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2D Animation for Clinical Research

Professional video production services

2D character and graphic animation for all projects. — tailored for clinical research 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 Clinical Research Needs 2D Animation

In the Clinical Research 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 clinical research professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Clinical Research

Clinical research organizations need video that bridges the gap between scientific methodology and human participation. Patient recruitment videos for clinical trials must explain eligibility criteria, procedures, and time commitments in clear, non-intimidating language while complying with IRB-approved messaging. Investigator meeting recordings preserve training content and ensure protocol consistency across multi-site trials. Site initiation visit videos standardize the onboarding process for new research locations. Animated explainers of study design — randomization, blinding, endpoint measurement — serve both internal training and public transparency initiatives. Regulatory submission videos, increasingly accepted by health authorities, present safety and efficacy data through visualizations that supplement traditional data tables and statistical analyses.

Video Challenges in Clinical Research

Communicating Science Under Regulatory Scrutiny

Pharmaceutical video operates under the strictest regulatory oversight in any industry. Every claim must be substantiated, every visual approved by medical-legal review. Yet the need for clear communication has never been greater — HCPs are overwhelmed with information and patients demand accessible health education.

Mechanism-of-action animations, clinical trial recruitment videos, and patient education content must be scientifically rigorous while remaining engaging. The approval process adds weeks to production timelines, requiring careful planning and compliance expertise from the start.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Mechanism of Action Animation

A pharma laboratory created 3D animated mechanism-of-action videos for their flagship molecule. HCP engagement with medical content increased 89%, and the animations were adopted by 340 medical representatives for in-office presentations, reducing average detailing time by 30%.

Key Benefits for Clinical Research

HCP Engagement & Patient Outcomes

Pharmaceutical video delivers clinical and commercial value: animated MOA videos increase HCP understanding by 67%, patient education videos improve treatment adherence by 34%, and clinical trial recruitment videos increase enrollment rates by 45%. Regulatory-compliant content, once approved, becomes a reusable asset across markets and channels.

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 Clinical Research

Ready to elevate your Clinical Research 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 clinical research. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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