Frequently Asked Questions
At SciTube, we believe science should be seen and understood — not hidden behind paywalls or academic jargon. Most research is funded by public money, and the people who support it have a right to learn about the discoveries that shape their world.
Our mission is to help researchers like you communicate your work clearly and creatively through animation, making science accessible to everyone — from policymakers and funders to fellow researchers and the public.
What is SciTube?
SciTube is a professional science animation service designed to help researchers communicate their work clearly and effectively. Our team of writers, editors, voice artists, designers, and animators creates accessible, high-quality videos to help you reach wider audiences and maximise the impact of your research.
Why is science communication important?
Science is at the heart of solving global challenges, but the people who fund much of this research — the public — are often left unaware of the work being done on their behalf. Most scientific research is funded through public money, so it’s only fair that the people who support it have the opportunity to understand it.
Effective science communication ensures your research is not only shared with other scientists but also with the wider public, policymakers, and potential collaborators. This raises your profile, encourages knowledge exchange, and helps justify continued investment in science.
Why is animation a powerful tool for science communication?
Animation allows complex scientific ideas to be visualised in a clear and engaging way. It can simplify abstract concepts, showcase processes that can’t be seen with the naked eye, and tell a compelling story — all while holding the viewer’s attention.
Studies show that viewers retain 95% of a message when they watch it in a video, compared to just 10% when reading it as text. Animation also helps break down barriers to understanding, making your research accessible to both experts and non-specialists. It’s a highly versatile format, perfect for social media, conferences, websites, and educational platforms.
How does the production process work?
Our process is designed to be simple and collaborative:
- Scriptwriting – Our professional science writers draft a script based on your research.
- Approval – You review and approve the script.
- Voiceover & Animation – Our voice artists and animators bring the script to life with a storyboard.
- Final Approval – We produce the full animation, and then publish and disseminate far and wide.
We only move forward once you’re fully satisfied at each stage.
How long does production take?
From start to finish, the process typically takes 1 to 2 hours of your time, over a preiod of 6–8 weeks. However, this can vary depending on the complexity of the content and how quickly feedback is provided.
How much does it cost?
As you can appreciate, employing a dedicated team of professional writers, editors, voice artists, graphic designers, animators, web developers, and marketers comes at a cost.
We’ve worked hard to offer our communication services to the research community at a highly competitive price. Our pricing starts from £733 per minute, covering the full production, distribution, and digital hosting. This fee also includes transferring the copyright to you, giving you complete freedom to use the material however you choose.
Can I cover the cost of SciTube videos using my research grant?
Yes — science communication and outreach are often recognised as eligible, allowable expenses in many research grants. Funding bodies increasingly expect researchers to share their work beyond academic journals, and animated videos are an effective way to meet this requirement.
Because SciTube videos are designed to help disseminate and communicate your research to a wider audience, the cost can usually be included in your grant applications or covered by existing research funding (under dissemination, outreach, or impact activities). Always check the specific guidelines of your funding body for confirmation.
Who owns the finished video?
You do! Once the project is complete and payment is received, full copyright is transferred to you, so you can share, publish, and repurpose the video freely.
How will my video be disseminated?
In addition to delivering the final video, we actively promote it across our digital platforms, including:
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Our website
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YouTube and TikTok channel
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Social media
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Email campaigns
This helps maximise the reach and visibility of your research.
Do I need a published paper to create a video?
No, you don’t. While many clients choose to create videos based on published research, we also work with grant-funded projects, preprints, prototypes, and research concepts that are still in progress.
Can I use my video for conferences, websites, and social media?
Absolutely. Once the video is delivered, you can use it however you like — on your website, at conferences, in funding applications, submitting a research paper, on social media, and more.
Why choose SciTube over other providers?
We offer a complete end to end service, specialising in working with the scientific and academic community. Our team combines scientific expertise with creative storytelling, ensuring that your message is accurate, engaging, and accessible — while keeping the process simple for you.