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2D vs 3D Animation for Business Video
3D animation looks impressive, but it is the wrong choice for most business video. Here is how to decide between 2D and 3D based on the job, not the wow factor.
June 15, 2026
How to produce animated explainer video
Animated explainer video is the right call for abstract concepts, regulated industries, internal training and multi-region localization. The structural insight: animation is a library investment, not a per-video cost. The first explainer builds the style library; subsequent explainers compose from existing assets at 30 to 50% of the first-piece cost.
April 26, 2026
Video StrategyExplainer Videos: When to Use Them and How to Produce Them
Explainer videos turn complex ideas into clear, short content. Here is when they work, when they don't, and how to produce them without spending $20K on a single animation.
April 7, 2026