Dallas-Fort Worth Video Production
Need 2D Animation or Motion Graphics
in Dallas-Fort Worth?
Top Pup Media, LLC is a Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas video production company founded in 1995 by Russ Pond. We specialize in 2D animation and motion graphics production for Fortune 500 clients including Cisco, IBM, and the NFL, plus businesses of every size across the country.
What Is 2D Animation for Business?
2D animation for business is custom-created video using flat motion graphics, character animation, icon-based visuals, and typography to explain, promote, or train. Unlike 3D animation, 2D is cost-effective for business use — it communicates complex ideas visually without the overhead of live filming or 3D rendering. 2D animation works especially well for SaaS products, abstract concepts, data visualization, and any content that is difficult or expensive to capture on camera. Top Pup Media produces 2D animation in-house in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas for clients including AT&T, Chase Bank, Nokia, and FedEx.
Animation Capabilities
What Our Animation
Team Produces
2D Character Animation
Custom-designed characters rigged for full body motion, lip sync, and expressive performance.
Animated Explainer Videos
Script-to-screen explainer production combining voice over, animation, and music.
Motion Graphics
Text, icons, shapes, and brand elements in motion. The backbone of modern corporate video.
Logo Animation & Stings
Brand intro sequences and logo reveals for video open and close.
Data Visualization
Animated charts, graphs, maps, and statistics for investor presentations and marketing.
Lower Thirds & Titles
Branded lower thirds, name supers, and title sequences for corporate and marketing video.
Why Animation Costs What It Does
Understanding Animation Pricing
Animation is the most consistently underestimated line item in video production. A skilled motion graphics artist can spend a full day building 10–15 seconds of polished animated content. That pace is not inefficiency — it is the reality of frame-by-frame craftsmanship.
The biggest cost driver is visual complexity. Simple text-and-icon motion graphics move faster than custom character animation. We will always tell you which style achieves your goal most cost-effectively.
All animation is built after the script and voice over are locked. Changes to the script after animation begins are expensive. Our process front-loads the decisions that matter most.
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FAQ
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2D animation for business is custom-created video using flat motion graphics, character animation, icon-based visuals, and typography to explain, promote, or train. Unlike 3D animation, 2D is cost-effective for business use — it communicates complex ideas visually without the overhead of live filming or 3D rendering. Top Pup Media produces 2D animation in-house in Dallas-Fort Worth for clients including AT&T, Chase Bank, and FedEx.
2D animation production costs $5,000 to $20,000 depending on visual complexity, video length, and animation style. Simple text-and-icon motion graphics move faster and cost less than custom character animation. Top Pup Media provides transparent estimates and will advise which style achieves your goal most cost-effectively.
Top Pup Media produces custom character animation, animated explainer videos, logo animation, motion graphics for corporate video, data visualization animation, and hybrid live-action/animation productions. We have produced 2D animation for technology, financial services, retail, and healthcare clients.