How To Make Animations

How To Make Animations

Are you researching how to make animations because you want to hire an animator or a studio to help you create a custom animated video? If so, you’re in the right place! Video Igniter is one of the world’s top animation production services for creating 2D and 3D animated videos.

In this guide, we’ll explain:

  1. How To Make Animations With Video Igniter.
  2. How Much It Costs To Make Animations With Video Igniter.
  3. How Long It Takes to Create Animations With Video Igniter.
  4. How You Can Save 10%-25% Off Your Production Budget!

All that and more coming up in this guide – but first, let’s take a look at examples of animations Video Igniter can make for you:

Examples of Animations Video Igniter Can Make For You

Video Igniter can make all kinds of 2D and 3D animations for you. You can see some of our favorite animation examples in the demo reel 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 animated video 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 Animations With Video Igniter

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Ready to make animations with Video Igniter? Follow these 7 steps to get your ideas turned into custom animations:

1). Contact Us

First thing’s first. We want to learn about the animations you want to make so we can help you develop a production timeline and budget. You can get in touch with us by sending us a message on this page or scheduling a call with our production team.

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

2). Script

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Now that production is underway, our script writers will make the first draft of the scripts for your animations. You will receive a digital copy of the scripts to review with your team. After you’ve had a chance to read through the scripts for your videos, add your revision notes and feedback directly on the document. Our writers will update your scripts and share the 2nd draft for you to review and sign off.

3). Storyboard

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Next, we make the storyboard for your animations. The storyboard is the blueprint for your videos – it’s the full set of instructions for the designers and animators so they understand what to create for each part of your video’s scripts.

You will receive a digital copy of the storyboard(s) to review online. Your team can easily add comments to the slides you want us to revise and update.

Let us know once all the feedback is in and we’ll update your storyboard(s) accordingly. When the 2nd draft is ready, you will be notified it’s time to review and sign off.

4). VoiceOver

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After the storyboard is locked in, you will receive a selection of voiceover auditions to listen to. Let us know which one is your favorite and we’ll hire that person to record the narration for your animations.

5). Soundtrack

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You will also receive a selection of soundtracks to listen to. Let us know which one(s) are your favorite and we’ll take care of licensing them for your animations.

6). Illustrations

Now it’s time to make the illustrations for your animations. This happens in two phases:

  1. First we create concept art.
  2. Then we create all the art.

When you receive the concept art, share your honest feedback to let us know what you like and dislike about each concept. Then we’ll revise and polish your favorite concept until it’s perfect.

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After the concept art is approved, we’ll make all of the art for your videos and share the illustrations with you to review. Add comments on each piece of art you want us to revise and we’ll address your revisions accordingly.

7). Animation

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Now that everything is approved, it’s time to make your animations. It takes about 1 week to animate each minute of video.

As soon as the first drafts are ready, we’ll send you links to download copies of your animations. Give them a thorough review with your team and members of your target audience. Collect everyone’s feedback and send it our way. We’ll integrate your revisions and render out the final drafts of your animations.

How Much Does It Cost To Make Animations With Video Igniter?

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Now that you know how to make animations with Video Igniter, let’s take a look at production costs for different types of animations.

For a detailed price breakdown, request access to our pricing page and demo reels.

In general, 60-seconds worth of 2D animation costs between $1,500-$7,500 to make. Fancier forms of 2D animation that are drawn by hand cost between $7,500-$15,000 to create each minute of animated content.

3D animations cost about 2-3x more than 2D animation.

Need help figuring out how to generate a quote to make your animations? Send us a message or schedule a call with our production team.

How Long Does It Take To Create Animations With Video Igniter?

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It takes about 4-6 weeks to make a 60-second, 2D animation. Hand drawn animations and 3D animations take about 2-4x more time to make.

Need to speed up production for a deadline? Ask us about rush delivery for project.

How You Can Save 10%-25% Off Your Production Budget!

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Combine these tips to save 10%-25% or more off the cost of making your animations.

1). Make The Script & Storyboard For Your Animations

You can save up to $1,000 per minute off the cost of making your animations if you provide the script and storyboard for your project. Download our free script writing and storyboard templates for help getting started:

Free Download: Animated Video Script Writing Template

Free Download: Animated Video Storyboard Template

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2). Record The VoiceOver

If you record the voiceover for your animations, we’ll deduct voiceover recording and licensing costs when we make your animations. Wondering how to make a professional recording for your animations? Watch 1:31 in this video to see how you can record high quality voiceovers at home for free.

3). Use Free Music

Music licensing costs can add up quickly. Thankfully there are a handful of websites that offer free music we can legally use when we make your animations. If you source free music we can use in your videos, we’ll remove music licensing costs from your production budget.

4). Don’t Delay, Start Production Today

The easiest thing you can do to save 10% or more off your production budget is to start production ASAP. Rush delivery is available if you need to speed up the production process, however, it can add 10%-25% or more to your production budget. Want to avoid paying extra for rush delivery? Schedule a call or send us a message today to start discussing what kinds of animations you want to make.

Resources To Help Make Animations

These resources are popular among people researching and reading about how to make animations:

Still have questions about how to make animations?

Do you have a question about how to make animations with Video Igniter 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 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

“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

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

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

“Video Igniter came to us with a number of creative and engaging ideas and were able to create an exciting, impactful video in a short period of time. And the best part was that it cost much less than other options of similar quality. The video they made is a great marketing tool for us.”

Alex Raymond – Founder, Kapta Systems

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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.

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