California, a global leader in entertainment and technology, is a prime location for explainer video production. Known for its innovation and creative spirit, California hosts events like Adobe MAX, attracting top agencies and talent. Leading agencies in California are at the forefront of video production, providing businesses with cutting-edge solutions to enhance their brand image and storytelling.

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United States × California × Explainer Video Production × Education × $1,000 - $10,000 ×Clear Filters
  • Break the Scroll, Demand Attention.

    Beacons Point's creative process covers scripting, storyboarding, production, and post-production, with video marketing expertise offered alongside delivery. The video production company has earned Telly, W3, Davey, and Television Academy awards for its corporate video work...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Audio Production
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    Encinitas, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • One-stop scientific communication agency

    Nanobot Communication is an award winning one-stop scientific communication agency. We provide life science companies with marketing and communication strategies that are efficient, responsive, and centered on delivering a measurable return on investment (ROI)...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    23 Projects Listed
  • Everyone has a story...

    As one of San Diego's longest serving video production companies, we pride ourselves on working with our clients to help them tell their story. We've created award winning videos for companies and brands across the country...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Video for Maximum Impact.

    Zap Media Services offers animation, motion graphics, and video editing services to SAAS companies, entrepreneurs, and non-profit organizations. Zap Media Services can collaborate with you to create instructional videos, product videos, orientation videos, and more when you need to use video to communicate...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    Salinas, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Create Video Ads That Convert.

    We specialize in crafting high-converting direct response video ads tailored for social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Strategies, Branding and Digital Products for Companies Who Are Ready for Changes.

    QLO Agency is a Los Angeles based design and technology studio founded in 2024. The firm delivers branding, UX/UI, web and app design, motion graphics, packaging, and 3D animation. With a lean team of under 50, QLO specializes in crafting bold digital experiences for startups, consumer brands, and global...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Meta Campaigns & Video Creative, Handled Together.

    Knowlify Studio makes handmade animated explainer videos for companies. Done-for-you. Fast. Each video has a job: launch, onboard, sell, train, or cut support questions. You bring the goal. We handle script, animation, voiceover, and delivery. Then we stay on as your video team...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • PPC
    • Creative Services
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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