Animation + IllustrationBen E
Animation Pricing
Custom animation including illustration + graphic design
Pricing includes concept development, illustration, animation, one to two rounds of revisions, and final delivery.
15 seconds — $1,250
Estimated timeline: 1-2 weeks
30 seconds — $2,500
Estimated timeline: 2–3 weeks
1 minute — $5,000
Estimated timeline: 3–4 weeks
2 minutes — $10,000
Estimated timeline: 5–6 weeks
Payment Terms: A 50% deposit is required to reserve project time and begin production. The remaining 50% is due upon written final approval and before delivery of the final files.
Timelines begin once the final script, required assets, and project details are received and the project is officially kicked off. Additional deliverables, extensive scope changes, rush timelines, or revision rounds beyond those included may require a separate quote.
AI-Enhanced Production
AI tools can be incorporated into the creative process when appropriate, including concept development, image generation, video generation, visual exploration, and animation. AI is used as part of the creative workflow while maintaining a high level of art direction, design quality, and visual consistency.
Example: 2-Minute Animation Process
Phase 1 — Script Review, Creative Development & Storyboard
Weeks 1–2
Review the final script and suggest refinements where needed.
Complete a short creative intake to identify relevant existing design assets, including the company website, brand guidelines, image files, existing illustrations, product screenshots, and other visual references.
Time the script reading to establish pacing and overall animation length.
Determine voice-over, music, and SFX requirements.
Develop storyboard sketches and scene descriptions.
Create a video storyboard using approved voice-over and music to establish timing, pacing, and transitions.
Develop a final styleframe establishing the visual direction, including illustration style, typography, color, composition, and overall aesthetic.
Obtain client approval of the styleframe before moving into full illustration, design, and animation.
Phase 2 — Illustration & Design
Weeks 2–3
Develop and finalize illustrations, graphics, layouts, typography, and visual assets for each storyboard scene.
Establish a cohesive visual style and design system across the animation.
Phase 3 — Animation
Weeks 3–5
Animate the approved designs and illustrations.
Develop character animation, transitions, visual effects, pacing, and overall motion polish.
Integrate voice-over, music, and sound elements.
Phase 4 — Revisions & Final Delivery
Weeks 5–6
Incorporate one to two rounds of client feedback.
Refine animation, timing, transitions, and overall visual polish.
Upscale and export final deliverables in the required formats.
Receive written final approval confirming that the animation is approved for final delivery.
Deliver final files.
Approval & Scope: Client approval is required before moving from storyboard/styleframe development into full production and before final delivery. Requests made after approval or beyond the included revision rounds may require an additional fee and timeline adjustment.
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Duration5 weeks
Tags
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Leonardo AI
2D Animator
AI Artist
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Ben E Round Rock, USA
Animation + IllustrationBen E
Contact for pricing
Duration5 weeks
Tags
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Leonardo AI
2D Animator
AI Artist
Animation Pricing
Custom animation including illustration + graphic design
Pricing includes concept development, illustration, animation, one to two rounds of revisions, and final delivery.
15 seconds — $1,250
Estimated timeline: 1-2 weeks
30 seconds — $2,500
Estimated timeline: 2–3 weeks
1 minute — $5,000
Estimated timeline: 3–4 weeks
2 minutes — $10,000
Estimated timeline: 5–6 weeks
Payment Terms: A 50% deposit is required to reserve project time and begin production. The remaining 50% is due upon written final approval and before delivery of the final files.
Timelines begin once the final script, required assets, and project details are received and the project is officially kicked off. Additional deliverables, extensive scope changes, rush timelines, or revision rounds beyond those included may require a separate quote.
AI-Enhanced Production
AI tools can be incorporated into the creative process when appropriate, including concept development, image generation, video generation, visual exploration, and animation. AI is used as part of the creative workflow while maintaining a high level of art direction, design quality, and visual consistency.
Example: 2-Minute Animation Process
Phase 1 — Script Review, Creative Development & Storyboard
Weeks 1–2
Review the final script and suggest refinements where needed.
Complete a short creative intake to identify relevant existing design assets, including the company website, brand guidelines, image files, existing illustrations, product screenshots, and other visual references.
Time the script reading to establish pacing and overall animation length.
Determine voice-over, music, and SFX requirements.
Develop storyboard sketches and scene descriptions.
Create a video storyboard using approved voice-over and music to establish timing, pacing, and transitions.
Develop a final styleframe establishing the visual direction, including illustration style, typography, color, composition, and overall aesthetic.
Obtain client approval of the styleframe before moving into full illustration, design, and animation.
Phase 2 — Illustration & Design
Weeks 2–3
Develop and finalize illustrations, graphics, layouts, typography, and visual assets for each storyboard scene.
Establish a cohesive visual style and design system across the animation.
Phase 3 — Animation
Weeks 3–5
Animate the approved designs and illustrations.
Develop character animation, transitions, visual effects, pacing, and overall motion polish.
Integrate voice-over, music, and sound elements.
Phase 4 — Revisions & Final Delivery
Weeks 5–6
Incorporate one to two rounds of client feedback.
Refine animation, timing, transitions, and overall visual polish.
Upscale and export final deliverables in the required formats.
Receive written final approval confirming that the animation is approved for final delivery.
Deliver final files.
Approval & Scope: Client approval is required before moving from storyboard/styleframe development into full production and before final delivery. Requests made after approval or beyond the included revision rounds may require an additional fee and timeline adjustment.
Example work
Ben's other services
Contact for pricing