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  1. Okay, let's say the target market is real estate developers looking for marketing materials. Would that help? @harryhirsch No it's not.
  2. I’ve been wondering about the true benefits of 3D architectural visualisation. Are 3D architectural visualisations merely pretty pictures, or are they essential to the business of the client? For those who do 3D architectural visualisation and regularly work with clients, what, according to your experience, are the clients looking for when they are considering buying 3D architectural visualisation services? If you have the time, please could you chime in with your thoughts on this. I’ve drawn up a list of questions that I would love to get answers to. For the purpose of these questions, a client can be anybody (architects, builders, property developers, real estate agents, etc.): What sort of business results do the clients expect from 3D visualisation services beyond simply pretty pictures? What are the specific problems the client wants resolved that 3D architectural visualisations can help with? What impact do 3D architectural visualisations have on the business results of your client? Is there any data available that shows this impact? Specifically, is there any data that suggests that a client who uses 3D renderings in their marketing (even if they are low quality) is more likely to sell a property than a client who doesn’t? Do 3D architectural visualisations help in terms of saving time for the client? If so, how? What are the specific fears and reservations that the clients have when deciding whether or not to purchase 3D visualisation services? Aside from the images themselves, what other intangible benefits do the clients look for? Thanks for your time. Much appreciated.
  3. Hello Jung, Thanks for the tips. To be honest, I'd be lucky to even get $250 for any job. I actually managed to get a few paid jobs since my first post on this thread, but most of them went out for that amount or less. That said, it's gotten a bit better recently. I upped my rates a little after a torrid experience with a cheapskate/non-paying client. I've had less takers as a result, but it proved the right thing to do.
  4. @George Understood. I'll bear it in mind for next time. @Scott Thanks for the recommendation.
  5. Hi George, Thanks for the reply and pointers. This portfolio was actually updated with stuff I did for a company some time after Stan wrote his reply. Before that, I didn't really feel I could use those pieces on my portfolio, because a) I didn't get permission to use them (on that note, I probably should take them down now - I only put them up because someone specifically asked to see them) and b) it was not representative of what I am able to do at home with my current set up. When I worked for my last company, I had all manner of models, textures and other tools whereas now, I don't even have MAX and vRay. I'm essentially having to learn new software from scratch. Out of all the images on the website, only the house exterior (very first image), Luna Grill food stand, bedroom, kitchen and everything in the 'Sketchup modelling' category are representative of what I can do now with the set up I have at home. These were the images I showed first time round along with a few others - minus the house image. That said, I have progressed since I first posted this thread and I could probably recreate most, if not all, of these images using the software I have now. The house image is probably the best image I've done on my own and is my most recent piece, though I've had a lot of help from people kind enough to post c&cs on another forum. I'm actually in the middle of a project at the moment and I'm pleased with how it's turning out. The client seems pleased with it as well.
  6. Hi Scott, Thanks for your honest reply. I think it's pretty close to what I was expecting, to be honest, but it's always good to have confirmation.
  7. I would like to go freelance, but I am not sure if the quality of my work is good enough. Here's a link to my portfolio on Carbonmade: http://l8sunrise.carbonmade.com/ I've been on other forums and people agreed there is still room for improvement, so I'm well aware of that. But I would like to know if my work is good enough to be saleable as it is now. Another thing is that I've googled around regarding the rates for a freelance 3D Visualisation artist and while there really is no hard and fast rule, most self respecting freelancers tend to be against undercutting and instead advise you to aim for the middle ground (whatever that might be) - if not higher. So how much could I reasonably charge at my current level without making it look as though I'm trying to rip the client off? I have started to advertise my services, but it's been the same story so far. Clients emailing me for quotes and then disappearing just as quickly back into cyberspace once they see it.
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