Make An Animated Video With Video Igniter
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Do you want to hire an animator to make an animated video but aren’t sure how or where to get started? You’re in the right place because Video Igniter can make any kind of 2D or 3D animated video for you. Video Igniter is the fastest, easiest and most cost-effective way to make custom animated videos. And the best part is, you don’t need to have any video production experience to make professional quality animations with Video Igniter!
In this article, we’ll explain:
- How Video Igniter makes animated videos for you
- How much it costs to make an animated video with Video Igniter
- How long it takes to make an animated video with Video Igniter
- Tips to help you save money on your video production cost
But first, let’s take a look at examples of animated videos you can make with Video Igniter:
Examples of Animated Videos That Video Igniter Can Make For You
Below is a demo reel featuring examples of videos you can get from Video Igniter. You can also check out our animation portfolio here or request access to our demo reels and price sheet here.
To start making your video, contact us or schedule a call with our production team.
Are you looking for an example of a different style of animation? Send us a message to let us know what kind of animation example you want to see and we will follow up with relevant production samples.
How to make an animated video with Video Igniter?
1). Contact Us
When you’re ready to start production, send us a message or schedule a call with our production team. We will work with you to develop a plan to make your animated video on time and on budget.
2). Script
Our team will spend some time learning what you want to communicate in your animated video and who your target audience is. We’ll use this information to develop the first draft of your script and share with you to get your feedback.
We recommend you review the script to ensure it conveys your key messages in a way that resonates with your audience.
If you have any feedback, let us know and we’ll integrate your revisions. Otherwise, mark your script as approved so that we can proceed to creating your storyboard.
3). Storyboard
Video Igniter’s storyboard team will turn your script into a storyboard. The storyboard acts as a blueprint to tell the illustrators and animators what to make for each part of your script.
While you review the storyboard, make sure it includes enough information to ensure the production team will know what visual details they need to include in the video. If we need to include any extra details or images of a product or design to help the production team know what to create, let us know and we’ll update your storyboard accordingly.
4). Illustrations
Now that your storyboard is locked in, our art team can begin making the illustrations for your animated video. You will receive several pieces of concept art to review. Let our art director know which concept you prefer. You can also collaborate with our art director to refine the details of your visual concept until the design is perfect.
After the concept art is approved, the art director will oversee the creation of all of the illustrations for your animated video. You get an opportunity to review all of the art and request revisions before approving it for production.
5). VoiceOver
You will receive several voiceover auditions for your animated video. Let us know which actor you like best. We’ll hire that person to record the full voiceover for your animated video and give you an opportunity to review their full voiceover and request edits before approving the audio for production.
6). Soundtrack
Our team will select several soundtrack options for your animated video. Give them a listen and let us know which one you prefer. We’ll take care of licensing the music so that we can legally use it to make your animated video.
7). Animation
Now that your script, storyboard, illustrations, voiceover and soundtrack are approved, we can make your animated video. When the first draft is ready, we recommend you give it a detailed review with your internal team and members of your target audience. Collect everyone’s feedback and send it to us. We’ll integrate your revisions and render out the final draft of your animation.
What does it cost to make an animated video?
Animated videos cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars up to millions of dollars to make. Most 2D animated videos can be made for $1,500-$7,500 for 60-seconds of animation. Fancier forms of 2D animation (known as cel animation or frame-by-frame animation) cost over $10,000 to produce each 60-seconds of animation. 3D animations cost at least 2-3x more to produce.
Get a quote to make your animated video.
How long does it take to make an animated video?
Animated videos can take days, weeks, months or years to make. Most short 2D animated videos can be made in 4-8 weeks. 3D animated videos and animations created using the cel animation technique take 2-4x more time to make.
Need to speed up production for a deadline? Video Igniter offers rush delivery animation.
Want to figure out how long it will take to make your animated video? Send us a message or schedule a call with our video producers.
How to save money when you make an animated video
Want to save $1,000 or more off the cost of making an animated video? Follow these tips to save thousands of dollars off of your production cost.
1). Make The Script & Storyboard For Your Animated Video
You can save $500 or more by writing the script for your video. You can save another $500+ by creating the storyboard for your animation. If you don’t know how to create a script or a storyboard for an animated video, download our free script writing template and storyboard template to guide you through the process of creating both.
2). Start Production Early
Rush delivery costs can increase your production budget by 25%-50% or more! Avoid rush delivery costs by starting production as early as possible.
3). Use Free, Legal Music
Music licensing costs can add $50-$500 or more to your production budget. You can skip this cost by sourcing free music from Incompetech or Facebook’s sound collection.
4). Record Your VoiceOver
Instead of having us hire a voiceover actor for your video, you can record a professional quality voiceover at home for free. Watch 1:31 in this video to learn how.
Still have questions about how to make an animated video?
Do you have a question about how to make an animated video 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.
We can help you make any kind of 2D or 3D animated video you can imagine. Check out our portfolio!
Do you want to create an explainer video for your cryptocurrency or an animated video to explain how your blockchain technology works? We can help with that too.
Need help syndicating your animated video? Ask us about video promotion!
For examples of the kinds of animations our team can produce, check out the demo reel below:
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.
“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 about making your animated video!
Schedule a call with our production team to discuss your video project.
Get a quote for us to make your 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.
