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Animated video production services turn something complicated into something a viewer understands in ninety seconds. Key West Video has been producing corporate animation in Toronto for more than thirty years, in house, from the first script through to the final render.

Explainer videos, infographic animation, whiteboard animation and 3D. Our producers, designers and animators work in the same building, which is why a revision takes a day here rather than a week. Most animation projects run a few weeks from approved script to delivery, and every project is quoted before work begins.

Speak to a producer about your project, or scroll down to see the styles and how the process works

In A Hurry?

Animated Explainer Video Production

An animated explainer video is a short film, usually sixty to ninety seconds, that explains what a product does or how a service works. It is the format companies reach for when the thing they sell is hard to photograph, hard to describe, or both. Software, financial products, medical devices, industrial processes and anything that happens inside a machine or inside a policy.

Animation is often the cheaper choice as well as the clearer one. There is no crew, no location, no travel and no reshoot. If the product changes next year, the animation gets updated rather than refilmed.

At Key West Video the script, the storyboard, the design, the voice direction and the animation all happen with the same team. Nothing is subcontracted and nothing waits on an outside studio’s schedule. That is the practical difference between four weeks and twelve.

What an explainer video is good for

  • Launching a product nobody has seen before
  • Explaining a service that takes a salesperson ten minutes on a call
  • Onboarding and training, where the same explanation is given hundreds of times
  • Trade shows and sales decks, where there is no audio and the video has to work on captions alone
  • Investor and board communication, where a process diagram has to become a story

Corporate Animation Services

01

Infographic Animation

Infographic animation turns data into something a viewer follows rather than decodes. Charts that build, figures that count up, processes that assemble on screen a step at a time. It is the strongest option when the argument is quantitative. It shows up most often in annual reports, research summaries, financial services and anything being presented to a board.
Best for: data heavy stories, research findings,
results presentations.
Typical length: 60 to 120 seconds.
02

Whiteboard Animation

Whiteboard animation uses a time lapse hand drawing effect, as though the illustration is appearing on the board while the viewer watches. The pace it sets is unhurried, which makes it the right choice for longer pieces where a viewer has to follow a chain of reasoning rather than absorb a single idea.
Best for: training, education, methodology and process explanations, longer form content.
Typical length: 2 to 5 minutes.
03

3D Animation

3D animation builds a space with real depth, which lets a viewer see the inside of a product, a cutaway of a mechanism, or an environment that could not be filmed. It carries the most production time of the four styles and it costs accordingly, and for a physical product with an invisible working part there is nothing else that does the job.
Best for: physical products, machinery, medical devices, architecture, anything with an interior.
Typical length: 30 to 90 seconds.
04

Explainer Videos

An explainer video introduces a product or a company by stating the problem, then the solution, then what to do next. It is the most requested animation format we produce and the most flexible, because the visual style can be built to match a brand rather than the other way round.
Best for: product launches, homepages, sales
enablement, paid social.
Typical length: 60 to 90 seconds.

Watch The Video Below To See The Various Styles Of Animation!

Red 3D letters spelling 'ANIMATION' on black background.
Animation artists working on character design in a modern studio.

How an Animated Video Gets Made

01

Script and storyboard

We start from what the video has to achieve, not from what it should look like. You get a script and a storyboard showing every scene as a frame. Nothing is animated until both are approved, because a change at storyboard stage is quick and the same change once animation has started is not.
02

Design and voice

Style frames are built in your brand colours and typography, and the voice track is recorded and directed. You approve the look and the voice before any motion work begins.
03

Animation

The storyboard is animated, scene by scene, with sound design and music. You see a first full cut at the end of this stage.
04

Revisions and delivery

You review the cut and we work through your notes. Final files are delivered in the formats and aspect ratios you need, including cutdowns for social and a captioned version.
A short explainer takes a few weeks end to end. 3D animation and longer pieces take more. If you are working to a fixed date, say so in the first conversation and we will tell you honestly whether it is achievable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is corporate animation?

Corporate animation is a type of video used by a business. It helps explain ideas in a simple way through animated video production. It turns hard topics into easy and engaging videos. Many companies use animated content to connect with their target audience.

Infographic animation, whiteboard animation, 3D animation and explainer video, all produced in house in Toronto. Which one suits your project depends on whether the story is about data, a process, or a physical product. Each of the four is described above.

Animation uses graphics and design. Live action uses real people and places. Both are useful. But animated content is great for showing ideas that are hard to film. It also helps in creating high impact marketing videos.

An animated explainer video is a short video. It shows how your product or service works. Many businesses work with an animated explainer video company to create clear and engaging videos for their audience.

A short explainer animation takes a few weeks from approved script to final delivery. 3D animation and longer pieces take more. Length, how much of the design is built from scratch and how many final versions you need are what move the schedule. Tell us your deadline in the first conversation and we will tell you honestly whether it works.

It is easy to start. Just contact us and share your idea. Our team will guide you step by step. We will help you create high quality animated videos that match your goals.

Yes, it will. Our animation studio will follow your brand look and tone. We make sure your animated content feels right for your business and your target audience.

No. Most clients come to us with a goal rather than a script, and writing it is part of the work. If you already have one, we will work from it.

The finished animation in the formats your channels need. Delivery formats and versions are agreed at the start of the project rather than discussed after it is finished, so nothing has to be re-exported later.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is corporate animation?

Corporate animation is a type of video used by a business. It helps explain ideas in a simple way through animated video production. It turns hard topics into easy and engaging videos. Many companies use animated content to connect with their target audience.

Animated video production Toronto services help your brand stand out through creative animation. They make your message clear, engaging, and fun for your audience. A good animated video production company uses animation to help you reach more people with high quality animated video content that captures attention and drives results.

We offer many styles of animated video production. These include infographic animation, whiteboard, 3D, and character animation. Each style fits a different goal. Our animation studio helps you choose the best one for your animation projects.

Animation uses graphics and design. Live action uses real people and places. Both are useful. But animated content is great for showing ideas that are hard to film. It also helps in creating high impact marketing videos.

An animated explainer video is a short video. It shows how your product or service works. Many businesses work with an animated explainer video company to create clear and engaging videos for their audience.

The production process depends on the project. Simple videos may take a few weeks. Bigger animation projects can take longer. Our team at Key West Video Inc. has years of experience to keep things on track.

Yes, animation can be very cost effective. It can save money over time. You can update animated content easily. It also works well for many uses, like marketing videos and corporate videos.

Yes, it can. Animation helps you explain your animation product clearly. It also keeps your target audience interested. Many companies use animated video production services to boost their brand and sales.

Yes. We offer full video production services. This includes corporate video production and corporate photography services. We help you create strong videos content for your brand.

It is easy to start. Just contact us and share your idea. Our team will guide you step by step. We will help you create high quality animated videos that match your goals.

A good animated video production company listens to your needs. It has strong skills and years of experience. It also creates high quality animated videos that match your brand and message.

Yes, we can help. Our team will guide you in creating high value videos content. We help plan your message, style, and goal. This makes your animation projects clear and effective.

Yes, it will. Our animation studio will follow your brand look and tone. We make sure your animated content feels right for your business and your target audience.

Yes, it can. Animation works well with corporate video production. You can mix animation with live action or use it on its own. It helps create strong and engaging videos for your company.

Our team offers trusted video production services with care and skill. We focus on cost effectiveness and quality. We also make sure your marketing videos and corporate videos meet your goals. Contact us to get started.

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