Animation Styles

What are the different animation styles? Diverse styles of visual storytelling

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An illustrated dinosaur with a long neck and green-spotted body looks cheerfully to the side, surrounded by colorful, vibrant flowers and leaves. The text "Natural History Museum" is displayed prominently in white, accompanied by a large "N" on a dark background.

HAND-DRAWN STYLE

Produced for The Natural History Museum, a captivating hand-drawn animation.

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BUSINESS VIDEO

A purple background with geometric shapes around the text "fraud.com MOTION DESIGN" in bold white letters. Various abstract elements, including circles, lines, and squares, are scattered throughout the design.

MOTION GRAPHICS

Sleek animation style of motion graphics, artfully imbued with a minimalist essence.

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CAMPAIGN VIDEO

A 3D animated character with a pensive expression, wearing a dark uniform and holding an ID badge with the initials "F.R.K." stands against a background with blurred blue lights. Above, the text reads "Morrison Utility Services.

CHARACTER STYLES

Pixar-style animated character design in a sleek and sophisticated animation.

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PRODUCT VIDEO

Illustration featuring iconic London landmarks such as the London Eye, Big Ben, and other buildings, with the text "Imperial College London" prominently displayed at the top in white letters. The background is in shades of blue.

MARKETING VIDEOS

Animated marketing video for Imperial College, using sleek motion-design.

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BRANDED CONTENT

A digital illustration with the words "MOTION DESIGN" in bold white letters. The background features a dark space theme with planets of various sizes and colors, some with rings, and a scattering of small stars and particles.

MOTION GRAPHICS

Dragonfly applies contemporary animation techniques to graphic elements, using fluid motion to bring brand visuals to life.

MOTION DESIGN

A digital illustration of a person with short hair looking up in awe, wearing an orange hoodie and suspenders. Surrounding them is a dark, starry sky with purple auroras. The word "EXPLAINERS" is prominently displayed in large white capital letters above.

ANIMATED EXPLAINER VIDEOS

Explainer videos turn complex information into something audiences can follow easily, using animation to simplify messages.

EXPLAINER VIDEO

A stylized isometric illustration of a city block with various buildings, trees, and vehicles. The scene is lit with a pinkish hue, and the word "ISOMETRIC" is prominently displayed in large, bold letters on the right side.

ISOMETRIC ANIMATION

Isometric animation offers a precise, architectural perspective. It adds depth and a technical clarity that suits storytelling well.

ISOMETRIC ANIMATION STYLE

A girl with glasses, wearing a yellow cap and overalls, holds books under her arm, standing between a deer and a dog. A white bird hovers above. The background is dark with the large text "CHARACTER DESIGN" partially visible.

CHARACTER ANIMATION

Dragonfly builds character-driven animations with a distinct visual identity, giving your brand a face audiences remember.

CHARACTER ANIMATION

A child with an awe-struck expression holds two glowing, ethereal birds in their hands. The background is dark with scattered light orbs, and the word "COMPOSITING" is written in large, bold letters behind the child.

ANIMATED COMPOSITING

Animated compositing is a post-production technique that blends visual elements to produce dynamic effects across both animation and live-action footage.

TESTIMONIALS

A 3D rendering of a smartwatch with a white band and colorful watch face displayed against a dark gradient background. The text "3D PRODUCT" is prominently shown on the left side of the image.

3D PRODUCT ANIMATION

3D product animation puts your product centre stage. Audiences get a detailed, immersive view that photography alone cannot provide.

3D PRODUCT ANIMATION

An illustration featuring a person with long hair, wearing a hoodie, jacket, and backpack, standing in front of a backdrop divided into warm and cool color schemes. Overlaid text reads "2D ANIMATION". Falling leaves are scattered around the scene.

2D ANIMATED STYLE

Sharp animated content that cuts through the noise. Contemporary 2D animation delivers visually engaging storytelling at pace.

2D ANIMATION STYLES

A hand-drawn illustration features a young boy with spiky hair, a girl with long hair, and a cat with a curious expression. The background transitions from dark to light with the text "HAND DRAWN" in large, bold letters on the left side.

HAND DRAWN ANIMATION

Hand-drawn animation brings a distinct warmth to storytelling. Its careful craftsmanship gives each frame a character that digital shortcuts rarely replicate.

HAND DRAWN ANIMATION

A person with brown hair is drawing or writing on a blackboard with chalk. The background includes the large word "WHITEBOARD" displayed in grey and white text on a black textured surface. The scene has a modern and illustrative style.

WHITEBOARD ANIMATIONS

Whiteboard animation is a cost-effective way to break down complex ideas, keeping production lean without losing clarity.

WHITEBOARD ANIMATION STYLE

A person with glasses and tied-back hair is working on a tablet using a stylus. They are seated at a desk with a computer monitor and a white coffee mug in the background. They are wearing a light-colored sweater and a hand brace.

PROFESSIONAL ANIMATORS

Dragonfly draws specialist animators across every discipline, from 3D and cartoon styles to hand-drawn and bespoke character work.

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A colorful, realistic 3D-rendered hummingbird with detailed feathers is shown flying against a dark background, with the text "3D DESIGN" in bold white letters to the right.

3D ANIMATION STYLE

3D animation places audiences inside immersive visual worlds, adding depth and dimension that flat formats cannot match.

3D ANIMATION

ANIMATION STYLES

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Dragonfly created a 2D animation for Fish4Jobs that communicated platform benefits to employers. The video drove a measurable increase in traffic and engagement, and its distinctive animation style earned wide sharing across social media.

MOTION GRAPHICS ANIMATED STYLE

Clean vector art, vibrant colours, slick motion design, showcasing a dynamic animation style.

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This BMA recruitment video used custom vector graphics and motion graphics to inspire medical professionals to join. A carefully structured script kept the message sharp, and the refined animation style gave it real authority.

ANIMATED MARKETING VIDEO

Crafted in a slick animation style, this marketing video was created for the British Medical Association.

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Dragonfly produced this ATT explainer video using a hand-drawn animation style. A central character guides viewers through the trainee accountant timeline, making a complex process clear and engaging.

ANIMATED EXPLAINER STYLES

Engaging animated explainer video, showcasing bold animation styles through storytelling.

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This project showcases a children’s autism service in Staffordshire. Dragonfly used hand-drawn character illustration to tell their story, supporting a genuinely innovative approach to reducing waitlists.

HAND-DRAWN ANIMATION STYLE

Hand-drawn animation style with unique illustrated characters to portray an important message.

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Dragonfly’s cartoon animation helped an autism awareness video meet its brief. Viewers were educated about the condition while responding to the visual storytelling on an emotional level.

CARTOON ANIMATION STYLE

A blend of education, visual appeal, and emotional impact, showcasing their animation expertise.

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