Hiring a 3D visualizer in-house vs working with a freelancer or studio
A guide to help you choose the right 3D designer
In-house vs Outsourcing : Which one works better for our company?
1. Having a 3d renderer in-house
Pros: easy communication, more 3d renders with lower costs (salary based), unlimited revisions and projects.
Cons: hard to find experienced 3d artists, limited labour, may take longer to finish projects(depending on the number of artists on hand and their experience), expensive workstations, expensive software license fees (3ds max, vray/corona, lumion, photoshop, after effects plus additional purchases of 3d, material assets etc), lack of library and assets, limited machine power (servers).
2. Working with freelancers
Pros: cheaper than studios, option to pay either hourly or by project, artists with different levels of experience are easy to find, freelancers have their own workstation, they are paying their own licenses, own their library; small to large scale depending on the experience level. (Experienced artists have higher chances to have bigger assets).
Cons: limited labour(small-scale projects recommended but some artists can handle medium- and large-scale projects), could take more time, could have less assets than studios, lack of machine power (especially, if there is a big quantity of renders or animation), have to double check if the artist is reliable and if they have enough experience to finish your project successfully.
3. Hiring 3d studios
Pros: lots of experience, quick at problem solving, enough machines to handle bigger projects, negotiable timeline if urgent(additional fees may be applied), have a lot of assets, strong portfolio, reliable and less risky, easier to find credentials.
Cons: could be more expensive than freelancers, busy studios could be hard to communicate with, there could be a waiting time depending on the time of the year.
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*disclaimer: this does not apply to all freelancers and studios. This is basic information to help you understand the industry and make the right decision when hiring 3d visualization specialists for your future projects.
A consultation is recommended if you are still not sure what the best option is. Contact us at letsgrowtogether@upportu.com if you need some advice!