Animation that makes complicated things click.
BlueBox Digital produces explainer videos, character animation, and 2D motion graphics from its Tampa, Florida studio for clients across Tampa Bay and nationwide. When a camera can’t show how your product works, animation can, in 90 seconds or less.
See our animation in motion.
Three ways we use animation.
Explainer videos
Short, scripted animations that turn a confusing product or service into a story anyone can follow. Perfect for landing pages, sales emails, and onboarding flows.
Pair with live action →Character design & rigging
We design original characters, or rig the mascot you already have, into animation-ready puppets, complete with custom backdrops and any digital asset the script calls for.
See AI avatars too →2D motion graphics
Animated logos, kinetic type, data visualizations, and lower thirds that give your videos, presentations, and podcast clips a branded, polished finish.
Podcast graphics →Frames from recent projects.
When does animation beat a camera?
BlueBox Digital builds animation for the stories that can’t be filmed. Software workflows, financial products, medical processes, and anything that happens inside a machine or a spreadsheet are animation jobs. A 60 to 90 second explainer compresses your pitch into something a prospect actually finishes, and the same visual system extends to every video you make afterward.
Our process is script-first: we write the voiceover, storyboard every scene for approval, then design, animate, and mix sound in-house at our Tampa studio. You see the video at three checkpoints, script, storyboard, and first animation pass, so there are no surprises at delivery. Because we’re also a live-action production company, we can blend animation with filmed footage, adding motion graphics over interviews or animating data inside a brand film.
Explainers and motion graphics projects typically fall in the $1,500 to $15,000 range depending on length and complexity, with most single videos delivered within 10 to 14 business days of final storyboard approval.
Animation questions, answered.
What does an animated explainer video cost?
Most run $1,500 to $15,000 depending on length, character complexity, and custom illustration. A 60-second explainer with stock-style graphics sits at the lower end; fully custom characters and scenes price higher. The PDF above outlines the process and tiers.
What do you need from us to start?
Just your goal and source material. A product demo, a sales deck, or a phone call works. We handle scriptwriting, voiceover casting, storyboards, and brand-matched design. If you have brand guidelines or an existing mascot, we build with them.
How long does animation take?
A single explainer typically delivers within 10 to 14 business days after you approve the storyboard. Script and storyboard development adds about a week up front. Multi-video series run on a rolling delivery schedule.
Got something hard to explain?
Send us the concept. We’ll send back a script direction and a fixed quote within 48 hours.