Animated Explainer Video Services: Everything You Need to Know

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If you’re looking for professional animated explainer video services to help you create a custom animated explainer video, you’re in the right place! Video Igniter’s animated video production services can be used to create any type of 2D or 3D animated explainer video that you can imagine!

Don’t worry if you have zero video production experience, Video Igniter’s production process will ensure you end up with a professional quality animated explainer video.

So, how does this work?

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll answer all of your top questions about Video Igniter’s animated explainer video services, including:

How do I make a video with Video Igniter’s animated explainer video production services?
Which animated explainer video services does Video Igniter offer?
How much do animated explainer video services cost?
How quickly can I make a video with Video Igniter’s animated explainer video services?

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 explainer videos our production team can create for you.

Animated Explainer Video Services 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 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 explainer video with Video Igniter’s animated explainer video services?

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

1). Contact Us For A Quote

Before you choose a production company to make your animated explainer video, we recommend you search for different animation companies and compare them to one another. You should look into:

Each company’s animation portfolio
Production rates
A list of complimentary animated explainer video services
Reviews & testimonials

When you’re ready to get a quote for your animated explainer video, send us a message or schedule a call with our production team.

Our team will connect with you virtually to learn about the video you want us to create and discuss any ancillary animated explainer video services (video promotion, etc) that may compliment your project. Once we agree to the scope of your project, you will receive a production agreement to sign and an invoice for the first 50% of your production budget.

2). Script

One of the animated explainer video services we offer is script writing. Video Igniter’s professional copywriters will meet with you to learn about what you want to explain in your video before they draft your video’s script. Our writers will ask questions like:

What do you want to communicate in your animated explainer video?
Who is the audience for your video?
What challenges does your audience experience?
What do you want people to do when they’re done watching your explainer video?

These types of questions help our writers develop a script that conveys your key messages to your audience in a way that resonates with them.

You will receive a digital copy of the script to review with your team. We invite you to add your feedback directly on the script. Then, our writers will revise and polish your script and share the 2nd draft with you to review and approve. If additional edits are needed, we will continue to work with you to revise and polish your script until you love it.

3). Storyboard

Video Igniter’s animated explainer video services also include storyboard creation. The storyboard is the blueprint for your animated explainer video. It provides instructions for the illustrators and animators so they know what to create for each part of your video.

After the script is approved for your video, our storyboard artists will turn your script into a storyboard. Each page of the storyboard includes:

A sentence from your script.
A mockup or rough sketch of each scene.
Bullet point instructions that explain how elements will move in each scene.

When the storyboard is ready, you will receive a digital copy to review with your team. You can add your feedback directly on each slide of the storyboard. Then, our storyboard artists will revise the storyboard and integrate your revisions.

You will receive the 2nd draft of the storyboard to review and approve with your team. If additional edits are needed, we will continue to work with you to polish and perfect your storyboard until you love it.

4). VoiceOver

Our animated explainer video services also include voiceover recording and production. You will receive a hand picked selection of voiceover options for your animation. Give them a listen and let us know which one is your favorite. We will hire that voiceover talent to record the full narration for your explainer video. We’ll also take care of acquiring the appropriate license(s) so we can legally use the audio when we make your explainer video.

5). SoundFX & Music

You will also receive a selection of soundtrack options for your explainer video. Give them a listen and let us know which one is your favorite. We will take care of acquiring the appropriate license(s) so we can legally use the music when we make your explainer video.

Our animated explainer video services also include audio mastering. Later on in the production process, after your animation is approved, our sound team will add subtle sound effects to your explainer video. Then, the sound engineers will balance and master the audio levels between your voiceover, soundtrack and sound effects so everything sounds loud and clear.

6). Illustrations

Video Igniter’s art director will review your brand guidelines and any style references you may have shared. Then, they will create multiple pieces of concept art for your explainer video, based off scenes from your storyboard.

When you review the concept art, please share your honest feedback. Let the art director know what you like and dislike about each piece of concept art. This way, the art director can revise and polish your favorite piece of concept art until you love it.

Once the concept art is approved, the art director will oversee the creation of the rest of the illustrations for your explainer video. You will get a chance to review the art and request edits before we animate your video.

7). Animation

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

Video Igniter’s animators will sync up the illustrations with the timing of the voiceover narration. Then, they will add animation to each scene according to the instructions we developed in the storyboard.

When the first draft is ready, you will receive a link to download a watermarked version of your explainer video. We invite you to share the video with your internal team and members of your target audience to get a wide range of feedback.

After you consolidate everyone’s feedback, send it to us and we will integrate the revisions into your video. Then, we’ll render out the 2nd draft of the explainer video for you to review and approve.

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

What types of animated explainer video services does Video Igniter offer?

In addition to creating animated explainer videos, Video Igniter offers the following types of animated explainer video services:

Explainer Video Script Writing
Storyboard Creation
Conversion Rate Optimization With A/B Testing
Video Promotion

How much do animated explainer video services cost?

The full production cost for creating animated explainer videos costs between $1,750-$7,500 for 1 minute of 2D animation and $5,000-$25,000 for 1 minute of 3D animation.

High end forms of 2D animation – also known as hand drawn animation or cel animation – can cost 2x-3x more than standard 2D animation.

Script creation and storyboard creation services each cost $500 for each minute of content we create for you.

Video Promotion and optimization services are quoted on a per-project basis.

Here are 4 ways you can get a quote for Video Igniter’s animated explainer video services:

Deep Dive: How much does animation cost?

How quickly can I make a video with Video Igniter’s animated explainer video services?

Video Igniter’s animated explainer video services can take you from idea to final draft of your video in 4-6 weeks.

3D explainer videos may 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 for your explainer video.

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

Budget Saving Tips For Animated Explainer Video Services

Combine these tips to save 10%-25% or more off your production budget when you hire Video Igniter’s animated explainer video services.

1). Write The Script

Video Igniter’s animated explainer video services include script writing for your video project. However, if you decide to write the script yourself, you can earn a discount of $500 off the price of each minute of content we produce for you. Download our script template for help writing your video’s script.

2). Record The VoiceOver

If you record the voiceover for your explainer video, we will omit voiceover recording and licensing costs from your production budget.

3). Use Free (Legal) Music

Sites like Incompetech offer large libraries of free music that we can legally use in your animated explainer video. If you find a free song you want to use in your animated explainer video, send it to us and we will omit music licensing costs from your production budget.

4). Create The Storyboard

Video Igniter’s animated explainer video services also include storyboard creation. We’re happy to create your storyboard for you – but if you opt to create it yourself, you will earn a discount of $500 off the cost of each minute of video we create for you.

Need help creating your storyboard? Download our free storyboard template and review the included storyboard creation guide to see how easy it is to make your own storyboard.

5). Start Production ASAP

The easiest thing you can do to save money on your production budget is to start production as soon as possible. Rush delivery is available if you need to speed up the production process to meet your deadline – but it can increase your production budget by 10%-25% or more! To help keep your production budget as low as possible, schedule a call with our production team ASAP or send us a message so we can start planning your explainer video project.

Production Resources For Animated Explainer Video Services

These resources are popular among people researching different animated explainer video services:

How do I choose the right visual style for my video project?
What is a storyboard and why do I need one?
Should I use 2D animation or 3D animation for my project?

Still have questions about animated explainer video services?

Do you have a question about animated explainer video services 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 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

Get in touch!

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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.