying pre-made stock assets, like 3D models of common objects , in lieu of having our 3D modelers create everything from scratch.

5). Start Production ASAP

The easiest thing you can do to save 10% or more off your production budget is to start production on your 3D video animation as soon as possible. Rush delivery is available if you need to speed up the production process to meet your deadline – however, rush delivery can add 10%-25% or more to your production budget. To minimize or avoid paying extra for rush delivery, schedule a call with our production team or request a production quote for your video as soon as possible.

3D Video Animation Production Resources

These resources are popular among people researching and reading about 3D video animation production:

How To Work With Video Igniter’s 3D Animation Studio
How To Make A 3D Explainer Video
How To Hire & Work With 3D Animation Studios
3D Animation Company FAQ
3D Animated Video FAQ

Still have questions about 3D video animation?

Do you have a question about 3D video animation that wasn’t addressed in this FAQ? Use this form to send us your question and we’ll follow up with an answer. We’ll also post the question and answer to this page so other people can benefit from the knowledge.

What is Video Igniter Animation?

Video Igniter Animation is an online animated video production service. By working with our team online, you can get your custom animated video produced faster and for less than hiring a brick and mortar animation studio.

Watch the demo reel below for examples of the kinds of animation our team can produce for you.

Looking For A 3D Video Animation Production Company In The U.S.?

Video Igniter is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

3D Video Animation Success Stories & Testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it – these testimonials highlight Video Igniter’s reliability, creativity, flexibility and ability to deliver animations that exceed expectations. When you choose Video Igniter Animation, you can rest assured that you are working with a trusted and reputable studio.

“Couldn’t be happier with Derek and his team. The quality of the work for the cost far exceeded expectations and surpasses anything in the market. Derek was patient, offered many revisions, and was overall great to work with.”

Alex Novick – Founder, Sproutly.com

“Video Igniter were very easy to work with and the entire process for creating and suggesting edits was seamless and stress-free. I would work with them again and would recommend to others looking to create a modern and stylish explainer video.”

Clair Simpson – VP Marketing, Repool.com

“Video Igniter offered us the critical combination of creative value, clear communication, and patience with stakeholder feedback. We ended up with truly high-quality design assets for our video series largely due to the extra level of commitment — and the right balance of efficiencies with flexibility in the process when called for.”

Larry Schlessinger – Sr. Creative Program Manager, Amazon Web Services

“Video Igniter came to us with a number of creative and engaging ideas and were able to create an exciting, impactful video in a short period of time. And the best part was that it cost much less than other options of similar quality. The video they made is a great marketing tool for us.”

Alex Raymond – Founder, Kapta Systems

Get in touch!

Schedule a call to discuss your animated video project.

Get a quote for us to create your animated video.

Request access to our newest price sheet.

Create your Video Igniter account, fill out a creative brief for your video and we’ll begin production as soon as we receive your production deposit.