Animation Production Studio

Do you want to hire an animation production studio to help you make a video but aren’t sure how or where to get started. You’re in the right place. Video Igniter’s comprehensive guide to hiring and working with an animation production studio has answers to all of your big questions including:

• How do I find and hire the right animation production studio for my project?
• What does it cost to hire an animation production studio?
• How long does it take to make an animated video?
• What is the production process like?

Answers to all these questions and more are coming up in this comprehensive article – including tips to help you save $1,000 or more off the cost of hiring an animation production studio. But first, let’s take a look at examples of the different types of custom animated videos that Video Igniter’s animation production studio can create for you.

Animation Production Studio 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.

Contact us or schedule a call to start making your video.

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 do I find and hire the right animation production studio for my project?

Finding and hiring the right animation production studio for your project is one of the most important steps in the production process. That’s why we wrote an entire guide to help you answer questions like:

• Where can I find animation production studios that I can hire?
• What do I need to include in my production contract when I hire an animation studio?
• Tips to negotiate a lower production budget.

Learn all this and more in our animation hiring guide.

How Quickly Can An Animation Production Studio Make My Video?

The answer this question depends on the following details:

• How long will the video be?
• What style of animation do you want to use?
• Will you be providing the script or the storyboard?

Short 2D animations can usually be produced in 4-6 weeks. 3D animations and fancy 2D animations that are created with traditional hand drawn animation will take 2-3x more time to create.

Need to speed up production for your deadline? Our animation production studio offers rush delivery animation.

What is process like working with an animation production studio?

Step 1: Get A Quote

Start the production process by sending a message to Video Igniter’s animation production studio to get a custom quote for your video. If you prefer, you can schedule a call with our production team or fill out this digital questionnaire.

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

Step 2: Write The Script

Before we write your script, our script writing team will spend time learning:

• Who your target audience is.
• What you want to communicate in your video.
• What problem(s) your target audience faces?
• How you want viewers to feel / what do you want viewers to do when they’re done watching your video.

We use this information to create a narrative that hooks your target audience and guides them to take action when they’ve finished watching your animation.

You will receive a link to a digital copy of your script which you can review with your team. Add your comments to the document and we will integrate your revisions until you are happy with the script.

Step 3: Create The Storyboard

Next, we turn your script into a storyboard. The storyboard acts like a blueprint so our animation production studio understands exactly 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. Send us your feedback and we’ll integrate your revisions until you sign off on the storyboard.

Step 4: Create The Illustrations

You will receive multiple pieces of concept art from our art director. Share your honest feedback about each concept and collaborate with our art director to refine your favorite visual concept until it’s perfect.

Then our animation production studio’s illustration team will create all of the illustrations for your video based off the approved visual concept. You get an opportunity to review all of the art and request edits before we animate your video.

Step 5: Record The VoiceOver

While we’re working on the art for your video, the audio team at our animation production studio will select a handful of voiceover auditions for you to review.

Give the auditions a listen and let us know which is your favorite. We’ll take care of hiring that voiceover artist to record the full narration for your video. You get an opportunity to listen to the full recording and request edits, if needed.

Step 6: Select Music

Our audio team will select a handful of soundtracks that will enhance the presentation of your video.

Give the soundtracks a listen and let us know which is your favorite. Our animation production studio will take care of acquiring the appropriate license(s) so we can legally use the music in your video.

Step 7: Animate

Now that everything is approved, our animation production studio can create your video! As soon as the first draft is ready, you will receive a link to download your animation.

Give it a detailed review with your internal team and members of your target audience.

Collect everyone’s feedback and send it our way. We will integrate your revisions and render out the final draft of your animation.

After the animation is approved, our audio team will take an extra day to add subtle sound effects to your animation. They’ll also master the audio levels so everything sounds loud and clear.

Animation Production Studio Budget Saving Tips

Combine these tips to save $1,000 or more off the cost of hiring our animation production studio to create your video:

Tip #1: Write The Script

Save $500 off the cost of each minute of video we create for you by writing the script for your video. Download our free script writing template for help getting started. Our animation production studio will happily review your script and provide feedback before we use it for production.

Tip #2: Record The VoiceOver

Instead of paying to hire a voiceover artist record the narration for your video, you can record the voiceover yourself! Watch 1:31 in this video to see how you can record professional quality voiceovers at home for free.

Tip #3: Use Free Music

Music licensing costs are all over the map. If you find royalty free music that you want to use in your video, we can deduct music licensing costs from your production budget. You can source royalty free music from sites like Incompetech and Facebook’s sound collection.

Tip #4: Create The Storyboard

You can save an additional $500 off the cost of each minute of video we create for you if you create the storyboard for your animation. Download our free storyboard template and review the included storyboard creation guide for tips to help you get started. Our animation production studio will happily review your storyboard and provide feedback before we use it to make your animation.

Tip #5: Start Production ASAP

The easiest thing you can do to save 10%-50% off your production budget is to start production as soon as possible. Rush delivery is available if you need to speed up production to meet your deadline. Whenever possible, we recommend you start production as soon as you can so you can avoid paying extra for rush delivery. Schedule a call with our animation production studio or send us a message to start the conversation about your animated video project.

Still have questions about animation production studios?

Do you have a question about hiring or working with an animation production studio 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 Animation Production Studio In The U.S.?

Video Igniter is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Animation Production Studio 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

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.