Explainer video production in London

Kenzo Studio is an explainer video production company in London. We make animated explainer videos for organisations with something complicated to say: a new product, a technical service, a scientific process or a change programme. Our job is to make it clear on first watch, and memorable long after.

For ten years we have produced animated explainers, motion graphics and 3D animation for startups and global brands, including Deloitte, Google, McLaren, TfL and the NHS. Start a conversation or read on.

What is an explainer video?

An explainer video is a short film, usually 60 to 120 seconds long, that explains what you do, how something works or why it matters. Animation is ideal for this because it can show what a camera can't: data moving between systems, the inside of the human body, or a product that doesn't exist yet.

Explainer videos work especially well for:

  • Launching a new product, platform or app
  • Pitching to investors (our promo film helped Gendo.AI raise over £4 million)
  • Explaining complex B2B, technology and financial services
  • Pharmaceutical, medical and healthcare communication
  • Internal communications, onboarding and change programmes
  • Trade shows, events and immersive rooms

Animation styles we work in

  • 2D animation and motion graphics: clean, flexible and ideal for data, systems and ideas
  • 3D animation: products, architecture, and medical and scientific visualisation
  • Live action mixed with animation: real people and places, with graphics that explain what is happening (Patient Connect is a good example)
  • AI-assisted production: faster turnaround for high-volume content, still directed by our team

Our explainer video production process

  1. Brief and discovery: we learn your audience, your message and what the film needs to achieve
  2. Script: one clear story, written to be heard rather than read
  3. Style frames: key visuals, so you can see the look before animation begins
  4. Storyboard and voiceover: the whole film planned shot by shot, with a professional voice artist
  5. Animation and sound design: motion, music and sound effects brought together
  6. Revisions and delivery: final versions cut for your website, social media, events and presentations

How much does an explainer video cost?

The cost of an animated explainer depends on its length, style and complexity. We have written a full guide: How much does an animated explainer video cost in the UK? If you are planning around a launch date, read how long it takes to make an animated explainer video.

Why choose Kenzo Studio

  • Ten years of explainer video production for brands from funded startups to Deloitte
  • Built inside a global consultancy: our founder helped build Deloitte Digital's creative services, so we understand stakeholders, sign-off and compliance
  • An architect's eye: trained at the Bartlett (UCL) and formerly at Grimshaw, we bring structure and clarity to every frame
  • Specialists in complex subjects: pharmaceutical and medical animation, technology, finance and the built environment
  • London-based, working worldwide, with production capacity across multiple time zones

Selected explainer and animation work

Frequently asked questions

How long should an explainer video be?

Most explainers work best at 60 to 90 seconds: long enough to explain one idea properly, short enough to hold attention. Detailed technical or medical films can run longer.

Do you write the script?

Yes. Scriptwriting is part of every explainer we make, and we often start from nothing more than a pitch deck or a conversation.

Can you work with our brand guidelines?

Always. We build the animation style around your existing brand, or help you develop a new look if you need one.

Do you work with clients outside London?

Yes. We are based in London and work with clients across the UK, Europe and beyond, fully remotely when needed.

Can we use the explainer on social media?

Yes. We can also deliver cut-downs and different aspect ratios for LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

Let's make your idea clear

Tell us what you're working on. Book a free consultation and we'll come back with ideas, a timeline and a budget range.