\u00a0is to help our clients achieve their business goals – whether it\u2019s to acquire more leads, educate employees, or assist salespeople. This means that the focus is on identifying the target audience correctly and creating a message that will convince them. Aesthetics and entertainment value are important, but they come second.<\/span><\/p>\nFactors affecting animation price<\/h2>\n
Animation has become a central tool for businesses to communicate complex ideas, engage their audiences, and bring their brands to life through\u00a0<\/span>animated videos<\/span><\/strong>. However, the cost of creating these animations can vary significantly based on several factors. If you’re considering starting an\u00a0<\/span>animation project<\/span><\/strong>, it\u2019s important to understand what goes into the pricing of\u00a0<\/span>animation production<\/span><\/strong>, whether you’re working with a\u00a0<\/span>professional studio<\/span><\/strong>, a\u00a0<\/span>freelance animator<\/span><\/strong>, or creating the animation yourself.<\/span><\/p>\nThe\u00a0<\/span>animation costs<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0can vary widely depending on the project\u2019s complexity, the preferred\u00a0<\/span>animation style<\/span><\/strong>, and the content you wish to convey. Here’s a closer look at how these factors influence pricing, the different levels of animation production, and what you can expect to pay for various types of animation, such as\u00a0<\/span>2D animations<\/span><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>3D animations<\/span><\/strong>, and\u00a0<\/span>character animation<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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What does the cost of 2D animation depend on?<\/h2>\n#1 Animation length<\/h3>\n
The\u00a0<\/span>length of the video<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0is one of the most critical factors affecting\u00a0<\/span>animation costs<\/span><\/strong>. The longer the animation, the more resources, and time are required to produce it. For instance, a simple 30-second explainer video will cost much less than a detailed, multi-minute animated short. Typically,\u00a0<\/span>animation prices<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0are calculated on a per-minute basis, with\u00a0<\/span>costs varying<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0depending on the\u00a0<\/span>animation production<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0level.<\/span><\/p>\n#2 Animation complexity\u00a0<\/h3>\n
A large studio takes several years to produce a full-length animation. Hundreds of people work on it! For example, as many as 63 animators were engaged to work on Pixar\u2019s \u201cLuca\u201d production! Additionally, there are other stages of creation, including script, storyboard, etc. In the case of animations for companies, this process is greatly simplified. Still, the complexity of business animations may differ.<\/p>\n
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#3 Number of animations\u00a0and level of detail<\/h3>\n
When a studio creates several 2D animations, it catches up on the tone, style, and overall idea with the first one. As a result, it creates subsequent animations faster and more efficiently. Therefore, more animations in an order equal a lower unit animation cost.<\/span><\/p>\nThe more characters and detailed scenes you want in your\u00a0<\/span>character animation<\/span><\/strong>, the higher the cost will be. Animations with a large number of characters interacting in complex environments, or those that require a high level of\u00a0<\/span>detail<\/span><\/strong>, will increase production time, thus raising the price.<\/span><\/p>\n#4 Animation deadline<\/h3>\n
When the animation deadline is pressing and the studio has less time to prepare the video, it usually means putting other projects aside and having the team work weekends or nights. This is an additional cost for the studio. Typically, work on a 2D animation takes about 4-7 weeks. So, if we know we\u2019ll need animation for a specific day (e.g., to be displayed at an event), it\u2019s a good idea to contact the studio earlier. This way, it will cost less than when we must outsource the task at the last minute.<\/span><\/p>\nRemember!<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe animation production process is difficult to speed up, so the deadline affects the price of the animation.<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/explainvisually.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/animation-studio-process.webp” alt=”animation-studio-process” title_text=”animation-studio-process” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
#5 Animation style\u00a0and complexity of the animation<\/h3>\n
There are different types and styles of animation. In our studio, we create:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- \n
whiteboard animation (hand-drawn animation),<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
digital whiteboard animation,<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
vector animation (both are computer animations, but digital animation is made to look like it is being drawn by hand).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n