Unity Health Toronto. After a serious diagnosis, Sam faces medical terms that are hard to follow, and the video makes the case for plain-language care.
Our 2D animation services turn what you need to say into illustrated characters, scenes and screens that keep the message clear. We're Epic Video Factory, and we write the script, cast the voice and animate the video for companies, nonprofits and public organizations. We're based in the Toronto area and serve clients throughout the US and Canada.
Call 1-888-590-5796 or book a free consultation about your 2D animation.
2D animation brings flat, illustrated people, places and objects to life on screen. Here's what our 2D work includes, with a portfolio project for each.
Illustrated people who carry the story, like the client and lawyer in The Defence Group's video. Our character animation services cover character design and animation.
Backgrounds drawn to suit your brand, like the doctor's consultation and hospital exterior in our Unity Health Toronto video.
Your app shown on animated phones and tablets, like the mobile banking screens in our Meridian Credit Union video.
On-screen words and icons that hold your key points. The motion graphics section below covers this style.
2D suits most business messages, especially in these situations.
A service, a process or an idea with nothing physical to point at. Our My PC Watchdog video shows computer protection through a character named Greg and the alerts on his screen.
A character in a familiar situation, such as a patient or a parent, makes the message personal.
We draw characters and scenes in your colors, and you approve the look in the storyboard before animation starts.
Changing a line of voice-over or one screen in an animated video is usually simpler than reshooting live footage.
Each project moves through the same stages, with your input at every one.
We begin with a consultation to learn your goal, who's watching and where the video will run.
We draft the script around a single clear message, or refine one you already have.
We design your characters and scenes and agree the look with you.
We sketch the script scene by scene so you can check pacing and layout first.
We cast the voice and add music and sound effects to set the tone.
Our animators bring the approved storyboard to life.
You review the work at each stage within the revision rounds in your agreement, then receive the finished video in the formats your platforms need.
Each of these 2D videos is on our portfolio page.
My PC Watchdog. A character named Greg shows how the service pairs protection software with expert support.
The Defence Group. Tips for choosing a criminal defence lawyer, from availability and experience to clear communication and fees.
Near Tutors. Linda and her son, Jude, find tutors for graphic design and math online.
Meridian Credit Union. Illustrated characters lead into a walk-through of Meridian’s mobile banking app.
Not every message needs a cast of characters. Motion graphics carries an idea with animated type, icons, charts and shapes. It suits product walk-throughs, app features, data-heavy explanations and short social cuts, where the words and visuals on screen do most of the work.
How it differs from character-led 2D animation: a character video tells a story through people and scenes, while motion graphics leans on design, layout and timing. Many projects mix the two. They open with a character, then switch to animated data or screens when the detail matters.
We handle the script, design, animation and sound, and deliver final files sized for your website, YouTube or social channels. Captions are available on request. You supply your brand guide, logo files and any product screens or figures you want shown.
Examples from our portfolio:
City of Barrie. Animated graphics explain how the city brought its customer service contact points together.
Liate Lounge. Animated type and simple icons tell one person’s move from a stressful job to affiliate marketing.
Energy by Water. Animated icons and type explain how water can be used to produce clean energy.
2D uses flat, illustrated characters and scenes. 3D builds objects and spaces with depth. 2D suits most story-led business videos, and the Unity Health Toronto, Near Tutors and The Defence Group videos here are all 2D.
Yes. We design characters, scenes and colors around your brand guide, and you approve them in the storyboard before animation begins.
An explainer is a type of video, and 2D is one style it can use. Many explainers are made in 2D, and so are brand stories, training videos and ads. Our explainer video production page covers explainers in more detail.
They can. We add closed or burned-in captions on request, and can supply a written transcript too.
Cost depends on length, the number of characters and scenes, and the level of detail. After a short consultation, we’ll send a customized quote before any work begins.
Yes. Every step, from consultation to final review, happens online, so we work the same way with clients anywhere in the US or Canada.
Script, design, voice, animation and sound are arranged for you.
You approve the characters and the storyboard before animation starts.
Your agreement includes revision rounds, so the video takes shape with your feedback.
Tell us what you need to explain and who's watching, and we'll recommend an approach.
Call 1-888-590-5796 or contact us and we'll get your 2D project started.
