Do you want to work with an animator to make an explainer video but aren’t sure how to get started? Video Igniter is the easiest way to make custom animated explainer videos. All you need to do is describe the animation you want and sit back while Video Igniter does all the work for you.

In this article, we’ll explain:

• How Video Igniter makes explainer videos for you
• How much is costs to make an explainer video
• How long it takes to make an explainer video
• 5 ways you can save money on your explainer video production budget

But first, let’s take a look at some examples of explainer videos that Video Igniter can make for you!

Examples of Explainer Videos That Video Igniter Can Make For You

Video Igniter can make any kind of 2D or 3D animated explainer video for you. Check out our animation portfolio here. You can also access to our demo reels and price sheet.

Contact us or schedule a call to start making your video.

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 Does Video Igniter Make Explainer Videos?

1). Contact Us

When you’re ready to start production, send us a message with details about your video project or schedule a call with our production team. We’ll work with you to develop a production plan that works for your timeline and budget.

 

2). Script

The first step to making your explainer video is to create the script. You can provide the script for your video or we can make it for you. If we make the script for your explainer video, we’ll send you a brief questionnaire to help us learn what you want to communicate in your video and who your target audience is.

You will receive a notification when it’s time to review the first draft of your script. Use Video Igniter’s online production dashboard to share your feedback and revision requests.

We’ll update your script and send you a notification when the updated script is ready for you to review. If you love it as-is, mark it as approved and we’ll proceed to the next stage of the production process; otherwise, let us know what additional revisions you’d like to see incorporated into your script.

3). Storyboard

Next, we’ll create a storyboard for your animation. The storyboard acts as a blueprint to inform the illustrators and animators what they’re supposed to create for each sentence in your script.

You will receive an email notification when the first draft of your storyboard is ready to review. Use Video Igniter’s online production dashboard to share your feedback for each slide of the storyboard.

We’ll incorporate your revisions and notify you when the updated storyboard is ready for you to review. Mark it as approved if you love it as-is. Otherwise, we’ll continue to work with you to update the storyboard until you love it.

4). VoiceOver

You will receive multiple voiceover auditions for your explainer video. Use Video Igniter’s online production dashboard to listen to the auditions and select your favorite voice actor.

Video Igniter will oversee the recording of the full voiceover and notify you when it is ready to review. You can approve the voiceover as-is or request a rerecording for parts of the audio.

5). Soundtrack

Around the time you receive your voiceover auditions, you will also receive a notification to review several soundtrack options for your explainer video. Use Video Igniter’s online production dashboard to listen to the different soundtrack options and select the one you like best. Our team will then secure the broadcast license for the music so we can legally use it when we make your explainer video.

6). Illustrations

Making the art for your explainer video starts with creating concept art. Our art direct or will create multiple original visual concepts for your explainer video. You will receive a notification when the concepts are ready to review.

Use Video Igniter’s online production dashboard to indicate which concept you like best. You can also collaborate with our art director to refine your preferred visual concept until all of the details are perfect. Then the art director will oversee the creation of all of the custom illustrations for your explainer video.

Use Video Igniter’s online production dashboard to share your feedback for each image that was created for your explainer video. We’ll incorporate your revisions and send the updated art back to you to review and approve for production.

7). Animation

Now that the script, storyboard, voiceover, illustrations and soundtrack are approved, it’s time for Video Igniter to make your explainer video! You will receive a notification as soon as the first draft is ready to review.

Use Video Igniter’s online dashboard to review your the first draft of your animation and share your feedback with our production team. We will incorporate your revisions and render out the final draft of your explainer video for you to use.

What does it cost to make explainer videos?

Most 2D explainer videos can be made for $1,500-$7,500. Some styles of 2D animation, like cel animation, require a higher budget to create. 3D explainer videos cost 2-4x more to create.

What to figure out your production budget? Contact us to get a quote or request access to our price sheet.

How long does it take to make an explainer video?

Most 2D explainer videos can be made in 4-8 weeks. 3D explainer videos take 2-4x more time to make.

Rush delivery is available if you want to make your video faster.

Want to figure out how long it will take to make your explainer video? Contact us with details about your video project and goals.

How to save money when you make an explainer video

These ideas can save you thousands of dollars off the cost of making your explainer video:

1). Start Production Early

Rushing production can increase your production costs by 25%-50% or more. We recommend starting production as soon as possible to avoid rushing production and increasing your production cost.

2). Make the Script For Your Explainer Video

Video Igniter is happy to help you write the script for your video. That being said, you can save $500 or more off the cost of your explainer video by writing the script yourself. Download our free script writing template to help you create the first draft of your script.

3). Make the Storyboard For Your Explainer Video

We can also help you create the storyboard for your explainer video – but if you want to create it yourself, you can save $500 or more off the cost of making your explainer video. Download our free storyboard template here.

4). Record the VoiceOver For Your Explainer Video

Did you know it’s possible to record professional quality voiceovers for free? That’s right! No expensive equipment or fancy software is needed. Just watch 1:31 in this video to learn how you can record your own professional quality voiceovers at home for free.

5). Use Free, Legal Music

Most stock soundtracks cost between $50-$500 to license for an explainer video. You can skip this production cost by downloading free, legal music from Incompetech or Facebook’s sound collection.

Still have questions about how to make an explainer video?

Do you have a question about how to make an explainer 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.

Watch the video on our home page to learn more about how we can help you create an animated video. For examples of the kinds of animation our team can produce, check out the demo reel below:

 

Looking For A Explainer Video Production Company In The U.S.?

Video Igniter is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Explainer Video 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 to make your explainer video!

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.

Do you want to hire some animators to create animated videos that are hand drawn? Look no further than Video Igniter Animation! Video Igniter can create any kind of custom animated video for you including animation hand drawn videos. In this article, we’ll explain:

• How animated hand drawn videos are made.
• What they cost to make?
• How long they take to make?
• Plus, we’ll provide tips to help you save money on your hand drawn animation production budget!

But first, let’s take a look at some examples of animated hand drawn videos you can get from Video Igniter:

Examples of Animated Hand Drawn Videos Video Igniter Can Make For You

Video Igniter can make any kind of 2D or 3D animation for you. You can review our demo reel and examples below.

For pricing, you can request access to our demo reels and price sheet here.

Contact us or schedule a call to start making your hand drawn animation.

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 animation hand drawn video with Video Igniter?

Hand drawn animated videos are the most beautiful, dynamic and fluid form of 2D animation. Also referred to as cel animation, this style of animation used to require people draw every frame individually by hand on paper. Now a days, this style of animation is sped up with the use of technology. Each frame is still drawn individually by hand, but instead of using paper, images are drawn onto a table or computer using a stylus. Use of a computer or tablet based input makes it easier to sequence the individual hand drawn images together into a single animation. It also speeds up the coloring process which ultimately helps you lower your production budget.

Here’s a quick overview of the hand drawn animation process so that you can understand what to expect during every stage of production:

1). Contact Us

Production starts by contacting us and letting us know what you want to create. You can or use this page to send us a message.

We’ll work with you to develop a production plan that works with your timeline and budget.

2). Script

You can provide the script for your hand drawn animation or we can create it for you. In order to create your script, we’ll want to learn 3 key things:

1). Who is the target audience for your animation?

2). What do you want to communicate in your animation?

3). What do you want viewers to do after they watch your hand drawn animation?

After we draft your script, we’ll share it with you to get your feedback. We’ll incorporate your feedback and run the updated script by you to ensure it’s ready to go into production.

3). Storyboard

You can also provide the storyboard for your animated hand drawn video – or you can hire Video Igniter to create it for you. Download our storyboard creation template here.

A storyboard is like a blueprint for your animated video. It tells the illustrators and animators what to create for each part of your animation’s script. We’ll share the rough draft of the storyboard we create with you so that you can review it and share your feedback. Our main goal is to ensure the storyboard contains enough details for the production team so that they know exactly what to create for each scene of your video.

4). VoiceOver

You will receive several voiceover auditions for your animation. Give them all a listen and let us know which one you prefer. We’ll hire that artist to record the full voiceover and run it by you to review and approve. If there are any parts you want to rerecord, let us know and we’ll take care of it!

5). Soundtrack

Music is a great way to enhance the presentation of key moments in your animation. We’ll select a few soundtracks that we feel will work well within the context of your animation hand drawn video. Let us know which one you like best and we’ll purchase the broadcast license so that we can legally use the music in your animation.

6). Illustrations

Our art director will develop several visual concepts for your hand drawn animation. Let the art director know which one you prefer. You can collaborate with the art director to refine the visual details until everything is perfect.

Once the concept is approved, we’ll create all of the custom hand drawn illustrations for your animation. You will get an opportunity to review the illustrations and request revisions. We’ll update the hand drawn illustrations and let you review them again before we proceed to animation.

7). Animation

During the illustration phase, our team creates custom illustrations for all of the key moments for your animation. These are referred to as keyframes. During the animation phase, we create the remaining hand drawn illustrations to fill in the gaps between the key frames. This is what creates the illusion of animation.

When the first draft is complete, we’ll share the video with you so that you can review it with your team and members of your target audience. Collect everyone’s feedback and let us know what edits you’d like to see. We’ll integrate your feedback and export the final draft of your animation hand drawn video.

What does it cost to make a hand drawn animation with Video Igniter?

Hand drawn animations, also known as cel-animations, require a lot of detailed hand drawn work by talented animators. As such, these projects require a large budget in order to create quality work. Expect prices to start at $6,500 for each 60 seconds of animation. That being said, this animation style usually costs over $10,000 for each 60-seconds of hand drawn animation Video Igniter creates for you.

Get a quote for your animated hand drawn video or schedule a call to discuss your project.

How long does it take to make a hand drawn animated video?

Animated hand drawn videos take months or years to create. Production timelines vary based on criteria like:

• The length of your hand drawn animation
• The level of detail in your hand drawn animation
• How quickly your team shares production feedback
• The number of revisions you want for your animation

Contact us with details about your project and we’ll help develop a production timeline for your hand drawn animation.

How to save money when you make animation hand drawn video

1). Create the script and storyboard for your video

You can save $1,000 or more off the cost of your animated hand drawn video by creating the script and storyboard yourself. Download our script writing and storyboard templates to learn how to make them yourself.

2). Record the voiceover for your animation

Did you know you can record professional quality voiceovers for free? That’s right! There’s no need to buy expensive equipment or fancy software. Save hundreds or thousands of dollars off the cost of your hand drawn animation by recording your own voiceover. Watch 1:31 in this video to learn how.

3). Use Free, Legal Music

Music can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars to license for video projects. Thankfully, there are a few websites that offer free music that you can download and legally use in your animation without having to pay any licensing fees. Check out Incompetech and Facebook’s Sound Collection.

4). Don’t Rush Production

Start production sooner than you think. Animated hand drawn videos require weeks, months or years to create. Video Igniter offers rush delivery animation to speed up production but it can increase costs by 25%-50% or more!

Still have questions about animation hand drawn videos?

Do you have a question about animated hand drawn videos 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 our explainer video on our home page to learn more about how we can help you create an animated video. For examples of the kinds of animation 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!

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.

If you want to learn how to create video animations – you’re in the right place! Video Igniter can create all kinds of 2D and 3D video animations for you, even if you have zero video production experience. In this guide you’ll learn:

✅ How to create video animations.

✅ How much does it cost to create video animations?

✅ How long does it take to create video animations?

✅ + Tips to help save money when you create video animations.

Let’s dive in!

Examples Of Video Animations Video Igniter Can Create For You

First, let’s take a look at examples of video animations that Video Igniter can create for you. Video Igniter can make any kind of custom animated video for you. Check out some example videos below or our animation portfolio. You can also access to our demo reels and price sheet here.

Contact us or schedule a call to start making your video.

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 Create Video Animations With Video Igniter?

This walkthrough provides an overview of what to expect during the production experience when you use Video Igniter to create video animations.

1). Contact Us

When you’re ready to start creating your video animations, contact us to get started. Send us a message to let us know what video animations you want to create – or, you can to discuss your project.

We work with you to develop a production plan to create your perfect video on time and on budget. We’ll also spend time getting to learn the following details about your video animations:

✨ What do you want to show in your video animations?

✨ Who is the target audience for your video animations?

✨ What do you want people to do when they’re done watching your videos?

✨ What visual style do you want to use for your animations?

2). Script

You will receive a notification when it’s time to review the scripts for your animations. We recommend you review the scripts to ensure they include all your key talking points. Let us know if we are missing any details or if there is a preferred way to communicate certain talking points. We’ll integrate your feedback and notify you when the updated script is ready for you to review and approve.

3). Storyboard

Next, we’ll turn your script into a storyboard. The storyboard is like a blueprint for your video animations – it tells the illustrators and animators how to create each scene in your videos. You will receive a notification when it’s time to review your storyboard. We recommend you review the storyboard to ensure it accurately portrays all the visual details that need to be created for your animation. We’ll update your storyboard according to your feedback and send it back to you to review and approve for production.

4). VoiceOver

You will receive a notification when it’s time to review voiceover auditions for your video animations. Select your favorite voiceover artist and then we’ll oversee the recording of the full voiceover. You get an opportunity to preview the voiceover and request revisions before approving the voiceover for production.

5). Soundtrack

Music is used to enhance key moments in your video animations. You will receive a notification when your soundtrack selections are ready. Listen to all the soundtracks and select the options you like best. We’ll take care of purchasing the broadcast license so that we can legally use the music in your video animations.

6). Illustrations

How do we create illustrations for your video animations? It all starts with concept art.

Our art director will develop a few visual concepts to share with you. After you select your favorite concept, you can collaborate with our art director to review the visual details until they’re perfect.

Then, our illustration team will create all of the illustrations for your video animations. You get an opportunity to review them and request revisions before approving the art for production.

7). Animation

Now that everything is approved, we can create your video animations. You will receive a notification as soon as they’re ready to review. Watch the videos with members of your target audience and collect everyone’s feedback. We’ll integrate your revisions and then render out the final drafts of your video animations.

How Much Does It Cost To Create Video Animations?

The cost to create video animations varies depending on the following factors:

⚫ The type/style of animation you want to create.

⚫ The length of the animations you want to create.

⚫ The quantity of animations you want to create.

⚫ How quickly do you want to make your animations?

⚫ Who is creating the script & storyboard? (You, or Video Igniter?)

How Much Does It Cost To Create 2D Video Animations?

2D video animations tend to cost $1,500-$10,000 to create 60-seconds of animation. Detailed 2D animations that use the frame by frame or “cel animation” technique can cost over $10,000 for each minute of animation that we create.

Get a quote for your 2D video animation.

How Much Does It Cost To Create 3D Video Animations?

3D video animations cost at least $5,000 to create each 60 seconds of content. That being said, most 3D animations cost over $10,000 to create. For context, Pixar animated films cost over $1,000,000 to create each 60 seconds of video.

Get a quote for your 3D video animation.

How Long Does It Take To Create Video Animations?

Most 2D video animations can be created in 3-6 weeks. 3D video animations tend take 2-4x more time to create. Need to speed up production? Ask us about rush delivery animation.

Contact us to figure out how long it will take to make your video animations.

How To Save Money When Creating Video Animations

Combine these tips to save thousands of dollars off the cost of making your video animations.

1. Start production as soon as possible

Speeding up production to meet a deadline requires a budget increase to cover the cost of putting more people on the project and paying them extra to work late nights and weekends to meet your deadline. You can avoid expensive rush delivery costs by starting production weeks or months ahead of schedule.

2. Create the script for your video animations

You can hire Video Igniter to create the scripts for your video animations – or you can write them yourself and save $500 or more off the cost of making your video animations. Download our free script writing template to get started.

2. Create the storyboard for your video animations

Video Igniter can help you create the storyboards for your video animations. Or, you can download our free storyboard template and create them yourself. Creating storyboards yourself can help you save $500 or more off the cost of making your animations.

3. Create the voiceover for your video animations

Did you know it’s possible to record professional quality voiceovers at home for free? That’s right! No need to buy expensive equipment or fancy software. Just watch 1:31 in this video to learn how.

4. Use free, legal music

Stock soundtracks can cost $49-$500 or more to acquire the license to use the music in your video animations. You can avoid this cost by sourcing free music from Incompetech or Facebook’s Sound Collection.

Production Resources To Help You Create Video Animations

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

How To Create Animation

How To Make Animations

Animated Video Production FAQ

How To Hire & Work With An Animation Video Company?

Still have questions about how to create video animations?

Do you have a question about how to create video animations 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 our explainer video on our home page to learn more about how we can help you create an animated video. For examples of the kinds of animation 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!

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.

If you want to make animations online, you’re in the right place! Video Igniter is the best way to make custom animations online. In this article, we’ll explain how you make animations online with Video Igniter, how long it takes to make animations online and what you can expect in terms of costs. We’ll also show you some examples of animations you can make online with Video Igniter and at the end, we’ll provide tips to help you save $1,000 or more off the cost of your animation.

Let’s dive in!

Examples of Animations Video Igniter Can Make For You Online

Video Igniter can make any kind of 2D or 3D animation for you. Check out our animation portfolio here. Request access to our demo reels and price sheet here.

Contact us or schedule a call to start making your video.

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 Animations Online With Video Igniter?

1). Contact Us To Start Making Your Animations Online

Start production by getting in touch with us – send us a message about the animations you want to make, or schedule a call with our production team. We will work with you to develop a production plan for your animations so that we can make them for you on time and on budget. Then, we’ll spend some time learning:

✅ What do you want to communicate in your animations?

✅ Who is the target audience for your animations?

✅ What do you want people to do when they’re done watching your animations?

✅ What visual style do you want us to use when we make your animations?

2). Scripts

Our writing team will develop scripts for your animations and share them with you to get your feedback. When you review the scripts, make sure they contain all your talking points and that we communicate them the way your target audience is used to discussing them. We will revise your scripts until you are 100% happy with them.

3). Storyboards

Next, we’ll turn your scripts into storyboards. A storyboard is a visual blueprint for the production team. It provides instructions for the illustrators and animators so that they know what to create. Give your storyboard a detailed review to ensure it includes documentation for all of the important visual details that need to be included in your animation. If we missed anything, let us know and we’ll add it into your storyboard.

4). VoiceOvers

You will receive voiceover auditions for every character in your animations. Let us know which voice(s) you prefer. We’ll hire those people to record the full voiceover for your animations. You will get an opportunity to review the full length voiceover(s) and request revisions before approving the audio for production.

5). Soundtracks

You will receive several soundtrack options that we feel can be used to enhance the presentation of key moments in your animations. Let us know which options you prefer and then we’ll acquire the broadcast rights so that we can legally use the music when we make your animations.

6). Illustrations

Our art director will develop custom concept art for your animations. Let the art director know which concept you like best. You can also collaborate with the art director to refine the visual details so that the art perfectly matches your branding.

After the concept is approved, we create all of the illustrations for your animations. Give the art a detailed review and let us know what revisions you would like us to make before we start animating your videos.

7). Animation

Now that everything is approved, it’s time to make your animations. For some projects, you may receive all of your animations at once. Other production schedules may have the videos delivered on a ‘rolling basis’ – meaning you may receive 1-2 videos/week so that they’re ready for publishing the following week.

In either case, we recommend reviewing your animations with members of your target audience. Collect their feedback and send it to us to review. We will integrate your feedback and then render out the final draft of each animation for you to use.

What Does It Cost To Make Animations Online With Video Igniter?

Most 2D animations can be made online for $1,500-$10,000 for a 60 second video. 3D animated videos cost 2x-4x more to create. If you want to make multiple videos online, it may be possible to offer a discount to help you save money on your production budget.

You can request access to our current price sheet here.

Get a quote to make your animations online.

How Long Does It Take To Make Animations Online?

It takes 3-6 weeks to make most 2D animations online. 3D animations take 2-4x more time to make online. If you need to make your animation fast, rush delivery animation is available.

Contact us to figure out how long it will take to make your animations online.

How To Save Money When You Make Animations Online?

Combining a few of the ideas below can help you save $1,000 or more off the cost of making your animations online.

1). Don’t Rush Production

Rushing production requires a budget increase so that we can add more producers to your video project and pay them extra to work late nights and weekends to meet your deadline.

Planning ahead a few extra weeks can save you 25%-50% or more off the cost of making your animations.

2). Write Your Script

Video Igniter is happy to work with you to make the scripts for your animations. That being said, you can save $500 or more off the cost of making your animations online by writing your scripts yourself. Download our free script writing template.

3). Make Your Storyboard

You can save $500 or more off the cost of your animated video projects by making the storyboards yourself. You can hire Video Igniter to create your storyboards for you, but you can also download our free storyboard templates and make them yourself.

4). Use Free, Legal Music

Most commercial soundtracks can be licensed for $50-$500. You can skip this production cost by sourcing free music from Incompetech or Facebook’s Sound Collection.

5). Record Your Own VoiceOver

You can record your own professional quality voiceover for free. Voiceovers can cost $50-$500 or more to create and license for animated video projects. Alternatively, you can watch 1:31 in this video to learn how you can record high quality voiceovers at home for free.

Production Resources To Help You Make Animations Online

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

• Make A Animation Online
• Create Animation: How To Create A Custom Animation Video
• Make An Animation Online With Video Igniter
• How To Make Animations

Still have questions about how to make animations online?

Do you have a question about how to make animations online 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 our explainer video on our home page to learn more about how we can help you create an animated video. For examples of the kinds of animation our team can produce, check out the demo reel below:

 

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 to start making your animations online!

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.

If you want to learn how to make a video animation but aren’t sure how to get started, you’re in the right place! Video Igniter’s guide to making video animations explains everything you need to know about how to work with animators to create a custom animated video. This guide covers topics like:

✅  How to make a video animation?

✅  How much does it cost to make a video animation?

✅  How long does it take to make a video animation?

✅  How to save money when making a video animation?

✅  …and more!

Examples of Animations Video Igniter Can Make For You

Video Igniter can make any kind of 2D or 3D animation for you. Check out our animation portfolio here. Request access to our demo reels and price sheet here.

Contact us or schedule a call to start making your video.

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 A Video Animation With Video Igniter

Learn how to make a video animation when you work with Video Igniter. This brief overview provides a high level view of the production process so you can get an idea of what to expect during each stage of production.

1). Contact Us To Get Started

To start making your video animation, contact us with details about your project or schedule a call with our production team. We’ll work with you to develop a production plan to create your dream video on time and on budget.

We’ll also spend time working with you to learn the following details about your animation:

✅ What do you want to communicate in your video?

✅ What do you want to show in your animation?

✅ What visual style do you want to use for your animation?

✅ Who is the target audience for your animation?

✅ What do you want people to do when they’re done watching your video?

2). Script Creation

Our script writing team will use the information we learned to develop a script that conveys your key talking points to your target audience in a way that resonates with them. You get an opportunity to review the script and request revisions before we move forward with production.

3). Storyboard

Next, we’ll turn your script into a storyboard. The storyboard acts as a blueprint for the illustrators and animators so they know what they’re supposed to create. For each sentence of your storyboard, you will see a rough sketch of the scene and instructions explaining how the elements will move in the scene. You get an opportunity to review the storyboard and request edits before approving the document for production.

4). VoiceOver

You will receive several voiceover auditions for your video animation. Select your favorite option(s) and then we’ll get the full voiceover recorded. You get to review the voiceover and request edits before approving the recording for production.

5). Soundtrack

You will also receive several soundtrack options for your video animation. Select your favorite option(s) and then we’ll acquire the broadcast license for the music so that we can legally use it in your video.

6). Illustrations

Our art director will create several pieces of concept art for your animation. Let them know which one you like best. You can collaborate with the art director to refine the details of your favorite visual concept until you love it.

After the concept art is locked in, we’ll create all of the illustrations for your video animation. You will get an opportunity to review all the art and request edits before approving the art for production.

7). Animation

Now that everything is ready to go, we can make your video animation! When the first draft is ready, we recommend you review it with members of your target audience. Collect everyone’s feedback and send it to us. We’ll incorporate your edits and render out the final draft of your video animation.

How Much Does It Cost To Make A Video Animation With Video Igniter?

Most video animations cost $1,500-$10,000 to produce. Some animations cost less. Intricate 2D and 3D animations cost more.

You can request access to our new price sheet here.

Or, you can send us a message about your video project and we’ll send you a quote to make your animation.

How Long Does It Take To Make A Video Animation?

Most 2D video animations can be made in 3-8 weeks. 3D animations take 2-4x more time to complete. Need to make your video faster? Ask us about rush delivery animation.

Want to figure out how long it will take to make your animation? Send us a message about your project and we’ll create a project timeline.

How to save money when making a video animation?

Here are 5 ways you can save money when you make a video animation. Combine all these ideas to save over $1,000 off the cost of your animation.

1). Write the script for your video animation

Video Igniter’s team is happy to write the script for your video animation. However, you can save $500 or more off the cost of your video’s production budget by writing the script yourself. Download our free script writing template.

2). Create the storyboard for your video animation

You can hire Video Igniter to create your storyboard for you – or you can create it yourself and save $500+ off the cost of making your video animation. Download our free storyboard template here. Don’t worry, no artistic experience is necessary to create a storyboard – we’ll take your ideas and make them look great!

3). Record the voiceover

Voiceovers cost $50-$500+. You can skip this cost by recording and providing the voiceover for your animation. Check out 1:31 in this video to learn how to record your own professional quality voiceover for free.

4). Use a simpler visual style

Use 2D animation instead of 3D animation. Avoid complicated animated scenes and detailed illustrations. Using a simpler visual style is the easiest way to lower your production budget by hundreds or thousands of dollars.

5). Use free music

You can use free, legal music from Incompetech or Facebook’s sound collection.

Production Resources To Help You Make A Video Animation

These resources are popular among people researching and reading about how to make a video animation:

• How To Make An Animation
• Animation Production FAQ
• Unleash The Power Of Professional Animation
• Create Animation: How To Create A Custom Animation Video

Still have questions about how to make a video animation?

Do you have a question about how to make a 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.

What is Video Igniter?

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 create any kind of 2D animated video or 3D animation you can imagine. Check out our animated video portfolio!

Watch our explainer video on our home page to learn more about how we can help you create an animated video. For examples of the kinds of animation our team can produce, check out the demo reel below:

 

Looking For An Animated Video Production 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!

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.