List of top Animation Production Companies | Best Multimedia Companies
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WOW Photo studios Miami is a state of the art photography facility located West of Winwood (WOW). Established in 2016 Wow photo studios, Miami offers both studio rentals and photography services. The 1600 soft facility includes a 28' wide by 18' deep cyclorama for all your photography needs.
< $25/hr2 - 9Miami, Florida -
A Professional Corporate Headshot inspires people to connect with you. A poor Business Portrait could put people off and lose you valuable connections. Do not deter clients with a poor quality Corporate Headshot, come to the experts. Being part of IMAGE 1ST MIAMI we have built our reputation on customer service and kno ... read more about CORPORATE HEADSHOTS MIAMI
< $25/hr2 - 9Miami, Florida -
Photography is more crucial to the promotion of business than it has ever been before - the power of visual communication has skyrocketed with the use of digital and social media such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. It is proven that photographs and images are far more likely to engage your potential customer ... read more about Spotlight Photography
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492012Indianapolis, Indiana -
Your business is great, and your photos should reflect greatness. Making companies compelling and interesting is our specialty.We know corporate art is more than something pretty on a wall. Art has the power to elevate an office and reinforce a brand.
NA2 - 9San Francisco, California -
Niall David is a San Francisco Bay Area Based Commercial, Business Marketing & Branding, Industrial, Professional Portrait, and Aerial Drone Photographer. Niall’s artistic style captures genuine organic images of individuals, creative people, industry, and the inner workings of businesses & organizations ... read more about Niall David Photography
NA2 - 9San Francisco, California -
Dan St. Louis is the Owner and Head Photographer at HeadShots Inc, a San Francisco based headshot studio with ambitions to launch studios across the United States.As a headshot and portraiture specialist, his work has been featured in major photography blogs like 500px, Fstoppers, PetaPixel, ShotKit, DIY Photography, K ... read more about Headshots Inc
NA2 - 9San Francisco, California -
Studio 309 is a full service luxury still life and product photography studio. Studio 309 understands the relevance aesthetics plays in today's culture. We offer high end still life photography for e-commerce, catalog, marketing, and print advertisements for agencies and retailers around the world. All of ... read more about Studio 309
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9NYC, New York -
Jeffrey Rosenberg Photography is a New York City-based commercial photography company. Jeffrey has over 15 years of experience in product, jewelry, food and portrait photography. Additionally, Thumbtack has awarded Jeff as a Top Pro Photographer for the last three years for exemplary servi ... read more about Jeffrey Rosenberg Photography
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9NYC, New York -
Rebecca Wilkowski Photography is one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most sought after corporate event, headshot and editorial photographers. Clients include Fortune 500 corporations, public relations firms, event design companies, publicists, celebrities, governmental groups, environmental organizations and non- ... read more about Rebecca Wilkowski
NA10 - 492000San Francisco, California -
Great photographs bring prospective renters and buyers directly to you. We understand this, which is why we use the highest quality cameras, lighting, and retouching for every photograph — no matter what. Led by award winner architectural photographer Ben Barghabany, Home Shots finds success by helping you sell y ... read more about Home Shots
NA2 - 9Pleasant Hill, California -
NYCHEADSHOTSPOT.COM was started by NYC based photographer Nathaniel Welch. You can see more about Nathaniel and his work at www.nathanielwelch.com. He loves his job for sure, and genuinely loves doing head shots and showing people just HOW GOOD they can look. NYCHEADSHOTSPOT.COM was started by NYC based pho ... read more about NYC HEADSHOT SPOT
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9NYC, New York -
Now celebrating over 20+ years of photographing fabulous portraits of people and their families. Husband and wife team Francisco Salgado and Kim Campbell joined forces professionally in 1995 to create Campbell Salgado Studio, a trend-setting Portland-based photography studio that focuses on crafting sublime portraits. ... read more about Campbell Salgado Studio
< $25/hr2 - 91995Portland, Oregon -
Everyone has heard the motto 'a picture is worth a 1000 words'. In today's media driven world, it's essential for anyone who's in the public eye to present themselves in a unique and professional manner. Having professional and modern headshots taken so you can present to the public exactly who you ... read more about CEOportrait Headshots NYC
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9NYC, New York -
At Slava Blazer Photography we specialize in real estate photography, product shots, professional headshots and corporate photography for individuals and companies, actor headshots and modeling portfolios, lifestyle portraits, event photography, as well as engagement, family and maternity photography. We have a leading ... read more about Slava Blazer Photography
NA2 - 9San Francisco, California -
I’m Jeff, I’ve been a commercial and editorial photographer for more than 15 years. I started S72 because I was seeing so many bad business headshots. I knew from my experience creating high end photography for commercial and editorial clients I would be able to do the same for individuals and businesses of ... read more about S72 Business Portraits
NA10 - 49San Francisco, California -
Our product photography studio sports a massive FOBA Dibre table offering a 6 ft wide, 36 inch deep, 36 inch high translucent presentation area. Able to be lit from the bottom, this double infinity is a one of a kind table in the Northwest.
< $25/hr2 - 9Portland, Oregon -
Specializing in creating raw, captivating photography for business professionals. We take a minimalist approach to modern photography that focuses on capturing the unique and natural qualities of each subject. Our services include professional headshots, branding photography and commercial photography for advertising a ... read more about Afotography
< $25/hr2 - 92013Portland, Oregon -
I’m a self-taught professional portrait photographer residing in the beautiful Bay Area. After getting burned out at my day job, I picked up a camera in my 30's, reconnected with my creativity, and launched a business called Portraits To The People. My passion for photography has always centered around cap ... read more about Portraits To The People
NA2 - 9San Francisco, California -
At Lenflash, our passions are photography, technology, and service. All of our services - photography, retouching, product videos, and cloud storage – are built to make your products shine and your business succeed. Our creative and professional staff will help you find the custom imaging solutions that best f ... read more about LenFlash New York
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9NYC, New York -
Fritz Photo is the premier studio for award-winning portrait and wedding photography in Portland, Oregon. We also specialize in commercial, editorial, business, and lifestyle photography, and we photograph stunning model portfolios. Our photographers are published everywhere from National Geographic  ... read more about Fritz Photo
< $25/hr2 - 9Portland, Oregon -
Acorn Studios began as a New Year's Resolution in 2009. I had already been shooting advertising stock photography for four years. However, I wanted to expand and create a different type of professional photography studio: one that offered beautiful, modern images, but without the ego. Whether you are coming to A ... read more about Acorn Studios
< $25/hr2 - 9Portland, Oregon -
ImageWorks NYC is a professional headshot & photography studio in NYC specializing in actor headshots, business & corporate headshots, and executive portraits. Photographer Sam Khan has more than 15 years of experience in the industry. He is known for capturing natural, genuine expressions and tailoring ev ... read more about Image Works NYC
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9NYC, New York -
Professional headshots are a necessity in today’s business world. With the importance of an online presence and the professional representation of your company, headshots are often the first personable impression received by your potential clients. At Valentina Sadiul Photography, we understand that every ne ... read more about Valentina Sadiul
NA2 - 9San Francisco, California -
Popstudios was founded by creatives Brian Dalthorp (Photographer) and Adriana Reynoso (Graphic Designer) in 2007. We are a full photography, video and graphic design studio with a team working in NYC and surrounding areas.
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9NYC, New York -
Kenneth Benjamin Reed is an established photographer who began his photography business in the Portland area in 2006. He started as a young hobby photographer with an admiration for classical oil paintings and a Fujica ST701 single-lens reflex from his grandfather. Recently Reed has worked with the Oregon Tribal Attend ... read more about Kenneth Benjamin Reed
< $25/hr2 - 92006Portland, Oregon -
ThisPix is a photography studio and a lab located in midtown Manhattan since 1986. Sunny and Jeff, owners have been working for 10 years serving as a lab locally. Now we are offering high quality lab work as well as professional photography services. Both Sunny and Jeff majored in photography in colle ... read more about This Pix
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9NYC, New York -
As a professional photographer, I am passionate about the science of light and the art of visual storytelling. I love learning what lights up my client's smiles so that we can capture natural and flattering portraits. My services include professional headshots ... read more about Kristal Passy Photography
< $25/hr2 - 9Portland, Oregon -
As one of the exclusive LA Fashion Photographers at VRset 310-988-6575 and Shopify Experts I am constantly producing studio photography on white cyc and Amazon compliant style for established and startup brands from LA to NY plus EU and Asian clients. Ecommerce Photography is the econ ... read more about VRset
NA2 - 9Los Angeles, California -
Jens Look, born and raised in Germany, started with professional photography in 1988. After two years working as a photographer on Maui (Hawaii) Jens moved to New York in 2005 to photograph the rooms and the artwork inside the United Nations Headquarters. Since 2006 he was working with his team for over 700 jewelry ... read more about Jewelry Photography
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9NYC, New York -
We had you in mind from start to finish while designing the space. Being working professionals ourselves, we understood that the space needed to be bright, clean and simple. We've built a space that feels like home and puts your clients at ease as soon as they walk in the door. We are located insid ... read more about THE LIGHT ROOM
< $25/hr2 - 9Portland, Oregon -
Beautiful imagery is a given. What sets us apart is our thoughtful and flexible approach to the entire creative production process. We help our clients increase efficiency, achieve higher customer conversion, and avoid costly mistakes. Whether it’s bringing a brand refresh to life, scaling production for a fast-g ... read more about The Line Studios
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9NYC, New York -
We are Daniel and Lindsay Stark and we’re photographers. The two of us met on the first day of a college photography course many moons ago, Daniel walked in 5 minutes late. There was only one seat left and it happened to be right next to Lindsay.
< $25/hr2 - 9Portland, Oregon -
We want to help you make videos that don’t just ask for attention but capture it. Whether you’re in the business of convincing a shopper to try a new product, inviting an explorer on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, or imploring world leaders to shift their priorities, you’ve got something to say and w ... read more about Transit Pictures
NA2 - 9Los Angeles, California -
Beth Olson Creative is focused on helping entrepreneurs, artists, performers and small businesses with personality. I create commercial, editorial and lifestyle photography unique to your business and brand.
< $25/hr2 - 9Portland, Oregon -
Precision Studios strives to provide the highest level of customer service with regard to every single aspect of our production. We are happy to discuss your needs and explore how we can be of help to you and your company. You may contact us directly via e-mail, telephone, or by using the form below. We look forward ... read more about Precision Studios
NA2 - 9Los Angeles, California -
Since 2003 Kronus Studio has been producing content and ecommerce photography and video for brands all across the country. We work closely with our clients to create images that are tailored to their aesthetic values and brand identity, approaching each project with a collaborative spirit and creative energy that has e ... read more about Kronus Studio
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9NYC, New York -
As a next-generation creative agency, we combine crisp, distinctive photography with social media strategy and innovation, to ensure that consumers see your story and your products — and want to know more. We also have a vast library of stock imagery available for commercial use. Creative Director Elizabeth Wa ... read more about BLACK + GOLD NYC
< $25/hr2 - 9Santa Monica, California -
I can see mental pictures of my life so vividly, like a movie running in my head. This is how I remember everything. I do not see words, only images. I think this is why I really love and understand how photography can be so powerful. It captures a moment in time that we all can relive again and again. When I was six y ... read more about Michael Schmitt
< $25/hr2 - 9Portland, Oregon -
Apparel Photography Studio Los Angeles is a unique photo studio that is fully-equipped with the latest gear tailored specifically towards clothing photography. We have built great relationships with our clients, many we have been working with regularly for many years. Our team of the creative people are able to manipul ... read more about Apparel Photography
NA2 - 9Los Angeles, California -
​​ Stauber Studio is your full service commercial, jewelry and still-life photography studio. Located in Brooklyn, NY, just a bridge away from New York City, Stauber Studio has its finger on the pulse of the constantly advancing photography industry. You have an impression to make. Resear ... read more about Stauber Studio
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9NYC, New York -
My full name is Christopher Robert Whonsetler, friends call me Chris, and children in Guatemala call me WhonPhoto. Take your pick. I am a freelance photographer based in Indianapolis and available worldwide.I’m a fairly sarcastic down to earth kind of guy with big ideas & ambitions. I will never be able to se ... read more about Whon Photo
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492012Indianapolis, Indiana -
In the beginning he aspired to smuggle gems from Sri Lanka and live on the island of Fatu Hiva where Gauguin painted. Instead moved to Micronesia and got lost for two years. Fell in lust. Slid down a coconut tree; very painful. Saw a blue moon. Was attacked by sharks but got lucky. Built houses, speared fish, Fell in l ... read more about Ed Carreon Photography
NA2 - 9Los Angeles, California -
He learned his way of photography in more traditional way—working for; a Time magazine authorized film development lab, a Pentax camera in Tokyo, as a photographer for Knight Ridder paper...before he started his own studio. He is one of the few photographers nowadays who actually understand the science of li ... read more about BPD STUDIOS
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Salt Lake City, Utah -
Thanks for stopping by and checking out my work! I’ve been shooting for over 25 years; learned the basics before digital; rediscovered photography after I had kids. I’m mostly self-taught, so don’t get super technical with me or ask me for the deep meaning behind my work. I just like to make beautiful ... read more about Polina Osherov Photography
< $25/hr2 - 91995Indianapolis, Indiana -
Cass Studios aims to be the best commercial product photography studio in Salt Lake City Utah. Under the direction of Natalie Cass, one of Utah's top-rated Editorial Advertising photographers. We are a Boutique photography Studio with a corporate video production crew, our services inc ... read more about Cass Studios
$25 - $49/hr10 - 49Salt Lake City, Utah -
Welcome to MIP, you are one step closer to taking better photos! MIP is a Photography School that combines in person and online live workshops and courses with magnificent spaces to deliver an exclusive hands-on learning experience for all photography lovers, from beginners to professionals. MIP also offers Photography ... read more about Miami Institute of Photography
< $25/hr10 - 492016Miami, Florida -
Thank you for visiting my website and taking the time to look at my work. I specialize in creative portrait, editorial, corporate, and event photography in Los Angeles, London and surrounding areas. My background in film and television digital visual effects is evident in my classic composition, colour treatment, at ... read more about Dawn Bowery Photography
NA2 - 9Los Angeles, California
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Get a Personalized ShortlistWhat Are Multimedia and Animation?
The animation is considered as a technique of presenting still photographs or drawing in a manner that gives the viewers an illusion of movement or a moving video. Animations are a hybridized version of multimedia texts, graphic art, sound, and video animation, which can be developed using a wide range of computer-based techniques.
In order to turn these sketched, painted, or computer-developed images into a smooth motion picture, the frame rate and the number of consecutive images displayed each second are acknowledged. In addition to entertaining kids and adults, Animation and Multimedia is also an essential tool for advertising and video marketing.
What Are the Different Types of Animation in Multimedia?
While several animators use multiple animation techniques to get the desired result, there are five distinct types of animation.
1. Stop Motion:
In the Stop motion technique, physical objects are manipulated and captured in small increments through individual frames. The top Photography agencies turn the real world articles into quality pictures and edit them so that while viewing these images in rapid progression, they give the illusion of movement. Stop motion animation technique includes claymation, puppets, cutouts, pixelation, action figures, object-motion, etc. Although a time-consuming and, at times, costly process, stop motion creates a unique and priceless look.
2. Traditional Animation:
Traditional animation is one of the oldest forms of turning images into a moving picture. The animators initially draw each frame, which is slightly different from the previous one, individually by hand on transparent celluloid papers. This is why traditional animation is also known as hand-drawn or cel-animation. Once the storyboard is complete, each drawing is photographed onto a distinct frame of the film reel so that when played sequentially, a moving picture is developed. This method is modified into Whiteboard animation, where the sketch artist physically illustrates the artwork on a board or paper using pens and markers.
3. Vector-Based Animation:
Vector animation attributes to multimedia images where vectors establish the art as opposed to pixels. It has a definite path of creation that allows distinct and smoother animation. Each image trajectory holds specific mathematical values, defining the course of the movie. The top 2D animation companies employ different vector-based animation tools such as Flash, capable of creating and editing vector graphics. 2D animations are comparatively easier to scale as well as take up limited space.
4. Motion Graphics:
Motion graphics involve dynamic and exciting representations of moving texts, logos, and graphics. However, the main focus of motion graphics lies in giving life to the story through visuals, shapes, etc., rather than character animation. It can be created in 2D as well as 3D, using distinct video editing software. Motion Graphics are generally utilized for title sequences in films, ads, etc. in order to communicate with the viewer.
5. 3D Animation:
3D animation is one of the most popular video animation techniques in today's industry. The top video animation companies employ CGI (computer-generated imagery), which is more related to puppetry than traditional or 2D animation. The animator digitally creates the characters and manipulates them to define their movement. The computer then interpolates the frames, which are then refined by the animator until they are satisfied with the result. 3D animation is a lengthy process since the software renders each frame individually, based on the quality of the images required.
What Are the Different Uses of Multimedia and Animation for Businesses?
There are several ways animation and multimedia services can be employed by businesses to advance their objectives. Some of the examples are:
How Are Animated Videos Beneficial for Businesses?
Animated motion pictures are an essential instrument for marketing services and products through visual graphics. Animated videos help promote commodities in a very effective manner so that the concepts to the masses in a simplified way. It concentrates on keeping the audience engaged and interested in the brand.
1. Engage With Customer:
Video marketing plays a crucial role in today's advertising industry. Consumers show a preference for video content on a daily basis. In order to build an engaging relationship with your clients, it is imperative to create numerous animated videos that are informative as well as appealing. These videos extend a creative yet practical way of reaching the customer's cognizance.
2. Boost Conversion:
The chief goal of video marketing campaigns is to enhance sales and help you accomplish your targets. With clear shrewdness, informative storytelling, and captivating figurines, animated short films can trigger emotions and encourage people to purchase goods and services. Whether these graphics-oriented videos are used as ads or on the landing page of a site, businesses can expect a substantial increase in their conversion rate.
3. Create a Niche:
Good quality animated movies are an ideal way of building a brand's name and reputation. The video can be used to conceive an image of the business that is approachable. Owing to the animated videos, the buyers can efficiently establish a good relationship with the businesses' products and services. An innovative and descriptive animation can prove your brand as a futuristic corporation while standing out from the competition.
4. Improve SEO:
Animated videos play a crucial role in enhancing a website's search engine ranking since most major crawl bots favor pages that comprise video. Animated videos also hold the visitors' attention for a longer time, thereby increasing the dwell time, which lets the search engine recognize the relevance of the site. These multimedia images increase the click-through rate as well as decrease the bounce rate.
5. Illustrate Product:
For a product to gain commercial success, the prospects must understand what precisely the business is selling. Multimedia development companies can display a wide range of products and services offered by the business. Moreover, different informative videos can explain the purpose, function, as well as how to best use the commodities in an easy-to-comprehend fashion. Organizations can also summarize real-life instances that the buyers can associate very easily.
What Are the Benefits of Outsourcing Multimedia and Animation Services?
There are different advantages of subcontracting animation and multimedia services to the best animation production companies, such as:
1. Quality:
Professional multimedia services companies can create exceptional looking animated movies while including high-quality sound and scenery. The top animation studios can maintain a consistent solution that allows you to reach your viewers and establish your brand efficiently. Moreover, owing to their prior experience and technical knowledge, these agencies understand what the client requires and how to exhibit that to the audience.
2. Understand Trend:
The top animation production companies are up to date with the latest styles, trends, and technologies within the industry. By outsourcing multimedia services to an animation production company, clients can have fresh insight into their project from start to finish. These services providers can create a storyline that resonates with your intended audience, engaging popular trends. This also enables the service provider to meet deadlines and allow clients to focus on their core business operations.
3. Cost-Efficiency:
Creating an animated motion picture requires a considerable number of resources, such as a qualified team of animators and illustrators, props, and pieces of equipment. Recruiting a group of artists can be extremely time-consuming and expensive, whereas outsourcing the project to an animation production company alleviates this issue. Moreover, individually buying equipment such as cameras, lights, celluloid papers, puppets, action figures, etc., can drive the project's overall cost. Therefore, outsourcing to animation companies makes the production process extremely economical.
How Much Do Animation Services Cost?
It is possible to develop animated content at a meager price or spend an extensive amount of money. This broad-spectrum in quotations is due to an assorted number of factors, like the type or length of projects. For instance, creating a one minute 2D animated picture costs from $500 to over $5000, whereas a 3D video of the same duration ranges between $7000 to $10000. To better plan your budget, it is essential to consider the various factors affecting the cost of production.
What Are the Factors Affecting the Cost of Animation Services?
There are several factors that influence the cost of creating animated videos. To better estimate the expenses, it is essential to evaluate the following criteria:
1. Style:
The medium and the type of animation is the foremost factor determining the overall cost of the project. Each animation technique has distinct obligations, such as the time and effort required to create the storyline, tools and software needed, the number of animators working on the project, etc. Moreover, incorporating multiple animation styles may drive the final cost. It is imperative to understand your requirements and discuss the best-suited technique with the top animation production companies to get the desired result within your budget.
2. Length:
The length of the video contributes to the final quotation of the animated film. A more extended video project means longer production time, depending on whether it is a one-off or a video series. One minute video generally requires somewhere between 1000 to 2000 individually drawn frames. The animators may charge either per-minute based on the length of the video or hourly based on the time spent on developing the video.
3. Complexity:
Multimedia development companies can create an animation using as little as few shapes or props, or as complex as an elaborate scenario with numerous characters. The complexity of the project has a massive effect on the expenses. The complexity of the plan depends on the intricacy level of the artwork. Moreover, the movements of the characters, dance/fight sequences, lip-synching dialogue and songs, and other such activities add to the difficulties, thus increasing the production cost.
4. Sound Design:
In addition to adding exceptional visuals, having professional quality audio is an essential aspect of animation. The different audio elements, such as dialogue, background music, voice-over, songs, and narration, influence the sound design cost. The animation companies charge their clients depending on whether they plan on developing an original score, incorporating royalty-free audio, or purchasing a piece of existing music.
5. Story/Character Development:
Although most clients have a basic idea surrounding the characters and plotline of the animated movie. However, if the video's topic is more complicated than others, it may take longer for the designing team to study it and get an in-depth comprehension of the subject. This means more working hours and technology are required to get desired results, driving up the price of the film.
6. Number of Revisions:
Feedback plays a crucial role in determining the cost of production. Multiple revisions require more effort and time from the development team, resulting in prolonged turnaround time. This increases the final amount since the animation company has to re-do the script before recommencing the designing stage. To contain the budget, you must inquire about the number of free reviews offered by the animation companies. Moreover, also ask regarding the charges for any additional changes to estimate the expenses.
7. Animation Tools:
Most multimedia development companies include the cost of using different types of software and technologies within their quotation. However, some of the best animation software employed by these service providers may be priced at a pay-per-usage basis. Therefore, it is imperative to question the multimedia services companies concerning the functions and requirements of these paid applications, as well as the investment required to adopt them.
GoodFirms Research Process:
To create an exceptional animated film, clients must invest in the best animation production company. GoodFirms' pioneering research process concentrates on creating a list of animation studios capable of delivering top-notch solutions.
The multimedia companies that bagged a spot in the list of top multimedia development companies in GoodFirms' research are judged on the basis of three primary evaluation criteria viz. Quality, Reliability, and Ability. These three parameters are further segregated into subsections to evaluate the service providers' profile, market penetration, industry experience and expertise, and the quality of their support services.
Another significant paradigm observed by the expert research team is the valuable reviews and testimonies of verified clients.
After extensively assessing the participating multimedia services companies, our expert analysts concluded that the companies mentioned above hold the caliber to offer unmatched animation services to meet their clients' prerequisites. These esteemed animation studios have appointed a team of top animators and illustrators capable of delivering various animation styles irrespective of the publishing module.
GoodFirms is an ideal platform for exhibiting the expertise of service providers to attract clients and boost their reputation and receive qualified leads. If you believe your animation agency is above par and deserves a place in our 'Research' segment, register in our portal to participate in future research processes.