2D character and graphic animation for all projects. — tailored for craftsmanship professionals.
Discover the StudioWe translate your message into a visual script with keyframe illustrations, transition planning, and timing notes.
Custom graphics, icons, and character design in your brand style, then frame-by-frame animation with professional easing.
Custom sound effects, music selection, voiceover integration, and final render in all required formats.
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Every project includes a dedicated project manager and clear milestones with approval checkpoints.
All final deliverables are yours — full ownership and usage rights included with every project.
In the Craftsmanship sector, professional video content has become essential for standing out in a competitive market. Whether you need promotional material, training content, or brand storytelling, 2D Animation delivers measurable results that transform how craftsmanship professionals communicate with their audience.
Artisan trades are inherently cinematic — the transformation of raw materials into finished objects through skilled hands creates naturally compelling video content. The process itself is the story: wood being shaped, clay being thrown, metal being forged. This content performs exceptionally well on social media, where process videos regularly reach audiences far beyond the artisan's local market. Video production for artisans must balance showcasing technique with building the personal brand of the maker, since customers buy from craftspeople they feel connected to. The production style should feel intimate and honest rather than corporate, often using natural workshop lighting and ambient sound to preserve authenticity.
Artisans face the challenge of justifying premium pricing in a mass-produced world. Process videos are the most powerful tool for this — 58% of consumers willingly pay more for products with a visible craftsmanship story. Capturing the patience, skill, and passion of handwork requires unhurried, detail-oriented filming.
Workshop environments present unique challenges: variable natural lighting, confined spaces, noise from tools, and the need to capture intricate hand movements in macro detail without disrupting the artisan's flow.
A ceramist's workshop video series documenting the creation process from raw clay to finished piece went viral on social media, accumulating 8M views. Orders were backed up 6 months and the artisan was able to raise prices 45% while maintaining demand.
A bespoke furniture maker produced detailed process documentation videos. Custom orders increased 340% as clients could see the craftsmanship behind each piece, with average order value rising 60%.
Artisan video delivers exceptional value: craftsmanship process videos justify 40-60% price premiums, behind-the-scenes content builds emotional connection that drives loyalty, and workshop tour videos increase direct sales by 85%. Artisans with video presence report that customers arrive pre-sold on quality and are 3x less likely to negotiate on price.
1. Script & Storyboard: We translate your message into a visual script with detailed storyboard frames showing keyframes, transitions, and timing.
2. Asset Design: Custom illustrations, icons, typography, and graphic elements are created in your brand style guide. Character design and rigging if needed.
3. Animation: Frame-by-frame animation in After Effects/Cinema 4D with professional easing, secondary motion, and attention to micro-interactions.
4. Sound & Final: Custom sound design, music selection/licensing, voiceover integration, and final render in all required formats.
2D animation brings illustrated characters, environments, and scenarios to life frame by frame. Unlike motion design which moves graphic elements, 2D animation creates the illusion of life through hand-drawn or digitally drawn sequences with squash, stretch, and follow-through. We work in Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Animate at 24fps for cinematic quality or 12fps for a stylized look. Projects range from 15-second social loops to 5-minute narrative shorts. Expect a 3-6 week timeline depending on character complexity and scene count, with animatics delivered at the halfway mark for your approval.
You receive: animated video in all formats, source project files (After Effects/C4D), individual asset library (AI/SVG), Lottie files for web integration, GIF versions for social, and style guide documentation for future animations.
Software: After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender, Illustrator | Animation: 24/30/60 fps, Lottie/JSON export | 3D: Octane/Redshift rendering | Output: ProRes 4444 (alpha), H.265, WebM, GIF, Lottie
Ready to elevate your Craftsmanship brand with professional 2d animation? Our team combines deep industry expertise with advanced production techniques to deliver content that drives real results. Contact us for a free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.
Let's discuss your 2d animation needs for craftsmanship. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.