framechart for Video Production Agencies
Video production agencies use framechart to deliver animated data chart segments to clients in 15-30 minutes instead of 2-4 hours. The chart renders with a transparent background directly in your DaVinci Resolve timeline — composite over client brand backgrounds with no export step. Custom template colors match client brand guidelines.
Chart animation becomes a profitable, repeatable billable service — not a time-sink. Every feature is free; one $19/month or one-time $99 license (covering two machines) removes the watermark across unlimited clients and projects.
Agency Benefits
Charge clients $50-150 per animated chart segment. framechart delivers in 15 minutes — high margin, repeatable service.
10-15 minutes per chart in framechart vs. 2-4 hours in After Effects. More throughput per editor per day on data-heavy productions.
All rendering is on-device, directly inside DaVinci Resolve. Client financial or proprietary data never leaves your machine — no cloud servers, no data exposure risk.
Set bars, labels, and template elements to specific hex values. Match client brand palette without post-production color correction.
Composite the chart over client brand backgrounds, lower thirds, or custom backdrops directly in your Resolve timeline — no export step.
For Premiere Pro or After Effects deliverables, render the chart in Resolve as ProRes 4444 with alpha and import a single file — full alpha channel preserved.
Client Workflow
- 1. Client provides Excel or CSV data file (or agency exports CSV from client Excel).
- 2. Drop the framechart effect onto a clip in your Resolve timeline. Point it at the CSV and select chart type and data columns.
- 3. In the Inspector, configure custom template colors to match client brand hex values.
- 4. Choose a clean template for a transparent background. The chart renders at your timeline resolution (1080p, 4K, or beyond).
- 5. Place the clip above the client brand background — the transparent background composites automatically, live.
- 6. For Premiere Pro or After Effects deliverables instead, render as ProRes 4444 with Export Alpha enabled and import that file.
- 7. Deliver the rendered video to the client. Total chart animation time: 15-30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can framechart match a client's brand colors?
Yes, in the free plugin — custom template colors let you set bars, labels, and other elements to specific hex values to match brand guidelines.
Is client financial data safe if we use framechart?
Yes. All rendering is on-device, directly inside DaVinci Resolve. Client CSV data never leaves your machine. No server upload, no cloud processing.
Can we use one license for multiple clients?
Yes. One license covers unlimited charts from unlimited CSV files on up to two machines — there is no per-client or per-project pricing.
How do we handle client revision requests?
Swap in the updated client CSV in the Inspector and the chart re-renders live in your timeline. Revisions take minutes, compared to hours for manual keyframe revisions in After Effects.
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Last reviewed: July 2026