Illustrated 2D animation and story-led videos for Kolkata

Stories worth drawing.Reels worth sharing.

RaRe Frames is a 2D animation and video editing studio in Gurgaon, and Kolkata publishers, NGOs, heritage brands and creators can work with us remotely. Prices start at ₹1,499 for a Reel; an explainer video costs ₹9,999 and motion graphics ₹4,999 per 60 seconds, while illustrated character animation is quoted per brief.

What can a Kolkata team get from us?

Whether you need an explainer video company in Kolkata or an editor for weekly Reels, these six services cover it, fully online.

Illustrated 2D animation

Drawn characters and scenes with parallax camera moves, as in our Hand-drawn 2D morning animation. Quoted per brief.

Explainer videos

One clear message in 30 to 90 seconds, such as an awareness campaign, a lesson or a product launch, for ₹9,999.

Motion graphics

Kinetic type, icons, maps and infographics for campaign numbers and brand stories, at ₹4,999 per 60 seconds.

Reels and Shorts

Captioned, colour-graded vertical edits up to 60 seconds for ₹1,499, with a first cut in about 48 hours.

YouTube edits

Long-form edits with B-roll, on-screen text, clean audio, music and colour, for ₹9,999 per video.

Creator plan

8 Reels/Shorts and 1 long-form edit a month for ₹19,999, for creators who post every week.

Which videos do Kolkata publishers, NGOs, brands and creators need?

These are the formats that usually suit the teams this page is for:

  • Publishers and kids' or education teams: storybook-style animation, lesson explainers that turn a chapter into scenes, and trailers for a new title or a Kolkata Book Fair launch.
  • NGOs and social-sector campaigns: one-minute awareness explainers, illustrated stories that protect the identity of the people involved, and motion graphics for campaign numbers.
  • Heritage sweets, tea, food and handloom brands: Reels that show the craft and the family behind the name, planned ahead of Durga Puja, Poila Baishakh and the wedding season.
  • Kolkata creators and YouTubers: Reels and Shorts cut from talking-head footage, long-form YouTube edits and, once you post weekly, a monthly plan.

Illustrated 2D or motion graphics: which suits your story?

Choose illustrated 2D when a character carries the story, and motion graphics when the message is information. Story, budget and reuse settle most briefs, and many projects mix both. Motion graphics vs animation explains the difference.

Illustrated 2D or motion graphics
Choose byIllustrated 2D animationMotion graphics
StoryA character the viewer follows: a child in a storybook, a family a campaign helps, a weaver at the loomFacts, steps or numbers: how a scheme works, what a donation pays for
BudgetQuoted per brief; characters, scenes and drawn frames set the price₹4,999 per 60 seconds, or ₹9,999 for a full explainer
ReuseCharacters designed once can return in later episodes, lessons and campaign phasesType and icon styles become a template for a series of Reels
SampleHand-drawn 2D morning animationMonochrome brand-story motion explainer

How does working with us from Kolkata work?

Plainly: we are not a Kolkata video editing company and have no office there. Our only studio is in Gurgaon, in Delhi NCR, and Kolkata projects run remotely, like our work for clients across India and abroad.

Scripts, manuscripts, artwork and footage come in through Google Drive, Dropbox or Frame.io, and briefs and feedback run over email, WhatsApp or a call. We reply within one working day, in the same time zone as you.

Distance changes neither the price nor the schedule, and it can be simpler than hiring a video editor in Kolkata full time: you pay per video or by the month. Locations explains how remote projects run.

What should you check before hiring an animation company in Kolkata?

Whether you shortlist a 2D animation company in Kolkata or a remote studio like ours, check:

  • Real work in your style: an illustrated character piece, not only logo reveals.
  • Who draws: whether characters are designed from scratch or animated from artwork you supply, since that changes the quote.
  • What the price covers: script, storyboard, voice-over, music and revision rounds.
  • Formats: 16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for Reels, and captions that read with the sound off.
  • A paid test: our ₹999 trial edit is one short-form edit, not animation, but it shows how we cut and communicate.

Which story-led projects can you watch?

Four portfolio pieces that match these briefs: a hand-drawn character scene, a brand-story explainer (a spec piece), an educator's explainer reel and a captioned creator reel.

Hand-drawn 2D morning animation: Explainers & Motion for Explainer animation demo (16:9)16:9

Hand-drawn 2D morning animation

Explainer animation demo · 2026

Explainers & MotionEducation & coachingCreators & podcasts
Monochrome brand-story motion explainer: Explainers & Motion, Reels & Shorts for Brand story (spec piece) (9:16)9:16

Monochrome brand-story motion explainer

Brand story (spec piece) · 2026

Explainers & MotionReels & ShortsD2C brandsFood & cafés
Typography tips explainer reel: Reels & Shorts, Explainers & Motion, Colour & Sound for Design educator (9:16)9:16

Typography tips explainer reel

Design educator · 2026

Reels & ShortsExplainers & MotionColour & SoundCreators & podcastsEducation & coaching
Creator tips captioned reel: Reels & Shorts, Explainers & Motion, Colour & Sound for Content creator (9:16)9:16

Creator tips captioned reel

Content creator · 2026

Reels & ShortsExplainers & MotionColour & SoundCreators & podcasts

What are the steps from brief to final video?

00:00 · BRIEF

Share the story

Send the script, manuscript, artwork or footage through Drive, Dropbox or Frame.io, and say where the video will run.

00:20 · STORYBOARD

Approve the look

For animation, you approve the script and still frames before anything moves. Reels go straight to the cut.

00:40 · FIRST CUT

Review and export

Comment on the first cut, then get final exports in 16:9, 9:16, 4:5 or 1:1.

How much do animation and video editing cost for a Kolkata team?

These are the same INR prices we quote across India. For illustrated character animation, send the story, the target length and any artwork you already have, and the quote comes back before work starts.

Brands that need Reels and motion pieces every month can compare the Growth plan at ₹48,999 a month.

See plans and prices →

Prices for Kolkata projects (INR)
ServicePriceSuits
Explainer video₹9,999NGO awareness films, lesson explainers
Motion graphics₹4,999 per 60 secondsCampaign numbers, kinetic-type Reels
Illustrated 2D character animationQuoted per briefStorybooks, kids' series
Reels & Shorts₹1,499 per videoSweet, tea and handloom Reels
YouTube edit₹9,999 per videoCreator and publisher long-form
Creator plan₹19,999 per month8 Reels/Shorts and 1 long-form edit
Trial edit₹999One short-form edit up to 60 seconds

Kolkata animation and editing questions, answered

Is there a Kolkata office?

No. We have no office or staff in Kolkata; our only studio is in Gurgaon. Kolkata projects run online: files through Google Drive, Dropbox or Frame.io, and feedback over email, WhatsApp or a call.

Can you animate a children's story or a textbook chapter?

Yes. Send the text and any illustrations you have; we will tell you whether we animate your artwork or design characters from scratch, and quote for that.

Read the full answer →

Can an NGO explainer tell a real story without showing real people?

Yes. Illustrated characters tell the story without showing anyone's face or home, and motion graphics carry the facts you supply. Your team approves the script and storyboard before animation starts.

Can a sweet shop, tea or handloom brand start with one Reel?

Yes. The ₹999 trial edit is one short-form edit up to 60 seconds from your footage, with captions, music, colour and 2 revision rounds. After that, Reels are ₹1,499 each.

Can a creator move from single Reels to a monthly plan?

Yes. Reels are ₹1,499 each, and once you post every week, the Creator plan covers 8 Reels/Shorts and 1 long-form edit for ₹19,999 a month.

INDIA’S #1 VIDEO EDITING & MOTION STUDIO

INDIA’S #1 VIDEO EDITING & MOTION STUDIO

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Reels & Shorts that stop the scroll

YouTube edits that keep them watching

Ad cut-downs ready to test and scale

Explainers that make it click

Motion graphics with real rhythm

Logo reveals with impact

Reels & Shorts that stop the scroll

YouTube edits that keep them watching

Ad cut-downs ready to test and scale

Explainers that make it click

  • Reels & Shorts that stop the scroll

  • YouTube edits that keep them watching

  • Ad cut-downs ready to test and scale

  • Explainers that make it click

  • Motion graphics with real rhythm

  • Logo reveals with impact

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THE FIRST 3 seconds

Viewers decide to stay or swipe almost instantly. Hooks, pacing and sound decide which one they pick.

THE FIRST 3 seconds

Viewers decide to stay or swipe almost instantly. Hooks, pacing and sound decide which one they pick.

THE FIRST 3 seconds

Viewers decide to stay or swipe almost instantly. Hooks, pacing and sound decide which one they pick.

THE algorithm DOESN’T WAIT

Platforms reward brands that post consistently. Editing in-house slows you down; a dedicated team keeps you publishing on schedule.

THE algorithm DOESN’T WAIT

Platforms reward brands that post consistently. Editing in-house slows you down; a dedicated team keeps you publishing on schedule.

THE algorithm DOESN’T WAIT

Platforms reward brands that post consistently. Editing in-house slows you down; a dedicated team keeps you publishing on schedule.

THE FIRST 3 seconds

Viewers decide to stay or swipe almost instantly. Hooks, pacing and sound decide which one they pick.

THE algorithm DOESN’T WAIT

Platforms reward brands that post consistently. Editing in-house slows you down; a dedicated team keeps you publishing on schedule.

THE FIRST 3 seconds

Viewers decide to stay or swipe almost instantly. Hooks, pacing and sound decide which one they pick.

THE algorithm DOESN’T WAIT

Platforms reward brands that post consistently. Editing in-house slows you down; a dedicated team keeps you publishing on schedule.

THE FIRST 3 seconds

Viewers decide to stay or swipe almost instantly. Hooks, pacing and sound decide which one they pick.

THE algorithm DOESN’T WAIT

Platforms reward brands that post consistently. Editing in-house slows you down; a dedicated team keeps you publishing on schedule.

OUR SERVICES

HOW WE CUT
YOUR STORY

HOW WE

YOUR STORY

CUT

CUT

Video Editing & Reels

Motion Design

Finishing

VIDEO EDITING & REELS

Reels & Shorts

YouTube long-form

Ad edits & cut-downs

Colour grading

VIDEO EDITING & REELS

Reels & Shorts

YouTube long-form

Ad edits & cut-downs

Colour grading

VIDEO EDITING & REELS

Reels & Shorts

YouTube long-form

Ad edits & cut-downs

Colour grading

Video Editing & Reels

Motion Design

Finishing

MOTION DESIGN

Explainer animation

Kinetic typography

Logo reveals

YouTube video editing

MOTION DESIGN

Explainer animation

Kinetic typography

Logo reveals

YouTube video editing

MOTION DESIGN

Explainer animation

Kinetic typography

Logo reveals

YouTube video editing

Video Editing & Reels

Motion Design

Finishing

FINISHING

Colour grading that fits your brand

Sound design & mixing

Captions in every format

Sound design

FINISHING

Colour grading that fits your brand

Sound design & mixing

Captions in every format

Sound design

FINISHING

Colour grading that fits your brand

Sound design & mixing

Captions in every format

Sound design

SOUND familiar?

We shoot hours of content every month, but only a couple of reels ever make it out of the camera roll.

D2C BRANDS

Growing fast

India

Our videos look fine, but people swipe away in the first few seconds.

CREATORS

YouTube & Instagram

Worldwide

Every video looks different. Nothing feels like our brand.

STARTUPS

Launching soon

Remote

Editing eats our evenings. We’d rather spend that time with our clients.

AGENCIES

White-label partners

Everywhere

  • We shoot hours of content every month, but only a couple of reels ever make it out of the camera roll.

    D2C BRANDS

    Growing fast

    India

  • Our videos look fine, but people swipe away in the first few seconds.

    CREATORS

    YouTube & Instagram

    Worldwide

  • Every video looks different. Nothing feels like our brand.

    STARTUPS

    Launching soon

    Remote

  • Editing eats our evenings. We’d rather spend that time with our clients.

    AGENCIES

    White-label partners

    Everywhere

  • We shoot hours of content every month, but only a couple of reels ever make it out of the camera roll.

    D2C BRANDS

    Growing fast

    India

  • Our videos look fine, but people swipe away in the first few seconds.

    CREATORS

    YouTube & Instagram

    Worldwide

  • Every video looks different. Nothing feels like our brand.

    STARTUPS

    Launching soon

    Remote

  • Editing eats our evenings. We’d rather spend that time with our clients.

    AGENCIES

    White-label partners

    Everywhere

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THE TEAM

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million views generated

PREMIERE PRO

Story-first edits & pacing

TOOLKIT

PREMIERE PRO

Story-first edits & pacing

TOOLKIT

AFTER EFFECTS

Motion graphics & titles

TOOLKIT

AFTER EFFECTS

Motion graphics & titles

TOOLKIT

DAVINCI RESOLVE

Colour grading & finishing

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DAVINCI RESOLVE

Colour grading & finishing

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3D motion & product renders

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Monthly

Yearly

TRIAL EDIT

See how we work, one video

₹999

1 short-form edit, up to 60s

Captions, music & colour

2 revision rounds included

GROWTH

For brands that post new videos every week

Save ₹99K

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4.89L

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YEAR

16 Reels/Shorts + 2 long-form a month

2 motion-graphics pieces a month

Named lead editor + motion designer

Captions, music & sound design

48h priority turnaround on Reels

CREATOR

For solo creators getting started

Save ₹41K

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8 Reels/Shorts + 1 long-form a month

Captions, music & sound design

Exports for every platform

Monthly

Yearly

TRIAL EDIT

See how we work, one video

₹999

1 short-form edit, up to 60s

Captions, music & colour

2 revision rounds included

GROWTH

For brands that post new videos every week

Save ₹99K

₹

4.89L

/

YEAR

16 Reels/Shorts + 2 long-form a month

2 motion-graphics pieces a month

Named lead editor + motion designer

Captions, music & sound design

48h priority turnaround on Reels

CREATOR

For solo creators getting started

Save ₹41K

₹

1.99L

/

YEAR

8 Reels/Shorts + 1 long-form a month

Captions, music & sound design

Exports for every platform

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HIT RECORD

Who is RaRe Frames for?

RaRe Frames is for brands, creators, agencies and startups who post video regularly and want it to look great without building an in-house team. Need one launch film? We'll make it count. Posting reels every week? We'll keep the pipeline moving with a consistent style. Running an agency? We work quietly as your extra edit bay. Send footage from a phone or a cinema camera and we'll shape it into videos that hook early, hold attention and feel like your brand. You don't need a big budget to start with RaRe Frames.

What can you edit for us?

Reels, Shorts and TikToks, YouTube videos and podcasts, ads and UGC cut-downs, explainers, product launches, logo reveals and motion graphics, plus colour grading, sound design, captions and exports for every platform.

How does the process work?

Share your footage and a short brief, and we send a rough cut so you can approve the story first. Then we add motion, captions, music, sound and colour, and deliver every format you need, ready to post.

Is RaRe Frames a freelancer or a team?

A team. Editors, motion designers and a colourist work on your videos together, with one point of contact who knows your brand and your deadlines.

How many revisions do I get?

Every plan includes revision rounds. We start with a rough cut, so big changes happen early, and we keep refining until the edit feels right.

Who is RaRe Frames for?

RaRe Frames is for brands, creators, agencies and startups who post video regularly and want it to look great without building an in-house team. Need one launch film? We'll make it count. Posting reels every week? We'll keep the pipeline moving with a consistent style. Running an agency? We work quietly as your extra edit bay. Send footage from a phone or a cinema camera and we'll shape it into videos that hook early, hold attention and feel like your brand. You don't need a big budget to start with RaRe Frames.

What can you edit for us?

Reels, Shorts and TikToks, YouTube videos and podcasts, ads and UGC cut-downs, explainers, product launches, logo reveals and motion graphics, plus colour grading, sound design, captions and exports for every platform.

How does the process work?

Share your footage and a short brief, and we send a rough cut so you can approve the story first. Then we add motion, captions, music, sound and colour, and deliver every format you need, ready to post.

Is RaRe Frames a freelancer or a team?

A team. Editors, motion designers and a colourist work on your videos together, with one point of contact who knows your brand and your deadlines.

How many revisions do I get?

Every plan includes revision rounds. We start with a rough cut, so big changes happen early, and we keep refining until the edit feels right.

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