How much does animation cost?

Prices start at $2000 +GST for an explainer animation, but it depends on many factors like length, complexity, and characters. Download my pricing guide for detailed pricing, and book a call for to chat about your idea.

How long does an animation take to create?

An average one to three-minute explainer animation takes around four weeks to complete. Within this time frame, we allow time for the creative process and feedback rounds for your team to review the work and give feedback before the next stage commences.

How far in advance should I book?

I can be booked out from three to six weeks in advance. So if you have a firm deadline, please reach out as early as possible.

Why is animation expensive?

Animation can seem costly because it’s a handcrafted, highly specialised process. Every second of animation is made up of multiple elements: illustration, storytelling, design, motion, sound and often voiceover, all tailored from scratch to suit your brand and message. Unlike live-action content,you’re not just filming what’s in front of you. You’re building a whole visual world from the ground up. This takes time, attention to detail, and a wide range of creative skills across storyboarding, style development, animating and editing. But animation also offers creative freedom you won’t getwith other formats. It lets you visualise abstract ideas, explain complex topics, or create a unique style that makes your brand instantly recognisable.So, it can be an investment, but one that works hard for you. A single well-made animation can explain what pages of text can’t. It can educate, build trust, and keep working for your brand for years.

Do you take on smaller projects? I just need something small animated.

Yes, I have a minimum engagement fee of $250 +GST, please enquire for a quote.

How does your review process work? Will we get a chance to make changes?

At each major stage of the process (eg, style development, storyboarding and illustration, animation), you have a chance to review, request changes, and approve the project before it moves forward. I devise my engagement process to produce very comprehensive, accurate briefs so we all have a solid understanding of the direction from the start.

Can you provide subtitles for the animation?

Yes, subtitles are provided as standard with all scripted animations. I provide them as burnt-in and separate SRT files, with instructions on how to use them.

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