Price point for 3d architectural modeling/v-ray rendering for interior residential

[dougjohnston1]

What is a good way to find out price point for modeling with lots of detail and v-ray renderings for interior work on luxury homes. I just want to make sure I am not under bidding the jobs. I know people charge different depending on what country your from. Here in the US what is the base pricing to produce high quality renderings of interior and model everything custom?

 

I can never get a straight answer from anyone on this, if you don't want to post it on public form please email me in private. Dougwjohnston@yahoo.com It would be greatly appreciated!!!! Just trying to make it through the down turn and want to be smart about it. I don't want to be pricing it low because I didn't know what the industry standards are.

 

I am not a freelancer I am a design build company for exterior on luxury projects and it has moved me into interiors for clients on 10,000 to 30,000sf residential homes. I have a project coming up right now that the client wants me to price out the interiors on a 20,000sf home and they want to model every room and rendered out. I don't want to under bid this project or over bid it. This is a project we just finished a design build on

http://m.youtube.com/user/dougwjohnston?feature=guide I am just looking for help?

[Scott Schroeder]

Your bid is something that you can live on. It's a price point that you can pay the bills and have a little left over. There is no perfect, sweet spot I am afraid. You'll never get a straight answer. Billing practices and rates are generally hush-hush. You know what you need to pull in to survive, start there.

 

It's always best to bid high, you can always be talked down. But you can't talk a client up if you low ball them. Besides, if they really want to work with you they will work with your bid. They will guide you to where they feel comfortable if you come in too high. If you are miles apart, then let them seek el cheapo option somewhere else.

[Wil Vaughn]

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[heni30]

Do not give a price out until you have ALL the details and what you are providing is crystal clear in your mind. Take a day or 2 to look everything over; especially with luxury residential where the level of detail and quality tends to be higher than normal; especially if they are traditional or classical. I just had to up my price for a project due to a misunderstanding that was my fault and it was not fun.

 

One strategy I came up with which is completely legit, is to call rendering companies - tell them you are a freelance renderer and that you need a plan B in case of an overload of work or if you get sick and can't finish a job (which is completely true in my case) and how much they would charge for specific renderings in their work samples area. It's a legit inquiry and people are happy to give you the information. That will give you an idea of what the industry in general is charging.

 

If details are very demanding, you can sub out the modeling part to people who are really good and fast at it, either here or abroad which will make your work easier and help you keep your sanity.

 

If someone put a gun to my head and told me I had to come up with a price in 30 seconds I personally would say between $800 and $1200 for a luxury interior of a living/dining area. Or you can have it done overseas for $400-500 and deal with the project management.

 

Also your profit will increase as you learn how to do things faster. I just finished a rendering that was lit by 2 lights - a large overhead plane and a straight on; then all lighting effects were done in post. I saved about 30% overall time than if I had tried to put in every single light that was spec_ed and I was able to put effects in for Artistic effect rather than 100% realistic accuracy and the client was delighted.

 

A set of multiple renderings would merit a discount. Always document a discount as such so that your standard pricing is always clear.

Edited December 8, 2012 by heni30

[aristocratic3d]

I have modeled four interior and over 50 interior props just a few days ago. Client is from US. I billed him a little lower than $1500,

I believe this was fair. from my part I can live a standard life in Dhaka with $2500 a month as lifestyle is not costly. I doubt Artist from the US can work within that income.

 

Rendering a single classic room interior for $400-$500 should be enough. But if client asks for so many detail and a single interior cost me (unusual) 15 days (if everything is custom). I will then charge my client $1250.

 

Just bill according to time you take. if you need $15000 a month. bill accordingly. to decide an hourly rate should be a good idea. IMHO.

Edited December 26, 2012 by aristocratic3d