Animated video cost calculator

This price guide breaks down the various elements of animated video production to eliminate the guesswork of budgeting.
It’s impossible to estimate with absolute accuracy instantly, but this ready reckoner can be used to calculate approximate production costs. Please use this calculator as a rough guide, and do not consider it a special offer. Costs vary greatly depending on the complexity of your animation!

The calculator displays the estimated cost for five different animation styles, expressed in euros. Drag the “animation length” slider to the desired second (the default value is 60s) and choose from the options below. The totals will be displayed immediately; no registration or email address is required.

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FAQ

How much does an animated video cost?

Several project-specific factors can influence the final cost of your animated video project. These include the style, duration, complexity, 2D or 3D animation, character animation, and the level of detail in 3D product rendering. Do you have a story in mind, or would you like us to create one? Will you need voice-overs, and if so, who would you prefer to do them? It's crucial to have answers to these questions before requesting a quote. To help you prepare, above, we've provided a short style guide video, the ANIMATED VIDEO COST CALCULATOR to estimate the order of magnitude of the costs, a list of frequently asked questions and their answers, and a showcase of our previous animations.

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FAQs related to animated video cost

Without specifics, it's like: how much does a red car cost?
This question only suggests that you want an animated video. We have yet to learn what it would be about, what style you are looking for, how long it would be, or how much work we'll have to do to produce it. We are eager to discuss it and gather all the details.

The price of a 60-120 second animated video typically includes approximately 150-200 hours of work. The essential items include research, becoming familiar with the subject's details, creating and writing the story, graphic design and/or 3D modelling, animation work, sound editing, and hours, sometimes even days, of rendering.
However, providing as many relevant details about your product or service as possible can considerably reduce preparation time.

Yes, we can once we're provided with a detailed description of what you want. We don't have a unit price; our videos are unique. The subject's complexity, your individual preferences, and the presumed amount of work involved will determine the price. We present different options for a toothpick shop and a wind turbine design firm. Until we thoroughly understand the subject and your detailed vision, we will not know the extent of the work required. Based on further discussions and your revealed requirements, the final price will be fixed, so you don't have to worry about fluctuations from then on. Until then, you can expect prices ranging from around 1,000 to 7,000 euros for a 60-120 second video.

Partly! Actually, it depends on the amount of work. A longer video or one with complex solutions usually takes more work. But there can be exceptions. Sometimes, creating a shorter animated explainer video with multiple scenes and fast-paced actions is more challenging than producing a slow-paced, longer one with fewer dynamic elements. It also matters whether it's 2D or 3D and whether you need character animation. And if you need scriptwriting, let's remember that it requires a lot of thought and coordination to condense your thousands of words into an exciting story.

Investing in a quality animated video can be a significant asset if your goal is to boost your annual revenue by tens of thousands of euros. The potential return on investment is substantial. If a video can achieve this, it could quickly pay for itself and continue to generate income. When you consider this potential return, the cost of the video becomes less about the initial investment and more about the long-term benefits.

Generally, yes, you can, but at a premium price. A shorter time frame doesn't mean less work. We can sleep less and involve more professionals, but we can't save 150-200 work hours on a 60-90-second video. Read more about the seven-plus-four steps of the animation-making process.

The video becomes your property once you have paid the total purchase price. You can play it as often as you want and wherever you want, and you no longer have to pay us any additional royalties. However, unique limitations may apply to the use of your video if it includes third-party royalty-based audio or graphics elements. In this case, the client typically needs to make arrangements with the third party.

We kindly ask you to pay in three steps:
1. 30% of the total amount when the contract is signed;
2. 20% of the total amount when the script and concept are accepted;
3. The remaining 50% before final delivery.

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