Business Details
16 Years
experience
Award-Winning 2D Animation Studio in Newcastle
Established in 2010, we are a 2D animation production studio based in the North East of England. Our team of artists, animators, and storytellers specialise in bringing ideas to life through character-driven animation for children's content, commercials, education, healthcare, and gaming sectors. With over a decade of experience, we offer end-to-end production services from script development to final delivery, utilising industry-standard software and techniques. Our portfolio includes collaborations with major broadcasters like BBC and E4, healthcare institutions, and international game developers. We prioritise clear communication and tailored project management, ensuring clients remain involved at every stage while benefiting from our technical expertise.Our work has earned recognition from industry partners such as Coatsink and Changing Health, who commend our ability to exceed creative expectations. We maintain strong relationships with a network of writers and creatives across multiple disciplines to support diverse project requirements. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through meticulous storyboarding, visual development, and motion graphics execution. We specialise in creating engaging educational content for audiences of all ages, including award-winning heritage animations and medical explainer videos. Our technical capabilities span character rigging, compositing, and sound design, ensuring comprehensive solutions for every animation need.
Services
2D Animation
Character Design
Motion Graphics
Educational Content
Game Trailers
Medical Animation
Storyboarding
Visual Development
Compositing
Sound Design
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 13 years of experience in 2D animation production
- Our team includes specialists in healthcare, education, and gaming animation
- We use industry-standard software including Toon Boom Harmony Pro
- Our portfolio includes collaborations with BBC, E4, and NHS partners
- We offer end-to-end production from script development to final delivery
What people say
Knocked out of the park
Innovation and vision
Delight to work with
Comprehensive project management
Bold visual identity
Services
2D Animation Production
We create full-service 2D animations from concept to completion using industry-standard tools. Our team specialises in frame-by-frame animation and rig-based techniques for children's content, commercials, and game cutscenes. Clients benefit from our decade-plus experience delivering broadcast-quality animations for BBC and E4.
Medical Animation
Our medical animations simplify complex healthcare concepts for patients and professionals. We've partnered with NHS organisations and research institutions to create educational content about diabetes treatment, clinical procedures, and health research findings. Our approach combines scientific accuracy with engaging visual storytelling.
Game Trailers
We produce cinematic trailers that showcase game worlds and mechanics effectively. Using Spine and Toon Boom Harmony, we create dynamic character animations and visual effects that highlight gameplay features. Our work with Coatsink on the Augmented Empire trailer exceeded client expectations for marketing impact.
Educational Content
We develop animated educational materials covering subjects from biology to history. Our BBC Bitesize series demonstrate how animation enhances learning retention through engaging visual metaphors. We adapt complex academic concepts into accessible content suitable for different age groups and learning environments.
Visual Development
Our visual development services establish production aesthetics through concept art and style frames. Using Adobe tools and Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, we create detailed storyboards and animatics that serve as production blueprints. This process ensures consistent visual identity across all project phases.
Questions
What animation styles do you specialise in?
We focus on 2D character animation with both frame-by-frame and rig-based techniques, creating styles ranging from hand-drawn to digital cut-out animations.
Can you handle full animation production from start to finish?
Yes, we offer end-to-end production including scriptwriting, storyboarding, character design, animation, compositing, and final editing.
Do you work with international clients?
We collaborate with clients globally, having completed projects for organisations in the UK, Europe, and North America across various industries.
What industries do you work with?
Our expertise spans children's entertainment, healthcare education, gaming, corporate marketing, and heritage interpretation projects.
How do you ensure project quality?
We maintain quality through experienced project management, industry-standard software, and regular client reviews at key production milestones.
What file formats do you deliver?
We provide final animations in common formats including MP4, MOV, and AVI, with resolution options up to 4K for broadcast and digital distribution.
Reviews (1)
Cameron Craggs
Dec 29, 2021
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We collaborated with Arcus on a recent mixed 3D/2D animated project and had loads of fun with extremely successful results. The team was extremely amicable and great to work alongside, with issues easy to work around with their collaborative approach and positive attitude. We are looking forward to collaborating on future projects! Would thoroughly recommend!
