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Explainer Video Production Services That Clarify

Turn complex ideas into clear, engaging stories with hsc.tv’s explainer video production services. Our full-service team shapes your message from early research and scripting through filming, animation, editing, and final delivery. Whether you need a polished brand introduction, product walkthrough, or campaign asset, we combine strategic storytelling with broadcast-caliber creative and technical execution to help audiences understand—and remember—what matters.

Production team reviewing an animated explainer video

Our Explainer Video Production Services

Strategic creative, production, and post-production support for clear, polished explainer videos from initial idea through final delivery.

Concept Development

Research and creative development establish the audience, core message, visual direction, and narrative approach before production begins, helping every explainer video start with a focused, purposeful foundation.

Script Development

Clear, audience-focused scripts organize your message into an engaging structure, balancing essential information, tone, pacing, and a natural call to action for a concise, effective explainer.

Storyboarding

Storyboards translate the approved script into planned scenes, framing, graphics, and transitions, giving stakeholders a practical visual blueprint before cameras roll or animation production starts.

Video Production

Experienced directors, producers, crews, lighting, sets, and professional gear support live-action footage that reinforces your message with polished visuals and dependable on-set coordination.

Animation And Graphics

Custom graphics, animation, and color work make complex ideas easier to follow while creating a visual style that supports your brand and strengthens viewer retention.

Editing And Audio

Editing, voice-over coordination, audio mixing, and finishing bring every element together into a refined explainer video prepared for digital, broadcast, social, or presentation use.

Editor refining an explainer video timeline

From Brief to Final Cut

Define Your Core Message

We begin by learning your audience, objectives, essential information, brand requirements, and intended distribution. This discovery work creates a shared creative brief and keeps the explainer focused on the outcome viewers need to understand.

Develop Script And Visual Plan

Produce Footage And Creative Assets

Edit, Refine, And Finish

Built For Clarity

Stories That Connect

See how thoughtful storytelling and integrated production help clients communicate with impact across channels.

"One of the best group of production professionals I have worked with in my 25 years."

Jay Jalbert
Jay Jalbert

"HSC.tv is truly an exceptional production house. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Bryan, Pier, and their team over the past couple of years, and they consistently exceed expectations. Every referral I’ve made has been thrilled with the results — HSC.tv simply never disappoints! Despite working with major brands..."

Jay Cash
Jay Cash

"HSC is the greatest production group I've ever worked with. They're hard working, ego-free and insanely talented. They're to perfect production partner one would want. Beyond highly recommend."

Johnny Sweet (Only Child Productions)
Johnny Sweet (Only Child Productions)

"One of the best group of production professionals I have worked with in my 25 years."

Jay Jalbert
Jay Jalbert

"HSC.tv is truly an exceptional production house. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Bryan, Pier, and their team over the past couple of years, and they consistently exceed expectations. Every referral I’ve made has been thrilled with the results — HSC.tv simply never disappoints! Despite working with major brands..."

Jay Cash
Jay Cash

"HSC is the greatest production group I've ever worked with. They're hard working, ego-free and insanely talented. They're to perfect production partner one would want. Beyond highly recommend."

Johnny Sweet (Only Child Productions)
Johnny Sweet (Only Child Productions)

"One of the best group of production professionals I have worked with in my 25 years."

Jay Jalbert
Jay Jalbert

"HSC.tv is truly an exceptional production house. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Bryan, Pier, and their team over the past couple of years, and they consistently exceed expectations. Every referral I’ve made has been thrilled with the results — HSC.tv simply never disappoints! Despite working with major brands..."

Jay Cash
Jay Cash

"HSC is the greatest production group I've ever worked with. They're hard working, ego-free and insanely talented. They're to perfect production partner one would want. Beyond highly recommend."

Johnny Sweet (Only Child Productions)
Johnny Sweet (Only Child Productions)
The hsc.tv Difference

Why Choose hsc.tv?

A collaborative production partner built to carry your story from first idea to final cut.

Since 1996

Three decades of storytelling experience support confident creative and production decisions.

End-To-End

Creative development, production, and post-production stay coordinated under one experienced partner.

Award-Recognized

Emmy and BAFTA-recognized work reflects high creative and technical standards.

Global Reach

New York, Atlanta, London, and global teams support productions wherever projects require.

Meet The hsc.tv Team

Creative production specialists focused on clear, compelling visual storytelling.

Portrait of Bryan "Twz" Brousseau, Director / Director of Photography

Bryan "Twz" Brousseau

Director / Director of Photography

Bryan "Twz" Brousseau is the Director, Director of Photography, and owner of hsc.tv, a full-service production company founded in 1996 and based in New York, with teams in Atlanta and London. The company serves networks and brands including ESPN, ABC, CNBC, A&E, Coca-Cola, Kraft, and New Balance. Bryan is a multiple Sports Emmy Award-winning cinematographer and a three-time Murrow Award winner. His recent work includes ESPN's Clutch: The NBA Playoffs (2024, director of photography for all eight episodes), Full Court Press (2024–2025), and Everything But the Chip: The 2001 76ers, as well as Grand Slam tennis and the Masters for ESPN. He also served as director of photography and producer on the feature documentary Last Call: The Shutdown of NYC Bars. Credits: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2225355/ (Bryan Twz Brousseau).

Portrait of Lacee Baisch, Production Manager / Line Producer

Lacee Baisch

Production Manager / Line Producer

Lacee Baisch is hsc.tv's Production Manager and the operational backbone of its productions. She runs shoots end to end, managing budgets, crew booking, call sheets, travel, and day-to-day client coordination for network and brand clients including ESPN, A&E/History Channel, and PepsiCo. Her recent work includes the A&E/History Channel Declaration of Independence production at the New York State Archives, ESPN field shoots in Boston and Tampa, and the PepsiCo Advertising Hall of Achievement film currently in production.

Portrait of Pier de Sanctis, Head of Post Production

Pier de Sanctis

Head of Post Production

Pier de Sanctis is a multi-Emmy Award-winning editor and the head of post-production at hsc.tv. Over more than 30 years in the field, Pier has specialized in motion graphics, editing, and creative direction, building show packages for HISTORY, CNBC, ESPN, CBS, and ABC. Pier has served as lead editor on long-form documentaries including Showtime's Quiet Storm: The Ron Artest Story, ESPN's On & Coppin, Last Call: The Shutdown of NYC Bars, and All in My Power, along with numerous broadcast features for CBS, ESPN, and NFL Network. Pier also leads hsc.tv's post-production team on fast-turnaround, on-site work for live events and brand activations, including the US Open, Bonnaroo, ESPN's NCAA tournament coverage, the Coca-Cola Olympic Torch Relay, Coca-Cola E206, Nabisco Triscuit Home Farming, and the Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Light Show.

Portrait of Rosie Nakamura, Head of Editorial & Colorist

Rosie Nakamura

Head of Editorial & Colorist

Rosie Nakamura is a two-time Emmy-winning editor and colorist with 25 years of experience shaping stories across every format. As Head of Editorial at hsc.tv, a full-service production company in New York, she leads the team's creative post-production work. Her credits span network television, feature-length documentaries and narrative films, shorts, web series, music videos, and promos. She has worked with ABC, NBC, CBS, HISTORY, ESPN, Lifetime, Sony, and Coca-Cola. In 2018, she won Best Editing at the Worldwide Women's Film Festival for the short film Lovers. A filmmaker in her own right, Rosie directed her first feature documentary, The Trick to Escape a Straitjacket, which has screened at festivals across the country. She is a graduate of the Denison University film program.

Portrait of Autumn Nakamura Neal, Head of Motion Design

Autumn Nakamura Neal

Head of Motion Design

Autumn Nakamura Neal is a two-time Emmy Award winner who has been working as an animator and designer at hsc.tv since 2007. Currently serving as Head of Motion Design, her work spans documentaries, docuseries, network promos, and sports programming, with projects for Skydance Sports, ESPN, CBS, Netflix, Hulu, and more. Her recent work includes animation and design for the Apple TV+ docuseries The Dynasty: UConn Huskies and the ESPN original docuseries Where It Lies.

Portrait of Daron Nealis, Head of Visual Design

Daron Nealis

Head of Visual Design

Daron Nealis is hsc's Head of Visual Design. She has been with the company since 2013 and has collaborated on a diverse collection of projects for Skydance, Netflix, ESPN, Hulu, A&E, as well as nonprofits, startups, and independent films. She recently worked on the documentary feature Born Melo, which premiered at Tribeca, as well as the Netflix Olympic Basketball series Court of Gold. She is proud to have worked on two Emmy-winning projects, but not as proud as her mom.

Portrait of Joe Anton, Post-Production Manager

Joe Anton

Post-Production Manager

Joe Anton is an Emmy Award-winning post-production manager and video editor who has served as hsc's post manager since 2018. Her professional experience in film and video spans feature films, unscripted television, promos and marketing, digital media, and more. She has worked with notable clients including ABC, CBS, ESPN, Showtime, Netflix, Hulu, Google, Amazon, and Skydance, among others. She received an Emmy Award for her work on Prime Video's Election Night Live With Brian Williams, as well as an Edward R. Murrow Award for her work on the Bleacher Report docuseries B/REAL.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to make an explainer video?

Explainer video cost is shaped by the creative scope and production requirements. Key factors include script development, video length, live-action filming, locations, talent, animation complexity, voice-over, music, editing, and delivery versions. A straightforward animated or interview-led piece generally requires fewer resources than a multi-location production with custom graphics. A defined brief and storyboard help establish a realistic budget before production begins.

How long should an explainer video be?

What is included in explainer video production?

Do I need a script before starting?

Can you create animation for an explainer video?

How long does explainer video production take?

Can you produce a video if we already have footage?

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Questions About Your Video Project?

Speak with our team about scope, creative direction, and delivery needs.

Production Teams Where Needed

hsc.tv supports productions through teams in New York, Atlanta, London, and locations worldwide.

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Availability

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Need Production Support On Location?

Tell us where and when your project needs to happen.

Award-Recognized Work

Awards and Recognition

News Emmy Award recognition

News Emmy Award

2025 winner for outstanding title sequence

BAFTA Best Documentary recognition

BAFTA Best Documentary

2025 winning documentary production contribution

Sports Emmy nomination recognition

Sports Emmy Nomination

Recognized documentary series achievement

Bring Your Message Into Focus

Share your goals, audience, and timeline, and our team will help map the right explainer video approach.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 718-626-6226.