Animation Production Estimates
Tier 1
$30k USD / Minute
Simple Animation (flatter, sometimes utilizing puppets)
Mostly Locked-Off Cameras
Basic Backgrounds
Style Example - Centaurworld
Style Example - Bob’s Burgers
Style Example - Baki
Tier 2
$50k USD / Minute
Traditional Animation (smoother, with perspective changes)
Higher Frame Rates
Some Moving Backgrounds
Specialty Sequences
Style Example - Cody++ Sizzle Piece
Style Example - Steven Universe
Style Example - Blood of Zeus
Tier 3
$80k USD / Minute
Everything in Tier 2, Plus:
Dynamic Shots & Action
Anime Style
High-End FX & Compositing
Style Example - The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf
Style Example - Green Eggs & Ham
Style Example - Primal
Tier 4
$120k USD / Minute
Everything in Tier 3, Plus:
Combination of Traditional and Anime Animation Styles
Unique Render Style (Matching Concept Art)
Style Example - Chosen Proof of Concept
Style Example - Koji Style Test
Style Example - Ice (Love, Death & Robots)
Tier 5
$360k USD / Minute
Everything in Tier 4, Plus:
Feature-Quality Traditional Disney Style AnimationHighest-Quality FX & Compositing
Unique Render Style (Matching Concept Art)
Style Example - Klaus
Style Example - Arcane
Audio Production Estimates
Audio Tier 1
$35k USD / Short Film
Original Sound Design (SFX)
Original Music
3 Days of Audio Post
In-House Studio Recording
Audio Style Example - Brawl Stars: Stunt Girls
Audio Tier 2
$65k USD / Short Film
Original Sound Design (SFX)
Original Music
4 Days of Audio Post
Small Ensemble Recording
Audio Style Example - Cody++ Sizzle Piece
Audio Tier 3
$100k USD / Short Film
Original Sound Design (SFX)
Original Music
5 Days of Audio Post
Large, Live Ensemble Recording
Audio Style Example - Brawl Stars: Brawl-O-Ween
Voice Acting
$17k USD / Character
NOTE: This price is in line with our experience with mid-level celebrities, but can vary greatly depending on the actor.
Dedicated Audio Producer
Global Licensing
Agency Fees
Talent Recording Fee
Studio Recording
