"How much does animation cost?"
If you're just here for an at-a-glance answer: "Usually around $400 - $800 for short logo videos and animated graphics less than 30 seconds long."
At ModelWorks, jobs are billed by the hour. We will talk through your project and propose a number of hours to put toward it. Once we agree on that, ModelWorks will work to complete your project near that amount of time.
"Can I request revisions?"
"Are there any cost examples for reference?"
Your project will remain in your control every step of the way! There are no limits on revisions, and you can request changes to your project at any time. Keep in mind, however, that all revisions and changes requested after the initial proposal, regardless of when they are requested, are taken as giving permission for additional work hours and may affect the project cost. If you're on a tight budget, the easiest way to keep costs down is to make a clear and detailed plan ahead of time and stick to it with minimal revisions.
You'll need to contact ModelWorks for a proposal that fits your unique project and budget.
However, it's often helpful to have some hard numbers to help plan your budget. The following section lays out some of the projects that ModelWorks has completed for clients, along with the final cost billed for each.
Obviously these examples are in no way a guarantee of the cost of any other project. They are intended as a general guideline to help you choose the type of animated graphics that will be the best fit for your project. Breakdown of costs and project timelines are not provided; this is simply what the clients were billed.
3D ANIMATION
Expanded product visualization
5 seconds
Total cost: $850

Motion tracked graphics over video
5 seconds
Total cost: $400

3D coffee table logo
6 seconds
Total cost: $775

2D MOTION GRAPHICS
Web video series titles
30 seconds
Total cost: $465

Informational animated video
30 seconds
Total cost: $810

Animated artwork
19 seconds
Total cost: $515

3D MODELING
3D business logo
Modeling time: 7.5 hours
Total cost: $515
(This logo was also animated for an additional $300)

Small commercial aircraft
Modeling time: 28 hours
Total cost: $1415

Industrial metal bending press brake
Modeling time: 11 hours
Total cost: $550
(Cost of rendering additional views not included)
