The Process

 
ABOVE: Example storyboard for a healthcare innovation company.

ABOVE: Example storyboard for a healthcare innovation company.

To ensure quality and speed, we request that our team be matched with a single project manager on the client side who will manage all delivery of feedback and approvals.

The timeline for producing an explainer video can take anywhere from 4-8 weeks, depending upon the length, style, and complexity of the video.

However, any style animated explainer video includes these basic production stages:

  1. Concept Design

  2. Scriptwriting (2 rounds)

  3. Voiceover recording

  4. Storyboards (2 rounds)

  5. Final Illustration

  6. Animation

  7. File export & upload to Vimeo

Animation & Illustration Styles

COMPLEX WHITEBOARD ANIMATION

Shows hand drawing images

Highly detailed/technical illustrations

Realistic characters and landscapes

Heavy animation

XOi offers building managers and technicians an integrated software and coaching service. This explainer video explains both how it works and the benefits for prospective customers.

BASIC WHITEBOARD ANIMATION

Detailed illustrations

Limited spot color

Basic animation

 

The Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Business connects students to career paths via their Career Management Center.

ANIMATED PAINTING

Colorful, rich painting

Characters and scenes

Basic animation

This faith-based educational institution needed a simple explainer video to call their audience to action.

ANIMATED INFOGRAPHIC

Stylized information graphic

Icons, symbols, and arrows

Simple animation