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How we vet every listicle
Every agency featured on Web Tonic passes our 84-point editorial review before a single listicle goes live. This is how we vet each pick:
Verified client outcomes: We require real case studies with measurable KPIs — revenue, ROAS, CPA, retention — tied to the exact category being ranked. No cherry-picked wins, no unverifiable numbers.
Independent reputation: We cross-check Clutch, Google, G2, and Trustpilot ratings, and screen for review-bombing or suspicious patterns. Only operators with a consistent, verifiable track record make the cut.
Beyond that, every listing goes through a quarterly re-audit. We check 84 criteria across 6 pillars to make sure it still holds up — here are some of the checks we run:
An animation studio turns an idea into moving pictures: script and storyboard first, then design, then 2D, 3D or motion-graphics production, then sound, delivered in the formats a campaign, a broadcast slot or a product page needs. In Miami the work leans toward bilingual brand video, product explainers and animation for hospitality and consumer brands.
We reviewed 9 external Miami studios plus our own team on evidenced animation work, verified headquarters, publicly named clients and published pricing. 7 are based in Miami, 5 name clients, none prints a rate.
How many of these studios are based in Miami?
7 of the 9 external studios are headquartered in Miami, and 2 sell into the city from another base, which we name on their entry. 5 name client work publicly, and none publishes a rate.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic treats animation as performance work, so the hook, the length and the placement of every cut are decided against a media plan by our performance creative team before a storyboard is drawn. Motion assets ship in the aspect ratios the paid social buy actually needs, in enough variants to test, and each edit is judged on hold rate and cost per acquisition inside our data intelligence reporting rather than on the reel, for brands in Miami and beyond
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: HQ in San Francisco with notable offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Montreal, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney and more. Offices on five continents.
Pricing: Starting at USD $3,000 per month. Flexible and scalable plans at any time according to your enterprise 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. Solved Puzzle
About: Solved Puzzle is a Miami-based full-service digital marketing agency located at 990 Biscayne Blvd. They provide a broad portfolio of creative and growth services, including professional 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, and video production.
Key Services: Digital Marketing, SEO, Web Design, PPC, 2D Animation, 3D Animation & Modeling, Motion Graphics, Explainer Video Animation, Logo Animation, Video Production
Industries Served: Consumer brands
Notable Clients:
Locations: Miami
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Brands that need animated video and motion design
Website: Solved Puzzle
3. FEVR
About: FEVR is an independent explainer video and motion graphics production studio that handles projects from strategy and script to final delivery. They specialize in custom 2D animation, 3D animation, and mixed media content designed around specific brand stories rather than templates.
Key Services: 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Motion Graphics, Mixed Media, Illustration, Art Direction
Industries Served: Tech, Finance, Healthcare, Sports, Luxury, Entertainment, NGOs
Notable Clients: Netflix, Dior, Coinbase, PepsiCo, Sunbit, Aperol, Tracy Locke, Chanel, Twilio, Embryolisse, Intuit Turbo Tax, WWF
Locations: New York, New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Brands that need animated video and motion design
Website: FEVR
4. IdeaRocket
About: IdeaRocket is an animation production studio specializing in concept-to-delivery explainer videos, 2D and 3D animation, whiteboard explainers, and motion graphics. They provide full-cycle production capabilities covering scriptwriting, storyboard animatics, character design, and sound design.
Key Services: 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Whiteboard Animation, Motion Graphics, Mixed Media Animation, Live Action, Explainer Videos, HR Videos, Animated Commercials
Industries Served: Healthcare, Legal, Business Animation, Technology
Notable Clients: Dell, L'Oréal, The Walt Disney Company, Intuit, Jornaya
Locations: Miami
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Brands that need animated video and motion design
Website: IdeaRocket
5. XYZ Creative Group
About: XYZ Creative Group is a digital 3D design and animation studio located in Miami, Florida. The studio specializes in transforming ideas and sketches into detailed 3D models, photorealistic renderings, character animations, and professional marketing commercials.
Key Services: 3D Modeling and Animation, 3D Product Visualization, Architectural Visualization, TV & Web Commercials Animation, Character Design and Animation, Visual Effects (VFX), Photorealistic Rendering
Industries Served: Entertainment, Advertising, Architecture, Product Design, Film & TV
Notable Clients:
Locations: Miami, Florida
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Brands that need animated video and motion design
Website: XYZ Creative Group
6. Yum Yum Videos
About: Yum Yum Videos is an award-winning animated explainer video company headquartered in Miami, Florida, with a production hub in Buenos Aires. They specialize in crafting fully customized animated videos, motion graphics, and storytelling-driven content to help brands convey ideas and engage audiences.
Key Services: Explainer Video Production, Animated Video Production, Product Demo Videos, Product Video Production, 2D Animation Videos, Character Animation, Motion Graphics
Industries Served: Tech & SaaS, E-commerce & Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare, Financial Services
Notable Clients: Google, Amazon, McKesson, Thermo Fisher, Walmart
Locations: Miami, Florida
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Brands that need animated video and motion design
Website: Yum Yum Videos
7. Dreams Animation
About: Dreams Animation Studios specializes in visual storytelling, offering 3D modeling, character design, environment creation, and product visualization. Their production capabilities also feature 3D animation and dynamic motion graphics designed to convey complex ideas and engage audiences.
Key Services: 3D Modeling, 3D Animation, Motion Graphics, Character Design, Product Visualization, Web Design
Industries Served: Consumer brands
Notable Clients:
Locations: Houston, Texas
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Brands that need animated video and motion design
Website: Dreams Animation
8. Yupix Inc.
About: Yupix Inc. is a meta-reality company headquartered in Miami, Florida, specializing in turnkey sales solutions and immersive 3D computer graphics content for the pre-construction real estate and luxury assets industries. They create hyper-realistic, multi-sensorial, and social virtual reality experiences utilizing advanced 3D computer graphics and programming technologies.
Key Services: Meta-Reality storytelling and content creation, Immersive 3D Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality Solutions, Pre-construction Real Estate Sales Channels
Industries Served: Real Estate, Hospitality, Luxury Assets, Yachts and Private Jets
Notable Clients:
Locations: Miami
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Brands that need animated video and motion design
Website: Yupix Inc.
9. Ikartoons Animation
About: Ikartoons Animation is a global animation studio specializing in 2D and 3D content, original IP development for kids, and creative storytelling for brands and networks worldwide. The team combines art, technology, and innovation to deliver high-quality animated series, films, and custom-made branded content.
Key Services: 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Original IP Development, Creative Storytelling, Branded Content Production, Post-Production
Industries Served: Entertainment, Media & Broadcasting, Kids & Family, Advertising & Brands
Notable Clients: Disney, Cartoon Network, Paramount, Televisa
Locations: Miami
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Brands that need animated video and motion design
Website: Ikartoons Animation
10. Caldera Films Video Production
About: Caldera Films is a nationally recognized video production company with roots in Miami, Florida, offering full-scale production and post-production including motion graphics. Their multidisciplinary team handles commercial series, brand films, and documentaries from concept through final frame.
Key Services: Video Production, Commercials, Branded Content, Documentary, Motion Graphics, Post-Production
Industries Served: Advertising, Entertainment, Startups, Corporate
Notable Clients: Adidas, Centinela Tequila, Fujifilm
Locations: Miami
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Brands that need animated video and motion design
Website: Caldera Films Video Production
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 |
| 2. Solved Puzzle | Animation and motion graphics production | Quote-based | Brands that need animated video and motion design |
| 3. FEVR | Animation and motion graphics production | Quote-based | Brands that need animated video and motion design |
| 4. IdeaRocket | Animation and motion graphics production | Quote-based | Brands that need animated video and motion design |
| 5. XYZ Creative Group | Animation and motion graphics production | Quote-based | Brands that need animated video and motion design |
| 6. Yum Yum Videos | Animation and motion graphics production | Quote-based | Brands that need animated video and motion design |
| 7. Dreams Animation | Animation and motion graphics production | Quote-based | Brands that need animated video and motion design |
| 8. Yupix Inc. | Animation and motion graphics production | Quote-based | Brands that need animated video and motion design |
| 9. Ikartoons Animation | Animation and motion graphics production | Quote-based | Brands that need animated video and motion design |
| 10. Caldera Films Video Production | Animation and motion graphics production | Quote-based | Brands that need animated video and motion design |
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of work do Miami animation studios take on?
The studios listed here split across explainer and product videos, brand films with motion graphics, broadcast and title design, character animation, and short-form social cuts. Some also handle live action, VFX and sound. Those are genuinely different pipelines, so a studio brilliant at character work may be the wrong choice for fifty paid-social variants, and the reverse is just as true.
Are these 9 studios all based in Miami?
7 of the 9 external studios are headquartered in Miami; 2 sell into the city from elsewhere, and we name their real base on their entry. Remote animation production works well because review happens on screen anyway, but check time zones, whether a producer joins live reviews, and who attends if you need on-site direction or a shoot.
How long does an animated video take?
For a short explainer, expect script and storyboard, then style frames, then animation, then sound, with review gates between each stage. Rushing the storyboard is what makes projects expensive, because changes after animation begins cost real money. Ask each studio for its stage plan and how many rounds of revision are included at each gate before you compare quotes.
What should the quote spell out?
Scope in seconds of finished animation, number of concepts, revision rounds per stage, whether voice-over, music licensing and sound design are included, delivery formats and aspect ratios, and who owns the project files and source assets afterwards. None of the 9 studios here publishes a rate publicly, so a quote that hides these lines is impossible to compare with another.
How do I tell a good reel from a good partner?
A reel shows the ceiling of a studio's work, not what your budget buys. Ask which shots in it were made in-house, what the budget and timeline were, and to see a full project in your format rather than a montage. 5 of these studios name clients publicly; ask the others for references and for one piece made at your scope.
Choosing an Animation Partner in Miami
Check the address. Of the 9 external studios listed, 7 are headquartered in Miami and 2 sell into the city from elsewhere, which is stated on their entries rather than hidden. Two studios sell into Miami from New York and Houston, which is stated plainly on their entries.
Buy the discipline you lack. Character animation, motion graphics and explainer production are different crafts with different day rates and different lead times, so match the studio to the format you actually need next quarter rather than to the prettiest reel.
Ask what shipped. 5 of these studios name clients publicly and none publishes a rate, so compare finished work in your format, who owns the project files afterwards, and how revisions are billed.
Make motion accountable. Agree how each cut will be measured before production starts, then read our latest analysis, see how we build performance creative for brands in Miami, or tell us what you need animated.
