Animated explainer videos
Your product, app, startup or game, explained in about a minute. One clear idea, a story people finish and a call to action at the end.
2D animation agency Sketch Signal
We turn your idea into a short animated film people actually finish watching.
Custom 2D animation and motion graphics for brands: animated explainer videos, product promos, Shorts and Reels, and YouTube episodes. Scripted, voiced, designed and animated for you, delivered in 1080p at 16:9 or 9:16.
- Script
- Voiceover
- Characters
- Music & sound
- Animation
Services
2D animation & motion graphics services, start to finish
We handle every step of 2D animation and motion graphics production in-house: script, voice, design and animation. Every film gets its own characters and scenes. No templates, no stock clips.
Animated ads & product promos
Bold films for launches, landing pages and paid social. A strange, visual hook in the first two seconds and characters people remember.
Shorts, Reels & TikToks
Vertical films paced for the scroll: a new idea every couple of seconds, captions for sound-off viewers and an ending people want to send to a friend.
YouTube animation: episodes & series
Long-form animated videos with chapters, a recurring cast and an end screen laid out for YouTube. Game shows, history, explainers and stories.
2D motion graphics
Animated type, icons, charts, logos and app screens that make information easy to follow. On their own, or mixed with characters in the same film.
Every film includes
- A script written for your audience
- A natural voiceover (premium AI voice, or your own recording)
- Custom characters and scenes
- Music and sound effects
- On-screen captions for sound-off viewing
- Full 2D animation in 1080p, 16:9 or 9:16
Two signature looks or matched to your brand
Have a brand already? Send your logo, colours and a few videos you like, and we will build the characters and scenes around them.
Portfolio
Press play on our 2D animation work
Every piece here was written, voiced and animated by Sketch Signal, from our own channel Shorts to a brand series for Pricedle. New films land on our YouTube channel first.
Shorts & Reels 9:16
Cleopatra Lived Closer to the iPhone
History facts that sound wrong and are true.
Why You're Always Hungry When You're Tired
After a short night, the hunger hormone ghrelin goes up. A health explainer in 44 seconds.
The Tiny Accountant in Your Stomach
Why tracking calories works, explained by a tiny accountant who counts every bite.
That Amazing Smell After Rain
That smell after rain? Some of it comes from bacteria, and here's how it reaches your nose.
Made for Pricedle 9:16
Pricedle
Short character films for Pricedle, a price-guessing game. A new world for every idea, and each one turns a real price into a joke people want to share.
The Moon Threw Me a Star
Every midnight the Moon throws five falling stars, each one a thing from a different year. Nico catches them and guesses what they cost.
Guess the Lamp
A host offers $20 to anyone who can guess the exact price of a ridiculous lamp. Nobody gets the $20.
Auntie vs. History
Auntie rides the Big Till back to 1959, 1964 and 1969 to haggle over the prices herself.
How it works
From messy notes to a finished film
Our animation production process takes you from a rough brief to a finished animated video in four steps, and you sign off the script, look and voice before we animate.
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Send the idea
Rough notes, a website link or a voice note are all fine. Tell us who the video is for and what they should do after watching.
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Approve the script
We write a script for your audience and send it before anything is recorded. Script changes are free at this stage.
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3
Approve the look & voice
Pick the style and the voice. We design the characters and scenes around your brand.
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We animate & deliver
Full animation, music and sound, timed to the voice and delivered in 1080p, ready for your site, ads and socials.
Pricing
Animated explainer video packages
Each package includes the script, voiceover, custom characters, music, sound and full animation.
Quick Explainer
30 seconds about 75 words
from $150
One idea, landed fast. Good for social ads and product pages.
Good place to start
Full Explainer
60 seconds about 150 words
from $300
The full story: the problem, your answer and a call to action.
Signature Film
90 seconds about 225 words
from $500
Room for a cast, a few scenes and a proper ending.
Prices are in US dollars. Shorts series, YouTube episodes, motion graphics and anything longer are quoted per project. Send us a brief.
FAQ
Questions about hiring an animation agency
What does a 2D animation agency do?
A 2D animation agency takes your idea from a rough brief to a finished animated video. At Sketch Signal that means writing the script, recording the voiceover, designing custom characters and scenes, adding music and sound, and animating the whole film in 2D for your website, ads or social channels.
What's the difference between 2D animation and motion graphics?
2D animation usually means characters acting out a story. Motion graphics animates design elements instead, such as text, icons, shapes, charts, logos and app screens, to make information easy to follow. We make both, and many of our explainers mix the two.
How much does an animated explainer video cost?
Our animated explainer packages start at $150 for 30 seconds, $300 for 60 seconds and $500 for 90 seconds. Each includes the script, voiceover, custom characters, music and animation. Longer films, series and motion graphics are quoted per project, so send a short brief and we'll confirm the price.
How long does it take to make an animated video?
It depends on the length and the number of scenes. We share a timeline with our plan, and you approve the script, the look and the voice before we animate, so there are no surprises at the end.
Can you work with us remotely?
Yes. Briefs, script approval, feedback and delivery all happen online, so we can work with brands wherever they are.
Do I need a finished script?
No. Rough notes, a website link or a voice note are all fine. We write the script and send it for your approval first.
Is the voiceover a real person?
Standard projects use a premium AI voice. If you prefer a human voice, send your own recording and we animate to it.
Can I use the video in my ads?
Yes, on your website, social media and online ads. Tell us first if it is for TV, radio or film, because music licensing is different there.
Can you match my brand?
Yes. Send your logo, colours and any style examples, and we build the characters and scenes around them.
Which sizes do you deliver?
1080p in 16:9 (landscape, for YouTube and websites) or 9:16 (vertical, for Shorts, Reels and TikTok).
Can I change the script after the voiceover?
Script changes are free before the voiceover is recorded. Changes after that count as an extra.
What don't you make?
Anime, 3D animation and live-action footage. Everything we make is 2D: character animation and motion graphics.
Contact
Got an idea? Let's make it move.
Tell us what you're making and who it's for. We reply with a few questions and a plan.
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