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Animation Company

South West Film is an experienced animation company in Bristol, creating professional animated videos, explainer videos and motion graphics for businesses and organisations across the UK.

Creative Animation and Explainer Videos for Businesses

We use animation to make complex ideas easier to understand, products easier to explain and brands more engaging. From 2D animation and motion graphics to 3D animation, product visualisation and animated explainers, we create bespoke video content around your audience, message and marketing objectives. Whether you're launching a new product, explaining a technical service, training employees or promoting your brand, we'll develop an animation that communicates your message clearly and professionally.

  • Explainer videos
  • 2D animation
  • Motion graphics
  • Product animations
  • Corporate animations
  • Social media animations
  • Training and educational videos
  • Animated presentations
  • Infographic animations
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Explainer Video Production

Animated explainer videos are an effective way to communicate products, services, processes and ideas that can be difficult to explain using words or conventional video alone. Animation allows you to visualise concepts that may not exist physically or would be difficult and expensive to film.

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2D Animation
Our 2D animation services range from simple animated graphics and infographics through to fully illustrated explainer videos. 2D animation is particularly effective for businesses that need to explain a concept clearly while maintaining a strong brand identity.
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Motion Graphics
Motion graphics combine graphic design, typography, illustration and animation to communicate information visually. Motion graphics are ideal for corporate films, promotional videos, presentations, social media content and animated explainers.
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Product Animation
Some products are difficult to demonstrate through conventional filming. Product animation allows you to show how a product works, illustrate internal components or demonstrate features that cannot easily be seen.

Why Choose South West Film?

Our animation team provides a complete production service, from the initial concept and script through to storyboarding, design, animation, sound and final delivery. We can use animation to explain:

  • Software and technology
  • Products and services
  • Technical processes
  • Healthcare concepts
  • Financial products
  • Engineering systems
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Educational subjects
  • Apps and digital platforms
  • Business processes

Professional Animation Services

We make videos for just about every industry. We know explainer videos are a versatile and powerful marketing tool that deliver benefits to a wide variety of sectors. From healthcare to technology, from education to finance and more.

Technology Companies

Technology businesses often need to explain sophisticated products and services to people who may not have technical expertise.

Corporate Animation

Corporate animation can help businesses communicate information internally and externally.

Training/Educational

We create animated training videos and educational content for organisations that need to explain procedures, systems or concepts clearly.

Healthcare/Medical

Animation can visualise medical and healthcare concepts that are difficult to film.

Engineering/Manufacturing

Animation provides engineering and manufacturing businesses with a way to demonstrate processes, machinery and products visually.

Property and Architecture

3D visualisation can help communicate buildings and developments before construction is complete.

Marketing and Social Media

Animation isn't limited to long-form explainer videos. Short animated content can be created specifically for digital marketing and social media.

Animation with Live-Action Video

Animation doesn't always have to replace conventional filming. We can combine live-action video and animation to create hybrid productions.

Animation for Bristol Businesses

Bristol has a diverse economy with strong technology, creative, engineering, aerospace, professional services, education and healthcare sectors. Animation can be particularly valuable for Bristol businesses working with technical products, digital services or complex ideas.

We can create animation for:

  • Software businesses
  • Engineering companies
  • Aerospace businesses
  • Manufacturers
  • Healthcare organisations
  • Professional services
  • Property developers
  • Educational organisations
  • Charities
  • Start-ups and SMEs
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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of animation do you produce?

We produce 2D animation, 3D animation, motion graphics, explainer videos, product animation, corporate animation, infographic animation, whiteboard animation and educational and training content.

How much does an animated explainer video cost?
The cost depends on the animation style, duration and complexity of the project. A simple 2D explainer will generally require a different production process from a detailed 3D animation involving modelling and photorealistic rendering.
How long does it take to make an animated video?
Production time depends on the complexity and length of the animation. Scriptwriting, storyboarding, illustration, animation, voiceover and amendments all form part of the production schedule.
Can you create 3D animation?
Yes. We can create 3D models, product visualisations, technical animations, architectural visualisations and 3D promotional content.
Do you create animated explainer videos?
Yes. Explainer videos are one of our core animation services and can be produced in 2D, 3D or motion-graphics styles depending on the subject and audience.
Can you create animation for social media?
Yes. We can create short animated videos and motion graphics specifically formatted for social media platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.
Do you provide animation in Bristol?
Yes. South West Film is based in Bristol and provides animation services throughout Bristol, the South West and across the UK.

3D animation studio

For products, engineering, architecture and technical subjects, 3D animation can provide a level of visualisation that isn't possible with conventional filming. We offer a wide variety of 3D animation services.

  • 3D product visualisation
  • Product demonstrations
  • Technical animation
  • Architectural visualisation
  • 3D environments
  • CAD-based animation
  • 3D modelling
  • Photorealistic rendering
  • Mechanical animation
  • 3D promotional films
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Animation Rates

2D Animation

We produce a range of animations from whiteboard, infographics to motion graphic videos.
per 60 seconds
£1,500

3D Animation

Full renders using 3D models
per 30 secs
£2,000

Instagram

10-15 second motion graphics
starting at
£100