Frequently Asked Questions About Our Whiteboard Videos

Exaltus is an award-winning whiteboard animation studio that specializes in turning your complex information into a compelling story that engages your audience, sparks emotion, and moves them to act.

Here are the answers to some questions you may have before scheduling your consultation. If you have other questions or are ready to chat with us about your project, please contact us today. We can’t wait to hear from you!

We generally recommend that you keep your video to a maximum length of 2-3 minutes (or 300-450 words). Training videos can be a little longer. A series of shorter videos is usually a better choice than a single, much longer video.

We aim to complete the average 2-3 minute whiteboard video within 6 weeks, but we’ve been known to work faster when necessary.

You can use your whiteboard video to consistently tell your story across multiple channels, even when you can’t be face to face. For example:

  • On your website or in your app
  • In your presentations
  • In your training & onboarding
  • On social media
  • At events
  • In your email marketing

For actual examples of how our clients have used their videos, please check out this post.

We follow a time-tested, 6-step process to deliver your video. Here are the key milestones of our whiteboard animation process:

  1. Discovery
  2. Script
  3. Storyboard
  4. Illustration & animation
  5. Voiceover
  6. Music & sound

We manage the entire process, from soup to nuts, but you get to sign off at every stage. For more details on our whiteboard animation process, please click here.

Just the right amount! Enough to know what’s going on every step of the way and have a chance to ask for changes before it’s done. Not so much that you have carve out hours of time from your already hectic schedule.

You supply the raw material and we will turn ir into a high-quality video script that turns your key messages into a great story. 

Some animation studios are only that: animators. They’re good at adding illustration and animation to your words. 

But pretty pictures don’t make a good story. And stories make it much easier for your audience to assimilate and remember information. More importantly, it’s the stories that illicit emotion and move your viewers to act.

So much the better!

Ideas can change the world. But only if you can communicate them in a clear and engaging way that moves people to act. The trouble is that some of the best ideas are often the hardest to explain. Especially for the people who are closest to them.

We pride ourselves on having the smarts to understand your complicated information and the artistry needed to make it meaningful and engaging. We like to think of ourselves as sculptors: Bring us your lump of clay and we’ll reveal and refine the parts that matter, and shape them into something meaningful.

Yes! No stock imagery here. That means that we can reproduce your proprietary products, reflect your company’s diversity and even draw characters that are reminiscent of your team members.

At Exaltus, we’re pretty picky about how we tell your story. And that means assembling exactly the right team to make your video the best it can be. To do that, we’ve vetted hundreds of freelancers from around the world to create a roster of experts in each field.

You may not know it yet, but there are so many stories you could tell to engage your audience, spark emotion, and move them to act.

Here are just a few examples of potential stories you could tell:

  1. Your origin story
  2. Your brand story
  3. Customer success stories
  4. Your values as a story
  5. Your strategic narrative
  6. Employee stories
  7. Compliance stories
  8. An investor pitch

For more information, check out this blog post or contact us today for a free consultation.

Absolutely. We simply ask that you provide the translation for the script and on-screen text. We’ll do the rest. We evaluate the costs of the additional video on a case-by-case basis, but it’s never close to the cost of a second video.

Absolutely. We obsess about delivering an outstanding customer experience every bit as much as we do about the quality of the video we produce. And we have the testimonials to prove it. Please visit our case studies page for details, or let us know if you’d like to speak to a recent client.

Our pricing for a 2-3 minute video starts at $5,500 USD (or $7,000 CAD) and varies with length and complexity. Please contact us today for a custom quote.

You do. The completed video is all yours to play and share where and when you please, royalty-free.

Payment will be due as follows:

  • A 50% deposit upon acceptance of our agreement to initiate the project.
  • The balance upon completion of the video.

Simply reach out to us to schedule your free consultation. Once we’ve understood your requirements and discussed pricing, we’ll send you a proposal for your approval so that we can get started.

Exaltus is the Proud Winner of Three Animation Awards

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“After showing everyone the videos, they were amazed!! There were lots of chuckles at the illustrations and sound effects, and even some “wows” at the statistics and facts that we have included. They have heard us talk about these facts and figures endlessly, but I think it really resonated with them when they saw the way that you presented them. It was exciting to see their reaction.”

Justin Turner, Senior Advisor, Science Strategy, Canadian Deprescribing Network (CaDeN) Université de Montréal

“Carole distilled my words into a visual story and… WOW! She made my thoughts come alive in a fun, tangible way that made the ideas more accessible and more joyous.”

Ann Handley

“We consider your videos the crown jewels of our campaign. We are proud to have partnered with you.”

Sidney Coles, Parity in Politics, Informed Opinions

“It is a delight to work with Carole Alalouf and Exaltus. Carole has enabled me to create educational messages that are dense with content but are presented in clear, accessible images. She converts complexity into clarity. She listens and she delivers- quickly and effectively. Her whiteboard animation is brilliant for linking multiple concepts into a simple, coherent whole.

I am so impressed by how quickly Carole ‘gets’ what I am trying to say and how quickly I have product to review. We have worked together for a few years now and she has never let me down. I lucked out when I ‘discovered’ Carole and Exaltus. I could not recommend a professional more highly.”

Dr. Allan Sniderman, Edwards Professor of Cardiology, McGill University , Edwards Professor of Cardiology, McGill University

“I really appreciate your great communication on this project. We should have you give a lesson for our writers on best practices for working with clients.”

Katie Yeakle, Executive Director, American Writers & Artists Inc.

“It’s been a pleasure working with you. You’ve been professional, creative, responsive, flexible and in good spirits throughout the entire process. I’ve learned a ton from this project and have you to thank. I’d be happy to recommend you to others”

Cara Tannenbaum, MD, MSc, Scientific Director, IGH, Canadian Deprescribing Network

“When I presented the new whiteboard explainer video at our annual sales meeting everyone went crazy! They loved it! Carole and her team nailed our message. Exaltus has been a dream to work with. They are true professionals who are collaborative partners. I would highly recommend Carole and her Exaltus team!!!”

Michela Syrie-Paul, Vice President Ontario Region, Quantum

“As an award-winning company, we knew Exaltus would deliver a quality product. The most impressive part of our experience with Exaltus was the incredible level of service delivered consistently from the start of the project to the end. They worked with us to accommodate some challenging timelines and worked tirelessly to ensure our comfort throughout the process. The Exaltus team made suggestions that improved the process throughout…and continued to support us as we launched the videos they produced. An incredible experience we are sure to repeat.”

Karen Gillis, Operations Manager, Breton Smartek

“I’m truly amazed at how Exaltus brought my words to life in this animation as I know this will help so many in my community take the next step in telling their story, investing in their personal brand and ultimately standing out from the noise!”

Brian Fanzo, Keynote Speaker and Digital Futurist

“It was one of the smoothest creative processes we’ve ever participated in, and we were exceedingly pleased with the results. Thank you, Exaltus!”

Erin Virus, Communications Director, Quantum

“Working with Exaltus was a pleasure. In addition to being experienced and knowledgeable, the team is very focused on customer service. We were very impressed by their listening skills and understanding of client needs, their knowledge and experience, their responsiveness, and their all-around professionalism.”

Debbie Magwood, Founder & Executive Director, WICWC

“I wanted to thank you for the great job you did on the videos. Everybody loves them. They’ve proven to be the best way to get potential customers to immediately grasp what we do and to see the benefits. Plus, we’re getting so much buzz on our social networks!”

Garnet B. Smith, Founder & President, Enthalpy (H)

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We produce all our whiteboard videos from scratch, and so our pricing depends on the video, its length, and its complexity.

Please get in touch and we’ll send you a personalized quote for your specific whiteboard animation project.

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