3D Models at Flat Pyramid

3D City Model of urban scene in blender 3ds lwo obj xsi

Imagine that your pitch was successful and now your clients want your animation in a futuristic city scene. You are an expert in animation…but not in 3d modeling and cities are known to take weeks to do!

The animation you used for the pitch took you 2 weeks and they now want a more complicated one in a week…HALF THE TIME AND MORE TO DO.

You could customize a stock 3d city scene to look futuristic or outsource it. This project has a tight deadline and you are not an expert in customizing 3d city models fast…and outsourcing could allow you to focus on the animation.

Sound familiar? Outsourcing 3d modeling and rendering or doing it in-house is a common dilemma 3D artists and animation studios face, especially when rushing to get 3d projects done.

When it is a good time to outsource your 3d?  A rule of thumb from one of our clients is that

“If someone can make it in half the time I can…then its time to hand it off. My time is just too valuable.”

Typically, clients outsource 3d modeling and rendering when the 3d model, such as a 3d city scene, can be done or customized much more efficiently by custom 3D services such as Flat Pyramid Custom 3D.

New York City Downtown Scene 3D Model in max obj

What could take weeks to do can take expert 3d modelers that specialize in 3d cities just days. So you get less frustration, quicker turn around, and higher quality results, which are worth spending money on.

Below are tips to help you know when outsourcing can work for you:

• You run into something you don’t really well and it is not part of your core skills. Also it will take time to learn it and become efficient at it.
• You have too many 3D projects stuck in the pipeline and budget constraints prevent you from taking on more 3d artists on staff.
• The 3D projects go in cycles, sometimes you need more people, sometimes less, and you want to avoid downsizing.
• The 3D project is a one-time project.
• You need to reduce costs to be able to be more competitive when you are bidding for 3D projects.
• It is more productive and profitable for you to let expert custom 3D services handle it.

Also, when you outsource 3d modeling you increase your profits, since you save more than half of the 3D project costs mainly because you save in labor costs. Outsourcing experts agree that having someone else do the areas that are not your expertise enables you to do more and you can leverage lower labor costs and increase your profit.

Realize you can’t do it all and you must find ways to speed up your 3d development cycle and get 3d projects to your clients quicker and cheaper than the competition – or face losing clients.

When you have decided that its best for you to outsource, consider using the expertise of Flat Pyramid artists with a wide range of experience in custom 3D modeling and Rendering, see more custom 3d tips.

When clients seek your 3d modeling, animation, and/or rendering services, it is very important to submit a winning bid/proposal that is customized for them. Below find some tips that can help you submit winning proposals to your clients, which in turn will help you get repeat business.

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CUSTOMIZE YOUR PROPOSAL – Your final bid or proposal should be customized for each client individually. Generic bids that don’t take into account your client and what they are trying to achieve will often not win you the 3d job.

Submitting the right price and delivery time is essential. However, personalization and attention to your client needs will make you stand out and win the job for you.

For example, to personalize a proposal for 3d modeling of human anatomy, you can highlight your credentials and experience modeling and/or customizing 3d models of human organs in the software or file formats the client requires. Also, you can state what attracts you to this job. The most important thing is to let your clients know that you are interested in helping them achieve their objective and show that you are interested in putting their needs first.

3d models of Arab Town elements, such as Mosques, Houses, Fountains, Shops, Taxi, Pickup, and Arab Store

FIND THE RIGHT FEE FOR YOUR SERVICES – Provide a balanced price that will be low enough to attract your client, but high enough to satisfy your needs. Start off by putting a price on your time that is realistic and that is within the range that your client is willing to pay.

Remember, not every client will be looking for the lowest bid. However, don’t bid your projects too high as you can run the risk of pricing yourself out of the market.

Often, when bidding for 3d projects, you have to provide customers discounts that will compel them to use your services. One way to be able to provide your clients discounts is to use ready-made or stock 3d model collections, which cut down your time and production costs.

Before you go ahead and start calculating how much to charge, first you need to have a realistic idea of how long the job will take you.

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GIVE A REALISTIC DELIVERY TIME – It is very important to know how long it will take you to complete the 3d project, without putting yourself under unnecessary pressure. Monitor your working schedule and save time by using ready-made or customized 3d models from a high quality 3d model marketplace like Flat Pyramid, whenever possible.

To be able to estimate time sucessfully, start by tracking the average time it takes you to complete a 3d model, including any additional rendering or changes. This will better help you estimate how long bigger jobs will take.

ASK FOR FEEDBACK – Asking for feedback regarding your proposal is essential when you don’t get the job. This is the only way you will truly improve and be prepared when the next request for proposal comes around.

Global recession looming, here are some best practices that will help you weather, and succeed in an uncertain environment:

REIN IN COSTS … CAREFULLY. Now is the time to buckle down, but don’t go overboard. Instead, consider outsourcing non-core functions like your 3D models creation.

Vendors may be able to help you streamline functions like accounting, HR and marketing. Avoid deep cuts to key budgets like your marketing and promotion. Instead, utilize a 3D marketplace like Flat Pyramid to buy ready made 3D models at a fraction of the cost it will take for you to make it yourself or hire a 3D artist to make it for you.

You may find that in a slow economy, advertising using 3D content is less expensive and more effective.

BE A LITTLE IMPATIENT WHEN REQUESTING PAYMENT. Patience is not always a virtue when it comes to accounts receivable. Consider offering discounts for early payment or accepting credit cards to get paid quickly for your 3D modeling jobs.

Keep the cash flowing by collecting on delinquent 3D accounts. You can also outsource the “collector” function to companies that specialize in account receivable collection so you can focus on growing your 3D business.

DIVERSIFY, DIVERGE AND DEVIATE. Economic downturns are no time to find that all your eggs are in one basket.

If you have one or two customers that represent more than 10% of your business, it’s time to branch out. Ask yourself …Are there other 3D markets I can serve? Can I sell my existing 3D models to foreign customers to generate additional revenue? Or can I sell my 3D content to customers that are in expanding industries like healthcare or space-technologies?

Expand your horizon and leverage your existing 3D content on a site like Flatpyramid.com to gain exposure, additional business and consistent sales.

You can sell your 3D assets and generate significant revenue. Create a free seller account today, upload and publish your 3D content to take advantage of this opportunity.