VANZ MEDIA

What VANZ MEDIA does

VANZ MEDIA is a Brooklyn-headquartered, fully remote creative studio specializing in premium 2D and 3D animation, VFX, and photorealistic apparel visualization for enterprise brands in tech, gaming, apparel, outdoor gear, and consumer products. Founded in 2020-2021 by Joel Van Zeventer, the studio operates as a distributed global team of approximately 7-10 named creative leads plus extended contributors, with no disclosed external funding. Core technical capabilities span industry-standard production tools including Cinema 4D, Houdini, Redshift, Octane, ZBrush, Unreal Engine, DaVinci Resolve, and the fashion-specific CLO3D and Marvelous Designer pipeline, supplemented by AI-assisted tooling (Stable Diffusion, NVIDIA Omniverse) for concept and texture generation.

The studio's revenue model is hybrid: project-based animation engagements at $7K-$30K+ per film, unit-priced renders ($300-$1,200 per hardgood, $350-$800 per softgood garment), and a recurring "Creative Seat" monthly subscription introduced in 2024 that bundles 2D animation, motion graphics, social design, and video editing under unlimited requests with a dedicated designer and project manager. Customer acquisition runs through a selective waitlist model designed to constrain client volume and preserve quality, supplemented by direct enterprise outreach, agency production partnerships, and word-of-mouth referrals. Marquee engagements include the Nintendo Switch 2 PowerA controller launch film, Xbox and PlayStation product films, Fox Racing's full apparel line adoption renders, and 2D explainer work for Sojern and Clari.

Distribution is direct-to-enterprise only; no marketplace or self-serve channel exists. Marketing is largely portfolio-driven via annual reels (2022-2025), blog content, YouTube, client testimonials, and third-party validation on platforms like GoodFirms. The studio's positioning emphasizes cinematic quality, fast turnaround (3-10 days per render, 4-10 weeks per film), and the ability to deliver pre-manufacturing visuals that reduce physical sampling costs for apparel and hardware brands.

Name

VANZ MEDIA

Legal name

VANZ MEDIA

Website

https://vanzmedia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VANZ MEDIA is a Brooklyn-based, fully remote creative studio producing premium 2D/3D animation, VFX, and photorealistic apparel renders for enterprise brands in tech, gaming, apparel, outdoor gear, and consumer products, sold via project fees and a Creative Seat subscription.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animation and Visual Effects Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512), Graphic Design Services (541430)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

VFX Production & Shot Work (CG Integration, Matte Painting, FX) (MPAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Real-Time Content & Engine Services (Unreal/Unity, Real-Time Rendering Pipelines) (MPADAHAH)

Keywords

• 3D animation services
• 2D motion graphics
• Visual effects production
• Fashion 3D rendering
• Product launch films

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Project-Based Animation Services: One-off projects for 2D and 3D animation, product renders, and VFX work. Pricing varies by project complexity, length, and deliverables. Standard billing is 50% deposit upfront, 50% at delivery.
2. Creative Seat Subscription: Monthly subscription model offering unlimited creative requests including 2D animation, motion graphics, social media design, presentations, marketing graphics, video editing, UI/UX design, branding assets, and AI-enhanced visuals. Includes dedicated designer, creative director oversight, project manager, and collaboration tools. Typically starts with 3-month commitment, then month-to-month.
3. 3D Fashion Rendering: Per-garment pricing for photorealistic 3D clothing renders. Softgoods renders at $350-$800 per garment. Hardgoods renders at $300-$1,200 per product. Complex products or large sets may cost more.
4. Product Animation Films: Cinematic product launch films priced based on length, style, and complexity. 2D animation typically $7K-$20K+, 3D animation typically $12K-$30K+.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VANZ MEDIA is a Brooklyn-based creative studio that produces premium 2D and 3D animation, visual effects (VFX), photorealistic product renders, and fashion 3D visualizations for enterprise brands. The studio offers both one-off project-based animation services and a monthly Creative Seat subscription providing ongoing access to a dedicated creative team for design, motion, and AI-enhanced creative work.

Product overview

VANZ MEDIA is a Brooklyn-based creative studio offering premium animation, VFX, and design services. The core portfolio includes 2D Animation (explainer videos, motion graphics, brand storytelling), 3D Animation (product launch films, VFX, industrial animations), Fashion 3D (photorealistic apparel rendering via CLO3D/Marvelous Designer), and VFX services. These are supported by Design (illustration, graphic design), Media Strategy, and AI Enhanced Creative capabilities. The Creative Seat subscription provides ongoing creative support with unlimited requests. The company primarily serves tech, gaming, apparel, outdoor gear, and consumer products brands, operating as a fully remote studio with a distributed global team.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3D Animation High-end 3D product films, animated explainer videos, and launch films for consumer electronics, gaming gear, outdoor equipment, and lifestyle products. Uses Cinema 4D, Houdini, Redshift, Octane, and ZBrush for modeling, motion, and photorealistic rendering.
• 2D Animation End-to-end 2D animation including explainer videos, product launch animations, brand storytelling, UI/UX animations, paid ad creative, social content systems, and animated infographics. Process includes strategy, scripting, storyboarding, animation, and sound design.
• VFX Visual effects services including on-set VFX supervising, product enhancements, screen replacements, object removal, compositing 3D elements into live-action footage, motion tracking, camera tracking, environment enhancements, and light simulations.
• Fashion 3D Photorealistic 3D apparel rendering using CLO3D and Marvelous Designer for fashion and activewear brands. Creates digital garments from patterns, tech packs, fabric swatches, or sketches for e-commerce, marketing campaigns, virtual try-ons, and AR/VR experiences.
• Creative Seat Monthly subscription model providing unlimited creative requests with a dedicated designer, project manager, and access to animators, editors, and AI-assisted creative specialists. Includes 2D animation, motion graphics, social media design, presentations, marketing graphics, video editing, branding assets, and UI/UX design. Typically starts with 3-month commitment, then month-to-month.
• Product Renders High-quality product stills and turntables for gear, equipment, electronics, accessories, and consumer products. Softgoods renders priced at $350-$800 per garment, hardgoods at $300-$1,200 per product. Deliverables include MP4, GIF, PNG sequences, JPG, TIFF, EXR.
• Industrial Animation Technical animations for industry leaders in aerospace, automotive, medical devices, energy, and more. Includes training videos, safety animations, and process visualization. Created by engineers with master's degrees.
• AI Enhanced Creative AI-powered creative services used across film production and motion design to accelerate workflows. Combines AI tools with human artistic expertise for photorealistic renders and faster production pipelines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sojern's YouTube channel engagement grew 400% after using VANZ animated explainer videos
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bilfinger SEnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerVANZ collaborated with Bilfinger SE, a European multinational company specialized in civil and industrial construction, engineering and services, to create technical animations for an automotive plant visualization project for Great Wall Motors Company in Germany. This demonstrates VANZ's technical animation capabilities for complex industrial and engineering visualization.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Buck: LA-based design and animation studio producing product launch films, brand storytelling, and motion design for global consumer brands. Direct strategic peer, comparable premium boutique operating model and enterprise client roster.
• Giant Ant: Animation and design studio specializing in brand films, product launches, and character-led storytelling for tech, CPG, and gaming clients. Closely comparable service mix and enterprise go-to-market.
• Demo Duck: Animation studio producing explainer videos and product animations for B2B/SaaS and enterprise tech brands. Comparable in 2D/3D explainer and corporate video capability, especially relevant to VANZ's Sojern/Clari work.
• Yum Yum Videos: Animated explainer video studio serving tech, SaaS, and consumer brands. Overlap with VANZ's 2D explainer and SaaS customer segment.
• Block & Tackle: Creative studio blending animation and brand storytelling for product launches and marketing campaigns. Comparable boutique scale and enterprise client mix.
• Tool of North America: Boutique production and animation studio producing branded films, VFX-heavy product launches, and design-driven campaigns for technology and consumer brands. Strong overlap with VANZ's VFX + launch film positioning.
• Ordinary Folk: Creative studio producing animation and 2D/3D content for tech and consumer brands including product launches and explainer work. Comparable scale, audience, and project-based boutique model.
• Switch Video: Explainer video and animation studio serving enterprise and SaaS clients with 2D/3D motion graphics. Directly competes for the same tech/SaaS explainer budget as VANZ's 2D offering.

Broad incumbents

• MediaMonks (S4 Capital): Global content and production powerhouse offering animation, VFX, and brand content at enterprise scale across consumer electronics, gaming, and apparel. Sets the upper bound of scale and direct competition VANZ would face pitching into larger enterprise accounts.

Emerging players

• Perception: NYC-based creative studio with overlap in brand storytelling and animation for consumer/tech brands. Smaller scale competitor for similar enterprise briefs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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