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Get a ballpark cost for your next video project! Use this calculator to compare options instantly, and get a fast, transparent estimate - tailored to your goals, timeline, and style.

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Please select your approximate budget.

Please note your budget number won't affect your overall price range estimate. After calculating your selections, we can help identify what modifications best suit the actual budget you choose below.

$5000

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How many videos do you need?

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How long should your video be?

Typically, longer videos cost more to produce. However, standard length can vary based on the type of video and how you intend to use it.

Common Video Lengths:

Social/Web Ad Videos: 30 seconds or less
Testimonial Videos: 2+ Minutes
Case Studies: 3+ minutes

Most commonly requested video length overall: 1 Minute

30 min

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What type of video are you interested in?

Consider what will work best with the intention of your video and the audience you wish to reach.

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Animated

We offer a variety of animation styles, from simple stock motion to 3D animation

Live action

Live-action can be remotely recorded, a 1-2 day on-site shoot, or a full production

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What type of animated video best aligns with your needs?

Consider your message and who you are trying to reach & decide which works best for your goals

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Explainer

To explain a product or service and its benefits and/or the problem it solves

Corporate | Company

Communicates a company’s story, values, or accomplishments to employees, stakeholders, or customers.

Digital Marketing

Video to boost visibility and engagement via digital channels like website, social media, mobile and online advertising

Brand

Promotes your brand identity, culture, and personality - designed for connection. Used internally, externally, and for recruitment.

Events

Video for tradeshows, concerts, speaking events, or company events

Broadcast | Commercial

A polished, high-impact ad created for TV or streaming that promotes a brand, product, or service to a wide audience.

Product

Highlight product features and benefits. Can be a short overview or in-depth demonstration

Demo | How-To

A concise walkthrough that showcases how a product or service works in action or an in-depth step-by-step guide that shows viewers exactly how to complete a task or use a product with ease

Other/Not sure

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What type of live video best aligns with your needs?

Consider your message and who you are trying to reach & decide which works best for your goals

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Testimonial

Review of a product or service from happy users, highlighting the benefits/value it brought to them

Explainer

To explain a product or service and its benefits and/or the problem it solves

Company overview

A broad introduction to your company highlighting the who, what, and why of your business & what sets you apart

Product demo

Shows your product benefits in action. Can be a short intro, or an in-depth explainer

Case study

A data-driven story that uses real results and measurable metrics to prove your product or service’s impact

Marketing

Video for websites, social media, emailing, advertising, and brand promotion

About us

Video to promote your brand and culture, and to create connection. Used internally, externally, or for recruitment

Recruitment

Video highlighting company and culture intended for hiring purposes

Events

Video for tradeshows, concerts, speaking events, or company events

Commercial

A high-quality intro to a product, service, or brand designed for paid media platforms

Sizzle reel

High-energy demo reel intended to generate excitement and interest

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Do you have a specific animation style in mind?

Think about which style is best suited to convey your message and if it will resonate with your intended audience.

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UI or User Interface videos showcase elements of a platform, app, website, or other digital design with the intention of education or promotion

Whiteboard

Video that shows information/images being drawn onto the screen for the viewer

2D character

Creates two-dimensional, flat cartoon-style characters and moves them on a 2D plane. Videos have a lighthearted, playful tone

Hand drawn 2D

A premium, artist-rendered animation style with the greatest fluidity, motion, and character potential

2D motion graphics

Creating animated graphics and visual elements and moving them on a 2D plane. Can make complex messages more engaging

3D character

Meticulously designed characters that have maximum motion, range, and visual effects. Texture and movement in a 3D space create hyper-realistic videos

3D motion graphics

Creating three-dimensional graphics and objects and moving them in a digital 3D environment generating immersive, life-like visuals

3D product

A beautifully detailed 360° rendering of your product that can move seamlessly in space

Kinetic typography

Kinetic Typography elegantly mixes text and motion to bring messaging to life

Isometric

Isometric animation is an illustration style where assets are designed on a perspective grid, giving the illusion of a 3rd dimension

Mixed media

Mixed media combines animation and stock photo or video footage to generate an engaging, professional look

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What kind of production are you seeking?

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On-site filming

Filming at your location for 1-2 days with 1-2 cameras, utilizing your staff/talent on screen

Remote recording

Video virtually recorded with our expert consultation, testing, and tech

Full production

From site scouting, set design, and lighting to talent, artists, and filming, full production is your mini-movie in the making

Other/Not sure

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How many cameras do you need?

You can choose one camera (standard), or request an additional camera for a more dynamic video.

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1 camera

In a one-camera shoot, interviews are fixed for all participants

2 cameras

A two-camera shoot allows for multi-angling and smoother transitions

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Do you want graphics?

Graphics can be used to identify participants, create transition effects, highlight messaging, or explain your product or service in detail.

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Lower thirds

Names and titles added to the bottom of the screen during interviews

Basic graphics

Minimal design graphics added as transitions or overlays

Advanced graphics

Advanced graphics that are custom designed, take up the full screen, and/or have complex movement.

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Will you need us to hire actors?

Our talent services can find the right actors for your video.

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Do you want graphics?

Graphics can be used to identify participants, create transition effects, highlight messaging, or explain your product or service in detail.

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Basic graphics

Minimal design graphics added as transitions or overlays

Advanced graphics

Advanced graphics with complex designs and/or movements

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What is your timeline?

On average, a 60-second video takes approximately 8-12 weeks to produce. With rush services, we can often produce videos more quickly. However, more complex video requests can take up to 16 weeks or more to produce.

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