Explainer Video Cost
How much does an explainer video cost?
The cost of an explainer video is based on a number of variables that include the style of animation, video length, and the size of the production team required to produce the type of video needed.
Explainer video costs can range anywhere from $5,000 – $10,000 for good quality standard explainer videos. Higher production value videos start from $10,000, and use frame by frame animation, 3D animation, and live action with animation. Good entry level explainer videos start from $2,500. We’ve made our production costs easy to understand, and included some examples.
Our process explained
What our video production process looks like
To keep things simple, we’ve broken down the process into five simple steps that are easy to follow, while keeping you in the loop at every stage of production. Our process involves the follow steps:
STEP #1: Develop a concept and write the script.
STEP #2: Create a mood board and draw storyboards sketches.
STEP #3: Design the final graphics and characters for animation.
STEP #4: Animate the characters, text, and graphics.
STEP #5: Add music and sound effects to complete the project.
Explainer video cost: Standard Package
Standard videos start from $5,000
Our standard explainer videos start from $5,000. This includes developing a concept for the video, writing a compelling script, creating storyboards, illustration, and animation — while incorporating your feedback throughout the process.
We use different animation styles that include motion graphics, character animation, and stop motion. All videos are custom made and do not use pre-made or stock graphics. That means you get a video that’s unique to your business and stands out from your competition.
Explainer video cost: Premium Package
Premium videos start from $10,000
For our premium video productions, we use frame-by-frame character animations, 2D and 3D animated graphics. Our goal is to deliver captivating content with aesthetically pleasing visuals.
We use high quality illustrations, frame-by-frame character animation techniques, 2D and 3D animated graphics. It takes around 6-12 weeks produce a video in this category. Other variables to come into play and contribute to production timelines. Find out how much your video will cost by requesting a quote.
Explainer video cost: Basic Package
Basic entry-level videos start from $2,500
Entry level video costs for entry level videos require a minimum budget of $2,500. Final costs depend on the production quality and length of video.
This option is best suited for creating short form content, whiteboard style videos, social media clips, presentation graphics, and other short form content. Production timelines range around 2-4 weeks. All projects are managed in-house and produced by our talented team of creatives.
Explainer Video Pricing
The explainer video cost for our entry level videos is designed to accommodate projects that require professional custom video content on a modest budget. By providing variable video production costs, we’re able to create a good balance between cost and value.
If you’re a Startup on a small budget, a medium size or large corporation with greater flexibility, we guarantee the best quality video content for the price. Our production costs are never 0ne-size-fits-all.
Knowing your budget range saves us both time, so we don’t create a proposal beyond what you’re willing and able to spend.
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Our production team
Here’s what the Creamy Explainers production team looks like for a standard 60 second explainer video. The explainer video costs take into consideration the size of the production team involved, and the skill level required to deliver the production quality expected.
- Producer: Oversees the overall creative aspect of the project.
- Script Writer: Writes the script for the video.
- Storyboard Artist: Creates storyboard sketches.
- Voiceover Artist: Provides voiceover (when needed).
- Illustrator: Creates the final graphics for animation.
- Animator: Animates the characters and graphics.
- Sound Designer: Composes background music and effects.