3D Rendering Studio or Freelance — What to Choose?

Web developers, designers, architects, manufacturers, or just individual clients looking for 3D rendering services often face this dilemma - should they choose a professional 3D rendering studio or freelance 3d visualizers for their 3d project.

Let’s look at both options and define their main pros and cons.

Hiring a freelance 3D visualizer

Pros

• Lower cost of services. Usually (though not always), a freelancer will charge less for 3d rendering services, which is good if you are on a budget.
• Flexible work hours. It is more likely that a person working from home will adjust their schedule to work on weekends, nighttime, holidays, etc.
  
• A lot of offers to choose from. With so many platforms, forums, and communities online, finding a freelancer for your 3d rendering project should not be a problem (though finding a perfect one might be).
  

Cons

• No guarantees. While a professional 3d freelancer indeed values their reputation high, there’s always the possibility of the human factor. If they get distracted by any personal circumstances, your project might be postponed or even left uncompleted.
• Lower technical capacity. One person working from home will usually have limited access to computers, etc., compared to a well-equipped 3d company. It means longer-term required to complete the project. Even a multitasking professional won’t be able to do the exact scope of work as a team that works smoothly together under the supervision of a project manager.
• A narrower range of services. As a rule, freelance 3d renderers specialize in a particular area. For example, a specialist in interior 3D rendering will not do a large exterior 3D rendering or animation for you. It means that you will have to look for several people if you have a large project.
  

Let’s look at both options and define their main pros and cons.

What to expect when you hire a professional 3D rendering studio?

Pros

• Having a personal manager to supervise your project. It is a very convenient option for a large project with many views, renders, animations, etc. A personal manager will guide the whole process for you, making sure everything is delivered promptly and the quality is up to your expectations.
• Partnership rather than client-executor relationships. When you start to work with a 3d studio on a long-term basis, you can expect discounts, special offers, bonuses, in a word: loyalty. For example, CGStandard offers flexible prices on multiple renders and promoting your projects through social media. It is a much more significant benefit than just an on-time cut-price bargain.
  
• A wide range of services. A 3d rendering studio offers a full package of 3d rendering services. Having a team of onboard visualizers allows completing any large project effectively and time-efficiently. In CGStandard, a personal manager will ensure that all stages of your order run smoothly, even if it is very voluptuous and detailed.
  
• Higher technical capacity. A professional 3d rendering studio is equipped with powerful computers that allow performing numerous tasks simultaneously. It means that you guaranteed results. A 3d rendering company will cherish its reputation as a brand. It won’t disappear or delete their profile on social media. It ensures your order will be completed in the best possible quality.
  
• Extensive internal libraries of models and templates. A more significant amount of orders that 3d rendering studios have will allow them to form their model databases. It speeds up the completion of your order while leaving it 100% unique.
  
• Smooth workflow. A company has a preset order of stages that your 3d rendering will go through - from setting the task to introducing corrections and approving. It means you can keep a pulse on what’s going on and control the whole process.
  

Cons

• Regular work hours. Usually, a 3d rendering studio will operate on a business schedule, so if you come up with an idea of an urgent correction at midnight, theoretically, it won’t be implemented straight at once. This point is not necessarily strict, however, as there were cases when the CGStandard team would stay in office overnight to complete a significant order for one of our (This is what we call partnership.:))
• A higher price (sometimes). While a 3d rendering company might have higher prices for their services, they will also offer more bonuses and a transparent model of discounts. See our price, for example.
  

  To sum up, choosing between a 3D rendering studio or freelance, think of your specific goals for the project, such as budget, timeframe, quality requirements, and your commitment to the results - and do not hesitate to consult professionals if you have any doubts!