Specialist Video Services
2D & 3D animation services in Manchester
Unleash bold ideas with 2D & 3D animation that moves
Looking for animation services in Manchester that go beyond bland explainers and bring your brand to life? At Motion Videos, we craft punchy, purposeful animation that doesn’t just decorate your message—it drives it. Whether you need slick 2D motion in After Effects, sleek 3D product animation in Cinema 4D, or eye-catching social visuals that stop thumbs mid-scroll, we make your message move with style.
We animate ideas that stick
We’re not here to spin logos and loop them endlessly. Our 2D and 3D animation services are built to tell stories, sell products, and solve real-world problems through motion. From first sketch to final render, everything we produce is created with purpose—supporting your strategy, amplifying your design, and turning complex concepts into visual simplicity. Perfect for brands, agencies, and creators who want to stand out (and look damn good doing it).
2D & 3D animation, done right
2D Animation (After Effects)
From animated explainer graphics to stylised brand assets and social ads, we use Adobe After Effects to craft compelling motion content that elevates static design. It’s fast, fluid, and endlessly adaptable—ideal for brands who want to say more with less.
3D Animation (Cinema 4D + Redshift)
Need to visualise your product before it exists? Or add cinematic depth to your video content? With Cinema 4D and Redshift, we create photo-realistic 3D animation that can rotate, explode, or transform your ideas with dynamic realism. Ideal for product animation, service showcases, and immersive visuals that pop.
Product Animation
Highlight your product’s features, benefits and beauty with animation built to convert. Whether you’re launching a new tech device or showing off manufacturing processes, our 3D product animation lets you tell your story in a way that video alone can’t.
What makes us different?
We combine technical skill with creative freedom to deliver animation that resonates. While many studios offer generic packages, we focus on tailoring every frame to your vision. No templates. No shortcuts. Just clean, high-impact visuals made with your audience in mind.
We stay lean, efficient, and hands-on so you can move fast without sacrificing quality. Every animation project is built around strategy and storytelling—because great motion starts with great ideas.
Frequently asked questions
Why Custom 2D and 3D Animation Services Matter for Your Brand
Custom 2D and 3D animation services involve creating animations that are specifically tailored to the unique needs and objectives of your brand. Unlike generic animations, custom services ensure that every aspect of the animation—whether it’s the storyline, characters, visual style, or pacing—is designed to align with your brand’s identity and messaging.
2D animations are particularly effective for explainer videos, educational content, and character-driven stories due to their simplicity and clarity. They are ideal for conveying ideas in a straightforward and engaging manner. Conversely, 3D animations add depth and realism, making them perfect for product demonstrations, architectural visualisations, and immersive storytelling. By offering both 2D and 3D options, we provide the flexibility to choose the style that best fits your project’s goals and audience.
How Our Custom Animations Drive Results for Your Brand
Our approach to custom 2D and 3D animation services is rooted in understanding your brand’s unique identity and goals. We start by collaborating with you to identify key messages and the most effective visual style to convey them. Our team of experienced animators then brings these concepts to life, creating animations that are not only visually stunning but also strategically designed to engage your target audience. By focusing on your brand’s story, we ensure that the final product drives engagement and delivers measurable results.
What We Offer: Tailored 2D and 3D Animation Services
We offer a comprehensive suite of animation services, including custom 2D animations that are perfect for explainer videos, educational content, and social media, as well as 3D animations that add depth and realism to your brand’s visual storytelling. Our services are fully customisable to meet your specific needs, whether you’re looking to create a detailed product demo, a captivating brand story, or engaging content for your digital platforms.
What are custom 2D and 3D animation services?
Custom 2D and 3D animation services involve creating animations that are specifically tailored to the unique needs and objectives of your brand. Unlike generic animations, custom 2D and 3D animation services ensure that every aspect of the animation—whether it’s the storyline, characters, visual style, or pacing—is designed to align with your brand’s identity and messaging.
2D animations are particularly effective for explainer videos, educational content, and character-driven stories due to their simplicity and clarity. They are ideal for conveying ideas in a straightforward and engaging manner. Conversely, 3D animations add depth and realism, making them perfect for product demonstrations, architectural visualisations, and immersive storytelling. By offering both 2D and 3D options, our custom 2D and 3D animation services provide the flexibility to choose the style that best fits your project’s goals and audience.
How do you ensure the animations reflect our brand?
Ensuring that the animations reflect your brand’s essence is a crucial part of our process. We begin by developing a deep understanding of your brand—its values, voice, target audience, and overall objectives. This involves detailed discussions where we gather insights into your brand’s personality, your marketing goals, and any specific ideas or visual references you may have.
Once we have a clear understanding of your brand, we translate this into the animation’s design. This includes selecting the appropriate visual style, colour palette, and character design that resonate with your brand’s identity. We also tailor the animation’s tone, pacing, and messaging to align with your brand’s communication style.
Throughout the production process, we maintain close communication with you, sharing storyboards, style frames, and drafts for your feedback. This collaborative approach ensures that the final animation not only meets but exceeds your expectations, fully embodying your brand’s unique character.
What is the typical turnaround time for an animation project?
The turnaround time for an animation project can vary based on several factors, including the complexity of the animation, the length of the video, and the level of detail required. Typically, a short and relatively simple 2D animation might take around 4 to 6 weeks from initial concept to final delivery. This timeline includes all stages of production, such as concept development, scriptwriting, storyboarding, animation, and final revisions.
For more complex projects, such as detailed 3D animations with multiple scenes, characters, and effects, the timeline can extend to 8 to 12 weeks or more. However, we always strive to work efficiently without compromising on quality. We will provide you with a detailed project timeline at the outset, so you know what to expect and when. Additionally, we keep you informed throughout the process, providing regular updates on progress.
Can you create animations that are optimised for social media?
Yes, we specialise in creating animations that are specifically optimised for social media platforms. Social media requires animations that are not only visually compelling but also concise, engaging, and suitable for the platform’s unique requirements.
For instance, social media animations need to grab attention within the first few seconds to stop users from scrolling. They should also be designed with platform-specific formats in mind, such as square or vertical videos for Instagram and TikTok, or shorter, more dynamic clips for X (formerly Twitter). We understand these nuances and design animations that are tailored to perform well on each platform.
Moreover, we optimise animations for quick loading and high-quality playback on mobile devices, ensuring your content looks great and functions smoothly across all devices. We also offer services such as adding captions, creating thumbnail images, and providing multiple versions of the animation to suit different social media channels, maximising the reach and impact of your animated content.
What industries do you serve with your custom 2D and 3D animation services?
Our custom 2D and 3D animation services are versatile and can be tailored to fit the needs of a wide range of industries. Over the years, we have worked with clients across various sectors, each with its unique challenges and objectives.
- Creative Industry & Agency Videos: We collaborate with creative agencies to produce bespoke animations that reflect the innovative spirit and creative vision of their clients, whether for advertising, branding, or promotional campaigns.
- Cryptocurrency Industry Videos: Our custom 2D and 3D animation services help simplify complex cryptocurrency concepts, making them accessible to a wider audience while maintaining accuracy and engaging visual appeal.
- Education Industry Videos: We create educational animations that enhance learning experiences, whether for online courses, instructional content, or classroom use. Our animations make difficult concepts easy to understand and retain.
- Entertainment & Music Industry Videos: We excel in producing captivating animations for the entertainment and music industries, including music videos, animated series, and promotional content that resonates with audiences.
- Food, Drink & Catering Industry Videos: Our custom 2D and 3D animation services bring food and drink products to life, whether for marketing campaigns, product showcases, or educational content within the catering industry.
- Green-Energy Industry Videos: We specialise in creating animations that promote green energy initiatives, explaining sustainable technologies and practices in an engaging and easy-to-understand way.
- Hair, Beauty & Aesthetics Industry Videos: We produce elegant and visually appealing animations that highlight beauty and aesthetics products or services, perfect for marketing, tutorials, and brand storytelling.
- Manufacturing Industry Videos: Our custom 2D and 3D animation services in the manufacturing sector often focus on product demonstrations, process visualisations, and showcasing complex machinery, helping clients present their innovations effectively.
- Outdoor Industry Videos: We create dynamic and immersive animations for the outdoor industry, showcasing products, experiences, and adventure-driven content that inspires and engages.
- Pharmaceutical & Medical Industry Videos: Our custom 2D and 3D animation services in this sector are often used for patient education, medical training, and explaining complex pharmaceutical processes or products in a clear, informative manner.
- Technology & Software Industry Videos: We produce animations that demystify complex technology and software concepts, making them accessible and engaging for both technical and non-technical audiences. Regardless of your industry, we tailor our animation services to meet your specific needs, ensuring that the final product not only fits but enhances your brand’s communication strategy.
Regardless of your industry, we tailor our custom 2D and 3D animation services to meet your specific needs, ensuring that the final product not only fits but enhances your brand’s communication strategy.
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