Do you want to figure out the animation cost for your next video project? If so, you’re in the right place! Video Igniter‘s guide to animation costs explains everything you need to know about how to calculate the production budget for your new video. In this guide, we’ll cover:

• How to calculate the cost of your animation?
• What goes into the cost of making an animation?
• Examples of animations made with high, medium and small budgets.
• Learn how to save +$1,000 off the cost of making your animation.

How Much Does Animation Cost?

Animated videos can cost as little as a few hundred dollars and upwards of $1,000,000 or more for each 60-seconds of animation.

Most 2D animated videos cost $1,500-$10,000 to create each minute of the animation. 3D animations cost 3-4x more to create.

Looking for a production quote? Get a quote for your animation’s cost.

What Goes Into The Cost Of Making An Animation

The animation production process has 6 main phases, each with it’s own production costs. This breakdown will help you wrap your head around the different cost variables that go into creating a custom animation.

1). Script Writing Cost: $500/Minute

The foundation of every animation is the script. Our team will spend time getting to learn who your target audience is and what your main talking points are. Then, we’ll use that information to draft a script for your animation. You get an opportunity to review the script and request revisions before approving the script for production.

Script writing costs are $500 for each 60 seconds of animation. This means if we are creating a 90 second animation, the cost for us to research, write and revise your script for you is $750.

Budget Saving Tip: You can skip this production cost and lower the cost of making your animation by writing the script for your animation. Download our free script writing template to help you get started.

2). Storyboard Creation Cost: $500/Minute

Next, we need to turn your script into a storyboard. The storyboard acts as a blueprint for your animation. Our illustrators and animators need a storyboard so that they have clear instructions that explain what they are supposed to create, show and animate during every sentence of your script.

Storyboard production costs are $500 for every 60 seconds of animation we create for you. This means if we are creating a 30 second animated video, the cost to create your animation’s storyboard is $250.

Budget Saving Tip: You can skip this production cost and lower the cost of making your animation by creating the storyboard for your animation. Download our free storyboard template to get started.

3). Illustration Cost: Variable

Illustration costs for a custom animation have a wide range. The higher the budget, the better your illustrations will be. At a minimum, we recommend spending $500-$1,000 for every 60 seconds of 2D animation that you want us to create. More realistically, expect to spend $1,500-$3,000 for 60 seconds worth of custom illustrations for your animation. Animations that include animated characters tend to cost a little more to create because of the extra time and detail they take to create.

When it comes time to create illustrations for your animation, our art director will develop multiple visual concepts for your video. You get to pick your favorite art concept and refine the visual details with our art director until you absolutely love it. Then, our illustration team will create all of the custom art for your animation. You get an opportunity to review all of the illustrations and request revisions before approving the art for production.

4). VoiceOver Cost: $50-$500+

VoiceOver costs generally range between $50 and $500 for animations under 5 minutes long. If you plan to use your animation in a paid promotional advertising campaign, an additional voiceover licensing cost may be required, depending on which voiceover artist you choose to use for your animation.

Our team will select several voiceover auditions for you to review. After you select your favorite voiceover artist, we will hire them to record the full voiceover for your animation. You get to listen to the full recording and request edits before approving the recording for production.

5). Soundtrack License Cost: $50-$500+

Most animations include some form of music to set the mood and emphasize key moments in your video. Soundtrack licenses for stock music tend to cost $50-$500 for a basic broadcast license. If you want to use a well known song and or you plan to use your animation in a paid media campaign that will be seen by millions of people, a more expensive broadcast license will be needed to secure the rights to use the music in your commercial.

Our team will select several soundtrack options that will work great within your animation. Let us know which one is your favorite and we’ll acquire the appropriate broadcast license so that we can legally use the music in your animation.

6). Project Manager Cost: 10% of Production Cost

Project managers are the unsung heroes of animated video projects. They help keep your project moving forward so that your animation can be delivered on time and on budget. Project management costs generally equate to about 10% of your animation’s total cost.

7). Animation Cost: Variable

Animation makes up the largest part of your production budget. Costs range widely from a few hundred dollars up to tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the length and complexity of the animation style used for your video. Most marketing animations that you see online allocate a minimum of $500-$3,000 for a 60 second, 2D animation.

How To Calculate Your Animation’s Cost?

Here are the quick steps you can take to calculate the estimated cost for your animation:

1). Are You Providing The Script For Your Animation?

If so, your animation’s script writing cost = $0. If you want Video Igniter to write your script for you, add $500 to your production budget.

2). Are You Creating The Storyboard For Your Animation?

If so, the cost to create your storyboard is $0. If you want Video Igniter to create the storyboard for your animation, add $500 to your production cost.

3). How Much Do You Want To Spend on Visual Production?

The higher your visual production budget, the more beautiful, modern and original your animation will look. We recommend a minimum budget of $1,500 for a 2D, 60-second animation. For modern, original looking animations, we recommend budgeting $3,000-$6,500 for each 60-seconds of animation that we produce for you. For 3D animations, we recommend budgeting 3-4x more for their visual production cost.

4). Are You Providing The VoiceOver or The Soundtrack?

VoiceOver and soundtrack costs are billed into our pricing. If you plan to provide the soundtrack or the voiceover for your animation, you can subtract $50 from your animation’s production budget. If you are providing both the soundtrack and the voiceover, you can subtract $100 from your production budget.

5). Multiply By The Length

The number you’ve calculated at this point is the cost per 60 seconds of animation that we create for you. Now, it’s time to multiply that rate by the number of minutes of animation you want us to create.

If you want us to create a 2.5 minute animation, multiply the price per minute by 2.5 to get your animation cost. If you want us to create a 30 second animation, divide the cost per minute in half to arrive at the animation cost for a 30 second video.

6). Rush Delivery (Optional)

If you need to guarantee delivery of your animation within a short timeframe, Video Igniter offers rush delivery animation to speed up the production process. Contact us to get a rush delivery animation quote for your video project.

 

Now, let’s take a look at animations that Video Igniter can make with small, medium and large budgets!

Examples of Animations That Cost $1,500-$2,500 To Make

Are you looking for a different style of animation? 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.

Examples of Animations That Cost $3,750-$5,750 To Make

 

Premium Animation Design Examples

These animations cost +$10,000 to create each minute of animation.

 

Video Igniter can make any kind of 2D or 3D animation for you. Check out our animation portfolio here. Request access to our demo reels and price sheet here.

Contact us or  to start making your video.

 

How to Save Money On Your Animation Cost?

Want to save $1,000 off the cost of making your animation? Combine these tips to save $1,000 or more off the cost of your production budget:

1). Write The Script For Your Animation

Video Igniter’s world-class script writing team has written hundreds of scripts for animations for Fortune 500 companies, marketing agencies and tech startups. We’re happy to lend our script writing expertise to develop a script for your animation that conveys your key talking points to your target audience in a way that resonates with them.

That being said, if you want to write the script for your animation, you can save $500 for every minute of animation we create for you. Download our free script writing template for help writing your script.

2). Create The Storyboard For Your Animation

Video Igniter can also help you create the storyboard for your animation. That being said, if you want to take on the role of creating your storyboard, you can save $500 for every minute of animation we create for you.

No artistic skills necessary; just document your ideas and we’ll make sure your animation looks great! Download our free storyboard template to start creating your storyboard.

3). Start Production As Soon As Possible

Rush delivery costs can increase your animation’s production cost by 25%-50% or more! You can avoid this production upgrade by starting production as soon as possible!

4). Record The VoiceOver For Your Animation

Did you know it’s possible to record professional quality voiceovers at home for free? You don’t need to buy any expensive software or fancy production equipment. Watch 1:31 in this video to learn how you can record your own voiceover for free and skip this production cost!

5). Use Free, Legal Music

Using free, legal music can save a few hundred dollars off your production budget. Check out Incompetech for free music you can legally use in your animation. If your animation is going to be used on Instagram or Facebook, you can get free music from Facebook’s sound collection.

For more cost-saving tips, check out our article about creating affordable animations.

Still have questions about animation costs?

Do you have a question about animation costs 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!

Need help syndicating your animated video? Ask us about video promotion!

Do you want to create an explainer video for your cryptocurrency or an animated video to explain how your blockchain technology works? We can help with that too.

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 Animation Company In The U.S.?

Video Igniter is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

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.

“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.

If you want to figure out the cost to make an explainer video, you’re in the right place! In Video Igniter’s guide to calculating your explainer video cost, we’ll cover:

• • 5 tips to help you save +$1,000 off your explainer video’s cost.
  • What goes into the cost of making an explainer video?
  • How to calculate your explainer video’s production price?
  • How much it costs to make different kinds of explainer videos.

But first, let’s take a look at some examples of explainer videos that Video Igniter can make for you with a small, medium or large budget.

Examples Of Explainer Videos That Video Igniter Can Make For You

Video Igniter can make any kind of 2D or 3D animated explainer video for you. Below, you can see our animated video demo reel. After that, scroll down to see additional demo reels and examples of explainer videos that we can make for you with a small, medium or large budget.

To start making your video, contact us or schedule a call with our production team.

Request access to our price sheet here.

 

Examples of Explainer Videos That Cost $1,500-$2,500

Are you looking for a different style of animation? We have hundreds of other production examples we can share with you. 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.

Examples of Explainer Videos That Cost $3,750-$5,500

 

Explainer Videos That Cost Over $7,500

 

How Much Does An Explainer Video Cost?

TL;DR: Most 2D animated explainer videos cost between $1,500-$10,000 to create 60 seconds of animation. 3D animations cost 2-4x more to create.

Let’s break these production budgets down to help you see what goes into the cost of making an explainer video so that you can estimate the cost to make your explainer.

Want to get a quote for your explainer video? Send us a message or .

1). Script Writing Cost: $500/Minute

Writing the script for an explainer video is typically costs around $500 per minute of animation that is created. This budget is used to learn about what you want to communicate in your explainer video, who your target audience is and then create a script that conveys your key messages to your audience in a way that resonates with them. Big marketing campaigns require larger budgets to create the script because more time is spend on the customer research phase of production to research and test that your marketing messages resonate with your target audience.

Budget Saving Tip: You can skip this production cost by writing the script yourself!

2). Storyboard Creation Cost: $500/Minute

Storyboards are essentially blueprints for explainer videos. They tell the illustration and animation teams what to create and how to make everything move during every sentence of your script. Storyboards for 2D animated explainer videos cost about $500 for every 60 seconds of animation that is created. 3D animations and 2D cel animations may require a larger budget to create the storyboards because the storyboards for these kinds of videos typically require more detail.

Budget Saving Tip: You can skip this production cost by creating the storyboard yourself! Download our storyboard template.

3). VoiceOver Cost: $50-$500+/Minute

It isn’t too expensive to hire a voiceover artist. But if you are creating an animated video for commercial purposes, you will probably need to pay an extra license fee so that we can legally use the recording for the purposes of commercial promotion. Video Igniter takes care of sourcing voiceover talent for your video and procuring the broadcast license to legally use the recording in your explainer video.

Of note, non-English voiceover artists tend to cost more than English-speaking voiceover artists.

Want to make your video in other languages? Video Igniter can help you translate your video into other languages.

4). Illustration Cost: $500-$10,000+/Minute

Illustrations are one of the biggest parts of an explainer video’s production budget (especially if we are creating your video using cel animation). Creating the illustrations for your explainer video can cost as little as a few hundred dollars. That being said, you are much more likely to pay $1,000 or more for high quality, modern looking custom illustrations for your explainer video.

5). Music Cost: $50-$500+/Minute

Most stock soundtracks can be purchased for under $100. However, if you want to use the music in an explainer video that you pay to promote, it will cost you at least a few hundred dollars extra to license the music for use in your promo video.

6). Animation Cost: $500-$10,000+/Minute

Here’s where the bulk of your budget comes to play. Animating a video is likely going to cost you at least $1,000 per minute of animation – unless you are making a very simple explainer video with limited movement on screen. The more you put into your animation budget, the more smooth, fluid and realistic your motion design will look.

7). Project Management Cost: 10% of Project Total

All of this couldn’t happen without the help with a diligent project manager that works with you to ensure your animated explainer video is created on time and on budget. For most projects, assume that project management costs about 10% of the project’s total budget.

How To Calculate The Cost Of Your Explainer Video

1). Do you want Video Igniter to write the script for your explainer video? If so add $500 to your production budget. If you will be providing the script, ignore this production cost.

2). Do you want Video Igniter to create the storyboard for your explainer video? If so, add $500 to your production budget. If you will be providing the storyboard, ignore this production cost.

3). How fancy and detailed do you want your animation to be? Aim for a production budget between $1,000 and $10,000 for a 2D animated explainer video and over $10,000 if you want to create a 3D animated explainer video or an explainer video created using cel animation.

4). Add up your total at this point (script + storyboard + how much do you want to spend on animation production and design). You have now calculated the cost to create a 60 second explainer video.

5). Take this number and multiply it by the number of minutes in your explainer video. If the video you want to create is 1.5 minutes long, multiply your cost per minute by 1.5. If you want to create a 30 second video, divide your cost per minute in half. Of note: if you want to create an explainer video that is under 30 seconds long, you will still be billed the minimum production price for a 30 second video.

6). Optional: Do you need to speed up production for a fast approaching deadline? Video Igniter offers rush delivery animation. Most rush delivery costs will increase your production budget by 25-50% or more depending on how complex your animation is and how soon your deadline is. Contact us to get a quote for rush delivery projects.

5 Tips To Save Money On Your Explainer Video’s Cost

Here are 5 tips that you can combine to save $1,000 or more off the cost of making your explainer video:

1). Start Production Early

Explainer videos take at least a few weeks to make if you want to create a video that you can be proud of. Rush delivery is available if you need to speed up production for a fast-approaching deadline. That being said, rush delivery costs can increase the cost of your explainer video by 25%-50% or more! Avoid rush delivery costs by starting production as soon as possible!

2). Write the Script For Your Explainer Video

Video Igniter is happy to help you create the script for your explainer video. If you want to provide the script for your explainer video, you can save $500 or more off of your production budget. Download our explainer video script writing template here.

3). Create The Storyboard For Your Explainer Video

Video Igniter can also help you create the storyboard for your explainer video. That being said, if you provide the storyboard for your explainer video, you can save an additional $500 or more off the cost of making your video. Download our free explainer video storyboard template to help you create your storyboard.

4). Use Free, Legal Music

Music licensing costs can add $50-$500 (or more) to your explainer video’s production cost. You can avoid this cost by sourcing free music that we can legally use in your explainer video. Check out Incompetech for free music you can use in your explainer video. If your video will be used on Facebook or Instagram, you can also source free music from Facebook’s Sound Collection.

5). Record The VoiceOver For Your Explainer Video

Professional voiceovers for explainer videos cost $50-$500 or more to record and license. You can skip this cost by recording your own voiceover for free. No expensive equipment or professional software is needed. Just watch 1:31 in this video to learn how you can record the voiceover for your explainer video for free.

For more ideas to reduce your explainer video’s cost, read our companion article about how to make animations more affordable.

Still have questions about explainer video costs?

Do you have a question about your explainer video’s cost 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!

Need help syndicating your animated video? Ask us about video promotion!

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 Explainer Video Company In The U.S.?

Video Igniter is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Explainer Video 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

 

Get in touch to create your explainer video!

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.

Do you want to make an animation online but aren’t sure how to get started? There are many sites that enable you to use templates to create animated videos online, but none of these sites enable you to create custom animated videos.

That’s where Video Igniter comes in. Video Igniter is the only online animation service that enables you to make custom animations online!

In this article we’ll explain:

• How does Video Igniter make animations for you online?
• How much does it cost to make animations online?
• How long does it take to make animations online?
• Tips to help you save money on your production budget.

But first, let’s take a look at some examples of animations that Video Igniter can make for you online…

Examples of Animations Video Igniter Can Make For You

Video Igniter can make any kind of 2D or 3D animation for you. Check out our portfolio here. You can also access to our demo reels and price sheet here.

To start making your video, contact us or schedule a call with our production team.

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.

 

How To Make An Animation Online With Video Igniter?

1). Contact Us

To start making an animation online, contact us with details about your project or schedule a call with our production team. We’ll work with you to create a plan to make your animation on time and on budget.

 

2). Script

Making an animation online starts with writing the script. Our team will spend some time getting to learn:

• What you want to communicate in your animation ✅
• Who your target audience is ✅
• What do you want people to do when they’re done watching your animation? ✅

Our writers use this information to make the script for your animation. When the first draft is ready, use Video Igniter’s online animated video production dashboard to review your script and request revisions before approving the script for production.

3). Storyboard

Next, we’ll turn your script into a storyboard. We’re basically turning your script into a blueprint so that our illustrators and animators know what to create for every part of your video script.

We’ll share the storyboard with you as soon as it’s ready. Use Video Igniter’s online animated video production dashboard to share your feedback. Make sure the storyboard includes enough details to ensure our production team knows what is important to show in each scene.

4). VoiceOver

You will receive several voiceover audition from our team. Use Video Igniter’s online video production dashboard to give them a listen and let us know which one you want to use. We’ll hire that voiceover artist to record the full voiceover and then we’ll share the audio with you so that you can review it and request revisions before approving the audio for production.

5). Soundtrack

Our team will select several soundtracks that compliment the content of your animation. Use Video Igniter’s online production dashboard to give the soundtracks a listen and select the one you prefer.

We’ll take care of acquiring the broadcast license so that we can legally use the music when we make your animation.

6). Illustrations

Making the illustrations for your animation starts with creating concept art. Our art director will make several visual concepts for you to review online.

Use Video Igniter’s online animation production dashboard to review the concepts and select the visual concept you like best. You can also collaborate with our art director to refine the visual style of your favorite piece of concept art until you love every detail. Then, the art director will oversee the creation of all of the illustrations for your animation.

You get an opportunity to review all of the art and request revisions before you approve the art for production.

7). Animation

Now that your script, storyboard, voiceover, illustrations and soundtrack are approved, we can make your animation online. When the first draft is ready, give it a detailed review with your team and members of your target audience. Use Video Igniter’s online production dashboard to share your comments and revision requests. Then, we’ll integrate your edits and render out the final version of your animation for you to start using.

What Does It Cost To Make An Animation Online?

Making your animation online saves money on your production budget because our online production workspace enables us to streamline the whole production experience.

Most 2D animated videos can be made for $1,500-$7,500 for a 60-second animated video. 3D animated videos tend to cost $10,000 or more for each 60-seconds of animation. In comparison, episodes of The Simpsons cost tens-hundreds of thousands of dollars for every minute of animation, and Pixar animations cost over $1,000,000 for every minute of animation.

Get a quote today and have Video Igniter make your animation online for you.

How Long Does It Take To Make An Animation Online?

2D animations that are a minute long take about 4-8 weeks to make online. 3D animations take about 2-4x more time to make online.

Need to speed up production? Video Igniter offers rush delivery animation.

Want to figure out how long it will take to make your animation online? Send us a message with details about your animation and we’ll get back to you with a production timeline.

How To Save Money When You Make An Animation Online

1). Start Production ASAP

Rush delivery production costs can increase your production budget by 25%-50% or more. You can avoid this extra cost by starting production on your animation as soon as possible.

2). Make the Script & Storyboard For Your Animation

You can save $1,000 or more off the cost of making your animation online if you provide the script and storyboard for your project. Download our free script and storyboard templates to make them yourself.

3). Use Free, Legal Music

It can easily cost $50-$500 or more to license music for your animation. You can skip this production expense by sourcing free music that we can legally use in your video(s). Check out Incompetech and Facebook’s sound collection for libraries of free, legal music.

4). Record The VoiceOver For Your Animation

Recording a voiceover for an animation costs hundreds or thousands of dollars when we hire a professional voiceover talent. You can skip this production cost by recording your own voiceover at home for free. It’s actually very easy to record professional quality voiceovers at home for free. You don’t need to buy any expensive equipment or fancy software. Just watch 1:31 in this video to learn how!

Still have questions about how to make an animation online?

Do you have a question about how to make an animation online 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!

Do you want to create an explainer video for your cryptocurrency or an animated video to explain how your blockchain technology works? We can help with that too.

Need help syndicating your animated video? Ask us about video promotion!

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 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.

“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.

Do you want to work with an animator to make an explainer video but aren’t sure how to get started? Video Igniter is the easiest way to make custom animated explainer videos. All you need to do is describe the animation you want and sit back while Video Igniter does all the work for you.

In this article, we’ll explain:

• How Video Igniter makes explainer videos for you
• How much is costs to make an explainer video
• How long it takes to make an explainer video
• 5 ways you can save money on your explainer video production budget

But first, let’s take a look at some examples of explainer videos that Video Igniter can make for you!

Examples of Explainer Videos That Video Igniter Can Make For You

Video Igniter can make any kind of 2D or 3D animated explainer video for you. Check out our animation portfolio here. You can also access to our demo reels and price sheet.

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

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.

 

How Does Video Igniter Make Explainer Videos?

1). Contact Us

When you’re ready to start production, send us a message with details about your video project or schedule a call with our production team. We’ll work with you to develop a production plan that works for your timeline and budget.

 

2). Script

The first step to making your explainer video is to create the script. You can provide the script for your video or we can make it for you. If we make the script for your explainer video, we’ll send you a brief questionnaire to help us learn what you want to communicate in your video and who your target audience is.

You will receive a notification when it’s time to review the first draft of your script. Use Video Igniter’s online production dashboard to share your feedback and revision requests.

We’ll update your script and send you a notification when the updated script is ready for you to review. If you love it as-is, mark it as approved and we’ll proceed to the next stage of the production process; otherwise, let us know what additional revisions you’d like to see incorporated into your script.

3). Storyboard

Next, we’ll create a storyboard for your animation. The storyboard acts as a blueprint to inform the illustrators and animators what they’re supposed to create for each sentence in your script.

You will receive an email notification when the first draft of your storyboard is ready to review. Use Video Igniter’s online production dashboard to share your feedback for each slide of the storyboard.

We’ll incorporate your revisions and notify you when the updated storyboard is ready for you to review. Mark it as approved if you love it as-is. Otherwise, we’ll continue to work with you to update the storyboard until you love it.

4). VoiceOver

You will receive multiple voiceover auditions for your explainer video. Use Video Igniter’s online production dashboard to listen to the auditions and select your favorite voice actor.

Video Igniter will oversee the recording of the full voiceover and notify you when it is ready to review. You can approve the voiceover as-is or request a rerecording for parts of the audio.

5). Soundtrack

Around the time you receive your voiceover auditions, you will also receive a notification to review several soundtrack options for your explainer video. Use Video Igniter’s online production dashboard to listen to the different soundtrack options and select the one you like best. Our team will then secure the broadcast license for the music so we can legally use it when we make your explainer video.

6). Illustrations

Making the art for your explainer video starts with creating concept art. Our art direct or will create multiple original visual concepts for your explainer video. You will receive a notification when the concepts are ready to review.

Use Video Igniter’s online production dashboard to indicate which concept you like best. You can also collaborate with our art director to refine your preferred visual concept until all of the details are perfect. Then the art director will oversee the creation of all of the custom illustrations for your explainer video.

Use Video Igniter’s online production dashboard to share your feedback for each image that was created for your explainer video. We’ll incorporate your revisions and send the updated art back to you to review and approve for production.

7). Animation

Now that the script, storyboard, voiceover, illustrations and soundtrack are approved, it’s time for Video Igniter to make your explainer video! You will receive a notification as soon as the first draft is ready to review.

Use Video Igniter’s online dashboard to review your the first draft of your animation and share your feedback with our production team. We will incorporate your revisions and render out the final draft of your explainer video for you to use.

What does it cost to make explainer videos?

Most 2D explainer videos can be made for $1,500-$7,500. Some styles of 2D animation, like cel animation, require a higher budget to create. 3D explainer videos cost 2-4x more to create.

What to figure out your production budget? Contact us to get a quote or request access to our price sheet.

How long does it take to make an explainer video?

Most 2D explainer videos can be made in 4-8 weeks. 3D explainer videos take 2-4x more time to make.

Rush delivery is available if you want to make your video faster.

Want to figure out how long it will take to make your explainer video? Contact us with details about your video project and goals.

How to save money when you make an explainer video

These ideas can save you thousands of dollars off the cost of making your explainer video:

1). Start Production Early

Rushing production can increase your production costs by 25%-50% or more. We recommend starting production as soon as possible to avoid rushing production and increasing your production cost.

2). Make the Script For Your Explainer Video

Video Igniter is happy to help you write the script for your video. That being said, you can save $500 or more off the cost of your explainer video by writing the script yourself. Download our free script writing template to help you create the first draft of your script.

3). Make the Storyboard For Your Explainer Video

We can also help you create the storyboard for your explainer video – but if you want to create it yourself, you can save $500 or more off the cost of making your explainer video. Download our free storyboard template here.

4). Record the VoiceOver For Your Explainer Video

Did you know it’s possible to record professional quality voiceovers for free? That’s right! No expensive equipment or fancy software is needed. Just watch 1:31 in this video to learn how you can record your own professional quality voiceovers at home for free.

5). Use Free, Legal Music

Most stock soundtracks cost between $50-$500 to license for an explainer video. You can skip this production cost by downloading free, legal music from Incompetech or Facebook’s sound collection.

Still have questions about how to make an explainer video?

Do you have a question about how to make an explainer video 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 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 A Explainer Video Production Company In The U.S.?

Video Igniter is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Explainer Video 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

 

Get in touch to make your explainer video!

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.

Do you want to hire some animators to create animated videos that are hand drawn? Look no further than Video Igniter Animation! Video Igniter can create any kind of custom animated video for you including animation hand drawn videos. In this article, we’ll explain:

• How animated hand drawn videos are made.
• What they cost to make?
• How long they take to make?
• Plus, we’ll provide tips to help you save money on your hand drawn animation production budget!

But first, let’s take a look at some examples of animated hand drawn videos you can get from Video Igniter:

Examples of Animated Hand Drawn Videos Video Igniter Can Make For You

Video Igniter can make any kind of 2D or 3D animation for you. You can review our demo reel and examples below.

For pricing, you can request access to our demo reels and price sheet here.

Contact us or schedule a call to start making your hand drawn animation.

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.

 

How to make an animation hand drawn video with Video Igniter?

Hand drawn animated videos are the most beautiful, dynamic and fluid form of 2D animation. Also referred to as cel animation, this style of animation used to require people draw every frame individually by hand on paper. Now a days, this style of animation is sped up with the use of technology. Each frame is still drawn individually by hand, but instead of using paper, images are drawn onto a table or computer using a stylus. Use of a computer or tablet based input makes it easier to sequence the individual hand drawn images together into a single animation. It also speeds up the coloring process which ultimately helps you lower your production budget.

Here’s a quick overview of the hand drawn animation process so that you can understand what to expect during every stage of production:

1). Contact Us

Production starts by contacting us and letting us know what you want to create. You can or use this page to send us a message.

We’ll work with you to develop a production plan that works with your timeline and budget.

2). Script

You can provide the script for your hand drawn animation or we can create it for you. In order to create your script, we’ll want to learn 3 key things:

1). Who is the target audience for your animation?

2). What do you want to communicate in your animation?

3). What do you want viewers to do after they watch your hand drawn animation?

After we draft your script, we’ll share it with you to get your feedback. We’ll incorporate your feedback and run the updated script by you to ensure it’s ready to go into production.

3). Storyboard

You can also provide the storyboard for your animated hand drawn video – or you can hire Video Igniter to create it for you. Download our storyboard creation template here.

A storyboard is like a blueprint for your animated video. It tells the illustrators and animators what to create for each part of your animation’s script. We’ll share the rough draft of the storyboard we create with you so that you can review it and share your feedback. Our main goal is to ensure the storyboard contains enough details for the production team so that they know exactly what to create for each scene of your video.

4). VoiceOver

You will receive several voiceover auditions for your animation. Give them all a listen and let us know which one you prefer. We’ll hire that artist to record the full voiceover and run it by you to review and approve. If there are any parts you want to rerecord, let us know and we’ll take care of it!

5). Soundtrack

Music is a great way to enhance the presentation of key moments in your animation. We’ll select a few soundtracks that we feel will work well within the context of your animation hand drawn video. Let us know which one you like best and we’ll purchase the broadcast license so that we can legally use the music in your animation.

6). Illustrations

Our art director will develop several visual concepts for your hand drawn animation. Let the art director know which one you prefer. You can collaborate with the art director to refine the visual details until everything is perfect.

Once the concept is approved, we’ll create all of the custom hand drawn illustrations for your animation. You will get an opportunity to review the illustrations and request revisions. We’ll update the hand drawn illustrations and let you review them again before we proceed to animation.

7). Animation

During the illustration phase, our team creates custom illustrations for all of the key moments for your animation. These are referred to as keyframes. During the animation phase, we create the remaining hand drawn illustrations to fill in the gaps between the key frames. This is what creates the illusion of animation.

When the first draft is complete, we’ll share the video with you so that you can review it with your team and members of your target audience. Collect everyone’s feedback and let us know what edits you’d like to see. We’ll integrate your feedback and export the final draft of your animation hand drawn video.

What does it cost to make a hand drawn animation with Video Igniter?

Hand drawn animations, also known as cel-animations, require a lot of detailed hand drawn work by talented animators. As such, these projects require a large budget in order to create quality work. Expect prices to start at $6,500 for each 60 seconds of animation. That being said, this animation style usually costs over $10,000 for each 60-seconds of hand drawn animation Video Igniter creates for you.

Get a quote for your animated hand drawn video or schedule a call to discuss your project.

How long does it take to make a hand drawn animated video?

Animated hand drawn videos take months or years to create. Production timelines vary based on criteria like:

• The length of your hand drawn animation
• The level of detail in your hand drawn animation
• How quickly your team shares production feedback
• The number of revisions you want for your animation

Contact us with details about your project and we’ll help develop a production timeline for your hand drawn animation.

How to save money when you make animation hand drawn video

1). Create the script and storyboard for your video

You can save $1,000 or more off the cost of your animated hand drawn video by creating the script and storyboard yourself. Download our script writing and storyboard templates to learn how to make them yourself.

2). Record the voiceover for your animation

Did you know you can record professional quality voiceovers for free? That’s right! There’s no need to buy expensive equipment or fancy software. Save hundreds or thousands of dollars off the cost of your hand drawn animation by recording your own voiceover. Watch 1:31 in this video to learn how.

3). Use Free, Legal Music

Music can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars to license for video projects. Thankfully, there are a few websites that offer free music that you can download and legally use in your animation without having to pay any licensing fees. Check out Incompetech and Facebook’s Sound Collection.

4). Don’t Rush Production

Start production sooner than you think. Animated hand drawn videos require weeks, months or years to create. Video Igniter offers rush delivery animation to speed up production but it can increase costs by 25%-50% or more!

Still have questions about animation hand drawn videos?

Do you have a question about animated hand drawn 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.

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 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 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.

“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.