Hey there! So, you're thinking about making an explainer video, huh? Great choice! They're super effective for getting your message across. But before you dive in, let's talk about how long it's gonna take.

Admittedly, this post is a lot like our other one, “How Long Does It Take To Create an Animated Video?” so if you haven’t checked that out, you can do that here.

Back to the matter at hand! How long an explainer video takes to make depends on a few things:

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Length and Complexity:

How long do you want your video to be? And how complicated is the stuff you're explaining? The longer and trickier, the more time it'll take.

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Style:

Are you thinking of animation or live action? Live action is a whole other ballgame than animation and can add anywhere from a week to several months to your timeline, not to mention the steeper cost. If you’re thinking of animation, are we talking simple 2D animation, or something fancier like 3D or motion graphics? Different styles take different amounts of time to pull off.

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Collaboration and Communication:

Making a video is a team effort. You'll need writers, animators, maybe voiceover artists – the whole shebang. Good communication and teamwork are key to keeping things moving. If you’ve got a responsive team you can drastically reduce production time.

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So, how long are we talking? Well, it could be anywhere from a few weeks to several months, depending on what you're going for. But hey, good things take time, right?

Not specific enough for ya? Shoot us an email and we’ll get you a timeline that’s specific to your needs.

Until next time, happy animating!