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Animation that creates understanding

We help organisations turn complex ideas into clear, engaging stories through strategy-led animation.

Trusted by global brands
Sycurio
SCG
Cloudflare
Veolia
Grypp
Duetto
Revizto
CGI
Laborie
JCI
Nikkiso
Viking Cruises
XTM

How we work

1

Discovery

Understand your audience, objectives and message. We’ll explore what needs to be communicated, who it needs to reach and what success looks like. No perfect brief required.

2

Alignment

Define the narrative, visual direction and creative approach. Together, we’ll create clarity around the message, ensuring the animation is purposeful, engaging and aligned with your objectives.

3

Delivery

Bring the story to life through animation. Combining motion, design and sound, we create animations that help audiences understand, remember and act.

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Our approach: Clarity first. Motion follows

Here’s how we help organisations turn complex messages into stories people can understand, remember and act on.

Story before motion

Before anything moves, the message needs to be clear. We define the objective, audience and core idea first, then shape the script and storyboard around what the animation needs to communicate.

Clarity through storytelling

Animation is most effective when it makes complexity easier to follow. We translate technical, abstract or detailed subjects into clear visual stories that help audiences understand what matters and why.

A trusted animation partner since 1987

The strongest endorsement comes from the people we’ve worked with.

  • Courts' team grasped our product intricacies with impressive speed and creativity. They delivered an outstanding asset that not only serves our immediate needs but offers longevity and versatility for various future applications. We're truly delighted with the results.
    End User Marketing ManagerSIKA
  • I have worked with a fair few animation/video agencies in my career and I can confidently say none of them have delivered the quality, attention to detail and results I have received from Courts on this project. I cannot recommend their team enough!
    Marketing Communications DirectorGunnebo
  • We have used Courts for several animations and found they were quickly able to visualise our brief resulting in a fast development process, minimal rework and excellent results. Internal requests for us to do more pieces and localise into several languages speak for the quality of the finished work. I would highly recommend them thanks to both their professionalism and highly amenable attitude.
    Channel Marketing ManagerPFUe, a Fujitsu Company
  • WOW! I am AMAZED, thank you all for your hard work. This is a stunning piece of work and it sets a benchmark for our animation & video projects moving forward!
    Product Marketing LeadDenstply Sirona
  • The animation from Courts was a turning point in our messaging. We were finally able to communicate our sorry clearly and effectively.
    COOCovatic
  • Top notch animation agency, that naturally became an extension of the in-house marketing team. Their approach has always been personable and professional and the leadership is the best I've ever worked with in an agency!
    VP of MarketingDuetto
  • We’ve worked with Courts for many years and over that time they have consistently delivered great creative ideas.
    Managing DirectorViking UK

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Complex ideas. Clear Stories.

Tell us what you need to communicate and who you need to reach. We’ll help uncover the right approach for your audience, message and objectives.

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What’s driving your project?

Why Courts?

We create strategic animations that help organisations communicate complex ideas with greater clarity, engagement and impact.

Strategy before storytelling

Strong animation starts with understanding. We take time to uncover your audience, objectives and message before developing the creative approach, ensuring every animation has a clear purpose.

Clarity from the start

You don’t need a perfect brief. Through discovery and collaboration, we help uncover the opportunities, challenges and priorities that will shape the project.

Complexity into clarity

Whether you’re explaining a product, service, process or proposition, we help transform complexity into stories that audiences can understand, remember and engage with.

Built to communicate

The most effective animations do more than attract attention. They create understanding, strengthen engagement and help people connect with your message.

Trusted partner

Independent and relationship-focused, we’ve been helping organisations communicate more effectively since 1987. You’ll always know where the project stands, why decisions are being made and what comes next.

How we stack up

We help ambitious businesses grow through brand strategy, identity and creative thinking.

Courts
Most other agencies

Understanding

Understands the challenge first Courts
Starts with the brief Most other agencies

Clarity

Simplifies complex ideas Courts
Focuses on visual style Most other agencies

Expertise

Senior team throughout Courts
Junior-led delivery Most other agencies

Partnership

Collaborative from day one Courts
Transactional project delivery Most other agencies

Communication

Plain English, no jargon Courts
Creative agency speak Most other agencies

Long-term value

Assets designed to work harder Courts
One-off campaign thinking Most other agencies
FAQs

Answers to common questions

Animation is particularly effective when you need to explain something complex, technical or difficult to visualise. Whether you’re launching a product, communicating a process, introducing a service or simplifying a proposition, animation can help audiences understand your message more quickly and clearly.

We create a range of animation styles, including explainer videos, product animations, motion graphics, 2D animation, 3D animation and branded content. The right approach depends on your audience, objectives and message.

Yes. In fact, this is where many projects begin. We help define the story, simplify complex information and develop scripts that are clear, engaging and aligned with your objectives.

Costs vary depending on the style, length and complexity of the animation. Following an initial discovery conversation, we’ll recommend an approach and provide a clear proposal aligned to your objectives and budget.

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