Animation Studio Perth

Studio Orange is a Perth animation and video studio in Northbridge. We design and animate custom 2D and 3D explainers, product animation, education pieces and motion graphics for brands, government, not-for-profits, education providers and SMBs.

Everything is made in-house and built around your story, not a template. Animation helps when live action cannot show the idea: complex services, invisible processes, sensitive topics or dense data.

Have a brief in mind? Get in touch.

Animation examples

A few recent pieces from our studio. See more in Our Work.

Who we help

Brands and corporate

Product launches, service explainers, onboarding, sales clips and brand motion that stays consistent across campaigns.

Government and not-for-profit

Program explainers, community education and behaviour change campaigns. Animation handles sensitive topics without putting people on camera.

Education

Concept explainers, research communication, course intros and learning modules, paced so people can follow.

SMBs, WA and Australia-wide

Often a tight 45 to 60 second explainer is all you need. We scope to the outcome and recommend the simplest style that still looks premium. We work with interstate teams every week.

What we create

2D animation

Characters, illustrated worlds and icon-led stories. A distinctive look that feels warm and human. Explore 2D animation.

3D animation

Product turntables, environments and technical visualisation, used when depth helps the message land. Explore 3D animation.

Explainer videos

A focused story that answers what it is, why it matters and what to do next. Explore explainer videos Perth.

Product animation

Show features, flows and benefits without a live shoot. Ideal for software and products that are hard to film.

Motion graphics

Lower thirds, kinetic type, data moments and logo animation for live action or social-first assets.

Storyboards and styleguides

Storyboards map each beat: what appears, what is said and how it should feel. Teams approve something concrete before design locks in, which avoids costly surprises.

Styleguides set colour, characters, icons, transitions and pacing. For ongoing programs we build a reusable motion styleguide that supports ongoing content.

Our process

1. Discover: audience, outcome, channel and tone. Complex briefs start with a video strategy workshop.
2. Script: message first, then voiceover or on-screen text, then timing.
3. Visual development: style frames and design, approved early.
4. Storyboard and animatic: pacing and clarity tested before animation.
5. Animation: 2D, 3D or hybrid, made in-house with structured reviews.
6. Sound and delivery: mix, music, captions and exports for every platform.

Keen to align your team first? Ask about a workshop.

Why in-house custom

• Custom design and animation, built for your brand
• One in-house team for art direction, animation and revisions
• Live action under the same roof for hybrid films
• Practical scoping, so you only pay for what the story needs

Proof and projects

500+ clients, WA Screen Award recognition and a Perth studio at 1/283 Newcastle Street, Northbridge. Start with these projects:

• AFG showcase animation
• Animation for local government Perth
• Paper Mache Monsters animation
• CFA: a talking award
• Volatile substance use
• Carers WA: 30 years of impact

When to choose animation

• Explaining something abstract or technical
• Protecting privacy or vulnerable people
• Showing a product or process that is hard to film
• Keeping a series visually consistent
• Updating content later without a reshoot

Hybrid works well when real faces build trust and animation shows the how. We produce both, so our advice is honest. Ongoing content retainers start from $2,500 per month.

Timelines

• Short 2D explainer (45 to 60 seconds): several weeks once script and style are approved
• Character-heavy 2D: more time for design and revisions
• 3D product or technical: depends on models and rendering
• Series: phased, so early episodes can publish sooner

Clear decision-makers keep projects moving.

FAQ

How much does a custom explainer animation cost in Perth?

Price follows scope: length, 2D or 3D, characters, voiceover, music and revision rounds. After a brief or workshop we quote a defined package, or recommend the strongest approach for a fixed budget.

Do you use templates?

No. Everything is custom for your brand.

Can you do both 2D and 3D?

Yes, plus hybrid with live action, all in-house.

What is a video strategy workshop, and do we need one?

A practical session to align audience, message, format and success measures. Useful when teams disagree or the brief is broad.

Do you only work in Perth?

Our studio is in Northbridge, Perth. We work with clients across WA and Australia-wide.

What do you need from us to start?

Brand assets, a clear outcome, subject-matter input and decision-maker availability. We handle the rest.

Can animation feed a retainer later?

Yes. Many clients start with one explainer, lock a styleguide, then move into ongoing content from $2,500 per month.

Next step

Planning a 2D or 3D explainer, product film or motion graphics? Share your brief and we will suggest the best approach. Prefer live action? See video production.