2D Animation
The most successful 2D animation videos rely on compelling characters to get their story across. And these characters can scale in complexity, from simple stick figures all the way up to lushly animated realistic figure drawings. The characters don’t even have to be human!
The best 2D animation examples feature characters that the audience can point to and say “that’s me.”
Relatable and real
A well-crafted character doesn’t need depth and history – it needs to accurately portray the frustrations and needs of your audience and show them the possibilities that your brand or message can promise. These characters can speak, or they can be storybook props to demonstrate the real human value of your product or service.
NOT A CARTOON
Some marketers recoil at the idea of 2D animation because they don’t want to cheapen their brand with something “cartoony”. While simple animation that’s goofy or irreverent goes in and out of fashion, that’s only one kind of 2D animated video.
2D animation allows for the creation of lush worlds that make your brand look good.
2D animation companies like Epipheo are capable of creating digital videos with a wide range of styles, spanning every level of complexity. If your brand requires a high level of visual sophistication, 2D animation allows for the creation of lush worlds and characters that draw the viewer in. They’ll also make your brand look good. There’s a time and place for every level of complexity, and while simple animation can declutter your message, sometimes you want to go whole hog and make something that’s just damn beautiful.
A 2D animated video might be right for you if you’re excited by the idea of developing a rich and distinctive visual style that complements your message and brand.
Story time
We are firm believers in the value of story as the most fundamental form of human communication. Story brings structure and humanity to an otherwise alienating and inchoate collection of facts, features, and benefits. Story will breathe life into your list of bullet points by arranging them into a journey of change and improvement. 2D animation is a great for for storytelling because of its flexibility and wide range of stylistic possibilities.
Stories don’t have to be long and boring either. They don’t need to sprawl to feature length to get a point across. 2D animation companies like Epipheo excel at telling compelling stories in 90, 60, 30, or even 15 seconds. These options are attractive for companies that have limited budgets, or brands that have simple messages and don’t want to overstay their welcome.
Story will breathe life into your list of bullet points by arranging them into a journey of change and improvement.
A 2D animated video might be right for you if you want to communicate your message through a classic literary structure featuring a beginning, middle, and end… during which characters change and grow thanks to your product or service.
Everyone likes to laugh
Funny videos are good videos.
Of course, humor isn’t the right approach for every brand or story. 2D animation can be used to make videos about very serious topics. But when your video resembles classic animation, it causes the audience to let its guard down. It lets you play with and subvert expectations, using the rhythm of comedy to disarm viewers and hammer points home with memorable impact. And when your audience laughs, your audience shares.
This value isn’t exclusive to 2D animation. Both 3D and 2D can be used to the same effect, and 2D and 3D animation companies will gladly work with you to develop a funny and compelling story. However, 2D animation has a nostalgic appeal that is naturally suited to making people laugh. A 2D animated video might be right for you if you’re willing to let your hair down and have a little fun.
When your audience laughs, your audience shares.
