Top Explainer Video Companies in the United States
From Hollywood-grade animation in Los Angeles to brand-savvy storytelling in New York and tech-focused demos out of the Bay Area and Austin, the United States is a global leader in explainer video production. U.S. agencies pair strategy with craft to deliver animated explainer videos, whiteboard animation services, live-action corporate video production, and custom explainer videos that clarify complex ideas and convert viewers.
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See all 1 projectsProgram Productions, Inc. provides video production services, with a particular focus on sports programs and crew management. The overall feedback has been predominantly negative, highlighting issues with crew performance, accountability, and project management. A recurring theme across reviews is the significant dissatisfaction with the quality of service and deliverables.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Frisco, TX
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Launched in 1998, bloomfield knoble Advertising is an Advertising company. The company offers Advertising and Market Research, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Video production agency REDLINE Forensic Studios is in Charlotte, North Carolina. The team provides Video Production and Litigation Support Services.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerMaplewood, MO
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See all 2 projectsOldstorm Studios is a multimedia production company specializing in video production services, including film production, cinematography, and video post-production. According to client reviews, 100% of their feedback is positive, highlighting their creativity and effective collaboration. They are praised for their project management skills and ability to deliver impactful video campaigns within budget constraints.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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BELLALUCA is a video production company in Los Angeles, California. They focus on Video Production and Branding and were founded in 2015.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Huntington Beach, CA
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Serendipity Works is a video production company. They are headquartered in Huntington Beach, California and have small team. They focus on Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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Video Production Company Boston is a video production company and Corporate Photography company. Founded in 2016, the team provides Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Fresh Coast Collective is a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based video production agency. Their services include Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hawthorne, CA
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Corporate Photography and video production company Ocean Front Entertainment was launched in 2007. The company focuses on Corporate Photography and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsQueens Creative Design specializes in website revamps, demonstrating exceptional in-depth knowledge and delivering high-quality work on time. Their services have notably improved website performance, including faster page speed and increased customer engagement. Clients particularly commend their effective project management and ability to cater to specific requirements.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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See all 1 projectsNight Kitchen Interactive is a multimedia production company specializing in creating interactive digital environments. Their reviews highlight a client-centric approach, with 100% positive feedback emphasizing their commitment to understanding client needs and tailoring technology solutions accordingly. They are praised for their collaborative project management, with active involvement from leadership, ensuring that technology enhances rather than dictates the visitor experience.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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See all 1 projectsCyberstorm Digital is a multimedia production company specializing in videography and corporate video production services. Feedback from their reviews is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of reviewers noting their professionalism and ability to manage projects effectively. Clients highlight their expertise in livestreaming, citing significant improvements in service quality and seamless execution without interruptions.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Visalia, CA
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Cavale Creative Company is a video production agency. They provide Video Production and Corporate Photography and were launched in 2016.
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$100,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bemidji, MN
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Turning Household is a small Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2015, the team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Video Production.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Rapid City, SD
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Diamond Quick Supply is a video production agency. The Rapid City, South Dakota-based agency was founded in 2023. Their services include Video Production and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Located in Atlanta, Georgia, CrewAtlanta is a video production company. They specialize in Video Production and Broadcast Video and were launched in 2010.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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Founded in 2026, Video Editing Company is a small Sheridan, Wyoming-based video production company. Their services include Video Production.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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BlackBeard's Media is a video production agency. They are located in Kansas City, Missouri. Their team focuses on Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Milton, GA
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Visual Vybz Studios is a video production company established in 2018. Their services include Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chester Springs, PA
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Launched in 2009, Edge of Cinema is a small Chester Springs, Pennsylvania-based video production company. Their services include Video Production and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Hartford, CT
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GO Agency is a Hartford, Connecticut-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Zooppa is an Advertising company. They are located in New York, New York and Toledo, Ohio, and their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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BAERING is a video production company founded in 2004. The company provides Video Production and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Fifth and Broad, LLC is a video production company. They are located in Nashville, Tennessee and have small team. Their services include Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Rockaway, NJ
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Video production company NJ Smiles Video Productions is based in Rockaway, New Jersey. The team focuses on Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Salt Lake City, UT
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Brand One Media is a Marketing Strategy and video production company founded in 2023. The small team offers Marketing Strategy and Video Production.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Launched in 2019, Ice Breaker Media is a video production agency. The team specializes in Video Production and is located in San Diego, California.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Jupiter, FL
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SoapTree Media is a video production agency. The company is based in Jupiter, Florida. Their services include Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Lemon Tree Productions is a video production company headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. They provide Video Production and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Homestead, FL
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Established in 2022, Motion Fi Media is a video production agency. The company offers Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Little Room Pictures is a video production agency founded in 2021. The agency offers Video Production, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Saukville, WI
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Based in Saukville, Wisconsin, Cedar Film Co. Is a small video production company. The team specializes in Video Production.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Oakland, CA
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Elewa Media Inc, a video production company, was founded in 2014. The team focuses on Video Production and Corporate Photography and is located in Oakland, California.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Jacksonville Video Production Company, a video production company, was established in 2016. The team offers Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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GoodFriend, a video production agency, is based in Chicago, Illinois. They specialize in Video Production and were launched in 2021.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Video production agency Video Production Company Nashville is located in Nashville, Tennessee. They offer Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Video Production Company Houston, a video production agency, is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The team focuses on Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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Lost Productions is a video production agency. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Their team specializes in Video Production.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerElkins Park, PA
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Gemini Creative Agency, a video production agency, was launched in 2019. The team provides Video Production and Digital Strategy and is located in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Redondo Beach, CA
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Video production agency Klein Creative Media focuses on Video Production and Branding. They were established in 2013.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Durham, NC
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Storyboard Media is a video production agency and Video Marketing company based in Durham, North Carolina. They offer Video Production and Video Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Positraction is a Marketing Strategy company headquartered in San Diego, California. Founded in 2012, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Video Production.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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See all 15 projectsHarry and Marv Media is a distinguished video production company offering services such as videography, video editing, and corporate video production. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to deliver high-quality content across various multimedia projects. Approximately 85% of reviewers highlight their remarkable communication and ability to translate creative visions into professionally produced videos, demonstrating expertise in post-production services.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Berkeley, CA
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Launched in 2009, Sky Dojo Media is a video production company. In Berkeley, California, the team focuses on Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Launched in 1997, dnb Productions is a video production agency and Corporate Photography company. The team focuses on Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Elevation Event Photography, a video production agency and Corporate Photography company, is in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Greenville, SC
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Video production agency Foundry Creative, LLC is in Greenville, South Carolina. Established in 2020, the team focuses on Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Strawberry Plains, TN
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Almighty Wings Productions LLC is a video production agency. Established in 2021, the firm is in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. Their team offers Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New Orleans, LA
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Moxie Nola Productions is a video production agency. Launched in 1985, their team focuses on Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Barboursville, VA
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See all 4 projectsButter Studios is a Video Production company specializing in corporate video production, video editing, and custom animations. They consistently receive high praise for their speed and quality of execution, with 100% of reviewers expressing satisfaction. Clients commend them for their creativity, responsiveness, and ability to deliver high-quality videos on time, often exceeding expectations.
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List of the Top 15 United States Explainer Video Agencies
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sausalito, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Costa Mesa, CA
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Englewood, CO
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cincinnati, OH
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fayetteville, AR
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Inglewood, CA
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Newton, MA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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36.7/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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30.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$25,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ardmore, PA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Florida City, FL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Encinitas, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Walnut Creek, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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U.S. Explainer Video Production FAQs
U.S.-based agencies operate at the intersection of marketing strategy and production craft. Many have deep ties to industries concentrated in American hubs — entertainment and animation talent in Los Angeles, consumer and finance advertising in New York, SaaS and enterprise tech in the Bay Area and Seattle, and startup storytelling in Austin and Miami. A U.S. partner brings:
- Familiarity with American audiences, compliance expectations (e.g., accessibility captions, child-directed content), and brand safety norms
- Access to seasoned creative teams across scriptwriting, storyboarding, illustration, motion design, 2D/3D animation, voiceover, and post
- Real-time collaboration in U.S. time zones and close coordination with domestic marketing, product, and sales teams
Budgets vary because of factors like style, length, and complexity. According to Clutch’s recent data, most U.S.-based explainer video firms charge:
- 60–90 second 2D animated explainer: $5,000 – $25,000
- Premium 2D/3D or mixed-media explainer: $30,000 – $75,000+
- Whiteboard animation services: $2,500 – $8,000
- Live-action corporate video production: $10,000 – $100,000+
Furthermore, the hourly rates for these agencies often range $100 – $200+. Costs generally scale thanks to custom illustration, advanced 3D, multiple characters/scenes, etc. Ask for an itemized estimate covering discovery, script, storyboard, design, animation/production, sound, revisions, and usage rights to avoid surprises.
- SaaS and enterprise software (product tours, onboarding, sales enablement)
- Fintech and financial services (feature explainers with proper disclosures)
- Health care and life sciences (HIPAA-aware processes; patient and provider education)
- E-commerce and consumer brands (launch videos, paid social assets)
- Manufacturing and industrial (process walk-throughs, safety training)
- Education and nonprofits (fundraising, training, impact stories)
Many U.S.-based explainer video agencies also handle regulated content and can advise on accessibility and captioning best practices.
- Define the brief — your project’s goals, audience, key messages, KPIs, distribution channels
- Match style to objective — animated explainer videos for complex concepts, whiteboard for speed and clarity, live-action for brand authenticity, 3D for product detail
- Review portfolios for custom explainer videos that show original design, pacing, and storytelling, not just templates
- Assess process — discovery, scriptwriting, storyboarding, custom illustration, voice casting, animation/editing, sound design, QA
- Clarify logistics — timeline, revision rounds, ownership/licensing of source files, captioning/localization, and handoff assets for paid media
Shortlist on Clutch by ratings, industry focus, budget fit, and team size. Read review quotes for specifics on communication, reliability, and results.
- Over-reliance on stock templates with minimal custom art or strategy
- Vague pricing with unclear scope for script, storyboard, or revisions
- No storyboard or style frames before production
- “Unlimited revisions” without milestones — often a sign of scope risk
- Limited case studies or no verified Clutch reviews
- No clarity on licensing for music, VO, or illustrations
- Weak QA: no plan for captions, brand guidelines, aspect ratios, or platform specs
Don’t ignore the warning signs, or else you might end up with more regrets than good results. Do your best to spot and avoid these red flags early.