How To Work With A Commercial Video Production Company To Create An Animated Commercial

Are you looking for a commercial video production company to help you create an animated commercial? If so, you’re in the right place!

Video Igniter’s animated video production service is the easiest way to create custom designed animated commercials. Don’t worry if you don’t have any video production experience; our production process guarantees you’ll end up with an ad that communicates your value proposition in a way that motivates your target audience to take action.

So how does it work?

Answers to all your questions are coming up in this comprehensive guide, including:

• How do I work with Video Igniter’s animated commercial video production company to make my video?
• What does it cost hire Video Igniter’s commercial video production company?
• How long does it take to make an animated commercial?
• What kinds of commercials can I make with Video Igniter?

All that and more coming up in this comprehensive guide – including tips to help you save 10% or more off your production budget! But before we get to that, let’s take a look at examples of the types of animated commercials Video Igniter’s production company can make for you:

Animated Commercial Video Production Company Examples

Video Igniter can make any kind of 2D or 3D animated commercial 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 to work with Video Igniter’s commercial video production company to create your animated advertisement

Video Igniter will guide you through these 7 steps to create a high performing custom animated commercial for your business.

1). Get A Quote

When you’re ready to start working with a commercial video production company, take a look at their animation portfolio to see if they can produce animations similar to the style you want to use for your commercial. If you like what you see, send us a message or schedule a call to speak with our production team.

Our commercial video production company will work with you to develop a budget and timeline for your video. Once we agree to the scope and budget for the project, you will receive a production invoice to sign and an invoice for the first 50% of your budget.

2). Script

After we receive payment for the first 50% of your video’s budget, our commercial video production company will begin work on your video’s script. To create the script, Video Igniter’s copywriters will ask you the following types of questions:

• Who is your target audience?
• What key messages do you want to include in your commercial?
• What do you want viewers to do when they’re done watching your commercial?
• What problem does your product/service solve for your target audience?

With this information on hand, our writers will develop the first draft of the script for your commercial. When the first draft is ready, you will receive a digital copy of the script to review with your team. Add your comments and feedback directly on the script.

Let us know when all the feedback is in and we will revise and polish your script until you love it.

3). Storyboard

Next, our commercial video production company will turn your script into a storyboard. The storyboard functions like a blueprint for your animated commercial. Each page contains the following instructions for our illustrators and animators:

1. A sentence from your script.
2. A sketch or mockup of the scene.
3. A list of assets needed to create the scene.
4. A descriptive list of actions that explain how things will move during the scene.

You will receive a digital copy of the storyboard to review with your team. While you review the storyboard, focus on the visual storytelling elements. Do the visuals enhance your key messages? Are there visual details we need to include that may not be documented in the storyboard?

After you send us your list of revisions, our storyboard artists will revise your storyboard and share the 2nd draft with you to review and approve. If additional edits are needed, we’ll continue to work with you polish and perfect your storyboard.

4). VoiceOver

After the storyboard is approved, our commercial video production company will hand pick a selection of voiceover auditions for you to review. Give them a listen and let us know which option is your favorite. We’ll hire that person to record the full voiceover narration for your commercial. You will receive a copy of the voiceover to listen to. If there are any parts you want the voiceover artist to rerecord, just let us know!

5). Soundtrack

You will also receive a selection of soundtrack options for your commercial. Give them a listen and let us know which option best suits your brand’s personality. We will take care of acquiring the appropriate licenses so we can legally use the music when we make your commercial video.

6). Illustrations

Time to create the art for your commercial. Our commercial video production company has a large roster of talented illustrators that can create any style of art you can imagine. We will select a few illustrators to create different types of concept art for your commercial.

When you receive the concept art, share your honest review with us. Let us know what you like and dislike about each concept. This way, our art team can revise and polish your favorite art style until it’s perfect.

After the concept art is approved, our production company will create all of the illustrations for your commercial video. You will get an opportunity to review all of the art and request edits before we animate your commercial.

7). Animation & Post Production

Now that everything is approved, it’s time to produce your animated commercial!

Animation takes about 1 week for every 60-seconds worth of content we produce for you. If you need to speed up the production process, send us a message and ask us about rush delivery.

When the first draft is ready, our commercial video production company will share a link with you so members of your team can download copies of your animated commercial. We also recommend sharing your commercial with members of your target audience.

After you collect everyone’s feedback, send it to us so we can revise your commercial. Then, we’ll render out the 2nd draft of your commercial for you to review and approve.

Once the animation is approved, our audio team will add subtle sound effects and balance the volume of the music and voiceover so they’re ready for broadcast advertising.

If you need your video resized or edited down to create shorter variations for social media, we can help with that too.

We also recommend creating alternate intros and or endings for your commercial so you can test which variation of your commercial video delivers more conversions (ask us about this when you get a custom quote for your commercial).

What does it cost to hire a commercial video production company?

Hiring Video Igniter’s commercial video production company is possible for organizations with large and small production budgets.

A 30-second 2D animated commercial can cost as little as $750 to produce. That being said, most 30-second 2D animated commercials will cost between $750 and $4,250 to produce.

If you want us to use 3D animation or a high end form of 2D animation known as cel animation (aka hand drawn animation), you will need a budget that is at least 2x-4x larger.

Here are 4 ways you can get a quote for your commercial:

1). Send us a message with details about your project.

2). Schedule a call with our commercial video production team.

3). Fill out this digital questionnaire.

4). Request access to Video Igniter’s pricing page.

How long does it take a commercial video production company to make an animated commercial?

It’s always a good idea to start production as soon as possible so you don’t rush the production process. That being said, most commercial video production companies need at least 4 weeks to create a 30-second animated commercial.

If you hire a commercial video production company to create an animated commercial using 3D animation techniques or a hand drawn animation style, it may take 2x-3x more time to create your video.

Need to speed up the production process to meet a deadline? Send us a message and ask us about rush delivery for your project.

Budget Saving Tips For Hiring A Commercial Video Production Company

Combine these 5 tips to save 10%-25% or more off the cost of hiring a commercial video production company:

1). Write The Script

If you write the script for your commercial, most video production companies will offer you a discount on your production budget. At Video Igniter, we’ll deduct $500 off the price of every 60-seconds worth of content we produce for you. If you hire us to create a 30-second animated commercial, this means you will get a $250 discount.

Need help writing the script for your commercial? Download our free script writing template.

2). Record The VoiceOver

Do you have an iconic voice that you want to use as the narration for your animated commercial? If so, we can deduct voiceover recording and licensing costs from your production budget.

3). Use Free (Legal) Music

If you have access to free music we can legally use in your commercial, send it our way and we’ll deduct music licensing costs from your production budget.

4). Create The Storyboard

If you create the storyboard for your video, our commercial video production company will deduct an additional $500 off the rate for each minute of content we produce for you. This means if we produce a 90-second commercial and you provide the script, we will deduct $750 off your production budget.

Need help creating your storyboard? Download our storyboard template and review the storyboard creation guide to see how easy it is to make a storyboard. No artistic ability needed.

5). Start Production As Soon As Possible

Rush delivery is available if you need to speed up the production process. However, rush delivery can add 10%-25% or more to your production budget. If you want to avoid paying extra for rush delivery, schedule a call with our production company or send us a message ASAP so we can start planning your commercial video project.

Commercial Video Production Company Resources

These resources are popular among people researching and reading about hiring a commercial video production company:

• How To Use Video Igniter’s Animated Commercial Video Maker
• Explore Our Favorite 3D Animation Examples
• How To Work With A 2D Animator
• How Much Does Animation Cost?

Still have questions about commercial video production companies?

Do you have a question about hiring a commercial video production company 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

“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

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.