Animation Maker – How To Use Video Igniter To Create Custom Video Animations

Are you looking for an animation maker to help you create a custom animated video? You’re in the right place! Video Igniter is an online animated video production service that enables you to get your idea, script or storyboard turned into a custom animated 2D or 3D video. In this article we’ll explain what Video Igniter’s animation maker service is like, how to use it, what it costs to use, how long it takes to make a custom video and tips to help you save money on your production budget.

Let’s dive in!

Examples Of Videos You Can Make With Video Igniter’s Animation Maker?

Video Igniter can create any kind of 2D or 3D animated video for you. Check out the example videos below.

To start making your animation contact us, schedule a call with our production team or request access to our new pricing page.

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

 

What is Video Igniter’s Animation Maker Service?

Video Igniter is a professional animation team that you work with online to make custom animated videos. Collaborating with our team to make a animation online enables us to provide faster service and reduce your production costs. Video Igniter’s online production dashboard streamlines your production experience and helps you keep production organized so that you always know what’s happening and what’s coming up next.

Benefits of Video Igniter’s Animation Maker Service

Faster Production

Video Igniter’s online animation maker platform streamlines your production experience by making it faster for you to review project assets and share feedback with our production team.

No video production experience needed

You don’t need to have any video production experience to use our animation maker to create custom animated videos. If you can describe the video you want, our team will guide you through the entire production experience and check in with you whenever we need your input.

Make any kind of video you can imagine (2D & 3D)

Video Igniter’s animation maker production team is capable of making any kind of custom animated video you can imagine. All you have to do is describe the video you want. We’ll assemble the ideal team to craft each part of your animated video. No need to shop around for different producers for different projects; we have all the talent you need under one roof.

We start where you are

Whether you have a script, storyboard or just the idea for an animated video, our team can pick up production wherever you are in the production process. We can help you turn your idea into a script and then a storyboard – or we can take your storyboard and immediately dive into production.

On demand production capacity

No need to hire a freelancer or a full time animator. Video Igniter’s production team is available to start production 24/7. Get in touch with us to discuss your project and get the ball rolling.

Scale up to meet your production needs

Want to make 1 video? How about 50? Regardless of how large or small your production needs are, Video Igniter’s animation maker can scale up to fit the demands of your project.

How to use Video Igniter’s Animation Maker Service to Create Custom Animated Videos

Here’s a brief overview of the production process so that you understand what to expect when you use Video Igniter’s animation maker to create your custom animated video:

Animation Maker Kickoff Call / Questionnaire

Production starts with a kickoff call and or a questionnaire to help us learn:

✅  Who the target audience is for your animation?

✅  What do you want to convey in your animation?

✅  What visual style do you want to use for your animation?

Script

Now that we understand what you want to convey in your video, our animation maker’s script writing team will develop the script for your video. You will get an opportunity to review the script and request revisions before approving the script for production.

Storyboard

Next, our animation maker’s storyboard team will turn your script into a storyboard. A storyboard is like a blueprint for your video. It tells the illustrators and animators what to create for each sentence of your script. You will get an opportunity to review the storyboard and request edits before approving the storyboard for production.

VoiceOver

You will receive a notification from our animation maker with several voiceover auditions. Give them a listen and pick your favorite voice. We’ll then hire that voiceover artist to record the full audio for your animation. You will get an opportunity to review the complete voiceover and request edits before approving it for production.

Soundtrack

You will also receive several soundtrack options from our animation maker. Give them a listen and let us know which one is your favorite. Then, we’ll purchase the broadcast rights for that song so that we can legally use it in your animation.

Illustrations

Our animation maker will create several pieces of concept art for your animation.

After you review the concepts, let us know which concept you prefer. We can also work with you to refine your preferred visual concept until the details are perfectly dialed in.  Then, we’ll make all of the illustrations for your animation. You get an opportunity to review all the art and request revisions before approving the art for production.

Animation

Now that everything has been approved, our animation makers can get started creating your video. We’ll send you the first draft as soon as it’s ready to review. Preview the video with your internal team (and, ideally, members of your target audience). Collect everyone’s feedback and send it to us to review. We’ll incorporate your revisions and render out the final draft for you to use.

What does it cost to use Video Igniter’s Animation Maker Service?

Video Igniter charges based off the length of the animation we make for you and the level of detail in your animation. To see our rates for 2D animation projects, you can request access to our current price sheet here. 3D animated videos require a custom quote.

How long does it take to use Video Igniter’s Animation Maker Service?

Using Video Igniter’s Animation Maker Production Service can enable you to create a 60 second 2D animated video in about 3-5 weeks. 3D animated videos can take 2-4x more time to produce. If you need to speed up production, we offer rush delivery animation. If you’re making a video longer than 60 seconds, contact us with details about your project and we’ll help you calculate the production timeline for your video.

How to Choose the Right Animation Maker for Your Project

Not every animation maker is designed for the same type of project. Some tools are built for creating simple animations yourself, while professional animation makers can develop completely custom videos around your brand, message, audience, and marketing goals. Understanding the difference can help you choose the right approach before production begins.

DIY Animation Maker vs. Professional Animation Service

One of the first decisions to make is whether you want to create the animation yourself or work with an experienced animation production team.

A DIY animation maker can be useful when you need a simple video, have a limited budget, or want to create content without outside assistance. These platforms often provide templates, pre-built characters, stock illustrations, animation presets, and drag-and-drop editing tools.

A professional animation maker takes a different approach. Instead of starting with a template, a production team can develop the video’s visual concept around your specific requirements. This can be especially useful when the animation represents a company’s brand, explains a complicated product, supports a major marketing campaign, or needs a distinctive visual style.

The right option depends on how much customization your project requires. A simple social media animation may not need the same level of production as a product launch video, sales presentation, training program, or national advertising campaign.

What Should an Animation Maker Create for Your Brand?

A good animation should do more than look interesting. Its visual elements should support the message you are trying to communicate.

Before choosing an animation maker, consider how the finished video should represent your organization. This may include your brand colors, typography, logo, visual identity, illustration style, photography, product interface, characters, or other recognizable design elements.

Providing brand guidelines at the beginning of a project can help an animation production team create visuals that feel consistent with your existing marketing materials. If your company already has established design standards, the animation can be developed to complement your website, presentations, advertisements, social media content, and other communications.

This is particularly important for businesses creating multiple animated videos. Establishing a consistent visual language can make a series of videos feel like part of the same campaign rather than unrelated productions.

Animation Makers for Different Marketing Goals

The best animation approach can also depend on what you want viewers to do after watching the video.

For example, a marketing animation may be designed to generate awareness, introduce a product, explain a service, demonstrate a feature, or encourage someone to contact your company. A sales video may focus on helping prospects understand a product’s value proposition. An internal training animation may prioritize clarity and information retention instead.

Consider the goal before deciding what the animation should look like. A visually impressive video is not necessarily effective if viewers do not understand its message or know what to do next.

For marketing videos, consider including a clear call to action. Depending on the purpose of the video, this could encourage viewers to visit a website, request a demo, download a resource, make a purchase, contact a sales team, or learn more about a product.

Where Can You Use an Animated Video?

Another factor to consider when working with an animation maker is where the finished video will be published.

The same animation may need to be adapted for multiple platforms. A company might use an animated video on its website, YouTube channel, LinkedIn page, paid advertising campaigns, sales presentations, trade show displays, email campaigns, or internal communications.

Different platforms can have different requirements for aspect ratio, resolution, duration, captions, and viewing environment. For example, a video intended for social media may need a vertical or square version in addition to a traditional widescreen version.

If you know where your animation will be used before production begins, tell your animation maker. This allows the production team to consider those requirements while developing the video rather than trying to adapt the finished project afterward.

Make Your Animation Accessible to More Viewers

Accessibility is another consideration when creating animated video content. Adding captions can make a video easier to understand for viewers who are watching without sound and for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

On-screen text can also reinforce important information, but it should be used carefully. Too much text can make an animation difficult to follow, particularly when viewers are simultaneously trying to read and watch moving visuals.

Consider how the animation communicates information through narration, visual storytelling, on-screen text, and sound. A well-planned combination of these elements can make the content easier for different audiences to understand.

Plan for the Final Video Files

Before your animation maker begins production, think about how you will use the finished files.

You may need a high-resolution master file for your website or video library, compressed versions for online distribution, shorter versions for advertising, or alternate versions for different platforms. You may also want captions, subtitles, or versions with different calls to action.

Planning these requirements early can be more efficient than requesting substantial changes after the animation has already been completed.

If you expect to create additional videos in the future, you can also ask about maintaining editable project assets and reusable brand elements. Having access to consistent visual assets can make it easier to develop future videos that match the original animation.

Questions to Ask an Animation Maker Before Starting

Before hiring an animation maker, ask a few practical questions about the project:

• Can the animation maker create a completely custom visual style?
• Can the team work with existing brand guidelines and marketing assets?
• What video formats and resolutions will be delivered?
• Can the video be adapted for multiple platforms?
• How will feedback and revisions be handled?
• Can the animation maker produce additional videos in the same visual style?
• Who owns the finished video and associated production assets?
• Can the team help develop multiple versions of the video for different audiences or marketing channels?

Answering these questions before production starts can help prevent misunderstandings and ensure that the finished animation is useful beyond its initial publication.

When Should You Hire an Animation Maker?

An animation maker can be particularly valuable when the project requires more customization than a template-based animation tool can provide. This may include branded marketing videos, product demonstrations, software explainers, advertisements, educational content, training videos, social media campaigns, and other projects where the visuals need to be developed specifically for the organization.

If your project has a specific audience, message, visual identity, and business objective, communicate those requirements before production begins. The more clearly your animation maker understands what the video needs to accomplish, the easier it becomes to create an animation that supports your broader communication and marketing strategy.

How can I save money using Video Igniter’s Animation Maker Service?

Using these 5 tips, you can save over $1,000 off your animation’s production budget:

1). Make the script for your animation

Instead of hiring Video Igniter to make the script for your animation, you can download our free script writing template and write it yourself! Save $500 off your production budget for each minute of animation you want us to make.

2). Make the storyboard for your animation

You can save another $500+ off your production budget by making the storyboard for your animation. Download our free storyboard creation template. It includes a guide that explains how to create a storyboard that our production team will know how to work with. Don’t worry about making your storyboard pretty – no artistic experience required; we just need you to document your ideas and we’ll be in charge of making them look great!

3). Use free (legal) music for your animation

Facebook’s sound collection offers a wide library of free music that you can use in your video (if you plan on posting your video to Instagram or Facebook). Incompetech is another great site for finding royalty free music that you can legally use in your videos – no matter where you plan to publish them. Just be sure to credit the artist if you plan on using their music in your video for free.

4). Record the voiceover for your animation

Did you know you can record professional quality voiceovers at home for free – without having to buy any expensive equipment or fancy software!? Check out 1:31 in this video to learn how you can record your own voiceovers for free.

5). Use stock assets for your animation

Video Igniter’s animation maker production service prides itself on creating 100% custom animated videos. However, if you want to lower your production budget, we can explore the possibility of using stock assets like clip art, stock photos/videos, icons, fonts & 3D models to help shave a little money off of your video’s production budget.

Animation Maker Production Resources

These articles are popular among people researching and reading about animation makers:

• 2D Video Maker FAQ
• Explore Video Igniter’s Explainer Video Maker
• Online Animation Maker: Learn How Video Makes Animations For You Online
• +160 Free Resources To Help You Create Animated Videos

Still have questions about animation makers?

Do you have a question about animation makers 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.

We can help you create any kind of 2D animated video or 3D animation you can imagine. Check out our animated video portfolio!

Watch our explainer video on our home page to learn more about how we can help you create an animated video. For examples of the kinds of animation our team can produce, check out the demo reel below:

 

Looking For An Animated Video Maker In The U.S.?

Video Igniter is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Animation Maker 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.

“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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