Make A 3D Animation

Make A 3D Animation

Are you looking for production options to help you make a 3D animation? If so, you landed in the right spot! Video Igniter’s animated video production service is an easy way for you to make a 3D animation – even if you have zero video production experience.

But how does it work?

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

  • How to make a 3D animation with Video Igniter.
  • What does it cost to make a 3D animation?
  • How long does it take to make a 3D animation?
  • What types of 3D animations can Video Igniter make for me?

All that and more coming up in this comprehensive guide – including tips to help you save 10%-25% or more off your 3D animation production budget! But first, let’s take a look at examples of the types of 3D animations that Video Igniter can create for you:

3D 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 3D Animation With Video Igniter

When you are ready to make a 3D animation, Video Igniter will guide you through these steps to bring your idea to life!

1). Contact Us For A Quote

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Before we begin the production process, we’ll spend time learning about your dream video. Our team will explore what you want to create, what you want to show and what you want to communicate in your 3D animation. We’ll ask you questions about your target audience, your budget, final deadline and the type of visual style you want us to use to make your 3D animation.

Once we agree to the scope of your video project, you will receive an invoice for 50% of your production budget along with a production contract to sign. After we receive those, we’ll begin producing your 3D animation.

2). Script

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When Video Igniter makes a 3D animation for you, the first deliverable is your video’s script. Video Igniter’s copywriters will develop a script that conveys your key messages to your target audience in a way that resonates with them. You will receive a draft of the script to review with your team. If there are edits you want us to make, leave your comments directly on the script doc.

After all the feedback has been received, our writers will revise your script and share the 2nd draft with you to review and approve. If additional edits are needed, we’ll continue to work with you to revise and polish your script until it’s perfect.

3). Storyboard

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Next, we’ll make the storyboard for your 3D animation. The storyboard functions like a blueprint when we make a 3D animation for you. It enables us to create a plan for the illustrators and animators so they understand what to make for each part of your animation. It also enables us to get consensus with you about what details we will show in each scene.

You will receive a copy of the storyboard to review with your team. Each page includes:

  • A sentence from your script.
  • A mockup of the scene.
  • Directions that explain how elements will move in the scene.

While you review the storyboard, we recommend you pay attention to two types of details:

  • Do the visual storytelling elements enhance the understanding of your key messages?
  • Are there important visual details that we left out of the mockups?

Let us know if there are any revisions you want us to make to your storyboard. If so, we’ll integrate your edits and share the 2nd draft of the storyboard with you to review and approve.

4). VoiceOver

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You will receive a handful of voiceover auditions for your 3D animation. Give them a listen and let us know which option is your favorite. We’ll hire that person to record the full narration for your 3D 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 soundtrack options for your 3D animation. Give them a listen and let us know which option is your favorite. We’ll take care of acquiring the appropriate commercial and broadcast license(s) so we can legally use the music when we make a 3D animation for you.

6). Concept Art

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Before we create all of the 3D models for your animation, Video Igniter’s art director will create concept art for your video based off your brand guidelines and any style references you may have shared.

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

7). 3D Models & Color

After the concept art is approved, the next stage in the production process is to make 3D models for your animation.

At first, the 3D models will look something like this:

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Our goal is to get your feedback about the shape of each of the 3D models. We’ll go back and forth with you to revise and polish their shape and form until everything looks pixel perfect. Then, we’ll add color, lighting and texture to the models and give you another chance to review them and request edits.

8). Animation

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Now that everything is approved, it’s time to make your 3D animation!

Our animators will compose all of your 3D models into scenes for each shot in your video. Then, we’ll bring your animation to life by animating each scene individually. Once the scenes are animated, we’ll combine all of the footage together with your voiceover and music and render out the first draft of your 3D animation.

You will receive a watermarked digital copy of the animation to review with your team. We recommend sharing the animation with members of your target audience to get their feedback too! After you’ve collected everyone’s feedback, send it our way and we’ll integrate your revisions into the animation before rendering out the 2nd draft.

If there are any small final edits, let us know and we’ll integrate those edits too. After you approve the final draft of the 3D animation, our sound team will take an extra day or two to add subtle sound effects and balance the audio levels so everything sounds loud and clear.

You will then receive the final invoice for your 3D animation. After you pay it, you will receive a link to download the unwatermarked copy of your 3D animation.

How much does it cost to make a 3D animation with Video Igniter?

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If you want to hire Video Igniter to make a 3D animation for you, here are four ways you can get a quote for your project:

1). Send us a message.

2). Schedule a call with our production team.

3). Fill out this questionnaire.

4). Request access to our pricing page.

Deep Dive: How much does animation cost?

How long does it take to make a 3D animation with Video Igniter?

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The 3D animation process takes about 8 to 16 weeks for a 60 second video, depending on the complexity and level of detail in your 3-D animation.

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?

Budget Saving Tips To Help You Make A 3D Animation

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Combine these tips to save $1,000 + 10%-25% or more off the cost of hiring Video Igniter to make a 3D animation for you:

1). Write The Script

Writing the script for your 3D animation earns you a discount of $500 off the price of each minute of 3D animation we make for you. Download our script writing template for tips to help you structure and write your video’s script.

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2). Record The VoiceOver

Recording the voiceover for your 3D animation earns you an additional discount. When you provide the voiceover, we’ll deduct voiceover recording and licensing costs from your production budget.

3). Use Free, Legal Music

Do you own the rights to a song you want us to use when we make a 3D animation for you? Send the song our way and we’ll deduct music licensing costs from your production budget.

4). Create The Storyboard

Creating the storyboard for your 3D animation earns you an additional discount of $500 off the price of each minute of animation we produce for you. Download our storyboard template and review the included storyboard production guide to see how easy it is to make your own storyboard (no artistic ability needed!)

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5). Use Pre-Made 3D Models

When we develop the budget for your 3D animation, we may suggest using pre-made 3D models to help lower your production budget slightly. Instead of spending hours creating every 3D model from scratch, we may be able to achieve some cost savings by purchasing pre-existing 3D models that we can customize the look of when we make a 3D animation for you.

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6). Start Production ASAP

Starting production early is the easiest way to keep your production budget low. Rush delivery is available if you need to speed up the production process to meet a deadline – however, it can increase your production budget by 10%-25% or more! To minimize or avoid paying extra for rush delivery, schedule a call with our production team or send us a message today so we can start planning your 3D animation.

Production Resources To Help You Make A 3D Animation

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These resources are popular among people reading and researching ways to make a 3D animation:

How To Make A 3D Video

How To Make A 3D Explainer Video

Learn How To Hire & Work With 3D Animation Studios

Still have questions about how to make a 3D animation?

Do you have a question about making a 3D 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 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

“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

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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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