Product photos show what something looks like. Video shows what it does, how big it really is, how it moves, and why it's worth the price. That's the gap video fills on a product page — and it's the gap costing you sales if it's empty.
The Astra Forge makes product videos and animations for ecommerce brands: demo videos, feature callouts, unboxing-style cuts, and UGC-style ads, all built from your existing photos and footage. No product shipment, no studio shoot. Finished in 48 hours per video.
From a single hero video for your bestseller to a full catalog refresh, we turn your assets into video that sells.
The product videos we make
Demo videos walk through your product in action — how it works, what it feels like, the details photos flatten. Feature-callout videos isolate the three or four things that justify the price, with motion graphics labeling each one as it appears on screen. Unboxing-style cuts create the tactile experience of opening the product for the first time.
For paid social, we cut UGC-style product ads: hook-first, caption-styled, creator-energy creative built for Meta and TikTok — see our dedicated AI UGC video ads service for the full testing-volume playbook. For organic, our short-form editing turns product moments into Reels and TikToks at $15 per short.
Every format is built from assets you already have: product photos, supplier clips, customer videos, your website. If you can link it, we can build from it. [TODO: real client result]
Animation that explains without filming
Some products can't be filmed easily — they're too small, too technical, or the magic happens inside. That's where animation earns its keep: exploded views, labeled diagrams in motion, before-and-after sequences, and feature highlights that would need a macro studio to capture on camera.
We blend animation with your real footage so the video feels tangible, not cartoony. A serum bottle gets a slow rotating beauty shot; then animation labels the ingredients as each benefit appears. A kitchen gadget gets a real demo clip; then motion graphics break down the mechanism.
The result is the best of both: the trust of real product footage, the clarity of animation. Tell us what your product does that's hard to photograph, and we'll show you the video treatment on a free sample.
From your assets to finished video
Send a link to whatever you have — product photos, existing clips, your product page, even competitor videos you admire (we'll make yours better, not copy theirs). Tell us which product, which angle, and where the video will live: product page, ads, Amazon listing, or social.
We script the structure, cut your assets into a hook-first flow, add motion graphics, captions, licensed music, and color polish. You review within 48 hours per video with one revision round, and the finished file arrives in the aspect ratios you need.
Shopify brands: our industry page for Shopify ecommerce covers the full video playbook for stores, from product page videos to ad creative testing. Restaurants with photogenic menus, see our restaurant page — food is our favorite thing to make move.
Pricing that fits a catalog, not just a campaign
Product videos are priced to scale across your catalog. Short-form product cuts run $15 per short; talking-head style demos with voiceover run $30 per finished minute; AI avatar product explainers run $50 per finished minute. Monthly packages discount all of it — Brand at $999/mo covers 50 shorts plus talking-head and avatar minutes for stores refreshing creative constantly.
Start with your bestseller: one free sample video, built from your existing assets, delivered within 48 hours. If it lifts the product page, roll it across the catalog. See pricing or request your sample — no commitment, no product shipment required.
How it works
1. Send your footage
Link your product photos, clips, or product page. No need to ship us anything.
2. We edit with AI
We script, cut, and animate — demos, callouts, motion graphics, captions, music.
3. You review
Finished video within 48 hours per video, with one revision round to perfect it.
4. Scale
Roll the winning format across your catalog — new products get video in days, not weeks.
Pricing
Short-form edits from $15, talking-head editing at $30/finished min, AI avatar videos at $50/finished min — or a monthly package from $199/mo. 24h rush delivery available (+25%). See full pricing →
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to ship my product to you?
No. We build from your existing assets — product photos, clips, your product page. In almost every case, that's everything we need.
What video length works for product pages?
30-90 seconds for product page heroes; under 30 seconds for ad cuts. We'll recommend the right length for your placement when you send the product.
Can you match my brand style?
Yes — send your brand colors, fonts, or a reference video. Your free sample edit is where we lock the style before you spend anything.
What's the turnaround time?
48 hours per video as standard, with 24-hour rush at +25%. Catalog refreshes move on a rolling schedule so new products get video fast.
Do I own the finished videos?
Completely. Full rights, all platforms, forever — use them on your store, ads, Amazon, and social without restrictions.