Ferguson Video & Animation

Ferguson Video & Animation is an Indianapolis studio working across creative editorial, animation, visual effects and live-action production. Founded by John Scofield in 1982 as Scofield Editorial, the business later became Scofield Digital Storytelling. It joined The Ferguson Agency in 2021 and now operates as the agency’s specialized video and animation unit, while continuing to use its heritage brand alongside its current public name.

The studio develops commercial and organizational stories through a combination of filmed material, motion design and digital imagery. Its work spans broadcast advertising, brand films, corporate communications, public information campaigns, product demonstrations and social video. It serves advertising agencies, corporate brands and public institutions, with projects across healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, financial services, utilities and civic organizations.

From concept to finished film

Production services begin with creative concept development, brand discovery, scripting and storyboards, alongside casting and location scouting. Live-action capabilities include commercial cinematography, multi-camera filming and aerial videography. Editorial work covers story assembly, pacing, offline and online editing, sound design, audio finishing, color grading and final delivery.

Animation and visual effects capabilities include 2D and 3D motion design, character animation, typography, compositing and photorealistic computer-generated imagery. The team also produces architectural and engineering visualizations, product renderings, animated explainers and broadcast graphics packages. Virtual reality and immersive video extend its visualization work beyond conventional screen formats.

Commercial storytelling

The studio’s portfolio demonstrates how these disciplines can support different communication needs: explaining products and technical subjects, developing animated characters, presenting institutional stories and building advertising campaigns. Delivery services include broadcast masters, digital formats and shorter edits for social channels, allowing material to be adapted for multiple audiences and placements.

Its integration with The Ferguson Agency connects the production team’s Indianapolis roots with a broader marketing and advertising organization. The studio continues to bring together editorial, cinematography, animation and finishing within its dedicated production practice.