I'm on a potentially tight timeline for an apartment building - new out of the ground 7 story (will know more tomorrow). Looking to get a prelim set together in a month - that I can do regarding all the Architectural 2D, zoning etc. I don't have time to render or even the interest. I keep getting emails from a few different places - all appear overseas.. And every time I get an email it's from a different person. Sometimes an "American" name, sometimes not. Just concerned about a potential scam - nothing more. I guess the question is: have any of you farmed out rendering work this way, what are the pitfalls, and the safest methods of payment. Much thanks
I tried one of those emails or rendering services, although results were ok in the end, to get there is a headache, poor communication, did not take instructions well, and always demanded payment before completion, which is a red flag.
my advice: hire local folks out of college or young architects.
We have a int des consultant (not my choice) who outsources everything... with abysmal results. What do you expect when paying pennies for work done by render farms in developing countries?
We do all renderings in house and have a turn-around time faster than what the spam emails advertise but some of our other partners have used local graphic artists with great results. Local is the only way I would consider if ever we were not able to produce in house.
Aug 13, 24 9:48 am ·
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smaarch
Yes part of my concern. I completely understand some guidance is needed - I'm a solo shop
i've used outsourced rendering firms a lot and usually get good /great results but the process does require a bit of oversight. If you do not provide enough feedback and do not give the teams enough time to work, the results can be muddy and just not have "it," despite being high res. and technically proficient.
some firms I think are great are: norviska (argentina, i think) pictury (spain) atchain (china) bezier (china)
i'm also pretty good at rendering and could whip up some images for you in the next week or so depending on the scope and quality you're looking for.
Get with the local university and see if students want to make some side money. I've only had one good experience with outside the country rendering (Tango Studio in Argentina, highly recommend).
With the introduction of Escape we haven't outsourced a rendering in the last few years. For about a decade prior we outsourced our renderings to a company in China. If you like I can PM you their contact info.
Positives:
Fast
Time zone difference means they work during out off hours
Cheap - about $300
Secure - we pay a small deposit up front and the remainder when done. I'm not sure if this is because we've used them for so long.
Negatives
Need to provide clear instructions and a finished model.
Expect to have to review and redline renderings 2-3 times
Mid level quality - it's good but it's not photorealistic.
Farming out renderings to some email.....
I'm on a potentially tight timeline for an apartment building - new out of the ground 7 story (will know more tomorrow). Looking to get a prelim set together in a month - that I can do regarding all the Architectural 2D, zoning etc. I don't have time to render or even the interest.
I keep getting emails from a few different places - all appear overseas.. And every time I get an email it's from a different person. Sometimes an "American" name, sometimes not. Just concerned about a potential scam - nothing more.
I guess the question is: have any of you farmed out rendering work this way, what are the pitfalls, and the safest methods of payment.
Much thanks
Okay I'll have to wait till the sun rises tomorrow
Lazy bastards
I tried one of those emails or rendering services, although results were ok in the end, to get there is a headache, poor communication, did not take instructions well, and always demanded payment before completion, which is a red flag.
my advice: hire local folks out of college or young architects.
We have a int des consultant (not my choice) who outsources everything... with abysmal results. What do you expect when paying pennies for work done by render farms in developing countries?
We do all renderings in house and have a turn-around time faster than what the spam emails advertise but some of our other partners have used local graphic artists with great results. Local is the only way I would consider if ever we were not able to produce in house.
Yes part of my concern. I completely understand some guidance is needed - I'm a solo shop
i've used outsourced rendering firms a lot and usually get good /great results but the process does require a bit of oversight. If you do not provide enough feedback and do not give the teams enough time to work, the results can be muddy and just not have "it," despite being high res. and technically proficient.
some firms I think are great are:
norviska (argentina, i think)
pictury (spain)
atchain (china)
bezier (china)
i'm also pretty good at rendering and could whip up some images for you in the next week or so depending on the scope and quality you're looking for.
Get with the local university and see if students want to make some side money. I've only had one good experience with outside the country rendering (Tango Studio in Argentina, highly recommend).
With the introduction of Escape we haven't outsourced a rendering in the last few years. For about a decade prior we outsourced our renderings to a company in China. If you like I can PM you their contact info.
Positives:
Negatives
Thanks everyone. Have a friend (Architect) who can do this. Much appreciated
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