Explainer Video Animation

Explainer Video Animation

Are you looking for an animation studio or freelancer because you want to create an explainer video animation? If so, you’re in the right place! Video Igniter is an animated video production service that’s perfect for creating explainer videos.

If you’ve never heard about Video Igniter before, this guide explains:

  1. How people use Video Igniter to make custom designed explainer videos.
  2. How much it costs to make an explainer video animation.
  3. How long it takes to create an explainer video animation.
  4. Tips to save 10%-25% or more off your production budget!

But first, let’s take a look at examples of explainer videos that you can create with Video Igniter:

Explainer Video Animation Examples

Video Igniter can make any kind of 2D or 3D animated explainer video 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 Make An Explainer Video Animation

Video Igniter can turn your idea into a custom designed explainer video animation when you follow these 7 steps:

1). Contact Us To Get A Quote

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While you’re exploring options for different animation studios and producers, send us a message or schedule a call with Video Igniter’s production team to get a quote for your explainer video.

We’ll work with you to develop a plan and a budget to create the perfect explainer video for your business, nonprofit or NGO. Then, you will receive a production agreement to sign and an invoice for 50% of your production budget.

2). Script

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Now that production is underway, Video Igniter’s writers will develop the script for your explainer video animation. Our writers may ask the following types of questions to help us develop your script:

  • What key messages do you want to communicate in your video?
  • Who is the target audience for your explainer video animation?
  • What problem(s) does your target audience experience?
  • How does your offering solve their problem?
  • What do you want viewers to do when they’re done watching your explainer video animation?

When the first draft of your script is ready, you will receive a link to a digital copy of your script. Review it with your team and add your comments directly to the script document. Our writers will collaborate with you to revise the script until it’s perfect.

3). Storyboard

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Next, we turn your script into a storyboard. The storyboard is the blueprint for your explainer video animation. For every sentence in your script, we will create a rough sketch and a list of instructions to explain what the illustrators and animators should create.

You will receive a digital copy of the storyboard to review with your team. If there are any slides you want us to revise, add your comments directly to that slide. Our storyboard artists will collaborate with you to revise your storyboard until you love every scene.

4). VoiceOver

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After the storyboard is approved, our team will select a handful of voiceover auditions for you to listen to. Let us know which one is your favorite and we’ll hire that person to record the full narration for your explainer video animation.

You will get an opportunity to listen to the full recording and request edits, if needed.

5). Soundtrack

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You will also receive a selection of soundtracks to listen to. Let us know which one is your favorite and we’ll acquire the appropriate license(s) so we can legally use the music in your explainer video animation.

6). Illustrations

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Video Igniter’s art director will review your storyboard, style references and brand guidelines and use that information to develop multiple pieces of concept art for your explainer video.

Give the concepts a thoughtful review and share your honest feedback with us. Let us know what you like and dislike about each concept. Then, the art director will work with you to revise and refine your favorite concept until it’s perfect.

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Once the concept is approved, our illustration team will use it as a visual reference to create the rest of the art for your explainer video animation. You will get an opportunity to review all of the custom illustrations and request edits before we animate your video.

7). Animation

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Now that the script, storyboard, voiceover, soundtrack and illustrations are approved, it’s time to produce your explainer video animation!

Production takes about 1 week for each minute of video we create for you. Rush delivery is available if you want to speed up the production process.

When the first draft is ready, you will receive a link to download a copy of your animation. Share it with members of your team and your target audience. Collect everyone’s feedback and revision notes and send them our way. We’ll integrate your revisions and render out the final draft of your explainer video animation.

What Does It Cost To Make An Explainer Video Animation?

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Most 2D explainer video animations can be produced for a budget between $1,500-$7,500 for every 60 seconds of video we make.

If you want to make an explainer video that uses traditional hand drawn animation techniques, your budget will range between $7,500-$20,000 to create 1 minute of video.

3D explainer video animations cost between $5,000-$25,000 to create a 1 minute video.

Get a custom quote for your explainer video animation.

How Long Does It Take To Make An Explainer Video Animation?

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It usually takes 4-6 weeks to create a 60-second 2D explainer video animation. High end 2D animation and 3D animation take 2-4x more time to create.

Want to speed up the production process? Schedule a call with our production team to discuss rush delivery animation.

Explainer Video Animation Budget Saving Tips

Explainer Video Animation Budget Saving Tips

Combine these tips to save 10%-25% or more off the cost of making an explainer video animation:

1). Create The Script & Storyboard

Did you know you can save $500 off the cost of each minute of video we create for you if you provide the script for your explainer video animation? On top of that, you can save an additional $500 off the cost of each minute of video we create if you provide the storyboard as well.

Need help getting started? Download our free script writing and storyboard templates:

Free Download: Video Igniter’s Script Writing Template

Free Download: Video Igniter’s Storyboard Template + Storyboard Creation Guide

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2). Record The VoiceOver

If you record the voiceover for your explainer video animation, we’ll deduct voiceover recording and licensing costs from your production budget. Watch 1:31 in this video to see how to record professional quality voiceovers at home for free.

3). Use Free, Legal Music

Music licenses can be cheap and they can also be cost prohibitive. Luckily there are places online where you can download free legal music that we can use in your explainer video animation. If you find a free song we can use in your video, we’ll deduct music licensing costs from your production budget.

4). Start Production ASAP

The easiest thing you can do to save 10% or more off your production budget is to start making your explainer video animation as soon as possible. Rush delivery is available if you need to speed up the production process, but it can increase your production budget by 10%-25% or more! If you want to minimize or avoid paying extra for rush delivery, contact us ASAP to discuss your project. Get a quote or schedule a call with our production team.

Explainer Video Animation Production Resources

These resources are popular among people researching and reading about explainer video animation:

Still have questions about explainer video animation?

Do you have a question about making an explainer video animation 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.

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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 Explainer Video Animation Company In The U.S.?

Video Igniter is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Explainer Video 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.

“Couldn’t be happier with Derek and his team. The quality of the work for the cost far exceeded expectations and surpasses anything in the market. Derek was patient, offered many revisions, and was overall great to work with.”

Alex Novick – Founder, Sproutly.com

“Video Igniter were very easy to work with and the entire process for creating and suggesting edits was seamless and stress-free. I would work with them again and would recommend to others looking to create a modern and stylish explainer video.”

Clair Simpson – VP Marketing, Repool.com

“I run a video production company and outsource animation. The team at Video Igniter did a great job in taking the concept I very crudely drew out and making it into a beautiful animation. The review process was easy and their turnaround time was very quick. I’d def recommend them if you’re looking for an animation project.”

Pat Henderson – Founder, Path8 Productions

“Video Igniter offered us the critical combination of creative value, clear communication, and patience with stakeholder feedback. We ended up with truly high-quality design assets for our video series largely due to the extra level of commitment — and the right balance of efficiencies with flexibility in the process when called for.”

Larry Schlessinger – Sr. Creative Program Manager, Amazon Web Services

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