Arcus Studios

Arcus Animation Studios, based in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, is a leading 2D production studio specialising in creative animation. Established in 2010, our promise has always been to showcase great character in both our work and in the service we provide. Flying the flag of creative animation for the North East, we have developed a range of content from full-service long-form children's content to short-form commercial, educational, and marketing animations.

Our talented and diverse team of artists, animators, and storytellers work tirelessly to bring stories to life with character and personality. We take pride in our exceptional project management strategies, ensuring seamless communication, planning, and execution throughout the production process. Our team's expertise in scriptwriting, storyboarding, character animation, motion graphics, compositing, editing, and sound ensures that your project is in safe hands.

Production Services

At Arcus Animation Studios, we offer a range of production services tailored to suit your needs. Whether you're developing an idea or seeking a full-production partner, our experienced team is dedicated to creating bespoke animations using full series production techniques. From concept to completion, we strive to exceed expectations and deliver high-quality content that resonates with your target audience.

Our services include:

• Scriptwriting, storyboarding, and animatics
• Visual development and assets creation
• Character design, animation, and rigging
• Motion graphics
• Compositing, editing, and sound design

Our team's expertise and professional project management strategies give you the freedom to be as involved or as laid back as you like. We work closely with you to understand your branding, intentions, and goals to create dynamic, engaging, and shareable video campaigns.

Commercial Services

We have had the privilege of working with agencies and businesses across the UK and beyond to create amazing animations and motion graphics for advertising, social media, and TV production. With over a decade of experience, we have a proven track record of creating captivating animations that resonate with audiences of all ages. Our expertise will lead your project in the right direction, working with you to understand your brand and intentions to create content that aligns with your overall vision.

We specialise in:

• Advertising and marketing animations
• Social media campaigns
• Illustrations and motion graphics
• TV production

Broadcasting

Our broadcasting services include creating regional advertisements, idents for channels like E4, and children's content for BBC. We have a proven track record of creating captivating animations that resonate with audiences of all ages. Our collaborative approach allows us to partner with global agencies and guide businesses through their first animation project.

Marketing and Social Media

Marketing through animation is a powerful tool for brands and businesses to communicate effectively. Animation allows you to capture the attention of your audience with eye-catching motion graphics, explainer videos, or infinitely sharable bite-sized social media snippets. We can help you personify your brand through characterful animation, making it easy for your audience to connect with your content and get fingers clicking.

Education

Animation is an incredibly engaging format for education, providing learning and entertainment at the same time. We have over a decade of experience delivering educational content for various ages and topics. Our expertise includes delivering content for Macmillan Education, Changing Health, and BBC Learning.

Medical and Health

Our work communicates complex medical concepts, empowers patients to make informed decisions, educates healthcare professionals, and provides engaging learning experiences for medical students. We have worked with a range of clients such as The National Institute for Health and Care Research, Marie Stopes, and the NHS.