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 11 projectsTADApix is a multimedia production company specializing in creating animated videos, incorporating services such as motion graphics and video editing. Across their reviews, 100% of feedback highlights their timely delivery and responsiveness, with 85% emphasizing their ability to accommodate detailed edits and execute client visions. Clients consistently praise TADApix for their creativity and value for cost.
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Video production agency Creative Edge Productions is located in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. The team offers Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fitchburg, WI
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Green Clock is a video production company. In Fitchburg, Wisconsin, their small team focuses on Video Production. The agency was established in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Green Bay, WI
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Made Ya Look Inc is a Green Bay, Wisconsin-based video production company. They specialize in Video Production and were established in 1989.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wauwatosa, WI
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Neo Soul Productions is a video production company. They specialize in Video Production and are located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, DE
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Explainey is a video production company headquartered in San Francisco, Delaware. Established in 2017, the team specializes in Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Fishhook, a branding agency, provide Branding and Email Marketing. They were launched in 2003.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hampton, VA
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Metro Productions - Hampton is a Broadcast Video and video production agency. Founded in 1981, their team provides Broadcast Video and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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Launched in 2009, Professional PUNCH is a branding agency. The team provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Established in 1999, JRM Advertising, Inc. Patient Recruitment Specialists is a media planning and buying agency. In Miami, Florida, the team provides Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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Small video production company TMS Interactive, is in Boise, Idaho. Their services include Video Production and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glen Ellyn, IL
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Wonderkind Studios is a video production company founded in 1990. The company offers Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pittsburg, CA
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Small video production company Left Coast Media Productions, is based in Pittsburg, California. Their services include Video Production and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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RoboToaster LLC is a video production company. The team provides Video Production and Graphic Design and is in Chicago, Illinois.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Madison Heights, MI
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Video production company KDN Videoworks was founded in 1988. The small team provides Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lancaster, CA
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The Nobelium, a video production company, was launched in 2018. They offers Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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Video production company Richmond Corporate Video was launched in 2008. The team specializes in Video Production and is located in Richmond, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Medford, OR
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Established in 1994, Pilot Rock Productions is a video production agency. The agency specializes in Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Medford, OR
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Blue Banner Media is a video production company. The agency is based in Medford, Oregon. Their team provides Video Production.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Restaurant Brand Builders: A Restaurant Marketing Agency is a branding agency. Located in Houston, Texas, the company focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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La Jolla Digital Agency is a branding firm. In San Diego, California and San Antonio, Texas, their team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Halmilton, OH
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See all 28 projectsMotionvillee is a Video Production company specializing in services such as Film Production, Video Editing, and Motion Graphics. Their reviews on Clutch.co are overwhelmingly positive, with clients highlighting their exceptional responsiveness, creative vision, and professionalism. Approximately 100% of reviewers praised their project delivery and noted their ability to adapt quickly while maintaining quality. Motionvillee is recognized for its seamless project management and innovative multimedia production.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249West Hollywood, CA
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Wooshii is a video production company based in London, England and West Hollywood, California. Launched in 2009, the team provides Video Production and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Burrell Communications is an Advertising company launched in 1971. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Content Marketing company Lehman Creative was launched in 2015. The firm specializes in Content Marketing and Content Writing Services, and is small.
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Launched in 2009, Visual Wright Inc. Is a small video production company. Their services include Video Production and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bordentown, NJ
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Established in 1986, Riverview Studios is a Broadcast Video and video production agency. The team focuses on Broadcast Video and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Located in Denver, Colorado, Legwork Studio is a small graphic design agency and video production agency. The team provides Graphic Design and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leland Grove, IL
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The Storyteller Studios is a small video production agency. Established in 2013, the team provides Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wichita, KS
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Intake Studios, an Advertising and video production agency, is based in Wichita, Kansas. They offer Advertising and Video Production and were founded in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cambridge, VT
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Modaja Communications is a Broadcast Video and video production agency founded in 2014. Their team specializes in Broadcast Video and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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Cream Studio is an Advertising and video production agency. The team is in Richmond, Virginia, and their services include Advertising and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Founded in 2011, JJack Productions is a video production agency. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the team offers Video Production and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Barbara, CA
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Venture Visuals - Video & VR Production, a video production agency, offers Video Production. The agency is located in Santa Barbara, California.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Culver City, CA
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See all 1 projectsMikhail Agency is a multimedia production company specializing in video production services, including video editing and corporate video production. Reviews highlight their impressive attention to detail and dedication, with 100% positive feedback praising their enthusiasm and ability to meet client needs effectively, contributing to successful product launches and strong community building.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Image Freedom, a small social media marketing agency, is in San Antonio, Texas. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Robo Aerial, an AR/VR development company, is based in Chicago, Illinois. They specialize in AR/VR development and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Outback Editorial is a small Atlanta, Georgia-based Advertising and video production company. Their services include Advertising and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Frost Motion is a small Denver, Colorado-based branding agency and video production company. The team offers Branding and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Des Moines, IA
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Cocoa Creative is a graphic design agency and video production agency. Launched in 2011, the firm is based in Des Moines, Iowa. Their services include Graphic Design and Video Production.
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The Motion Refinery is a video production company launched in 2015. The firm focuses on Video Production and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Paso, TX
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Sir Realistic Productions, a Broadcast Video and video production agency, was established in 1989. They specializes in Broadcast Video and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Berkeley, CA
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RogueMark Studios is a graphic design agency and video production agency. Their team is in Berkeley, California and specializes in Graphic Design and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amarillo, TX
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Amarillo Video Productions is a Broadcast Video and video production company. Based in Amarillo, Texas, the agency was launched in 2005. Their services include Broadcast Video and Video Production.
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Graphic design company Bravio Group was launched in 2015. Located in Medford, Oregon, the team offers Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anaheim, CA
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Highrise Elite Marketing, an application development company, specializes in Mobile App Development and Search Engine Optimization. The company is headquartered in Anaheim, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, MN
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AMS Digital Productions is a video production company. Their team is located in Alexandria, Minnesota and specializes in Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hazleton, PA
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JD Snapshot, LLC, a social media marketing company, was launched in 2008. Headquartered in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Video Production.
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3D Media Now is a video production agency. Their small team of employees is based in Coralville, Iowa. Their team specializes in Video Production and AR/VR development.
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New Relevant Video, LLC is a Video Marketing company. The Winter Springs, Florida-based team provides Video Marketing and Content Marketing.
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ZWO Branding and Marketing, a media planning & buying agency, was established in 1997. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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List of the Top 15 United States Explainer Video Agencies
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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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 / hr10 - 49Cincinnati, OH
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33.6/40.018/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fayetteville, AR
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Newton, MA
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Inglewood, CA
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35.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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33.2/40.017/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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37.4/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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35.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Washington, DC
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36.3/40.018/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ardmore, PA
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Walnut Creek, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Florida City, FL
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32.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Encinitas, CA
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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30.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New 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.