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Parabel is an award-winning motion design and animation studio that creates visual stories that both inspire and engage.

We have had the pleasure of working with some of the biggest brands, both in Norway and internationally. We aim to be more than just a supplier - we want to be a collaborative partner that helps you elevate your communication to new heights. By using good storytelling, we solve challenges and help our clients reach their goals. We work closely with our clients because we believe that it’s together we achieve the best results and utilize the full potential.

Parabel is an award-winning motion design and animation studio that creates visual stories that both inspire and engage.


We have had the pleasure of working with some of the biggest brands, both in Norway and internationally. We aim to be more than just a supplier - we want to be a collaborative partner that helps you elevate your communication to new heights. By using good storytelling, we solve challenges and help our clients reach their goals. We work closely with our clients because we believe that it’s together we achieve the best results and utilize the full potential.

To i teamet ved skjermene foran mosveggen på kontoret
Kolleger som jobber ved skjermene i kontorlandskapet

Getting things done

At the office

Portrett av en i teamet foran plantene på kontoret

At the office

Portrett av en i teamet foran plantene på kontoret
Frokostlevering i papirposer på møtebordet

Birthday Breakfast

To i teamet ler foran skjermen

Office vibes

To i teamet ler foran skjermen

Office vibes

Portrett av en i teamet ved kaffebordet

Lunchtime

Portrett av en i teamet ved kaffebordet

Lunchtime

Brainstorming

En i teamet presenterer foran whiteboardet for to kolleger

Photoshoot

Portrett av en i teamet i blomstret skjorte
Kontorkatten sover ved siden av tastaturet

Cat

Fire i teamet ved skjermene i kontorlandskapet
Fire i teamet ved skjermene i kontorlandskapet
To i teamet ler mens de jobber ved skjermene
To i teamet ler mens de jobber ved skjermene
To i teamet ved skjermene foran mosveggen

Working in the woods

Smiles all around

Møte rundt bordet i møterommet
Parabel på scenen under Visuelt-utdelingen

Gold winner at visuelt

Portrett av en i Parabel-teamet
Portrett av en i Parabel-teamet
Portrett av en i Parabel-teamet
Portrett av en i Parabel-teamet
Portrett av en i Parabel-teamet
Portrett av en i Parabel-teamet
Portrett av en i Parabel-teamet
Portrett av en i Parabel-teamet

The people behind the pictures

Vi er et lite og erfarent team spredt rundt i Norge, med kontor i Oslo og folk i Trondheim og Ålesund. De samme folkene som setter opp prosjektet ditt, er de som lager det.

We are always excited to hear from you

We are always excited to hear from you

We are always excited to hear from you

Parabel-teamet samlet på kontoret

The process

This is how we make a film with you: nine steps from brief to delivery, with four fixed approvals along the way. Once a step is approved, we lock it and move on, so you always know where the project stands. Drag the timeline or click a step to see what happens.

1 / 7Kick-off
  • Brief: idea, audience, goals, tone and visual direction
  • Contract with timeline, budget and deliverables
  • You get access to the project dashboard, where everything is kept
1 / 7Kick-off
  • Brief: idea, audience, goals, tone and visual direction
  • Contract with timeline, budget and deliverables
  • You get access to the project dashboard, where everything is kept
2 / 7Concept and storytelling
  • Moodboard: references that show style, mood and direction, sometimes with music suggestions
  • Script: you give us a first draft, we refine the story and decide how to tell it
  • Storyboard: the script becomes sketches, scene by scene, with action, sound and voiceover
Approval 1Storyboard is approvedYou review the storyboard and script. Once approved, the story is locked and we move on to key frames.
3 / 7Key frames
  • 1 to 3 key scenes are finished as still images
  • The number depends on the film's length and variety
  • This is where the look of the film is locked
Approval 2Key frames are approvedYou see the look of 1 to 3 key scenes. Once approved, the style is locked for the whole film.
4 / 7Storyboard
  • The script becomes sketches, scene by scene
  • Action and sound are described
  • Voiceover is laid out for each scene
Approval 3Draft film is approvedYou see the film in rough form, with timing and flow. Once approved, we record the final voiceover and finish the film.
5 / 7Key frames
  • 1 to 3 key scenes are finished as still images
  • The number depends on the film's length and variety
  • This is where the look of the film is locked
Approval 4Final film is approvedFinal review of the finished film. Then we make the versions and deliver.
6 / 7Draft film
  • Rough version focused on timing, flow and story
  • Temporary voiceover and music
  • Once the voice is approved, we record the final voiceover
7 / 7Final film
  • The film is polished in every detail
  • Final voiceover, music and sound in place
  • Ready to be seen
Parabel-teamet samlet på kontoret

The process

This is how we make a film with you: nine steps from brief to delivery, with four fixed approvals along the way. Once a step is approved, we lock it and move on, so you always know where the project stands. Drag the timeline or click a step to see what happens.

1 / 7Kick-off
  • Brief: idea, audience, goals, tone and visual direction
  • Contract with timeline, budget and deliverables
  • You get access to the project dashboard, where everything is kept
1 / 7Kick-off
  • Brief: idea, audience, goals, tone and visual direction
  • Contract with timeline, budget and deliverables
  • You get access to the project dashboard, where everything is kept
2 / 7Concept and storytelling
  • Moodboard: references that show style, mood and direction, sometimes with music suggestions
  • Script: you give us a first draft, we refine the story and decide how to tell it
  • Storyboard: the script becomes sketches, scene by scene, with action, sound and voiceover
Approval 1Storyboard is approvedYou review the storyboard and script. Once approved, the story is locked and we move on to key frames.
3 / 7Key frames
  • 1 to 3 key scenes are finished as still images
  • The number depends on the film's length and variety
  • This is where the look of the film is locked
Approval 2Key frames are approvedYou see the look of 1 to 3 key scenes. Once approved, the style is locked for the whole film.
4 / 7Storyboard
  • The script becomes sketches, scene by scene
  • Action and sound are described
  • Voiceover is laid out for each scene
Approval 3Draft film is approvedYou see the film in rough form, with timing and flow. Once approved, we record the final voiceover and finish the film.
5 / 7Key frames
  • 1 to 3 key scenes are finished as still images
  • The number depends on the film's length and variety
  • This is where the look of the film is locked
Approval 4Final film is approvedFinal review of the finished film. Then we make the versions and deliver.
6 / 7Draft film
  • Rough version focused on timing, flow and story
  • Temporary voiceover and music
  • Once the voice is approved, we record the final voiceover
7 / 7Final film
  • The film is polished in every detail
  • Final voiceover, music and sound in place
  • Ready to be seen
Parabel-teamet samlet på kontoret

The process

This is how we make a film with you: nine steps from brief to delivery, with four fixed approvals along the way. Once a step is approved, we lock it and move on, so you always know where the project stands. Drag the timeline or click a step to see what happens.

1 / 7Kick-off
  • Brief: idea, audience, goals, tone and visual direction
  • Contract with timeline, budget and deliverables
  • You get access to the project dashboard, where everything is kept
1 / 7Kick-off
  • Brief: idea, audience, goals, tone and visual direction
  • Contract with timeline, budget and deliverables
  • You get access to the project dashboard, where everything is kept
2 / 7Concept and storytelling
  • Moodboard: references that show style, mood and direction, sometimes with music suggestions
  • Script: you give us a first draft, we refine the story and decide how to tell it
  • Storyboard: the script becomes sketches, scene by scene, with action, sound and voiceover
Approval 1Storyboard is approvedYou review the storyboard and script. Once approved, the story is locked and we move on to key frames.
3 / 7Key frames
  • 1 to 3 key scenes are finished as still images
  • The number depends on the film's length and variety
  • This is where the look of the film is locked
Approval 2Key frames are approvedYou see the look of 1 to 3 key scenes. Once approved, the style is locked for the whole film.
4 / 7Storyboard
  • The script becomes sketches, scene by scene
  • Action and sound are described
  • Voiceover is laid out for each scene
Approval 3Draft film is approvedYou see the film in rough form, with timing and flow. Once approved, we record the final voiceover and finish the film.
5 / 7Key frames
  • 1 to 3 key scenes are finished as still images
  • The number depends on the film's length and variety
  • This is where the look of the film is locked
Approval 4Final film is approvedFinal review of the finished film. Then we make the versions and deliver.
6 / 7Draft film
  • Rough version focused on timing, flow and story
  • Temporary voiceover and music
  • Once the voice is approved, we record the final voiceover
7 / 7Final film
  • The film is polished in every detail
  • Final voiceover, music and sound in place
  • Ready to be seen

Services

ADVISORY

Storytelling

Concept

R&D

Creative Direction

Art Direction

Branding

Motion Design

Character Animation

3D Animation

3D Visualization

2D Animation

Illustration

VFX