{"id":262686,"date":"2025-05-29T14:16:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T14:16:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/animation\/make-an-effective-moa-video-medical-and-pharmaceutical-animation\/"},"modified":"2025-05-29T14:16:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T14:16:50","slug":"make-an-effective-moa-video-medical-and-pharmaceutical-animation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=262686","title":{"rendered":"Make an Effective MOA Video: Medical and Pharmaceutical Animation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Mechanism of Action Video, commonly known as MOA Video, visually explains how a drug or device acts to affect a physiological condition. It helps healthcare providers, doctors, and sometimes patients understand how a medication or treatment works. Because these mechanisms are usually invisible to the naked eye, MOA videos are usually animated.<\/p>\n<p>Typically produced by healthcare marketing agencies on behalf of their clients, MOA videos are a standard part of any pharmaceutical company\u2019s marketing toolkit. They\u2019re regularly used in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trade show booth displays<\/li>\n<li>Sales presentations by pharma reps<\/li>\n<li>Email marketing<\/li>\n<li>Online marketing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This guide includes everything producers or project and account managers need to know to produce MOA pharma or medical video. Plus, it covers tips to help you avoid mistakes that could have costly consequences.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Calculate Your Budget<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Animation in general, and MOA videos in particular, can vary widely in price. The final cost depends on the studio you choose and the complexity of the revision process. However, a few common cost drivers should be part of any production budget.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4 Primary Cost Drivers Of Animated Moa Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Style of Animation<\/li>\n<li>Length of Video<\/li>\n<li>Revisions<\/li>\n<li>Timeline<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Each of these cost drivers represents a series of decisions you\u2019ll need to make. A good animation studio will explain the cost implications of each decision throughout the process. Here\u2019s a closer look at how each of these cost drivers might impact your MOA video project.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Style of Animation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We discuss different<a href=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/22420-animated-video-style\/\"> styles of animation<\/a> in more detail below.\u00a0 For now, it\u2019s enough to know how they would rank in order from least to most costly:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Whiteboard animation<\/li>\n<li>2D animation<\/li>\n<li>3D animation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each style can be produced with varying levels of complexity, which can impact the overall cost. The more complicated the design, the higher your budget needs to be.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Length of Video\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Longer videos require more hours of labor to animate and higher investment. The shorter you can get your script, the more affordable your video will be to produce.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from budget, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/17591-best-video-length\/\/\">other great reasons to try to keep your video short and focused<\/a>. Consult with your team to figure out how much time the message will need. Remove anything that doesn\u2019t directly support the main goal of your video.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Revisions and Approvals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>MOA videos must undergo a rigorous medical and legal approval process. Even in the best case scenario, you may need multiple rounds of revisions to get your video approved.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re working with an outside studio, ask them how many revisions their quote includes. Depending on your (or your client\u2019s) review process, you may need to budget more for reviews.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Timeline<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With enough lead time, deadlines may not affect your budget. However, if a project starts late or has an aggressive timeline, costs may increase.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Communicate any important dates to your animation team. Let them know as soon as possible if the schedule changes due to reviews or revisions. Clear communication around timelines can save budget and minimize frustration.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Choose an MOA Video Animation Style<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>An animated MOA video can be produced in many different styles, but 3D animation, whiteboard and 2D are the most popular.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3D Animation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/3d-animation\/\">3D animation<\/a> is the most popular choice for MOA video. Although it\u2019s often the more expensive option, its ability to convey space and depth makes it popular for explaining scientific topics.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Curved shapes, such as molecules and cells, can look attractive in 3D. Additionally, the use of strong contrasting colors makes highly technical stories easier to follow. The video below is an example of 3D animation used to describe a medical concept.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Delix\" src=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/18628-producing-animated-moa-video\/about:blank\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\" data-rocket-lazyload=\"fitvidscompatible\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/665741861?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Delix\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/665741861?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Cellular scales look great in 3D, but once you get to sub-cellular scales you often need a different approach. Relying on 3D in sub-cellular scales can leave your audience lost in the details. At this scale, the iconic representation of biology through 2D animation or whiteboard styles can increase clarity. This video we made for Vigil Neuroscience is a great example of this.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/18628-producing-animated-moa-video\/about:blank\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\" data-rocket-lazyload=\"fitvidscompatible\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1037586892?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1037586892?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Whiteboard Animation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/whiteboard-animation-o\/\">Whiteboard animation<\/a> is a popular style for MOA videos because of its clean and academic feel. It\u2019s also more affordable than many other styles. Additionally, making changes later on in production is easier to do in a whiteboard animation than more complex styles.<\/p>\n<p>At IdeaRocket, we produce whiteboard animation digitally. This allows for the effect of a hand drawing elements, but also enables those elements to come to life and move around. The artwork is<a href=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/16962-whiteboard-animation-after-effects\/\"> drawn by hand on a tablet<\/a> so it can be easily integrated into a digital workflow.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the industry uses the term \u201cwhiteboard animation\u201d to describe this style, but sometimes it is also referred to as<a href=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/24389-what-is-whiteboard-animation-a-quick-guide-for-business\/\"> RSA video<\/a>, RSA animation, quick-draw video, fast-sketch video, or fast draw video.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Biothera\" src=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/18628-producing-animated-moa-video\/about:blank\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\" data-rocket-lazyload=\"fitvidscompatible\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/336648068?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Biothera\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/336648068?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2D Animation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Less commonly used for MOA videos but still a viable option, is<a href=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/2d-animation\/\"> 2D animation<\/a>. 2D animation techniques can be used to create fluid motion. If your video will include scenes with characters, which is rare for MOA but can be used to discuss patients and prescribing, 2D animation may be a good fit.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, 2D animation techniques can be used to enhance whiteboard animation as in the example below.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18634\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Untitled-1.gif\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Untitled-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18634\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Select an Animation Company for MOA Video<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Once you have a general idea of the cost factors and style you would like, you can start reaching out for quotes from animation providers.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that not all animation studios will be familiar with the rigorous review process that an MOA video requires. Before<a href=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/27804-best-medical-animation-companies\/\"> choosing a studio to partner with<\/a> ask:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Whether they have worked with healthcare clients in the past<\/li>\n<li>Can they share examples of their previous MOA work<\/li>\n<li>What is their process for review and revision<\/li>\n<li>How would they handle scheduling complications due to legal and medical review<\/li>\n<li>Will they connect you with some references<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When shopping for animation providers, keep in mind that you often get what you pay for. Animation can be produced cheaply \u2014 and poorly \u2014 with modern technology, but the cost savings often aren\u2019t worth it.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from the reduced visual quality with a budget solution, many of these studios outsource the work overseas. As a result, they\u2019re slow to respond to changes and you may find it difficult to even communicate what you need, bogging down the already onerous review process.<\/p>\n<p>Producing an MOA video requires clear and meticulous communication about medical details, phrasing, and terminology. Look for a studio with a proven track record and a<a href=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/healthcare-animation\/\"> strong portfolio<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Establish a Timeline<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The amount of lead time needed for a project will depend on the studio you\u2019re working with, the style of animation, and your legal review process. You\u2019ll want to start pre-production (conceptual and scripting work) several months in advance of your final deadline.<\/p>\n<p>Work directly with your studio when building a timeline for production. Find out how long they will need for the actual animation production, and then add in time for reviews.<\/p>\n<p>If you can afford to, leave about six weeks between the wrap date of your production and the launch date of your video in case legal reviews require more iterations than you planned.<\/p>\n<p>At minimum, you\u2019ll want to make sure each of the following deliverables are cleared through legal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Script<\/strong> \u2013 should include all voiceover and a description of the visuals, including any text that will appear on screen<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storyboard<\/strong> \u2013 should include rough art<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finished Animation<\/strong> \u2013 with voiceover and music<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The medical\/legal review process usually takes about 7 days. You may need to submit on a specific day of the week depending on the reviewer\u2019s guidelines. Make sure to give your team enough time to review and request changes before submitting to legal.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a sample timeline for storyboard development, assuming that both an agency team (ABC Agency) and a client brand team (XYZ Pharma) will need to review the boards:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1470\" height=\"332\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18630\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Screen-Shot-2018-02-13-at-11.46.47-AM.png 1470w, https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Screen-Shot-2018-02-13-at-11.46.47-AM-500x113.png 500w, https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Screen-Shot-2018-02-13-at-11.46.47-AM-1200x271.png 1200w, https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Screen-Shot-2018-02-13-at-11.46.47-AM-768x173.png 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1470px) 100vw, 1470px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Screen-Shot-2018-02-13-at-11.46.47-AM.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1470\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Screen-Shot-2018-02-13-at-11.46.47-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Screen-Shot-2018-02-13-at-11.46.47-AM.png 1470w, https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Screen-Shot-2018-02-13-at-11.46.47-AM-500x113.png 500w, https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Screen-Shot-2018-02-13-at-11.46.47-AM-1200x271.png 1200w, https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/app\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Screen-Shot-2018-02-13-at-11.46.47-AM-768x173.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1470px) 100vw, 1470px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Create a Feedback Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The easiest way to cut down on the number of iterations (and resources) a project goes through, is to have a clear and consolidated communication process with all of your stakeholders. One point person should be in charge of gathering feedback on each work-in-progress deliverable and delivering it to the video production team to implement.<\/p>\n<p>Meetings are a good way to gather feedback and decisions from multiple individuals at once. If a synchronous session isn\u2019t possible, give deadlines for feedback to keep the project on schedule.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/22437-the-best-video-review-tools\/\">Video review tools<\/a> like Wipster and Frame.io can help you easily gather feedback from multiple teams. You can also invite stakeholders to use these tools so everything stays in one place.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to legal review, make sure to follow whatever process and format your company or client requires. You\u2019ll likely need to move off the review tools at this stage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To avoid overrunning deadlines, consolidate and address all marketing and brand team feedback before submitting assets for legal review. Even very small creative changes, such as altering phrasing in a voice over, can cause legal tangles.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shepherd Your MOA Video Through Legal &amp; Regulatory Review<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>The material below is intended for informational purposes only. It contains no legal advice or guidance, only tips for managing production alongside a team of legal professionals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve produced an MOA video before, you\u2019re likely familiar with the challenges in clearing the video through the legal review process. If you\u2019re preparing to produce your first MOA video, trust us when we say that the process can take a lot longer than you think.<\/p>\n<p>A seemingly endless number of revisions from legal can drain your team and draw out production timelines, but there are a few things that producers and account managers can do to avoid this situation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5 Ways to Avoid Setbacks During The Legal Review Process\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Know your submission guidelines and communicate them to your production team<\/li>\n<li>Avoid late-stage creative changes<\/li>\n<li>Understand which items are most commonly flagged for revision<\/li>\n<li>Get the Important Safety Information (ISI) approved separately<\/li>\n<li>Beware of copy\/paste errors<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Know Your Legal Review Submission Guidelines<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Every company\u2019s review process will be a little bit different. Frequently a legal team will require storyboards and other assets to be submitted in a specific format ( i.e. a certain number of panels per page, portrait vs landscape page layout, specific font point size, etc.).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Although boards can always be reformatted, doing so creates unnecessary work and increases back and forth between marketing and production teams. Every change introduces a new risk of human error. It\u2019s best to find out exactly what the format is and share an example with your team at project kickoff.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, there may be requirements for how the completed video must be submitted. Some legal teams are okay with reviewing videos hosted on sites like Vimeo, others require a video file. Make sure your team is prepared to deliver the requested format.<\/p>\n<p>This is particularly important to let your team know if assets need to be submitted for review at a particular time. If the team finds out about requirements late, they might not be able to meet the deadline and you\u2019ll have to wait for the next review window.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Avoid Late Creative Changes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We often say that animation production is like building a house: you start with the foundations (script), build the walls (art), and then put up the roof (animation). You don\u2019t want to be still tweaking the script while artwork is being produced, just like you wouldn\u2019t want to be making alterations to the foundation while you\u2019re putting up the walls.<\/p>\n<p>In a project with strict legal reviews, make sure each production item is locked before moving forward. Every adjustment could trigger the need for a new legal review.<\/p>\n<p>Some changes are less likely to cause issues than others. The color of a character\u2019s shoes wouldn\u2019t likely set off any legal\/regulatory alarms (unless they start to look like a patented product, but that\u2019s a whole other can of worms\u2026). Changing how the risks of a drug are explained most definitely will. See the section below for some tips on recognizing items that are commonly flagged.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to avoid late changes is to make sure that everyone that needs to weigh in \u2014 both agency creative and client brand teams \u2014has ample time to review an asset before it\u2019s sent to legal.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Understand Common Items That Get Flagged For Revision<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you understand what aspects of a video are most sensitive, you can guide your team to avoid making late changes on those components.<\/p>\n<p>The FDA has released a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4hc-yiK_JIY\">short video<\/a> to help advertisers understand the most common pitfalls:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Drug Promotion\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4hc-yiK_JIY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Here are a few common violations the FDA lists in the above linked video:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Overstating a drug\u2019s efficacy<\/li>\n<li>Omitting or minimizing information about risks<\/li>\n<li>Unsubstantiated superiority claims<\/li>\n<li>Unsubstantiated claims of efficacy or safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Helpful top-level information can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/AboutFDA\/CentersOffices\/OfficeofMedicalProductsandTobacco\/CDER\/ucm090142.htm\">OPDP section<\/a> of the FDA website, or in their<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/Drugs\/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation\/Surveillance\/DrugMarketingAdvertisingandCommunications\/ucm209384.htm\"> Bad Ad Program<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>You can also contact the FDA directly to ask questions. We did it for the purposes of writing this guide and are happy to say that the representatives we spoke to were helpful and friendly.<\/p>\n<p>Although much of the information in these links is related to consumer-facing promotional materials, many of the same regulations apply to materials catering to a professional healthcare audience as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fair Balance Requirement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another item of importance is the \u201cFair Balance Requirement\u201d which is defined in the FDA\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/Drugs\/ResourcesForYou\/Consumers\/PrescriptionDrugAdvertising\/ucm072025.htm\"> Drug Advertising Glossary of Terms<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><em>\u201cThe law requires that product claim ads give a \u201cfair balance\u201d of information about drug risks as compared with information about drug benefits. This means that the content and presentation of a drug\u2019s most important risks must be reasonably similar to the content and presentation of its benefits.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This does not mean that equal space must be given to risks and benefits in print ads, or equal time to risks and benefits in broadcast ads. The amount of time or space needed to present risk information will depend on the drug\u2019s risks and the way that both the benefits and risks are presented.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As a producer or account manager, understanding how to meet this requirement is likely to be beyond the scope of your responsibilities. That\u2019s one of the reasons a legal team needs to review promotional materials before they go into use.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>What you should know is that any time a creative team alters the way a drug\u2019s efficacy or risks are presented in the MOA video, that video will need to go back in for legal review. Whenever possible, try to avoid making changes to these aspects of a video after they have already been approved.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get the ISI Approved Separately<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Important Safety Information (ISI) for an MOA video is a collection of information about the most important risks of a drug. It\u2019s required by law to accompany the MOA video, and will be under heavy scrutiny in the legal review process. It usually appears as scrolling or sliding text at the end of the video and has very little (or nothing) to do with creative presentation or animation aside from possibly font choice or decorative lettering.<\/p>\n<p>If possible, find out if the legal team can review and revise the ISI separate from the animated video. This would allow the reviews and revisions to begin almost immediately after script approval. Then the ISI can simply be attached at the end for final review.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Look Out for Copy\/Paste Errors in Text<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Notes and feedback for MOA videos often comes from multiple teams and individuals. Every company and agency has a different method for communicating internally.<\/p>\n<p>Large chunks of technical information are often copied and pasted from one document to another as it changes hands. For the sake of accuracy and to eliminate human error, animators will copy this text directly into the programs they animate with.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to keep an eye on special characters, footnotes, and subscripts as you pass information between teams. These are especially prone to errors when copying from one program to another.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make an MOA Video the Easy Way<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Even though making an MOA video sounds like a complex process, it can also be highly rewarding. Careful planning and management can make production run more smoothly for everyone involved.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>At IdeaRocket, we have ample experience producing<a href=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/healthcare-animation\/\"> videos for healthcare<\/a>. We\u2019ve made videos in techniques such as<a href=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/2d-animation\/\"> 2d<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/3d-animation\/\"> 3d animation<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/mixed-media-animation\/\"> mixed media<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/whiteboard-animation-o\/\"> whiteboard<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/motion-graphics\/\"> motion graphics<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/idearocketanimation.com\/video-production-company\/\"> live action<\/a>. 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