3D Installation Animation Services

Assembly and installation videos made from your CAD files, so customers set up the product right the first time. From $15 per second of animation at volume.

  • From $15 per second of animation
  • Made from your CAD files
  • Reply within one business day
  • 500+ in-house 3D artists
  • 4.7 rating on Trustpilot
  • Amazon Certified 3D Content Provider
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Installation Animation Services Trusted by Leading Brands

Hilti
Selo
Murphy Door
Global Doors
Blocblinds
Dmf
Schwank
Uk Radiators
Actiforce
Seawin
Hotbath
Barkman
Baux
Trueform Concrete
Channels

Where Installation Animations Are Used

One animation works for buyers, installers and your support team.

YouTube and Product Pages example

YouTube and Product Pages

A short guide next to the buy button answers the setup question before it becomes a return.

Installer Training example

Installer Training

Contractors and service teams learn the steps once, the same way, on any device.

Manuals and Support Pages example

Manuals and Support Pages

Cutaways show the parts behind the wall, so a support ticket gets a link instead of a long reply.

Examples

3D Installation Animation for Every Product Type

Press play on any video to watch it. Every animation is built from your CAD files or drawings, so the same model also gives you stills, 360 views and AR.

Furniture Assembly

Bed Assembly

Frame, slats and headboard put together in the order the manual follows.

Desk and Table Assembly

Legs, frame and height mechanism shown step by step, with the tool for each step.

TV Stand Assembly

Shelves, panels and hardware placed in sequence, with every screw in view.

Interior Fixtures and Openings

Door Installation

Frame fitting, hinge alignment and the final adjustment of the doors.

Blinds Installation

Brackets, headrail and chain mechanism mounted on the window frame.

Rolling Wall System

Track, panels and locking parts of a sliding wall, shown in order.

Exterior and Building Products

Fence Installation

Posts, panels and finishing steps, laid out the way an installer works on site.

Concrete Panel Installation

Cutting, fitting and fixing the panels, with close-ups of the tools.

Steel Siding Panels

Framing, overlap and fastener placement from angles a camera cannot reach.

3D vs filming

Is 3D Installation Animation Better Than a Filmed Tutorial?

For most products, yes: it needs only CAD files, shows the hidden parts and updates without a reshoot.

3D installation animationFilmed tutorial
Physical prototype neededNo, CAD files are enoughYes
Camera crew and setNot neededRequired
Cutaways and see-through viewsYesNot possible
Ready before the product shipsYesNo
Product design changesRe-render the affected stepsFull reshoot
Other languagesSwap the text layer and re-renderReshoot or full dub
Same models reused for renders, AR and 360YesNo
What we show

What We Can Show in an Installation Animation

The details installers usually have to guess, made visible.

Exploded Views

Every part moves apart to show how the components relate before assembly starts.

Step-by-Step Sequences

Numbered stages with smooth transitions keep the viewer oriented at every moment.

Cutaways and Cross-Sections

Hidden fasteners, mechanisms and connections that a camera cannot capture.

Tool and Hardware Callouts

Labels name the tool, the part and the torque at the moment they matter.

Close-Up Detail Shots

Tight camera moves on tolerances, textures and the critical alignment points.

Room or Site Context

The product placed in a photoreal room or exterior, so viewers see it where it will live.

Pricing

What 3D Installation Animation Costs

Animation is priced per second of finished video. Prices from our current price list for larger volumes; our manager confirms the exact price and timeline.

Installation or Assembly Video

Installation or Assembly Video

Guides for buyers and installers

from$15per second
Still Images From the Same Model

Still Images From the Same Model

White background; 4K from $7

from$5per image
3D Model of the Product example

3D Model of the Product

$130 for a one-off order

from$60per model

What Affects the Price

Animation comes on top of 3D modeling of the product and the scene.

  • Length of the finished video, in seconds
  • Number of products and scenes
  • Visual effects, which are charged separately
  • Music and voiceover, if needed

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Process

How We Make Your Installation Animation

From your manual and CAD files to a finished video, and updates when the product changes.

01

Brief and References

You share CAD files, the installation manual, product photos and any instructions you have. We agree on the scope, length and steps.

02

3D Modeling and Technical Review

We build or refine every part, from brackets and fasteners to the room around them, and check accuracy before animating.

03

Storyboard Approval

You approve a simple draft of the camera angles and step timing before final rendering.

04

Materials, Light and Render

We add materials, light and the environment, then render the full animation.

05

Post-production and Delivery

We add step labels, sound and optional voiceover, and deliver files ready for Amazon, YouTube and your website.

06

Updates Later

When a part or a finish changes, we re-render only the affected steps from the same scene.

What does a brief include?

A few photos or drawings with the main dimensions are enough to begin. If something is unclear, we go through it together.

Send your brief

Drawings and Dimensions

CAD files, technical drawings or sketches, plus the overall width, depth and height.

Photos and Materials

Product photos from several sides and names, codes or swatches of every finish.

Where Images Will Go

Amazon, Shopify or your own site: each platform has its own rules for background, framing and size.

Why us

Why Brands Choose Us for Installation Animation

A 3D animation studio that knows furniture, appliances and building products.

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627 In-House Artists

Modelers, animators and lighting artists work under one roof, with no freelancers or outsourcing.

Amazon Certified 3D Content Provider

Amazon has certified us to create 3D content for its listings from your product images, so the files meet its requirements.

A Dedicated Project Manager

One contact who knows your product and your installation steps from the brief to delivery.

38K+ 3D Models Built

Existing furniture, material and room assets cut the cost and time of every scene.

One Model for Every Format

The model built for the animation also gives you silo images, lifestyle scenes, AR and 360 views.

Rated 4.7 on Trustpilot

Furniture and home brands rate our work 4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot.

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Schedule an Installation Animation Demo

Pick a time and we will walk through how your animation gets made, from your manual and CAD files to the finished video, with timelines and pricing.

  • See installation animations we have delivered for brands like yours
  • Get a cost estimate for a single product or your whole catalog
  • Ask about formats, timing and how the process works
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Client Reviews of Our Installation Animation Services

Most of these clients have worked with us for years.

MMarkusFinland

Excellent service and customer oriented mindset!

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CHCristan HaliburtonUnited States

We had a fantastic experience working with CGIFurniture. From the beginning, their team took the time to truly understand our needs and vision. They were thorough in their communication, asking the right technical questions to ensure everything was just right. The final results exceeded our expectations, the quality and realism of the images were outstanding. Not only did they deliver a stunning visual outcome, but they also helped us save significant time and money compared to a traditional in-person photo shoot.

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KSKarla StanchinaUnited States

We had a wonderful experience with CGIFurniture creating our tile product lifestyle scenes. They made two beautiful and accurate scenes for us in an efficient manner and met every deadline. Working with their team, especially Artem and Kate, made our collaborative experience a pleasure. We highly recommend their services and have passed their information on to many of our colleagues.

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DCDerek ChiuNew Zealand

Contact CGI Furniture for assistance in rendering photos for our website. My collaboration with Anna and her team was exceptional. They displayed prompt and seamless communication, and, most importantly, they went the extra mile to ensure my satisfaction with their work. I am thoroughly delighted with their service and would enthusiastically choose them again in the future.

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DHDavid HallUnited States

The team at CGI have been super helpful in 3d renderings for our company. They are very efficient and provide amazing work.

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RKRay KoUnited States

Excellent service and result. Very pleased with overall experience. Highly recommended!

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Answers to Common Questions About 3D Installation Animation

How long does a 3D installation animation take?

Our manager replies within one business day with a timeline for your project. Production time depends on the number of steps and parts and the level of detail you need.

What files do you need from us to start?

Ideally, we'd get CAD or STEP files for all components, the installation manual, reference photos and your brand guidelines (colors, fonts). Already have 3D models? We can work with those. Only photos and drawings? We'll build the models from scratch, which adds some time but is no problem.

What video formats and resolutions do you deliver?

You'll get MP4 (H.264/H.265), MOV, WebM or GIF. The standard is 1080p, and 4K is available on request. Need vertical (9:16) for social, square (1:1) for Instagram or Amazon, or widescreen (16:9) for YouTube and PDPs? We can export any of these, or all of them from one production.

Can you add voiceover, captions, or localize into multiple languages?

Yes. We offer professional voiceover in English and other major languages. Text and captions sit on separate layers, so changing a language or updating copy takes a quick render, not a new production. Many brands localize into 5–10 markets from one base animation.

Can the animation be updated if the product design changes?

Yes, and it's a big reason brands pick 3D over filmed content. A product update is just a model edit: swap a component, change a finish or adjust a fastener, and we re-render only the sequences that changed. You don't reshoot, and you don't rebook a set. Send updated specs early and we'll turn it around faster.

Can you animate a product that isn't manufactured yet?

Yes. With CAD or engineering drawings, we can make a photorealistic installation video months before the product ships. We regularly do pre-launch content for Amazon listings, sales decks and retail buyers.

How much does an installation animation cost?

Installation animation is $15 per second of finished video in our current price list for orders of 200+ items a year. It comes on top of 3D modeling of the product, and VFX is charged separately.

Is 3D modeling included in the animation price?

No, we scope and price 3D modeling separately. Got 3D models or CAD files we can work from? Then modeling costs little or nothing. If we have to build from photos, drawings or physical samples, we'll estimate that work and quote it before production starts. That way the animation quote stays clean and predictable.

Do you handle revisions?

Yes, every project includes two revision rounds: one after the blocking pass and one after the final render. Send us your consolidated feedback and we'll update the video. Small tweaks within scope, like timing, label copy or a camera angle, usually get done the same day. A component redesign mid-production is out of scope, so we'd quote that as a separate task.

Can the same 3D models be reused for renders, AR, or 360° spins?

Yes, and that saves a lot on later projects. You can reuse the models for silo renders, lifestyle imagery, Amazon 360° spins and AR. Once your 3D assets are in our pipeline, each new content type costs a fraction of starting from zero.

What is 3D installation animation and how does it work?

It's a CGI video that shows every assembly or setup step with rendered models, not filmed footage. So you don't need a prototype, a camera crew or a set. An animator builds the product in 3D, rigs the parts to move in the right order, and renders it at the quality each channel needs. If the product changes, you update the scene file and skip the reshoot.

Can you produce flat-pack and IKEA-style furniture assembly animations?

Yes, all the time. We animate each panel, fastener, cam lock and dowel in order, either following your printed instruction sheet or replacing it. Brands on Amazon and Wayfair use these videos to cut returns from customers who assemble things wrong.

Do you produce Amazon A+ installation and assembly videos?

Yes. We deliver what Amazon requires, MP4, 16:9, 1080p, and the video drops straight into an A+ content module. Most clients use the same file on their website PDP and YouTube too, so the cost spreads across three channels.

How does 3D assembly guide animation compare to filmed instruction videos?

A filmed video needs a physical prototype, a crew, lighting and a set, and you do it all again when the product changes. A 3D assembly guide animation needs only your CAD files or existing models. It usually looks cleaner too, with consistent light, precise camera moves and angles a real lens can't reach. And when the design changes, you update the scene file.

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