Tricks Studio

Tricks Animation Studio Manchester

Since 2019, Tricks has been a driving creative force in the animation industry. Founded by Gordon Barry, who’d been an animator since 2014, Tricks has steadily grown into a trusted name. Over the years, our Manchester animation team has partnered with world-renowned brands such as EDF Renewables, Saint Gobain, Biogen, and AstraZeneca, helping them share their stories with clarity, creativity, and impact.
Animation services in Manchester
Trusted by leading brands to tell their stories

Tricks covers 2D animation, 3D animation, motion graphics, logo animation, and video production. Our work spans pharmaceuticals, energy, technology, construction, and healthcare.

We've shipped over 500 projects and hit the deadline almost every time. That, more than anything, is why we're one of the more trusted animation companies in Manchester.

Our Animation Services in Manchester

Animation explains things that words alone can't. As a full-service animation studio Manchester businesses can depend on, we work across:

Whether it's a promotional video, an explainer, or a full campaign, our Manchester team handles the brief from script through to final delivery.

2D Animation Manchester

2D animation is the most flexible and cost-effective format we offer. Graphics and illustrations combined with motion to make a point land.

Companies in healthcare, education, and technology use 2D animation for explainer videos, training, and social media. It's the format we reach for when the subject is complicated and the audience isn't expecting a documentary.

At Tricks, we've used 2D animation to walk through renewable energy projects, illustrate medical processes, and turn technical data into something a non-specialist can follow. As one of the more grown-up Manchester animation studios, we know what actually moves the needle.

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3D Animation Manchester

3D animation gets used when 2D won't cut it: products that don't exist yet, environments you can't film, processes happening at a scale a camera can't capture. We use 3D modelling, lighting, and rendering to build it.

3D animation is most common in pharmaceuticals, energy, and construction. Companies use it to visualise infrastructure before it's built, demo products before they're manufactured, and explain technical concepts that don't survive a slide deck.

Tricks has produced 3D work for AstraZeneca and Saint-Gobain. The brief is always the same: take the thing the camera can't see, and show it.

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Motion Graphics, Logo Animation & Video Production

Beyond 2D and 3D, Tricks also produces motion graphics, logo animation, and video production.

Motion graphics work well in presentations, digital campaigns, and social media. Logo animation gives a static brand mark a few seconds of life, useful for video bumpers, openers, and stings. Video production combines live-action and animation when neither alone does the job.

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Why Choose Tricks as Your Animation Studio in Manchester?

There are plenty of animation studios in Manchester. Here's where Tricks differs.

Our animators and designers have been working together since 2014, so the team isn't a freshly-assembled production unit. We're ISO 9001 certified, which mostly translates to: the quality control happens whether you ask for it or not. We've shipped over 500 projects for global brands across pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, construction, and healthcare. Deadlines and budgets get hit because the people booked at the start are usually the people delivering at the end.

The Manchester animation studio you actually want is one that doesn't surprise you. That's the whole pitch.

Make Tricks Your Partner for Animation in Manchester

If you're looking for an animation agency Manchester businesses can trust, Tricks is here.

Whether the job is 2D animation Manchester, 3D animation Manchester, or full video production, we'll work it out from there.

Get in touch with Tricks today and we'll see if there's a project we can work on together. We're one of the more honest animation studios in Manchester you'll talk to.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best animation studio in Manchester?

Tricks is widely regarded as one of the best and leading animation studios in Manchester - but obviously we were going to say that! After all, it’s our FAQ! But we have worked with leading global brands like AstraZeneca, EDF Renewables, and Biogen. We combine our knowledge, creativity and expertise in storytelling to explain what you do and how you do it through stunning 2D and 3D animation.

Do you offer 2D and 3D animation services in Manchester?

We specialise in both 2D & 3D animation from our Manchester studio. Are you looking for explainer videos? Product visualisations? Looking to tell your brand story? We have over a decade of experience delivering results-driven animation.

Where is your animation studio located in Manchester?

Our Manchester Animation studio is based in Ancoats within the vibrant Northern Quarter. Yeah, you guessed it. One of those cool looking former warehouses which is now one of the city’s most exciting creative districts in the north of the UK. It perfectly reflects our innovative approach to animation.

What industries do you work with?

Whether you’re based in healthcare, healthcare, renewable energy, consulting, and entertainment we work with industries you know and those you have never even heard of.

Why choose an animation studio in Manchester?

It was sometime in the 1950s that a certain little studio pioneered regional television, that was Granada. Then in the late 70s, there was a certain music label that spurred the way for dance, pop and then Brit Pop. That was Factory Records. Creativity runs through every brick and vein in this city and that’s why choosing a Manchester Animation studio is the only sensible choice for top level creativity.

How is Tricks different from other Manchester animation studios?

Everyone wants to say they're unique and in fact we all are. Tricks are made up of people who just think differently. Gordon for example hates sudoku but loves a perfectly poured Guinness. One of our script writers is weirdly fascinated by pizza dough hydration… we could go on. We think variety is what makes us different, it helps us solve business challenges, and reflect Manchester's cutting-edge spirit.

Can I visit your Manchester studio for a project consultation?

Absolutely, but by appointment only. Our studio is easily accessible by train, car, and Manchester Airport.

Do you provide animation for marketing and social media campaigns?

Oh hell yes! We make engaging animations tailored for platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Wherever its going and whatever the platform, you get something that fits its purpose.

How do I start a project with your Manchester animation team?

You can simply get in touch with our team on the contact functions on our website. We will arrange a call and see if there is a project which we can work on together. We think that there’s always a story to be told. Whether that’s the latest advances in medical technology, advanced construction techniques or just adding a cool visualisation to your website.

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