Explainer videos are a new and trendy effective marketing method that helps get your message to the world. People understand differently, and don’t like reading, a video will get the message across using clever visuals and great Voice Over talents. Combined with our storytelling techniques, we tell it like a story, so instead of centering the attention around your company, we center the attention around your customers, hence, creating an emotional connection and interest for the viewers.
The number one question we hear from people is “how much does an explainer video cost?” For our purposes here, we’re talking about a 60-second animated explainer video, which is typically the most popular offering. As you’d probably expect, you can find a wide range of prices out there, anywhere from $1,500 to $15,000. However, if you’re working with a reputable agency, expect to spend between $5,000 and $10,000. The amount charged depends on a wide variety of factors, including quality of work, customization and detail.
The typical project takes 4-8 weeks to complete and involves 6 stages. Let’s take a closer look at each.
Stage 1: Research and scripting (week 1)
A well written script is the foundation of a great video. But it takes time for writers to fully understand your company, product, or service and synthesize it into 150 words. And don’t forget that each video requires a creative direction and storyline, something that can take time for all parties to agree upon.
Stage 2: Style and illustration (week 1)
In most cases, all of the characters and assets in a video are illustrated by hand, scanned into a computer, digitized, colored and so forth. Some illustrators like to do everything digitally with a tablet. During the style stage, the illustrator will create a few variations of characters and assets to show the client.
Stage 3: Storyboarding (week 2)
With a final script and style in place, the illustrator assembles a storyboard. The storyboard is a static scene-by-scene representation of the video in its final, animated form.
Stage 4: Voiceover (week 3)
Based on the script and storyboard, a professional voice artist will record an audio version of the script. Typically artists provide multiple takes so the sound engineer has options to
Stage 5: Animation (weeks 4-5)
The most time consuming and work-intensive part of the process is the animation. At this point, an animator is taking all of the finished assets, like the illustrations and voiceover, and importing them into animation software, the animator spends hours assembling the assets and making each movement just right. There’s no “Auto-Animate” button…yet.
Stage 6: Music and Sound Effects (week 6)
Last but not least, a sound engineer mixes the sound together, including the music, voiceover, and sound effects. Nothing ruins a video like poor sound quality, so never underestimate the importance of a professionally mixed voiceover, music track, and sound effects
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