Animated Business Video

Animated Business Video

Do you want to hire an animator or an animation studio to help you produce an animated business video? If so, you’re in the right place!

Video Igniter’s guide to creating an animated video for your business has answers to all of your top questions, including:

  • What is the production process like to make an animated video for my business?
  • How much does it cost to make an animated business video?
  • How long does it take to make an animated business video?
  • What kinds of animated business videos can Video Igniter make for me?

Answers to all these questions and more are coming up in this comprehensive guide – including tips to help you save 10%-25% or more off your production budget! But first, let’s take a look at examples of the types of animated business videos Video Igniter’s team can create for you:

Animated Business Video 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.

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Are you looking for a different type of 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 to make an animated business video with Video Igniter?

When you’re ready to make an animated business video, Video Igniter will guide you through these 7 steps to turn your idea into a custom animated video for your company.

1). Get In Touch To Get A Quote

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To get things started, let’s discuss your project and goals. Send us a message with details about your project – or use this link to schedule a call with our production team. We’ll work with you virtually to figure out:

  • What you want to show in your animation.
  • What key messages you want to communicate in your animated business video?
  • How to create an animated video that helps your business achieve its business & communication goals.
  • What visual style we should use to create your animation?

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

2). Script

animated business video script

With the contract signed and the production deposit paid, it’s time to start developing the script for your animated business video. Our writers will meet with you virtually to learn:

  • Who your target audience is.
  • The problems they experience.
  • What key messages you want to communicate to them.
  • And what you want them to do when they’re done watching your animated business video.

Our writers will use this information to develop the first draft of the script for your business video. When the first draft is ready, you will receive a digital copy of the script to review with your team.

We invite your team to add their comments directly on the script document. After all the feedback is in, we’ll integrate your revisions and develop the 2nd draft for your animation. If any further revisions are needed, our writers will continue to work with you to revise your script until you love it.

3). Storyboard

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Next, we turn your script into a storyboard. The storyboard functions like a blueprint for your animated business video. Each page of the storyboard includes:

  • A sentence from your script.
  • A rough sketch or mock up of the scene.
  • Instructions that explain how things will move in the scene.

After we create the first draft of your storyboard, we will send you a digital copy of the document to review with your team. Give it a thorough review with your team to ensure we captured all of the important details that need to be shown in your video. If we need to add more visual details, let us know so we can properly document them in the storyboard.

Once we get your feedback, our storyboard artists will revise the storyboard and share the 2nd draft with you to review and approve. If additional edits are needed, we’ll continue to work with you to revise and polish your storyboard until it’s perfect.

4). VoiceOver

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You will receive a selection of voiceover auditions for your animated business video. Give them a listen and let us know which option is your favorite. We’ll hire that person to record the full voiceover narration and we’ll acquire the appropriate license(s) so we can legally use the recording when we animate your video. You will get an opportunity to listen to the audio and request edits, if needed.

5). Soundtrack

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You will also receive a selection of soundtrack options for your animated business video. Give them a listen and let us know which one has the right tone and feeling for your brand. We’ll take care of acquiring the appropriate license(s) so we can legally use the music in your animated business video.

6). Illustrations

Time to create the art for your video! This process happens in two phases. First, we’ll create concept art to develop the visual style and then we’ll create all of the illustrations so they match the style of the concept art.

animated business video concept art

Video Igniter’s art director will review your brand guidelines and any style references you may have shared. Then, they’ll select a few key scenes from your storyboard and use them to create multiple pieces of concept art for your animated business video.

When you review the visual concepts, be sure to share your honest feedback with the art director. Let the art director know what you like and dislike about each visual concept. This way, the art director can polish and perfect your favorite visual concept.

After the concept art is locked in, the art director will lead the team of illustrators to create all of the art for your animated business video so that it looks like the approved concept art. You will get an opportunity to review all of the art and request revisions before we animate your video.

7). Animation

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Now that everything is approved, it’s time to animate your video!

The animator will line up all of the illustrations so they sync up with the voiceover narration. Then, they’ll apply animation to all of the art according to the instructions we documented in the storyboard. The process takes about 1 week for each minute of video we create for you.

When the first draft is ready, you will receive a link to download a copy of your animated business video. Share the video with your team and members of your target audience. After you collect everyone’s feedback, send it our way. We’ll integrate your revisions and render out the 2nd draft of your animation.

Once we get your approval on the animation, our sound team will take an extra day or two to add subtle sound effects to the video. They will also master and balance the audio levels between the sound effects, voiceover and soundtrack so that everything sounds loud and clear.

You will be able to download the final, unwatermarked version of your animated business video after you pay the final invoice for your project budget.

What does it cost to make an animated business video?

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If you want us to use 2D animation to create your animated business video, your budget will likely end up costing between $1,750-$7,500 for each minute of video we create. 3D animation and high end forms of 2D animation can end up costing 2x-4x more than standard 2D animation.

Here are 4 ways you can get a quote for your animated business video:

1). Send us a message to get a custom quote.

2). Schedule a call to discuss your video with our team.

3). Request access to our pricing page.

4). Fill out this questionnaire about your video.

How long does it take to make an animated business video?

animated business video production timeline

Most 2D animated business videos can be created within 4-6 weeks (assuming the length is about ~60 seconds). 3D animation and high end forms of 2D animation will take 2x-3x more time to complete the project.

If you need to speed up the production process, send us a message and ask us about rush delivery animation.

Deep Dive: How long does it take to animate a 1 minute video?

Animated Business Video Budget Saving Tips

animated business video budget saving tips

Combine these tips to save 10%-25% or more off the price of making your animated business video:

1). Write The Script

Writing the script for your animated business video earns you a discount of $500 off the price of each minute of animation we create for you. Download our script writing template for help writing your script.

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2). Record The VoiceOver

If you record the voiceover for your animated business video, we’ll deduct voiceover recording costs from your production budget.

3). Create The Storyboard

Creating the storyboard for your animated business video earns you an additional discount of $500 off the price of each minute of animation we create for you. Download our storyboard template and review the included storyboard creation guide to see how easy it is to make your own storyboard.

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4). Use Free, Legal Music

Websites like Incompetech and Facebook’s sound collection offer large libraries of free music. If you select a song from one of these sites, we’ll deduct music licensing costs from your production budget.

5). Start Production ASAP

The easiest thing you can do to keep your production budget as low as possible is to start production as early as possible. Rush delivery is available if you need to speed up the production process to meet a deadline – but it can increase your production budget by 10%-25% or more! If you want to minimize or avoid paying extra for rush delivery, schedule a call with our team or send us a message ASAP to start discussing your animated business video project.

Animated Business Video Production Resources

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These resources are popular among people reading and researching ways to create an animated business video:

Still have questions about making an animated business video?

Do you have a question about animated business videos 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.

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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 An Animated Video Company In The U.S.?

Video Igniter is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

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

“I run a video production company and outsource animation. The team at Video Igniter did a great job in taking the concept I very crudely drew out and making it into a beautiful animation. The review process was easy and their turnaround time was very quick. I’d def recommend them if you’re looking for an animation project.”

Pat Henderson – Founder, Path8 Productions

“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

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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.

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