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Animated Explainer Videos

Delivering your message in
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What are animated explainer videos and why use them?

Animated explainer videos have become immensely popular for organizations because of their versatility. Many scenarios are too costly and complex to reproduce in real life. The settings, actors, props, and concepts can make live action production cost prohibitive. Animation does all the hard work and can illustrate a point elegantly while engaging the audience at a price that won’t break budgets.

 

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Animated Explainer Videos

 
Delivering your message in 2 minutes or less with creativity.
What are animated explainer videos and why use them?

Animated explainer videos have become immensely popular for organizations because of their versatility. Many scenarios are too costly and complex to reproduce in real life. The settings, actors, props, and concepts can make live-action production cost-prohibitive. Animation does all the hard work and can illustrate a point elegantly while engaging the audience at a price that won’t break budgets.

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What are some characteristics of a good animated explainer video?

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    Typically 2 minutes or less
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    Often developed as a series
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    Distills complex scenarios into a simple message
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    Animation style that matches the company's aesthetic
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When and how should I use an explainer video in training?

Many organizations use animated explainers when the cost to reproduce a concept is simply too high or their timeline is too short.

Animated explainers can show cross sections of the body, demonstrate chemical and natural processes, showcase a physical product in a new way, or explain a service offering concisely. The uses are endless. It’s no surprise they’re part of the training and eLearning toolkit for many organizations who want to ensure their audience fully understands a concept.

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How long does it take to produce an animated explainer video?

While illustration style, number of scenes, characters, and settings are all variables to consider, a typical 2-minute animated explainer video will take between 3 - 5 weeks to produce. We pride ourselves on meeting deadlines while delivering an excellent finished product.

Why work with NextThought for animated explainer videos?

Like all projects, we start with the purpose of the video and the audience it’s intended for. We’ll create storyboards and moodboards, followed by scripting and voice over work. As much as the illustrative style is important, the organization and flow of information is key to delivering an animated explainer that makes a topic crystal clear. Our process has delighted clients across diverse industries, because when done well, animated explainer videos pack a meaningful punch in a short amount of time.

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