MulaG Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 I know the question on exterior render prices has been discussed but I'd like to know how much one would charge for an interior scene eg. a kitchen or living room? Any ideas - I'm based in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy L Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Depends on a few things. Complexity of scene, who the client is, what detail/quality they expect, still or animation. If its one of your first jobs, undercharge. Then you will get some idea of how long it takes and you will still get paid. Next job, just give yourself an hourly rate. The trick is knowing just what speed you work at. If your pretty good, work out how many hours it will take, times that by about 50, bobs your uncle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Homeless Guy Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 a single room quality interior will take about the same time as an quality exterior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MulaG Posted September 20, 2004 Author Share Posted September 20, 2004 Thanks Guys! Going by the average extrerior prices would it be feesible to charge a 1/4 of this especially if I'm just starting out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archkre Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 "The trick is knowing just what speed you work at. If your pretty good, work out how many hours it will take, times that by about 50, bobs your uncle." I don't get that! Could you clarify it a little , please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Warner Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Thanks Guys! Going by the average extrerior prices would it be feesible to charge a 1/4 of this especially if I'm just starting out?So lets pretend that an exterior scene goes for $2000. That means you would be doing the interior scene for $500. In my opinion, that is WAAAAYYY too low, even if you are just starting out. You will be killing yourself timewise for that price. You need to think about Archkre's signature line: 'When you charge less, after a while you are valued less' -Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mann Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 ...would it be feesible to charge a 1/4 of this especially if I'm just starting out? You won't last long if you do. Three things to note about interiors: - the lighting is more complex - you are closer to the subject and so need to model in more detail - you need to add furniture, which means you need to either build or acquire models of furniture Still thinking of charging a quarter? Hope this helps. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwhite Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 I would say 25% discount for an interior is crazy, as said earlier, you are dealing (typically) with more organic models for the furniture, drapes, etc. Lighting with radiosity is probably going take alot longer to set up and render and if the client wants custom artwork, custom fabric on the furniture, custom flooring and custom carpeting then you can spend at least a couple of hours on creating scans/seamless textures and bump maps. I always try to sell the client on paying for and INVESTING in the model and then show them that I can provide mutliple shots, material analysis, and analysis with different furniture layouts/styles. DO NOT get caught up in charging to little for your services as you will probably set yourself up for problems in the future and ticked off clients since you will get to the point where you feel you are loosing to much money for the time spent. In my opinion your better off in some cases to not model for higher until you have a good library of materials, models, and resources and have a bit of a portfolio to sell your services. Granted you have to start somewhere, so I would make it clear if you go in with a low price in the beginning that you are doing this since you want to develop your portfolio AND/OR you are going to charge a 'living' rate for modeling and then provide renderings for free THE FIRST TIME and then charge for them in the future. Finally, remember what you need to live on AFTER taxes. Freelance work can look profitable until you pay taxes, get broadband, stay up until 3:00 every nite, and then realize your computer is no where fast enough to keep clients happy and need new hardware (and software). Just a few thoughts as I spent my first 6 months as a CG artist not charging enough and I'm still paying for it. Good luck, Mike White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawyer Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Another thing to keep in mind: Charge $25 for a product today no one will pay $100 for that product later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MulaG Posted September 21, 2004 Author Share Posted September 21, 2004 So lets pretend that an exterior scene goes for $2000. That means you would be doing the interior scene for $500. In my opinion, that is WAAAAYYY too low, even if you are just starting out. You will be killing yourself timewise for that price. You need to think about Archkre's signature line: 'When you charge less, after a while you are valued less' -Chad I'm selling myself short in a nutshell! Thanks for your advice guys as I had no idea what to charge especially as I'm just breaking in to the industry and trying to find work. (What a mug! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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