It is almost inevitable to have an extra workload when dealing with a project. Things happen. At the same time, it is understandable for AIMIR to charge extra if the workload is much heavier than expected. In this round, AIMIR is extremely cautious because AIMIR doesn’t see this as a purpose but a fine line between clients (no matter regular or new), a guarantee for workflow and production quality, and a respect for all the 3D artists.
AIMIR has posted two blogs on this topic, giving a general idea from various perspectives. The first blog was posted in 2018, analyzing the general situation and listing several cases where an extra charge applies. The second one was posted this year, which is an additional explanation for the first. More professional and detailed classification is created, with quantifiable criteria for extra charges when confronted with various situations. This transparency delivers equality for every client and provides references when there is conflict.
Here, more refined and organized case studies are presented as examples for better understanding.
Scenario A: Model Correction
In all cases, the nightmare is definitely the model correction after rendering and postproduction. AIMIR wants to make it clear that it is totally acceptable for minor revisions after rendering and postproduction, and no extra charge applies. However, if a considerable scale in the model needs revision, which means a brand new image is needed for rendering and postproduction again, AIMIR has to charge extra.
In this case, AIMIR charge 30% – 60% per shot based on the workload.
Scenario B: Camera Angle Correction
Clearly, camera angles count. Please always confirm the camera angles before moving to the next stage. AIMIR is happy with any mark-ups and feedback. However, our client should understand that if the camera angle is changed after rendering and postproduction, the whole image needs re-render and re-post produce, which stands for re-do the image.
In this case, AIMIR put an additional charge of 30% – 80% on each image. In some case of replacing a brand-new image, AIMIR charge 100%.
Scenario C: Mood Correction with same model and camera angle
AIMIR’s 3D artists always hold to the clients’ confirmation of mood. Once the image is rendered with mood, changing the mood is equivalent to re-render the whole image.
In this case, a 60% additional charge applies per shot.
Scenario D: Change of Design
This is a tough one. In the past projects, AIMIR has confronted with two main situations regarding design change after rendering and postproduction.
The first situation is relatively gentle, where the client suddenly wants to change some parts of the model. Since the main model stays the same, as well as camera angle, mood, and landscape, AIMIR charge 50% – 80% per image.
The other situation is quite tricky: the landscape and vegetation are being modified. As one of the most time-consuming processes, the landscape needs plenty of work. In this situation, a new image is to be done.
In this case, AIMIR charge additional 50% – 100% per image.
Those are the four scenarios that leading to extra fees during the rendering process. For better communication and a faster project turnaround, be sure to double-check and confirm the camera angles, mood, model, and landscape. It will make both parties easier since an extra charge applies especially when modification and correction occur after rendering and postproduction. If you want to know more information about 3D rendering, please do not hesitate to contact us.
3D visualization becomes increasingly important in architecture and design. It presents all the design elements and highlights in real-time, through which the investors can visualize the yet-to-build construction right away and make a quick decision. There is no need for any further elaboration on its wonderful power.
Even though 3D rendering is a powerful tool, there’s a question puzzling many people–How much does it cost? The price varies from $50 to $7000 depending on the workload, scale, complexity, etc…There are many factors affecting the budget and sometimes, because of multiple corrections and changes in the render process, it may lead to extra fees.
In today’s article, we will share with you the situations where may lead to the extra cost of making corrections in AIMIR. It can be divided into two cases – exterior design and interior design. Both cases are further subdivided according to the status of the project – underway or being done. Different situations have different charges due to the potentially increased workload.
Exterior design
(Labor involved: modelling 40% + rendering 30% + post production 30%) All the extra fee will be charged based on the contract price
Modification in the middle of the rendering
Model
Before signing the Model Confirmation letter it’s a natural step to amend the 3D model at the modeling stage. There won’t be an extra fee.
After confirming the camera and angle, if you want to slightly change the design, just partially modify the model but not change the general structure, there is no extra fee.
After adding the post-work, you want to update the design. We can accept the slight adjustment for three to five times. If exceeding five times, there might lead to 10% to 20% of correction fees as appropriate. In this situation, we mainly focus on negotiation and communication with designers. Please provide your final design and avoid repeatedly changes over and over again.
Another situation is that there are great changes in the design, which means what we have done is in vain and we have to start production again. This situation will be charged 40% to 50% for the modification fee.
Angle
Before signing the Model Stage Confirmation letter, we will offer different angles for clients checking. There is no extra fee that occurred in this stage.
After signing the Model Stage Confirmation letter, if you want to extend or reduce the views based on the same camera position, there is no extra fee.
If you want to move the camera after adding the post-work, no matter how slight it is, there will cost 10% to 20% of the modification fee. Once the camera has been moved, we have to rework the image, all the texture and material have to be added again so as to be placed in the right position. Actually, to slightly change the angle has almost no effect on the overall effect of the drawings. Except for some special reasons, otherwise, we won’t recommend to slightly change the camera.
As to great adjustment, we will charge 50% to 100% for modification according to the overlapping proportion of moving the camera to the scene. The ultimate pricing is the same as a new image.
Texture
It’s normal to change and test the texture during the process. The repeated changes and updates in texture are acceptable to AIMIR for three to five times. If exceeding five times, we’ll charge 10% to 20% as appropriate.
There is another case that seems to change the texture but actually, it requires modifying the model. It involves two parts. One is to divide different kinds of texture repeatedly. Another is to rebuild the joints of the model. In this situation, it increases lots of workloads. We will charge 20% to 30% depending on the actual circumstances.
Lighting
Changing the direction of lighting and sunlight after the post-work stage, it means to do the post-work again. In this situation, we will charge 10% to 20% for modification as appropriate.
Mood
The rest of the image remains the same but changes the mood, we will charge 60% of the modification fee.
Scene
Changing the scene it mainly means changing landscapes. Before the project is done, we will modify the scene until customers are totally satisfied. However, if it is changed a lot between the beginning and the final image, we’ll charge 10% to 20% according to the circumstances.
Modification after the project is done
Model
It’s a piece of cake to re-render the image if you slightly update the design after the final delivery. We are happy to help you with it without charging any extra fees.
AIMIR offers slight adjustment and partial modification on the model twice at most. If exceeding, there will lead to a 10% to 20% modification fee.
After delivering the final image, if there is a large change in the model but the rest of the elements such as angle, mood, and landscape remain the same, there will be 60% to 80% of the extra fee according to the actual workload.
Angle
After delivering the final image, if you want to enlarge or reduce the views but remain the same camera position, there will be 20% to 30% of extra cost for modification.
If you want to move the camera after final delivery, no matter how slight it is, there will cost 30% to 40% of the modification fee. Once the camera has been moved, we have to rework the image, all the texture and material have to be added again. Actually, to slightly change the angle has almost no effect on the overall effect of the drawings. Except for some special reasons, otherwise, we won’t recommend moving the camera.
As to great adjustment, we will charge 60% to 100% for modification according to the overlapping proportion of moving the camera to the scene. The ultimate pricing is the same as a new image.
Texture
If you just change the color, we will happy to help you solve this problem by using PS. It won’t cost any extra fees.
If there’s a partial adjustment on texture, that’s no problem for us. We are happy to fix it for you without any charges.
If you renew the texture at a large scale, there will be 30% to 40% of the extra cost due to the additional workload.
Lighting
Changing the direction of lighting and sunlight after the final delivery, it means to adjust the lighting and shadows by rendering the post-work again. In this situation, we will charge 30% to 40% for modification as appropriate.
Mood
The rest of the image remains the same but changes to a new mood, we will charge 60% of the modification fee due to extra workload.
Scene
If it’s a minor change in the landscape, we are happy to fix it for you. However, if it is changed a lot, we’ll charge 30% to 40% according to the actual circumstances.
Interior design
(Labor involved: modelling 40% + rendering 40% + post production 20%) All the extra cost will be charged based on the contract price
Modification in the middle of the rendering process
Angle
It’s normal to revise the angle during the modeling stage. AIMIR will offer different angles for your options in this stage. After signing the model stage confirmation letter and revise the angle largely, it may lead to a 20% to 40% of modification fee.
Texture
It’s totally understandable to change and test the texture in the rendering process. The repeated changes and updates in texture are acceptable to AIMIR for three to five times. If exceeding five times, we’ll charge 10% to 20% due to additional workloads as appropriate. If there’s any extra cost occurred, we will negotiate with the designer in advance.
Furniture
Custom-make furniture will cost an extra fee. The price is base on its difficulty and complexity. Our project managers will offer the accurate price for your checking before start working.
Modification after the project is done
Angle
It seldom occurs to modify the angle after final delivery. If you want to change the angle, it’s as same as producing a new image. We will charge based on the actual situation.
Texture
There won’t be any extra cost if you want to change the color that can be easily handled by PS.
If there’s a partial adjustment on texture, that’s no problem for us. We are happy to fix it for you without any charges.
If you renew the texture at a large scale, there will be 30% to 40% of the extra cost due to the additional workload.
Furniture
There is no need to charge for an extra fee if you want to change the furnishing to a simple one that we can find in our material library.
Changing in bulk will cause the extra cost from 30% to 60%. And complicated custom-made furniture is charged based on its complexity.
Above are the situations where you might need to pay for the extra fee due to additional correction and changes in the rendering process. Please rest assured that if there are any extra fees occurred, our project managers will inform and communicate with our clients in advance. Our one and only intention is not to charge for extra money but to make sure the whole process runs smoothly.
AIMIR has many excellent and experienced 3D artists who can offer you professional 3D visualization services at an affordable price. If you are looking forward to a reliable CG company, AIMIR is always your best choice. Want to know more about our service, kindly visit our website or contact us.
