Factors That Affect CGI Renders Timelines and How to Avoid Delays

Creating a high-quality CGI render requires a structured process and meticulous attention to detail. Sometimes clients request a quick turnaround and prioritize time over the entire workflow of producing a high-quality render. If a client expects a high-quality visualization delivered on time, it's essential to consider several key factors early in the collaboration.

Project scope and complexity

One of the key factors is the project's complexity, as a proper assessment of its requirements will help set clear deadlines for the client. Professional teams know the right questions to ask the client to be prepared for final evaluations. For example, additional elements such as interior details, textures, materials, surroundings, people, cars, or landscape design can significantly increase the scope of work. The complexity of textures and materials is also crucial, as their details impact the processing time. The more elements there are in the project, the more time is required at each stage—from modeling to post-production.

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Quality of source materials from the customer "Quality and speed" is something often heard from clients. Providing accurate and high-quality source materials is fundamental to smooth and timely project delivery. Yes, sometimes there are situations where the client is unsure about what they want or don't want, so the initial stage of clarifying the details can take some time. Therefore, it's crucial to understand that clear drawings, mood boards, accurate dimensions, and specifications significantly speed up the process. If the information is unclear, more time will be required to collaborate with the client.

Clear technical specifications

One of the key elements for timely completion of work is a good technical specification. A technical assignment may be highly complex and demands a serious, detail-oriented approach. The more precisely the rendering requirements are outlined, the faster the work can begin. If the technical assignment is incomplete or too general, more time will be needed to clarify details like perspective, lighting, and composition. This will increase the overall project timeline. It's not realistic to expect that the contractor will be able to guess what the client wants to see. Time for editing and post-production

Almost every project requires a certain number of revisions, which can significantly affect the timeline. Clients often request additional changes to composition, angles, or details. While the revisions may seem small, each change can require not only re-planning but also re-rendering, which significantly delays the process. The final stage of the process is rendering and post-processing. During rendering, the image is processed by the software, while post-processing involves color correction, lighting adjustments, and additional effects that give the render a more professional look. The more complex the scene and the more details it contains, the more time will be required for rendering. It’s also important to define restrictions on the number of changes so that all parties have realistic expectations.

The process of creating a high-quality CGI render is complex and multifaceted. The more detailed and clearly defined the task at each stage, the lower the chances of delays. Do you have questions about CGI renders or the process? Feel free to reach out — we’re here to assist!

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