FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Our approach is friendly, flexible and professional. Our 3D animations bring the power of storytelling and creativity to your message with striking images that grab your attention and explain instantly complex matters in an accurate way. We understand the importance of medical credibility and strive to deliver scientific accuracy through research and collaboration.
Polymime is an independent UK animation studio with a unique storytelling style specialising in medical 3D animation and offering product visualisation including photorealistic rendering, visual effects, interactive 3D services (virtual reality, augmented reality, 360֯ videos and interactive applications), character animation, illustrations and motion graphics for different industries:, pharma, biotech, consumer goods, oil& gas, automotive, food & beverages and others.

We focus on finding innovative solutions for communication challenges by utilising the latest techniques in cutting edge animation. Whether it’s a simple key element or a complete production, from storyboard to final output Polymime offer a tailored service to suit a variety of projects. From photoreal to abstract, we have a large render style pallet to choose from.

Polymime has many years of experience in the field of medical animation, having collaborated with pharmaceuticals, physicians, surgeons, medical device manufacturers and medical researchers. We have experience in working within a diversity of clinical areas: oncology, dermatology, respiratory, ophthalmology, neurology, hematology, immunology, genetics and others.

Our medical research consultant, Ana Mootossamy (PHD) helps Polymime to gain clear scientific knowledge, ensuring our medical animations and illustrations remain as accurate as possible.

Our clients normally provide their models to us, so accuracy is ensured. We can also create models from other sources provided. By close collaboration with our clients we ensure that models are created to the highest standard of accuracy. Creating a product model from scratch will incur in a higher production cost. Please feel free to discuss this with us.

Projects are treated discreetly and under strict confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements can be entered as per client’s request.

Every project is different and customized to our client’s requirements, so anything included in your video will depend on your outline requirements. The video can include the script, storyboard, voice-over, editing, images from the animation, music and effects alongside the animation. Full perpetual animation copyrights are also included.

Full perpetual animation copyrights on final artwork are passed to our clients.

Your logos and images can be included in your animation. Files need to be provided.

The number of minutes, the resolution (HD or 4K), the animation style (quality, complexity) and the number of environments will define the cost of an animation. We would be happy to provide you with a more accurate quote after receiving your animation outline, so please contact us.

Yes, we can work with you tailoring shots accordingly to save on production time in order to fall within any budgetary constraints. Given that we will need to assess your budget needs, please contact us.

The average length to produce an animation video is approximately 6-8 weeks. The production length for a still image will be a lot shorter. However, any production length will solely depend on the project and its requirements.

1 Pre-Production
A pre-production meeting allows us to identify the objectives, timelines, regulatory hurdles and budgets of a project. We research and review references & source materials to ensure our understanding of the project requirements are accurate, developing a clear insight into our clients’ objectives. Once an animation outline is in place, a detailed rendered storyboard is developed to ensure an effective and accurate final product.
2 Production
On approval of the storyboard, we set to work to deliver a preview quality draft depicting how scenes cut together, the user experience of an interactive application or the composition of an illustration. With client feedback the work is edited, with the addition of audio effects and narration.
3 Post-Production
The final phase is where a project receives its finishing touch. For animation, all shots are rendered to the desired texturing and lighting style and composited with visual effects. Applications are tested and finalised in relevant formats and illustrations fine-tuned, ready for print. If required, titles and captions are accompanied by a final audio mix before completion of the final piece.
4 Delivery
We can deliver in a wide range of digital formats to maximise the return on your investment. Animations, apps and stills can be re-purposed for broadcast television, online usage, exhibitions, stereoscopy, 360 video, virtual/augmented reality, PowerPoint and interactive PDF’s, iPads and smart phones, DVD’s, podcasts and print. Once your project is complete, we archive your data so that it can be easily updated as your products evolve.

The length of an animation will depend on the type and purpose of the animation. 2-4 min animation is common length for animations, however they can be as short as a few seconds or as long as you want. To discuss your requirements including length, please contact us.

We are happy to discuss payment arrangements at the beginning of the production. Please feel free to contact us.

1.Your Project Name
This will help with the organisation of your project.
2. Your company background
Tell us about the kind of products and/or services you offer. Tell us what you do and how you do it. Different types of companies may need different types of animations.
3. Competition
Tell us any good and bad examples of marketing campaigns your competitors are doing. This will give us an idea of what kind of competition you are going up against with our animation services.
4. What do you need?
Tell us exactly what you need. This will help scale the size of your project and the time needed to be completed.
5. Why do you need?
Tell us what your objective is so we can work to achieve it together.
6. Target
Tell us who is your target audience.
7. Deadlines
Tell us when you need the project to be completed.
8. Animation length
9. Platform/screen
What frame size does the final animation need to be
10. Styling
Mood boards, examples of styles you like and dislike
11. Animation outline
Describe the key points that need to be covered in the animation.
12. Other requirements
Storyboard, script, voice-over, music & sound effects, captions
13. Budget

If you have a budget in mind, please include it in your brief. If you have no idea, we can discus costs. We can work with you tailoring shots accordingly to save on production time in order to fall within any budgetary constraints.

If you have any further questions you would like answered please contact us.