Transparent Animation Pricing for Australian Businesses
What Determines Animation Cost?
Length, visual complexity, number of scenes, custom vs template-based approaches, and revision cycles.
2026 Price Ranges
Simple animated explainer (60-90 seconds)
Template-based with stock illustrations: $3,000 to $6,000.
Custom 2D animated explainer (60-90 seconds)
Bespoke illustration, custom character design, professional voiceover: $8,000 to $15,000. This is where most of our client work falls.
Premium animated content (60-120 seconds)
Complex custom animation, multiple scenes, custom music: $15,000 to $30,000.
3D animation
Significantly more resource-intensive: $15,000 to $50,000+ depending on complexity.
HTML5 animation
Interactive animated content: $3,000 to $10,000.
What’s Included
At Motion By Design: concept development, scriptwriting, custom illustration and storyboarding, animation production, professional voiceover, sound design, two revision rounds, and final delivery in all required formats.
How to Get the Best Value
Invest in the script. Provide a thorough brief. Consolidate feedback. Consider a series — per-unit costs drop for multi-video projects. Think about longevity.
Book a free consultation for a no-obligation animation quote.
