Motion graphics company in South Africa
We script, design and animate short branded videos for Reels, TikTok, ads and your website, in your colours and fonts. Each video takes 5 to 7 working days once you approve the script.
4.9 out of 5 from 51 Google reviews
Made by us
Motion graphics we have made
Our team scripted, designed and animated every video in this section, for our own brand and for G-Class Solutions. Tap a tile to play it with sound.
Explainer
Explainer
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AI product video
We also direct and edit AI-generated product footage for brands that need launch clips without a studio shoot. Every tile below is AI video. The rocket opener is a concept clip we made for practice, not for a client.
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What AI motion tools can do
We make our AI footage with Higgsfield. The eight clips below are Genjutsu examples made by Higgsfield and its creators, and they show the kind of shots these tools produce. They are not Imbilla Digital Agency client work. See more on Higgsfield.
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Length of every standard video
Vertical, ready for Reels and TikTok
Working days per video, from script approval
Lowest price per video, on the Scale plan
What is motion graphics?
Designers also call it motion design or motion graphic design. You see it every day in the animated captions on a Reel, a logo that builds itself at the start of a YouTube ad, the moving chart in a bank's explainer and the title sequence of a series. A 40-second motion graphics video can show how a product works faster than a page of text, and people who scroll with the sound off can still follow it.
Motion graphics vs animation
Motion graphics is one type of animation. It animates design elements to deliver a message. Character animation, such as traditional 2D animation, tells a story through characters and scenes, which takes longer and costs more.
| Compared | Motion graphics | Character animation |
|---|---|---|
| Built from | Text, shapes, logos, icons, product shots | Characters, scenes, acting |
| Best for | Ads, explainers, social posts, launches | Stories, series, film |
| Typical length | 15 to 60 seconds | Often several minutes |
| Production time | Days | Weeks to months |
Video animation for every channel
We make each format in-house to the same standard: a written script, your branding, animated captions, music and sound design.
Explainer videos
Show how your product, service or process works in an animated video under a minute. Use them on your website, landing pages and in sales follow-ups.
Social media videos
Vertical 9:16 short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn, with captions placed clear of each app's buttons.
Logo animation
An animated logo for the intro, outro or end card of your videos, ads and presentations.
Promo videos and video ads
Short ads for Meta, YouTube and Google campaigns, cut to the lengths each platform recommends.
Kinetic typography
Animated text that carries the message on its own, so the video works with the sound off.
Animated infographics
We turn numbers, steps and processes into simple moving diagrams that are easy to follow.
An explainer video for our website process
New clients kept asking how a website build runs before the first meeting. We made a 40-second explainer of our six-stage process in two versions: one with an on-screen presenter and one with graphics only.
Why brands use motion graphics
It works with the sound off
Animated captions and on-screen text carry the message for people scrolling in a taxi or a bank queue.
It explains fast
A process that takes three paragraphs to describe fits into a 40-second video a customer can watch on their phone.
It keeps your brand consistent
Once we set up your colours, fonts and logo, every video looks like it came from the same company, week after week.
No shoot required
You need no crew, location or talent bookings, which keeps regular video affordable for small and medium businesses.
How we make your motion graphics
Brief and calendar
You tell us your goal, audience and platforms. We agree a content calendar for the month.
Script
We write each script and you approve it before any design starts.
Design and animation
We animate the video in your brand style, then add captions, music and sound effects.
Revise and deliver
You get one round of changes, then the final MP4 files, ready to post.
Each video takes 5 to 7 working days from script approval.
What every video includes
- A written script
- Your logo, colours and fonts
- Animated captions
- Licensed music and sound effects
- Vertical 9:16, 1080 x 1920, MP4
- One revision round
- A monthly content calendar
- Captions kept clear of app buttons
- Delivery in 5 to 7 working days
Motion graphics pricing in South Africa
Monthly plans with no contract. Each video is 30 to 45 seconds. Prices exclude 15% VAT.
Starter
For testing video on one channel
- 2 videos a month
- R3,250 per video
Growth
For a new video every week
- 4 videos a month
- R2,875 per video
Scale
For brands that post twice a week
- 8 videos a month
- R2,500 per video
Every plan includes the script, your branding, animated captions, licensed music, one revision round and delivery in 5 to 7 working days per video.
Once-off video: R12,500. Add-ons: presenter version R1,500 per video, extra video R2,875, extra format (16:9 or square) R750 per video.
Motion graphics and animation studio in Durban, serving all of South Africa
If you are comparing animation studios in South Africa, here is how we work: our team is in Durban, and scripts, previews and approvals all happen online, so we make videos for brands in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Gqeberha and the rest of the country without anyone travelling.
What clients say about Imbilla Digital Agency
These reviews are about our web design and social media work. We will add motion graphics reviews as clients leave them.
★★★★★“What stood out most was their ability to understand my brand and translate it into a digital space that feels authentic and engaging.”
TThobekile Mbanda
Website client, Google review
★★★★★“Their attention to detail, clear communication, and commitment to delivering a high-quality product have made them a valued partner in our digital journey.”
ZZanele Mazibuko
Baton Security Services, Google review
★★★★★“Their proficient management of social media pages has significantly enhanced engagement and connectivity with the audience.”
FFaizel Swelihle
KZN Liquor Authority project, Google review
Motion graphics FAQs
How much does a motion graphics video cost in South Africa?
Our monthly plans cost R2,500 to R3,250 per 30 to 45 second video, depending on how many videos you order each month. Plans start at R6,500 a month for two videos. A once-off video costs R12,500. All prices exclude 15% VAT.
How long does it take to make a motion graphics video?
Each video takes 5 to 7 working days from the day you approve the script. On a monthly plan we schedule production so every video is ready by its date in your content calendar.
What is the difference between motion graphics and animation?
Motion graphics is a type of animation that moves design elements such as text, logos and shapes to get a message across quickly. Character animation, such as traditional 2D animation, tells a story with characters and scenes, and usually takes longer and costs more.
Can you make videos for Instagram Reels and TikTok?
Yes. Our standard format is vertical 9:16 at 1080 x 1920, with captions kept clear of each app's buttons. We can also resize any video to 16:9 or square for R750 per video.
Do you use AI to make the videos?
Yes. We use AI tools for voices, presenters and some product footage, and we tag AI footage as AI video on this page. Our team writes every script and checks every edit. A presenter version only shows a real person's likeness with that person's written consent.
Do I need a contract?
No. Plans run month to month and you pay upfront. To stop, tell us before your next payment date.
Can you use my existing brand?
Yes. We set up your logo, colours and fonts once, and every video uses them.
Do you only work with businesses in Durban?
No. We are based in Durban and work online with brands across South Africa.
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Tell us what you sell and where you post. We will reply with a plan and a script idea.
