What Are Animated Explainer Video Services?
Animated explainer video services help businesses explain a product, service, process, app, or idea through short animated videos.
Freelancers can combine scriptwriting, storyboard design, illustration, motion graphics, voice-over, sound design, and editing to make complex messages easier to understand.
What Can Freelance Animated Explainer Video Experts Create?
Freelancers on
Osdire can create animated videos for product launches, SaaS demos, brand explainers, app walkthroughs, startup pitches, training videos, social ads, landing pages, and sales presentations.
Common Deliverables
Script writing, storyboard frames, 2D animation, character animation, motion graphics, voice-over syncing, subtitles, background music, sound effects, logo animation, brand colour matching, and HD or 4K video exports.
Animated Explainer Video Styles You Can Hire For
Choose a freelancer based on the style that fits your message, audience, and budget.
Popular Styles
2D character animation, motion graphics, whiteboard animation, cartoon explainer videos, isometric explainers, infographic animation, app demo videos, SaaS explainer videos, and branded promotional animations.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire an Animated Explainer Video Expert?
The
cost to hire an animated explainer video freelancer depends on video length, animation style, script complexity, illustration quality, voice-over needs, revisions, and turnaround time.
Typical Pricing
- 30–60 second basic explainer: $150–$500
- Business explainer video: $500–$1,500
- Custom 2D animated explainer: $1,500–$4,000
- Premium marketing explainer: $4,000–$8,000+
- Hourly freelance rates: $20–$120/hour
What Affects Animated Explainer Video Pricing?
Pricing usually increases when the project requires custom characters, detailed storyboards, professional voice-over, multiple scenes, advanced motion graphics, brand-specific illustration, fast delivery, or several revision rounds.
How to Hire Freelance Animated Explainer Video Experts on Osdire
Hiring animated explainer video experts on Osdire is straightforward because the platform uses pre-defined services instead of bidding wars. You can browse listed offers, compare packages, message freelancers, and order the service that fits your video goal.
- Step 1: Browse or Search for Animated Explainer Video Services: Go to the Osdire marketplace and search for animated explainer video services, 2D explainer videos, motion graphics, whiteboard animation, cartoon animation, or isometric explainers. You can also browse the Video & Animation category to find related offers.
- Step 2: Compare Packages and Portfolios: Open freelancer profiles and compare their sample videos, animation style, pricing, delivery time, included revisions, and package details. Look for work that matches your product, brand, audience, and preferred video format.
- Step 3: Check What the Service Includes: Before ordering, review whether the package includes scriptwriting, storyboard design, custom illustrations, voice-over, subtitles, background music, sound effects, source files, and HD or 4K export.
- Step 4: Message the Freelancer Before Ordering: Use chat to ask questions, confirm availability, explain your video goal, and clarify details such as brand guidelines, video length, target audience, voice-over language, file requirements, and deadline.
- Step 5: Place the Order Securely: Once you find the right fit, choose the package and proceed to checkout. Your payment is held securely while the freelancer works on the explainer video based on your brief and selected package.
- Step 6: Review the Delivery and Request Revisions: Review the script, storyboard, voice-over, animation, or final video depending on what is included in the service. If revisions are part of your package, request clear changes before approving the delivery.
What Should You Prepare Before Starting?
Prepare your script or key message, brand guidelines, logo, colours, target audience, video goal, preferred animation style, example videos, required duration, voice-over language, resolution needs, and launch deadline.
FAQ
What is an animated explainer video?
An animated explainer video is a short visual video that explains a product, service, process, or idea using animation, motion graphics, narration, text, and sound.
When should I hire an animated explainer video freelancer?
Hire a freelancer when you need to explain a business idea, product feature, SaaS platform, app, service, or campaign message in a clear and engaging format.
What is included in animated explainer video services?
Services may include scriptwriting, storyboarding, illustration, 2D animation, motion graphics, voice-over syncing, subtitles, sound design, background music, and final video export.
How long should an animated explainer video be?
Most explainer videos are 30 to 90 seconds. Short videos work well for ads and landing pages, while longer videos are better for product demos, training, or detailed service explanations.
How much does it cost to hire an animated explainer video expert?
Freelance animated explainer videos can start around $150 for simple projects and reach $4,000+ for custom, high-quality animation with scripting, voice-over, storyboards, and advanced visuals.
What should I look for before hiring?
Check the freelancer’s portfolio, animation style, storytelling quality, delivery time, revision policy, pricing, communication, and experience with your type of business or video.