Outpost44 works with authors, founders, engineers and organizations to transform ideas into clear, compelling animated stories — from book trailers and concept teasers to high-stakes pitch and presentation films.
Mag-Lev Connecting Ontario — Impact Decision Driver
We blend 3D animation, motion design, and narrative structure to help audiences understand, remember, and believe in an idea.
Book Launch Cinematic Trailer for Liisa Kovala’s award winning “Like Water for Weary Souls”.
Founded in 2003, Outpost44 is a Canadian studio specializing in cinematic visual storytelling that moves decisions forward.
Studio Identity Resonant Pre-roll — Sugar Skull Films Inc.
A Creative Partner,
Not Just an Animation Vendor
“What a fantastic video and a great little teaser! So well done. I can’t wait to buy a copy!”
“I want to thank you for all the amazing work you’ve done for us over the years. Your talent and hard work have saved our * countless times”
“I’m in tears. This is amazing Greg. Your vision created a beautiful piece and now I get to share it. I love it.
Thank you so so much.
We work together to shape your idea. To make the process straightforward, we’ve outlined three ways we can support your project.
Launch
$1200
A focused visual story to launch and deliver your idea with clarity and momentum.
- 30–45 second animated video
- Cinematic motion graphics or 3D animation
- Titles, pacing, and music
- Guided narrative refinement
Best for
- Book trailers
- Kickstarter previews
- Concept teasers
- Early investor outreach
Persuade
$3000
A structured, strategically shaped visual story designed to win support. We work closely with you to refine messaging and build persuasive momentum.
- 60–90 second premium animation
- Advanced 3D visuals
- Story-driven structure
- Sound design + licensed music
Best for
- Investor decks
- Publisher Submissions
- Serious crowdfunding campaigns
- Product or IP pitches
Impact
$6000
For projects where perception matters and quality is non-negotiable. Deep narrative development, and premium production.
- Up to 2 minutes of cinematic animation
- High-end 3D visuals and compositing
- Full narrative arc
- Custom look & tone
Best for
- Flagship pitch videos
- High-profile book launches
- Brand or IP reveals
Need something different?
The packages above are designed to keep things simple, but we regularly create custom projects — including commercial web ads, product visualizations, and technical animation.
If your needs are unique, we’re happy to shape something together.
Our Process
Clarify the Goal
- What is your goal?
- Who is your audience?
- How much time do we have?
- Do you have examples of what you want?
- What formats do you need?
- Secure a call/meeting to advance the project.
Shape the Story
- What are you trying to say?
- What style works best?
- What is the tone of piece?
Design and Build
- Expect to see storyboards, mood boards, models.
- We’ll review music, sound effects and voice over options.
- Test look and feel on design leads.
Animate
- Expect to see your models move to music and voice over
- At this point we work on timing and animation style
Texture & Light
- At this point we refine the textures and tweak on lighting.
- You will see what the final product will look like in motion.
- In photography, this would be point where we apply make and set up the shot with lighting.
Render & Composite
- At this point, we render it out, bring it into competing software.
- Here we add visual effects, text treatments and color treatments.
- Think of it like Photoshop, but for video.
Refine and Deliver
- Expect to see the project coming together with Sound design, voice over, energy and stunning visuals.
- Since the start of the project we’ve kept in din what formats you needs. At this point we’ll create versions and resolution for all your destination platforms.
Leadership
Outpost44 is led by Greg Lilko, a digital artist with two decades of experience in animation, motion design, and 3D visualization.
Alongside client work, Outpost44 develops independent games and animated films, bringing a creator’s mindset to every project.