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Explanatory Videos

Products, processes, software: Some topics require more than just text. Our explanatory videos make complex concepts easy to understand.

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Explanatory Video Agency

Explanatory videos convey in 60 to 120 seconds what a ten-page brochure tries to convey. Animated, with voice-over, and straight to the point. We produce explanatory videos that not only inform but also stick in your mind.

Complex Topics
Explained in Minutes

Higher Conversion Rates on Landing Pages

Can be used on websites,
social media, and at events

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A style that suits you

Every explainer video conveys your brand. That’s why we develop the visual style together with you: colors, shapes, characters, and typography are all based on your corporate design. Whether it’s whiteboard style, flat animations, or icon-based graphics, the look isn’t derived from a template—it’s based on your briefing. The design is fully tailored to your brand identity. Typography, color palette, and visual elements come together as a cohesive whole. The result is a video that feels like your company—not like a run-of-the-mill template.

Why Video Instead of Text

People retain 95 percent of a message when it is presented as a video. With text, the retention rate is around 10 percent. An explainer video combines visuals, sound, and motion into a story that captures attention and fosters understanding. Especially for products, software, or internal processes that require explanation, explainer videos are the most efficient way to convey knowledge. Our video production covers the entire process: from the initial idea to the finished film.

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From a simple product video to a multi-part training series: explanatory videos can be used for a variety of formats and target audiences. Every topic requires its own visual style. That’s why we’re showing you the most common animation styles and which one is right for you.

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Motion Design

Flat illustrations, bold colors, and fluid motion. Motion design has a modern look and can be closely tailored to your branding. It’s ideal for product explanations and marketing videos that get right to the point.

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Character Animation

Animated characters guide viewers through the topic and tell a story. This style fosters a sense of connection and evokes emotion. It is particularly effective in onboarding videos and employer branding content.

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Icon and Infographic Animation

Icons, numbers, and charts come to life and explain relationships at a glance. The style is straightforward and modern, and production is fast. It’s well-suited for technical topics and B2B communication.

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Product Demo

A screenshot of your interface is enhanced with animated highlights, arrows, and tooltips. This style is well-suited for software tutorials and feature explanations that focus on the actual product.

These companies know how we work

An explainer video stands or falls on its script. Before a single graphic is created, we develop the story: Who is the target audience? What is the problem? How does your product or process solve this problem? This forms the basis for a narrative arc that works within 60 to 120 seconds. We write the script so that every second counts. No sentence without a purpose, no scene without added value. The voiceover is checked for clarity, and technical jargon is used only if the target audience is familiar with it. Content creation for explainer videos follows the same principles as good web copy: clarity over creativity. The script is visualized in a storyboard before production begins. An explainer video agency that skimps on the script is skimping on the most expensive part.

What Our Customers Say

„Working with an agency requires good ideas, cutting-edge technology, and clear budgets with no surprises. But the personal chemistry has to be right, too. With seitenweise, everything was just right. It was really fun.“

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Mathias Schwaben

Intervideo

„seitenweise impressed us with fast delivery, friendly communication, and their patience in incorporating our requests! If you want a fast, attractive, and SEO-optimized WordPress website, you should have one built here.“

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Michael Bykovski

Computerra

„In addition to the entire team’s tremendous expertise, we especially appreciate how easy and quick it is to get in touch with them, even when things get urgent. Every problem, no matter how small, is taken seriously and resolved immediately.“

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Julian Ellermann

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„What particularly impresses us about Seitenweise is not only its technical expertise, but also its proactive approach.“

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Dirk Bockelmann

DFT

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Here's How Your Explainer Video Is Created

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Briefing and Concept Development

We start with a joint discussion. We clarify the target audience, message, purpose, and desired style. This leads to a concept that includes a timeline, tone, and the initial key points of the content. The concept serves as the foundation for all subsequent steps.

Script and Storyboard

We write the script and visualize it in a storyboard: scene by scene, with dialogue, stage directions, and initial sketches. You’ll see the video’s structure early on and can suggest changes before production begins. This saves time and reduces the need for revisions.

Design and Illustration

All visual elements are developed: characters, icons, backgrounds, and typography. The design is based on your branding and the chosen animation style. Our designer will create several options for you to choose from. You’ll receive a complete design preview for approval before animation begins. This way, you’ll avoid any surprises in the final version.

Animation and Soundtrack

The approved designs are animated, the voiceover is recorded, and the sound design is produced. This is the phase in which the finished film takes shape. You’ll receive a first draft for review before we make the final revisions and export all formats.

Delivery and Rollout

After final approval, we’ll deliver the video in all required formats and resolutions. Upon request, we can embed it on your website, create short versions for social media, or prepare it for distribution on YouTube and Vimeo.

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We make complex topics easy to understand in seconds

seitenweise is a digital agency based in Bielefeld, founded in 1999. With over 500 completed projects and more than 100 clients, we know what it takes for explainer videos to be effective and fulfill their purpose. We combine video production with strategic consulting, UX design, and a deep understanding of your target audience. Concept development, animation, voice-over, and distribution all come from a single source. Every explainer video is optimized and tested for its specific purpose. No video without a plan, no plan without a thorough briefing.

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Marcel and Olli run the agency. They'll respond to your initial inquiry about explainer videos.

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Explaining complex topics in a simple way—that's our job. Send us your topic, and we'll turn it into a video that sticks in your mind.

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