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2D Animation for Fab Lab

Professional video production services

2D character and graphic animation for all projects. — tailored for fab lab professionals.

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Our Process

Three steps to your perfect video

01

Concept & Storyboard

We translate your message into a visual script with keyframe illustrations, transition planning, and timing notes.

Technical details
Storyboard frames in Illustrator, animatic preview in After Effects, style frame approval before animation.
02

Asset Design & Animation

Custom graphics, icons, and character design in your brand style, then frame-by-frame animation with professional easing.

Technical details
Vector assets in Illustrator, animation in After Effects/Cinema 4D, Lottie export for web integration.
03

Sound Design & Render

Custom sound effects, music selection, voiceover integration, and final render in all required formats.

Technical details
Audio mix in Audition, Lottie/JSON for web, ProRes 4444 with alpha, H.265 for social, GIF for email.

Good to know

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.

Why Fab Lab Needs 2D Animation

In the Fab Lab 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 fab lab professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Fab Lab

Fab Labs attract makers, prototypers, and creative technologists who want hands-on access to laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC routers, and electronics workbenches. Video content for these spaces thrives on process: close-up footage of a laser engraving wood, time-lapses of 3D prints materializing layer by layer, and project showcases where members explain how they turned a napkin sketch into a working prototype. Workshop tutorial recordings serve both marketing and educational purposes. These videos perform strongly on YouTube maker channels, TikTok crafting communities, local maker fair promotional materials, and municipal innovation program websites seeking to attract residents to these publicly supported spaces.

Video Challenges in Fab Lab

Selling Community, Not Just Desks

Coworking spaces compete on atmosphere, community, and flexibility — qualities that photos alone cannot convey. 73% of prospective members visit virtually before their first physical visit. The challenge is showing the energy, the people, and the culture that make each space unique.

Coworking brands must differentiate themselves in an increasingly crowded market. Virtual tours, member testimonials, and event content all contribute to building the narrative of a thriving professional community rather than just a shared office.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Coworking Brand — Occupancy Optimization

A coworking brand produced a community member spotlight video series featuring entrepreneurs working from their spaces. Occupancy increased from 72% to 94%, and the content generated a 55% increase in event space bookings as companies discovered the venues through member stories.

Key Benefits for Fab Lab

Occupancy, Retention & Brand Premium

Coworking video drives key metrics: virtual tour videos increase conversion by 65%, community content improves member retention by 40%, and event recap videos attract 55% more bookings. Coworking spaces with professional video content command 20% higher pricing per desk than competitors without.

Our 2D Animation Process

Motion Design Process

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.

What Makes 2D Animation Unique

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.

What You Receive

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.

Technical Specifications

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

Getting Started with 2D Animation for Fab Lab

Ready to elevate your Fab Lab 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.

Ready to bring your vision to life?

Let's discuss your 2d animation needs for fab lab. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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