Project Information
Define the core parameters of your bid
Production Category
Stop Motion
Traditional 2D
CG Animation
Special Effects / VFX
Compositing
Editing / Post
AI Augmentation
Motion Graphics
Mixed Media
Style & Aesthetic
Style complexity directly affects labor hours and material costs
Style and aesthetic variables are key cost multipliers. A highly rendered, photorealistic CG piece may cost 5–8× more per frame than a limited-movement 2D cutout spot. Select your primary style and adjust complexity sliders below.
Animation Style
Limited / Cutout
×1.0 base
Stylized 2D
×1.4 base
Full Trad. Animation
×1.8 base
Stop Motion
×2.0 base
Motion Graphics
×1.6 base
CG Stylized
×2.2 base
CG Photorealistic
×3.2 base
VFX / Compositing
×2.8 base
AI-Augmented
×1.3 base
Complexity Variables
2 characters
Low–Med
10 scenes
Minimal
Simple
Standard
Aesthetic Notes
Pre-Production
Development, design, and planning costs
| Line Item | Rate Type | Rate ($) | Qty / Days | Units | Subtotal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4,000 | ||||||
| $3,800 | ||||||
| $2,550 |
Pre-Production Total
$0
Labor & Crew
All personnel — union and non-union
⚡ UNION / NON-UNION NOTE
Union rates (IATSE, SAG-AFTRA) include mandatory pension & health (P&H) contributions, typically 20–22% on top of scale. Overtime kicks in at 8hrs/day (1.5×) and 12hrs (2×). Toggle the union flag per crew member to apply automatic fringe multipliers.
| Role | Union? | Daily Rate ($) | Days | OT Factor | Fringe % | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28,350 | |||||||
| $25,200 | |||||||
| $15,750 |
Labor Total
$0
Production Costs
Materials, equipment, facilities, and software
| Category | Item Description | Unit Cost ($) | Qty | Subtotal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3,500 | |||||
| $1,200 | |||||
| $3,000 |
Production Costs Total
$0
Post-Production
Editing, compositing, sound, color, and delivery
| Line Item | Rate Type | Rate ($) | Qty / Days | Units | Subtotal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,700 | ||||||
| $6,600 | ||||||
| $3,000 | ||||||
| $4,000 |
Post-Production Total
$0
Production Timeline
Phase breakdown with week allocations
Schedule Notes
Overhead, Fees & Contingency
Applied to the subtotal before grand total
15%
10%
3%
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