Discover your untold story.
A story-driven process designed to craft compelling narratives by distilling the core information into a powerful message your audience wants to hear and watch.
Crafting the perfect message
The first steps are crucial. I extract the essential information, then build a concept that communicates it clearly to your audience.
- → Discover your message in a workshop
- → Define your story with a creative concept and script
- → Craft a brand style with a style guide for consistency
- → Find the right voice for your brand
Bring the idea to life
Phase two builds the visual narrative that conveys your message in seconds. Script becomes storyboard, then designed frames you can review before anything is animated.
- → Collaborate on the storyboard outline
- → Critique the style design
- → Review the storyboard design
Animation production
With the components in place, production moves with confidence. Animation and sound design capture the essence of the message.
- → Record the voiceover
- → Review the technique with an animatic
- → Execute the animation production
- → Master the audio production
The process is a true craft. Proven at turning complex stories into clear, compelling narratives for startups, tech brands, and agencies.
How much does a project cost?
From $5,000. Most projects land around $10,000–$15,000 — that's the range I prefer to work in. Fixed quote upfront after we understand the brief — no cookie-cutter packages.
How long does a typical motion design project take?
Most projects run 3 to 6 weeks from kickoff to final delivery. Phase one (script and concept) usually takes about a week. Phase two (storyboard and style frames) takes about 1 to 2 weeks. Phase three (animation, sound, revisions) takes another 1 to 3 weeks. Tight timelines are possible for simpler pieces — I'll always be upfront about what's realistic and what's not.
Why work with a small studio instead of a big production house?
You skip the account manager and producer layers and work directly with me — the creative director. Small studio, big impact: senior craft, faster decisions, and one person accountable for the story from brief to delivery. Best fit for startups, tech brands, and agencies that want a fractional creative partner rather than a large production pipeline. For problem-solving sessions that lead to the build: https://motionstory.com.au/creative-business-designer/
Do you offer creative business designer sessions?
Yes. A paid problem-solving session, then I build the thing: website, video, prototype, or funnel. Details: https://motionstory.com.au/creative-business-designer/
How many rounds of revisions do I get?
Two structured revision rounds during animation, plus one structured review after storyboard and style frames. The structure matters: feedback is consolidated, not drip-fed, so the project keeps momentum. Scope changes mid-project are handled transparently — if they push timeline or cost, you'll know before any work starts.
What do I need to provide to get started?
Not a script. Just context. Who are you, who are you trying to reach, what do you want them to do next, and what's getting in the way right now. If you have a brand guide, existing decks, screenshots, or competitor references, those help. If you don't, we build the brief together in phase one.
Who will I actually be working with?
Me. Daniel Neale. I own the concept, the storyboard, the creative direction, and the delivery — and I respond to your feedback directly. When a job needs extra hands, I bring in specialists I trust and direct. No account managers. That end-to-end ownership is the model.
Can you work to a fixed deadline?
Yes, if the timeline is realistic for the scope. I'll be honest early in the conversation about whether a date is achievable. If it's tight, we can sometimes reduce scope (shorter runtime, simpler visual direction, fewer revisions) to hit the date without cutting corners on the things that matter.
Do you offer ongoing motion design or retainer work?
Yes. A lot of SaaS and product-led clients work with me on a rolling basis — a series of feature videos, social cutdowns, quarterly updates, or ongoing campaign motion. After the first project ships, we can set up a lightweight retainer or book work project-by-project, whichever suits. For paid problem-solving sessions that lead to a build, see Creative Business Designer: https://motionstory.com.au/creative-business-designer/