Freelance opportunities in UK

[tacbob]

Hi.

 

I am considering setting up my own company specialising in architectural visualisation. I am sure that I could attract more jobs than I could physically deal with and so I am concerned that a “one man band” would not be effective when meeting deadlines etc. I imagine this would mean creating some kind of network of freelancers whom I could trust, and that could all produce designs of a consistent style and appearance. This worries me as I am convinced that ideally everyone ought to be using the same software/renderers etc and have the same modelling skills. Realistically I can't see this happening unless I was to employ people in a studio.

Can anybody give me some advice on this issue - maybe highlight how you work around this problem?

Thanks

[Iain Denby]

I've worked as a 'one-man-band' for 20 years.

 

There will be times when you have too much work to handle by your self, so you either sub contract work out, or you politely reject the work. But there will also be times when you have little or no work. This may follow a pattern or it may come out of the blue.

 

If you want to sub out work, I would suggest it should be the modeling work, as this is a technical issue...you do the arty bit to maintain consistency.

[martin walker]

well ive done quite a bit of just "modelling"..not very glamourous, but I dont mind it, and as Ian said, it leaves you to do the "arty bit" and allow a style

 

keep me in mind if you want any modelling doing

[mahorela]

I think that another great thing about this forum is the ability to see many artists work in many and varied styles. Choosing artists that suit your taste and style is as easy as flicking through the finished work forum.

 

Good luck with your new business.

[3D_IC]

speaking from experience Iain is right. Subbing out the modelling work is the quickest and cheapest way to handle excess work load. Allowing for your style to determine the finished result in Viz/Max/PS.

 

There may come a time when you're workload gets out of hand even subbing the Modelling out. I've often thought about this circumstance and I can't see any other way round it other than employing staff or turning the work down.

 

Its not that a freelancer couldn't perform or hit the standard needed, but it comes down to client communication and time. Often the client will want changes on the spot. If you haven't even worked on the project, don't have the files and the freelancer is asleep due to geographical location then you are up the creek without a paddle so to speak.

 

I would also be interested in hearing how others have gotten over these problems.