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An animation studio turns ideas into moving images: it writes or refines the script, designs characters and scenes, animates them in 2D, 3D or motion graphics, and adds voiceover, music and sound so the video can run on a website, in ads or at events. Denver's tech, outdoor, health and energy companies use animation to explain products and services that are hard to film, from software dashboards to industrial equipment.
To make this list, each of the ten external studios had to show animation or motion graphics work on its own website. Not all of them have an office in Denver, so each card states the base the firm publishes, and clients and prices appear only where published.
Which animation and motion graphics studios serve Denver brands?
Web Tonic plus ten external studios that show animation or motion graphics work on their own websites. Seven are headquartered in the Denver metro; the others serve Denver remotely. Nine name a client publicly and one publishes a price.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic produces ad creative, UGC and motion edits from our Denver office and runs the paid media behind them, so the video and the campaign sit with one team. The ad accounts and files stay in the client's own name.
Key Services: Growth Marketing, Paid Social, PPC, Meta Ads, SEO, Google Ads, Snapchat Ads, Amazon Ads, Reddit Ads, TikTok Ads, TikTok Shop, GEO-AEO, Webflow Design, Shopify Design, WordPress Design, UGC, Social Media Management, Pay Per Click Management, Marketing Analytics, Analytics Implementation & CDPs, Performance Branding, Performance 360° Audit, Programmatic Ads, OOH Ads, HR Marketing
Industries Served: eCommerce, SaaS, B2B, Construction Professionals, Home Services, SMEs, Health Spa & Wellness, Retail, Legal & Judicial Services, Food & Beverages, Pets, Fitness, Family & Children, Finance & Insurance, Travel, Non-Profits & Organizations, Furniture & Decoration
Notable Clients: WorldRemit, Jack & Jones, Ardene, L’Oréal, Sendwave, Nestlé, Airbnb. Serve Fortune 500 companies and smaller fast-paced startups.
Locations: Local Denver office, with the main HQ in San Francisco and notable offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Montreal, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney and more. Offices on five continents.
Pricing: Custom scope. Flexible and scalable plans according to your needs. Book a call to learn more.
Great For: Mid-market to enterprise-level businesses requiring ongoing, on-tap growth and performance marketing services.
Website: Web Tonic
2. Telideo
About: Telideo Productions is a Denver video production company that also produces 2D animated videos and video marketing campaigns. Its portfolio spans energy, technology, legal and fitness clients.
Key Services: Animated video production, Corporate video production, Video marketing, Video advertising, Testimonial videos, Explainer videos
Industries Served: Technology, Energy and utilities, Legal, Manufacturing, Fitness
Notable Clients: Trimble, United Power, AquaHydrex, Frank Azar, Elements Massage
Locations: Denver, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Brands that need explainer or product animation, Marketing teams launching campaigns, Companies with complex stories to simplify
Website: Telideo
3. SPILLT
About: SPILLT is a Denver creative studio that designs, animates and shoots live action for brands and entertainment work. Its credits include projects for streaming and consumer brands.
Key Services: Animation, Motion design, Live-action production, Design, Creative concepting, Live experiences
Industries Served: Entertainment and streaming, Consumer brands, Retail, Media, Live events
Notable Clients: Netflix, HBO Max, SmartyPants, Wayfair
Locations: Denver, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Entertainment and streaming brands, Consumer brands with launch campaigns, Teams mixing animation and live action
Website: SPILLT
4. Postmodern Company
About: Postmodern Company is a Denver media production house with more than 30 years of video, motion design and audio work. It handles editorial, color and post production as well as original motion graphics.
Key Services: Motion design, Video production, Editorial, Color, Audio, Post production
Industries Served: Cybersecurity, Energy, Finance, Athletics, Research
Notable Clients: KnowBe4, Cisco, Bellco, Hunter Douglas, Trellix
Locations: Denver, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Corporate marketing teams, Brands that need post production too, Agencies that need a finishing partner
Website: Postmodern Company
5. Hey-Yo Studio
About: Hey-Yo Studio is a Denver illustration and animation studio founded in 2019 that works with mission-driven companies. It produces 2D and 3D animation, explainers and creative direction.
Key Services: 2D animation, 3D animation, Illustration, Motion design, Explainer videos, Creative direction
Industries Served: Technology, Utilities, Healthcare, Lottery and gaming, Documentary
Notable Clients: WeTransfer Pro, Denver Water, WellPower, Collective Horology, Samsung
Locations: Denver, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Brands that need explainer or product animation, Marketing teams launching campaigns, Companies with complex stories to simplify
Website: Hey-Yo Studio
6. Snowy Peak Films
About: Snowy Peak Films is a Denver video production company founded in 2009 that also produces 2D and 3D animation. It adds drone filming and post production for brands and organizations.
Key Services: 2D animation, 3D animation, Video production, Aerial drone videography, Still photography, Post production
Industries Served: Healthcare, Advocacy groups, Corporate brands, Outdoor lifestyle, Advertising agencies
Notable Clients: SonderMind, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Keep Colorado Local, Mesa Solutions
Locations: Denver, Colorado, Castle Rock, Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Pricing: Video packages from a USD $5,000 budget
Great For: Brands that need explainer or product animation, Marketing teams launching campaigns, Companies with complex stories to simplify
Website: Snowy Peak Films
7. Nifty Studio
About: Nifty is a small 3D and motion studio in Denver that makes product CGI, technical animation and documentary graphics. It works with hardware companies, filmmakers and showrunners that need complex things shown clearly.
Key Services: 3D product CGI, Technical animation, Documentary graphics, Launch visuals, Animated maps, Animated timelines
Industries Served: Hardware, Film, Documentary series, Consumer products, Technology
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Denver, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Hardware and product companies, Documentary filmmakers, Teams launching a physical product
Website: Nifty Studio
8. Slingshot Studio
About: Slingshot Studio is a Denver motion design and animation studio, formerly known as Chris Corban Motion Design. It creates animation for brand campaigns, experiential events and permanent museum installations.
Key Services: Motion design, Animation, Brand campaigns, Experiential event content, Permanent installations, Explainer videos
Industries Served: Healthcare and pharma, Financial services, Sports, Museums, Technology
Notable Clients: Microsoft, CME Group, Morningstar, Wilson Golf, Museum of the American Revolution
Locations: Denver, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Museums and attractions, Pharma and financial brands, Event and experiential teams
Website: Slingshot Studio
9. Heartlent Group
About: Heartlent Group is a creative studio built for sports, entertainment and culture that produces animation, social campaigns and 3D experiences. It runs projects from idea to delivery for brands, agencies and teams.
Key Services: Animation, Creative branding, Production, Social campaigns, Custom illustration, Immersive 3D experiences
Industries Served: Sports, Entertainment, Media, Consumer brands, Culture
Notable Clients: New York Rangers, New York Knicks, Sports Illustrated, NFLPA, Xfinity
Locations: Office address not published on the pages we checked
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Sports teams and leagues, Entertainment brands, Agencies that need sports creative
Website: Heartlent Group
10. Demo Duck
About: Demo Duck is a video production company founded in 2011 that specializes in animated explainer videos, live-action commercials and mixed media. It partners with brands on educational and promotional campaigns.
Key Services: Animated explainer videos, Mixed media explainers, Product animation, Live-action production, Commercial production, Customer testimonial videos
Industries Served: Technology, Insurance, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Education
Notable Clients: Rippling, GEICO, Northwestern Mutual, Newsela, GoFundMe
Locations: Office address not published on the pages we checked
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: SaaS and technology companies, Insurance and financial brands, Nonprofits explaining a cause
Website: Demo Duck
11. MAMMAL
About: MAMMAL, formerly Creative Mammals, is a motion design studio that makes broadcast IDs, docu-series graphics, commercials and video packages. Its work spans networks, sports and consumer brands.
Key Services: Motion design, Animation, Broadcast IDs, Docu-series graphics, Commercials, Design and story
Industries Served: Film and television, Technology, News and media, Food and beverage, Sports
Notable Clients: Turner Classic Movies, NBC News Studios, Lenovo, Coca-Cola, Atlanta Hawks
Locations: Office address not published on the pages we checked
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: TV networks and studios, Sports franchises, Consumer brands with broadcast campaigns
Website: MAMMAL
Quick Comparison Table
| Agency | Key Specialty | Starting Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Web Tonic | Full-Service Performance Marketing | USD $3,000/mo | Mid-market to Enterprise (local Denver office) |
| 2. Telideo | 2D animation inside a full video shop | Quote-based | Brands that need explainer or product animation |
| 3. SPILLT | Animation and live action for entertainment | Quote-based | Entertainment and streaming brands |
| 4. Postmodern Company | Motion design with in-house post and audio | Quote-based | Corporate marketing teams |
| 5. Hey-Yo Studio | Illustrated animation for purpose-led brands | Quote-based | Brands that need explainer or product animation |
| 6. Snowy Peak Films | Animation plus live production in Colorado | Video packages from a USD $5,000 budget | Brands that need explainer or product animation |
| 7. Nifty Studio | 3D product and documentary animation | Quote-based | Hardware and product companies |
| 8. Slingshot Studio | Motion design for campaigns and installations | Quote-based | Museums and attractions |
| 9. Heartlent Group | Animation for sports and entertainment | Quote-based | Sports teams and leagues |
| 10. Demo Duck | Animated explainer videos | Quote-based | SaaS and technology companies |
| 11. MAMMAL | Broadcast and brand motion design | Quote-based | TV networks and studios |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose an animation studio in Denver?
Start with the job the video has to do: explain a product, run as an ad, open an event or fill a broadcast slot. Then look at the studio's reel for work in the style you want, 2D, 3D or motion graphics, and ask who writes the script, how many review rounds are included and who owns the files. Nine of these ten firms name a client on their own sites (Trimble and Netflix among them).
How much does animation cost in Denver?
Only one of the external studios here publishes a price: Snowy Peak Films lists Video packages from a USD $5,000 budget. Everyone else quotes per project. Cost depends on length, style, 2D or 3D, the amount of character work and how many versions you need for different channels. Ask what the quote includes for script, voiceover, music licensing and revisions.
What is the difference between 2D animation, 3D animation and motion graphics?
2D animation draws characters and scenes on a flat plane, a good fit for explainer videos and illustrated stories. 3D animation builds models in a virtual space, which suits products, machines and architecture that need to turn or open up. Motion graphics animate type, shapes, charts and logos, often for ads, broadcast IDs and interface demos. Many studios here offer more than one style.
How long does it take to produce an animated video?
A 60 to 90 second explainer usually takes four to eight weeks: script, storyboard, style frames, animation, then sound and revisions. Detailed 3D product films or longer pieces often take two to three months. For a company in Denver, plan extra time for internal approvals at the script and storyboard stages, because changes after animation starts cost the most.
Should a Denver company hire a local animation studio or a remote one?
Seven of the ten external firms are headquartered in the Denver metro; the others work remotely. Demo Duck, Heartlent and MAMMAL do not publish a head office on the pages we checked. A local studio helps with on-site filming or a kickoff in person, but scripts, storyboards and reviews all run online. Style, reel quality and process matter more than the address.
Choosing an Animation Studio in Denver
Know what the video has to do. Decide where it will run, how long it can be and the one idea viewers must remember. A studio can only price a brief it can picture.
Check experience you can verify. Nine of the ten external firms name a client on their own site and one publishes a price. Ask the rest for recent examples, and see how our performance creative team plans video for ads.
Agree how you will work together. Settle the number of review rounds, who approves the script and storyboard, and who owns the project files. Our paid social team can cut the finished video into ad versions for each channel.
Never skip the consultation. Book calls with two or three firms from this list, share the same brief with each and compare the questions they ask before they quote. If you want a team in the city, meet our Denver office.
