Animated Educational Explainers (Kurzgesagt Style)

The Animated Explainer Goldmine

Channels like Kurzgesagt have proven that animated educational content can reach billions of views. This niche combines high CPM with passionate audiences.

Why Animated Education Works:

- Visual Learning: Complex topics become simple

- High Retention: Animation keeps viewers watching

- Premium Advertisers: Education platforms pay top dollar

- Global Audience: Visual content transcends language

- Evergreen Value: Educational content stays relevant

CPM & Revenue:

- Average CPM: $8-12 for educational animation

- RPM: $9-14

- Top channels earn $50K-200K/month

Content Categories:

- Science Explainers: Physics, biology, space

- History Animated: Wars, civilizations, events

- Philosophy: Deep questions visualized

- Economics: Money, markets, systems

- Technology: How things work

Production Pipeline:

1. Research & scripting (2-3 days)

2. Storyboarding (1-2 days)

3. Voice recording

4. Animation production (5-10 days)

5. Sound design & music

6. Final editing

Tools Required:

- Adobe After Effects / Blender

- Illustrator for assets

- Professional voiceover

- Music licensing (Epidemic Sound)