How Much Do Animated Medical Training Videos Cost?

The human body, cells, organisms, animals, disease, they are all so complex and can be so challenging to fully understand. Many biological systems and topics associated with human or animal health and wellness are both challenging to see and to understand. However, animations can be used to help students and patients to better understand complex medical topics, but you’ve heard that animations can be expensive. So, just how much do animated medical training videos cost to produce?

At Beverly Boy Productions, we recommend that you budget a minimum of $4,000 per finished minute for complex animated medical training videos. The cost of animated training videos largely depends on the scope and style of the production and has a lot to do with the type of animation that is used as well as the complexity of the content being delivered.

Animated Training Video Costs

Many different factors influence the total cost of animated training video production. When animating video content, things like the type and style of animation as well as the techniques or expertise involved or required to create the animation all come into play when defining the total cost.

Before defining a baseline estimate for the project, your production crew or animation studio will ask you several questions to help them understand exactly what you wish to achieve with the animations. It’s always a good idea to develop a strong creative brief in advance of the project so that your animator will understand fully your vision and the goals you wish to achieve.

Pricing for animated medical explainer videos varies based on:

• Quality of the production.
• Timeline to complete the project.
• The complexity of the project.
• Expertise required for production.
• Research & strategy required to produce the animation.
• Style of animation.

Estimated Costs of Animated Medical Training Video Production

Let’s take a look at how the various types of animated medical training videos add up. First, consider the length of the video:

• The average length of a medical training video is 6 minutes.
• Animated training videos can be less than 6 minutes if the learning objective can be achieved in less time.
• Studies show that videos longer than 6 minutes have lower engagement rates and it is recommended that you do not produce training videos that are much longer than 6 minutes.

Additional considerations in producing an animated medical training video include:

• The style and level of expertise required to produce the animation. 3D medical animations are costly to produce as they require expensive software and the associated experience to operate the software in order to produce them.
• The inclusion of a narrator that understands the complex information and can deliver the narration in a meaningful way.
• The scriptwriting, with a focus on both connecting with the audience and delivering key concepts that are vital to the learning process. The script is especially important for medical training videos as there are potential health consequences or the risk of death if students are incorrectly trained.

Each individual involved in the production of your animated video will charge an hourly rate or a day-rate for their services as follows:

• Film Director – >$250 per hour
• Script Writer – >$150 per hour
• Cameraman – >$400 per hour
• Editor – >$175 per hour
• Equipment – up to 100s per hour
• Studio Shooting – up to $400 per hour
• Narrator – >$400 per hour
• Audio Files – up to $1000
• Video Rendering – up to $75 per hour
• B-Roll – expect to pay a percentage between 10 and 50% of your total cost
• Miscellaneous Fees – can cost very little up to 1000s extra

Need more information about How Much Do Animated Medical Training Videos Cost? Give Beverly Boy Productions a call and we’ll immediately quote a price that’s right for your project.