Production company Dimedia

Video production prices

How much does a 3D animation, animation, or recorded video cost?

The price of 3D animation

The costs of executing a 3D animation can vary greatly depending on several factors. The scope of the project, complexity, and the level of detail desired for the final result significantly impact the costs. In general, the execution of 3D animation may be more expensive than more traditional animation styles, such as 2D animation, because it requires specialized expertise, high-quality tools, and more work hours.

Even many communication professionals in companies have a slightly distorted perception of the pricing of 3D animation production. Only about ten years ago, only the largest companies or the highest budget campaigns could afford high-quality 3D animation.

An expert partner can help find the balance between quality and budget while providing cost-effective solutions for various projects.

Thanks to the efficiency of current hardware, new rendering techniques, and advanced software, our 3D animators are able to create large ensembles at a competitive price without compromising on quality.

Examples of our 3D animations:

Presentation video

3D animation

Chiller

NovaDual

3D animation for product presentation - Chiller NovaDual

Presentation video

3D animation

Chiller

NovaDual

3D animation for product presentation - Chiller NovaDual

Presentation video

3D animation

Moventas

Exceed Evo+

3D animation - product presentation - gearbox of the wind turbine Moventas Exceed Evo+

Presentation video

3D animation

Moventas

Exceed Evo+

3D animation - product presentation - gearbox of the wind turbine Moventas Exceed Evo+

TV commercial

3D animation

Motonet F1

F1 Collaboration - Motomaatti

TV commercial 3D animation F1 collaboration - Motomaatti Singapore night race

TV commercial

3D animation

Motonet F1

F1 Collaboration - Motomaatti

TV commercial 3D animation F1 collaboration - Motomaatti Singapore night race

Commercial video TV advertisement

3D animation

Bringwell

Mivitotal

Advertising video - Bringwell Mivitotal - Minerals and vitamins

Commercial video TV advertisement

3D animation

Bringwell

Mivitotal

Advertising video - Bringwell Mivitotal - Minerals and vitamins

Price examples of the most common 3D animations we create:

Simple product presentation with a CAD 3D model provided by the customer. Simplified and stylized background. Catalog music or without a soundtrack.

1 000 € - 2 000 €

A more complex 3D animation that presents the product in general. Additionally, it showcases either the product's functionality or technical details. Customized music and voice-over created for the company.

2 000 € - 7 000 €

Showy and technical 3D animation of the product in the right environment. A comprehensive presentation of the product's functionality and its features. Usually also different versions for different purposes. Custom music and voiceover created for the company. Sound effects tailored for the events of the 3D animation.

7 000 € - 15 000 €

A longer and more versatile 3D animation featuring different scenes and environments. Or a more complex and extensive whole, such as a production line with many technical details. Custom music and voice-over created for the company. Sound effects tailored to the events of the 3D animation.

15 000 € ->

A more complex 3D animation that presents the product in general. Additionally, it showcases either the product's functionality or technical details. Customized music and voice-over created for the company.

2 000 € - 7 000 €

Showy and technical 3D animation of the product in the right environment. A comprehensive presentation of the product's functionality and its features. Usually also different versions for different purposes. Custom music and voiceover created for the company. Sound effects tailored for the events of the 3D animation.

7 000 € - 15 000 €

A longer and more versatile 3D animation featuring different scenes and environments. Or a more complex and extensive whole, such as a production line with many technical details. Custom music and voice-over created for the company. Sound effects tailored to the events of the 3D animation.

15 000 € ->

Price of animation

Generally speaking, the production of an animation video is a more cost-effective option compared to traditional filmed video production or 3D animation.

The length and complexity of the animation directly affect its price. Long or detailed animations require more working hours. The more precise and complex the animation desired, the more time and resources will be needed to implement it. A simpler and more streamlined approach is usually cheaper, but it can still be just as effective as a more complex style.

Animating characters is always more challenging than moving simpler objects. Simple characters are easy to implement, but animating more complex and detailed characters requires significantly more work. For animating more detailed characters, a so-called "skeleton" or rig is needed, which allows the character's movements. This rigging process itself requires a considerable amount of additional work hours. For each facial feature, limb, finger, and joint, animatability must be defined in the rig. Additionally, all these details still need to be animated.

A professional partner in animation execution helps define what can be done with each budget – and what is ultimately the most sensible approach from the message's perspective. Often, the most effective method is not the most expensive one.

Examples of our animations:

Presentation video

Animation

Elenia

Animated corporate video

Animated corporate video - Elenia Säävarma

Presentation video

Animation

Elenia

Animated corporate video

Animated corporate video - Elenia Säävarma

Instructional video

Animation

Autism Foundation

Accessible childhood

Animated educational video - Autism Foundation Accessible Childhood

Instructional video

Animation

Autism Foundation

Accessible childhood

Animated educational video - Autism Foundation Accessible Childhood

Corporate video

Animation

HSL - Helsinki Region Transport

Digital studies

Animation for the company - HSL Digital studies

Corporate video

Animation

HSL - Helsinki Region Transport

Digital studies

Animation for the company - HSL Digital studies

Presentation video

Animation

Statistics Finland

National accounts

Animation - presentation video and explainer video - Statistics Finland National Accounts

Presentation video

Animation

Statistics Finland

National accounts

Animation - presentation video and explainer video - Statistics Finland National Accounts

Examples of the prices for the most common animations we implement:

Simple animation, duration 30 seconds. Catalog music or no soundtrack.

500 € - 1 000 €

More complex animation. Custom music and voiceover created for the company.

1 000 € - 4 000 €

A more demanding and detailed animation or character animation. Maximum length 2 minutes. Also possibly a shorter version, for example, for social media use. Custom music and voiceover produced for the company. Sound effects tailored to the events of the animation.

4 000 € - 8 000 €

A longer, more versatile, and more impressive animation, featuring different environments and possibly character animation. Custom music and voiceover created for the company. Sound effects tailored to the events of the animation.

8 000 € - 15 000 €

More complex animation. Custom music and voiceover created for the company.

1 000 € - 4 000 €

A more demanding and detailed animation or character animation. Maximum length 2 minutes. Also possibly a shorter version, for example, for social media use. Custom music and voiceover produced for the company. Sound effects tailored to the events of the animation.

4 000 € - 8 000 €

A longer, more versatile, and more impressive animation, featuring different environments and possibly character animation. Custom music and voiceover created for the company. Sound effects tailored to the events of the animation.

8 000 € - 15 000 €

The price of video production

The price of video production is determined by several factors. The scope of the project is a key aspect, as larger productions require more resources and time. Schedules can also increase costs, especially under tight deadlines that require additional workforce or overtime.

The quality and technology of the equipment significantly affect the price; high-quality equipment costs more. The size of the filming crew also significantly impacts the price. So-called "man and camera" productions are naturally considerably cheaper than higher-quality productions that require a large crew. Additionally, factors related to the filming location and the selection of filming spots, especially special locations or trips abroad, can increase prices.

Ultimately, the desired quality of post-production is also a significant part of the total production cost: light editing is done quickly, but impressive productions with demanding edits, grading, and effects require significantly more work.

A professional video production partner helps determine what can be done with each budget – and what is ultimately the most sensible approach for the message and goals.

Examples of our 3D animations:

Commercial video TV advertisement

Filmed video

Motonet

The department store of a driving person

Filmed TV advertisement Motonet department store for the driving person

Commercial video TV advertisement

Filmed video

Motonet

The department store of a driving person

Filmed TV advertisement Motonet department store for the driving person

Commercial video TV advertisement

Filmed video

Fishing licenses

With permission, you won't be left without.

Commercial video - Hunting permits - You won't miss out with a permit

Commercial video TV advertisement

Filmed video

Fishing licenses

With permission, you won't be left without.

Commercial video - Hunting permits - You won't miss out with a permit

Presentation video

Filmed video

Maku

Kitchen Life

Commercial video and recorded product presentation - Maku Kitchen Life

Presentation video

Filmed video

Maku

Kitchen Life

Commercial video and recorded product presentation - Maku Kitchen Life

Teaching video and demonstration

The filmed video and 3D animation

Upofloor

Xpression

Demonstrating the installation

Instructional video and installation demonstration - Upofloor Xpression

Teaching video and demonstration

The filmed video and 3D animation

Upofloor

Xpression

Demonstrating the installation

Instructional video and installation demonstration - Upofloor Xpression

Examples of the prices for the most common videos we produce:

Simple video production, "man and camera" edited. Catalog music or without a soundtrack.

400 € - 1 000 €

A two-person crew (e.g., a photographer and a lighting technician). A somewhat broader and more complex video production. Catalog music and voice-over.

1 000 € - 5 000 €

A three-person film crew (e.g., director, cinematographer, lighting technician). A broader video production that involves more complex editing without actor costs or location rental fees. Original music and voiceover created for the video.

5 000 € - 15 000 €

A photo group of 5-6 people, movie-level shooting and lighting equipment. High-quality post-production. Own music, sound effects, and voiceover. Price without actors or other external costs.

15 000 € - 30 000 €

A two-person crew (e.g., a photographer and a lighting technician). A somewhat broader and more complex video production. Catalog music and voice-over.

1 000 € - 5 000 €

A three-person film crew (e.g., director, cinematographer, lighting technician). A broader video production that involves more complex editing without actor costs or location rental fees. Original music and voiceover created for the video.

5 000 € - 15 000 €

A photo group of 5-6 people, movie-level shooting and lighting equipment. High-quality post-production. Own music, sound effects, and voiceover. Price without actors or other external costs.

15 000 € - 30 000 €