Explainer Video Production
Austin
Animated explainer videos for Austin startups, SaaS companies, and tech brands. From $1,500. Delivered in 14 days. Built for the pace of Silicon Hills.
Austin's Startup Ecosystem Runs on Video
Austin has become one of the top three tech startup ecosystems in the US. Oracle, Tesla, Apple, and Dell have all established major operations there. Thousands of SaaS startups, cybersecurity firms, and fintech companies call Silicon Hills home. Every one of them needs to explain what they do quickly and clearly. Magic Motion Studio has been producing animated explainer videos for US tech companies since 2016. We deliver professional 2D animation for Austin businesses from $1,500 in 14 days.
Built for Startup Speed
Austin's startup culture does not wait 8 weeks for a video. We deliver fully animated, voiceover-ready explainer videos in 14 business days. Rush 7-day delivery available for Demo Day and SXSW deadlines.
Startup-Friendly Pricing
Pre-seed, Series A, or bootstrapped. We have a flat-rate package for every stage. Starting from $1,500 with everything included. No hidden fees, no vague quotes, no calls required just to see a price.
See full pricingAnimation That Drives Results
We helped a Series B SaaS company increase demo bookings by 40% with a problem-first explainer video. We start with your business goal, not just a brief.
See examplesExplainer Video Services for Austin Tech Companies
From pre-seed pitch videos to Series B product launch campaigns, every stage of your Austin startup journey has a video format that converts.
Startup Pitch Videos
The video that goes on your pitch deck, Product Hunt listing, and fundraising emails. 60 seconds. Clear value prop. Animated to convert cold investors into warm leads.
Startup Explainer VideosSaaS Product Explainers
Austin's SaaS ecosystem is growing faster than anywhere else in Texas. We build product demo videos that show your software's core value without boring screencasts.
SaaS Explainer VideosAnimated Explainer Videos
Our core format. 60 to 90-second 2D animated videos for homepages, landing pages, and investor decks. The format that every funded Austin startup eventually needs.
Explainer Video ProductionMotion Graphics
For Austin brands that need motion-driven social content, data visualizations, or UI animations. Clean, professional animation without full character animation budgets.
Motion Graphics Services2D Character Animation
Custom character design and animation using Toon Boom Harmony, the same software used by Disney and Warner Bros. Works especially well for Austin consumer apps and edtech platforms.
2D Animation StudioAnime-Style Animation
A rare capability. Ideal for Austin gaming companies, entertainment tech brands, and products targeting younger audiences. One of the very few US-serving studios offering this style professionally.
Anime Animation StudioAustin's Fastest-Growing Sectors We Serve
Austin's economy has transformed into one of the most dynamic tech corridors in the US. These are the industries driving that growth, and the ones we build video for.
9 Years of Animation Direction for US Tech Brands
Usman Masood
Anime and 2D Animation Director, Magic Motion Studio
Directing animation for US SaaS brands, game studios, and digital brands since 2016.
"Usman Masood and I worked on a thirty-segment video project for my newest book. Usman and his team refined and combined my raw video footage, added a musical intro and outro to each segment, and exact subtitles in their proper places. Excellent work, timely edits, fabulous outcome!"Dr. Myke Merrill, Author, Consultant and Speaker
Increase in demo bookings for a Series B SaaS company after switching from a generic welcome video to a problem-first animated explainer. This is the result of starting with business goals, not just a brief.
14-Day Delivery for Austin Startups
A clean 4-step process that fits the speed at which Austin companies build and launch.
Brief and Script
Day 1 to 3. Fill in our online brief. We write your script and voiceover copy. One revision round included.
Storyboard
Day 3 to 5. Visual storyboard of every scene. You approve the full visual plan before production starts.
Animation
Day 5 to 12. Full 2D animation with voiceover, background music, and sound effects. Draft review included.
Delivery
Day 14. Final MP4, all resolutions. Full commercial rights. Ready to upload everywhere.
Not sure what to put in your script? Our explainer video script guide walks through the exact 5-part structure we use for every project.
Pricing Built for Austin Startup Budgets
Every stage of your startup has a package. Pre-seed to Series B, we have an option that fits your budget without compromising on quality.
For pre-seed Austin startups, MVP launches, and first-time video buyers.
- Up to 60 seconds
- Custom 2D animation
- Script and voiceover
- 2 revision rounds
- 14-day delivery
- Full commercial rights
Most popular for Austin SaaS companies, funded startups, and product launches.
- Up to 120 seconds
- Premium character animation
- Script, VO, music and SFX
- Unlimited revisions
- 21 day delivery
- Source files included
For Series B and enterprise Austin brands requiring full production value.
- Up to 180 seconds
- Complex multi-scene animation
- Full brand style development
- Unlimited revisions
- 30 day delivery
- Dedicated project manager
Full breakdown of what affects cost: animation video cost guide.
Questions from Austin Companies
How much does explainer video production cost in Austin?
Austin video production companies typically charge $3,000 to $20,000 for an animated explainer. Magic Motion Studio starts at $1,500 with full 2D animation, script, voiceover, and 14-day delivery. See our full pricing breakdown.
Can you deliver before SXSW or a Demo Day in Austin?
Yes. Standard delivery is 14 business days. For specific event deadlines, contact us immediately with your date and we will confirm whether rush delivery applies. 7-day rush delivery is available on request.
What explainer video style works best for Austin SaaS startups?
2D character animation at 60 to 90 seconds is the most effective format for Austin SaaS startups on homepage and landing pages. For social ads, 15 to 30-second motion graphics work best. Full breakdown in our video length guide.
What tools do you use to produce videos?
We use Toon Boom Harmony for character animation (the same software used by Disney and Warner Bros), Clip Studio Paint for illustration, After Effects for motion graphics and compositing, and Moho for fluid 2D animation. Every video is produced with professional broadcast-quality tools.
What is the best explainer video for a cybersecurity company in Austin?
For Austin cybersecurity companies, motion graphics with clean data visualizations and a confident voiceover work best. It communicates technical credibility without overwhelming non-technical buyers. We have built videos for cybersecurity companies at multiple funding stages.
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