Make A 2D Animation

If you want to make a 2D animation, you’re in the right place! Video Igniter’s animated video production service is the fastest and easiest way to produce custom animated videos. Don’t worry if you don’t have any video production experience. Video Igniter listens to your ideas and does all the work for you to bring your 2D animation to life.

So how does it work?

In this comprehensive guide, we will answer all of your top questions, including:

• How do I make a 2D animation with Video Igniter?
• What does it cost to make a 2D animation?
• How long does it take to make a 2D animation?
• What kinds of 2D animations can Video Igniter make for me?
• How can I save $ on my production budget?

Answers to all these questions and more are coming up in this guide. But first, let’s take a look at examples of the types of 2D animations that Video Igniter can create for you:

2D Animation 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 To Make A 2D Animation With Video Igniter

Video Igniter will guide you through these 7 steps to turn your idea into a custom 2D animated video:

1). Contact Us For A Quote

When you’re ready to evaluate 2D animation producers for your project, get in touch with our team by sending us a message or scheduling a call with our production team.

We will spend time learning about the 2D animation you want us to make and develop a production plan and budget to bring it to life.

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

2). Write The Script

When we make a 2D animation, the first deliverable we create for you is the video’s script. To help us write the script, our writers will send you a series of questions or schedule a time to meet with you virtually to learn the following types of information:

• Who is your target audience?
• What problems do they experience?
• How do you solve their problem(s)?
• What key messages do you want to include in your 2D animation?
• What do you want viewers to do when they’re done watching your 2D animation?

With this information in hand, our copywriters will develop the first draft of your video’s script. You will receive a digital copy to review with your team. We recommend you add your comments directly on the script document. Then, our writers will revise and polish your script.

You will receive the 2nd draft to review and approve with your team. If additional edits are needed, let us know and we’ll continue to work with you to revise and polish your script until you love it.

3). Create The Storyboard

Next, it’s time to make the storyboard for your 2D animation. The storyboard functions like a visual blueprint when we make your 2D animation. It provides instructions for our illustrators and animators so they know exactly what to create.

Each page of your storyboard includes:

• A sentence from your script.
• A rough mockup of the scene.
• Bullet point instructions that describe how elements will move in the scene.

When you review the storyboard, focus on the visual storytelling elements. Specifically:

1. Do they enhance the viewer’s understanding of your key messages?
2. Are there important details we need to include that we may have omitted?

Add your comments directly on the storyboard. We’ll integrate your edits and share the 2nd draft of the storyboard for you to review and approve.

4). Record The VoiceOver

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

You will receive a copy of the full voiceover to listen to. Let us know if there are any parts of the voiceover you would like to get rerecorded and we’ll coordinate the edits with the voiceover talent.

5). Select The Soundtrack

You will also receive a selection of soundtrack options to review. Give them a listen and let us know which option best fits the spirit of your brand. We’ll take care of acquiring the appropriate licenses so we can legally use the music when we make your 2D animation.

6). Create The Illustrations

Once your storyboard is approved, Video Igniter’s art director will oversee the creation of custom concept art for your 2D animation. The art director will review your brand guidelines & style references and then create multiple pieces of concept art based on scenes from your storyboard.

When you review the concept art, please share your honest feedback. Let us know what you like and dislike about each concept. This way we can polish your favorite visual concept until it’s perfect.

Then, our illustration team will create all of the custom illustrations needed to make your 2D animation. You will receive digital copies of all of the illustrations to review with your team. Let us know what edits you’d like to see and our illustrators will update your art accordingly.

You will get another opportunity to review all of the art and request edits (if needed) before we make your 2D animation.

7). Make Your 2D Animation

Now that everything is approved, we can finally make a 2D animation for you! The animation process takes about 1 week for each minute of content we produce. If your video is longer than a few minutes, we may add additional animators to the project to speed up the animation process.

When the first draft is complete, you will receive a link to download a copy of your 2D animation.

We recommend you share your 2D animation with members of your target audience so you can see how the content of your video resonates with them.

Collect everyone’s feedback and send it our way. We’ll integrate your edits and render out the final draft of your 2D animation.

After we finish making your 2D animation, our audio team will take an extra day to add subtle sound effects and master the audio levels so the voiceover and soundtrack sound loud and clear.

How much does it cost to make a 2D animation?

Most forms of 2D animation cost between $1,750-$7,500 to create just 1 minute of video content.

High end forms of 2D animation that are created by individually hand drawing each frame will cost more than $7,500 for each minute of 2D animation we make for you.

Deep Dive: Learn How To Estimate Your Animated Video Cost

Here are 4 ways you can get a quote for Video Igniter to make a 2D animation:

1. Schedule a call with our production team.
2. Send us a note to get a custom quote.
3. Fill out this digital questionnaire.
4. Request access to our pricing page.

How long does it take to make a 2D animation?

Most 2D animation projects take about 4-5 weeks to create 60-seconds worth of animation.

High end forms of 2D animation will take at least 2x as much time to complete the project.

If you need to speed up the production process, send us a message and ask us about rush delivery animation.

Deep Dive: How Long Does It Take To Animate A 1 Minute Video?

2D Animation Budget Saving Tips

Combine these tips to save 10% or more off your production budget when you hire Video Igniter to make your 2D animation:

1). Write The Script

Plan on writing the script for your 2D animation? Video Igniter will deduct $500 off the price of each minute of 2D animation we make for you.

Download our script template if you need help writing your script.

2). Record The Voiceover

We’ll deduct voiceover recording and licensing costs from your production budget if you provide the voiceover for your video.

3). Use Free (Legal) Music

Do you have a specific song you want us to use when we make your 2D animation? If you already own the rights to the music, send it our way and we’ll deduct music licensing costs from your production budget.

4). Create The Storyboard

Creating the storyboard for your 2D animation earns you an additional discount of $500 off the price of each minute of video we produce for you. Download our storyboard template and review the included storyboard creation guide to see how to get started.

5). Start Production ASAP

Starting production as soon as possible is the best way to keep your production budget low. Rush delivery is available if you need us to speed up the production process to meet your deadline. However, rush delivery can add 10%-25% or more to your production budget. To minimize or avoid paying extra for rush delivery, send us a message to get a custom quote or schedule a call with our production team today.

2D Animation Production Resources

These resources are poplar among people reading and researching about ways to make a 2D animation:

• How To Make Animations
• How To Make An Explainer Animation
• Learn How To Write An Animated Video Script
• How To Create A Storyboard For An Animated Video

Still have questions about how to make a 2D animation?

Do you have a question about how to make a 2D 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.

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 A 2D Animation Production Company In The U.S.?

Video Igniter is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

2D 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

“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.