Table of Contents on CGI Artist vs CGI Studio:
- What is a 3D Artist?
- What is a CGI Studio?
- Hire a CGI Studio
- Tips for working with a CGI Artist or a CGI Agency
- Conclusion: CGI Artist or 3D Studio?
What is a 3D Artist?
A 3D artist creates three-dimensional graphics of people, real estate, interiors, or products. This is particularly popular in marketing.
A 3D Artist from a CGI studio is checking the product rendering for correct reflections in the material comparison.
Advantages Of An Inhouse CGI Artist
An in-house CGI artist works directly in your company. This offers you several advantages when it comes to creating 3D content for your furniture, home or living brand. These are some benefits of in-house artists:
- Control over the project: When hiring a 3D graphic designer, you have entire control over the project and you can check in with the artist at any given time.
- Efficient communication: An internal CGI artist may also improve the communication, as the artist can communicate with the entire team at all times.
To become a 3D artist, you can study, for example, 3D design, media informatics, or game and graphic design. OR if you already have qualifications, you can apply as a CGI artist at our agency.
Disadvantages Of An Inhouse CGI Artist
Hiring an inhouse 3D artist also has some disadvantages:
- Talent and reliability: If you're not experienced in this field, it can be difficult to distinguish a good 3D CGI artist from an amateur. This could lead to problems later on. Good and experienced 3D artists are also quite expensive to employ.
- Financing of technology & further training: An in-house artist may actually be more expensive than hiring a 3D studio because you also have to fund the necessary equipment and provide training to keep your artist up to date with the latest technologies and trends.
- Workload: If you only need 3D visualizations from time to time, it can happen that your internal CGI artist is underutilized and you end up paying for him, even if you don't have any work for him. To better estimate the costs, our CGI price calculator will help you with an initial orientation.
What is a CGI Studio?
A CGI studio is an agency that employs 3D artists. These agencies work with numerous 3D artists who can take on your project.
3D Studio - Danthree Studio
Advantages Of A CGI Agency
When you choose a CGI agency, you have the advantage of having access to a range of experts rather than just a solo artist. Here are the main advantages of CGI agencies:
- Experts in various fields: A CGI agency employs experts in every field required for the creation of photorealistic 3D visualizations (e.g., 3D modeling, design, camera settings, lighting, shading, strategic CGI consulting, marketing, etc.).
- Flexibility: CGI agencies are flexible and adapt to your schedule.
- No long-term commitments: 3D agencies only take care of the projects that you commission them to do. An internal CGI artist, on the other hand, has to be employed permanently.
Disadvantages Of A CGI Agency
Even if it is more advantageous for most companies to hire a CGI studio, this also has a disadvantage:
- Possible waiting times: If you employ an internal 3D artist in your company, you can have them take care of any projects that arise directly. However, if you want to commission a CGI project, you must first find a suitable 3D studio. If the studios are already busy, there may also be waiting times.
International CGI Agency - Danthree Studio
Hire a CGI Studio
Are you looking for an international CGI studio? Then our CGI agency Danthree Studio can help you out! We work together with professional 3D artists and specialize in everything related to the Home & Living sector. We are sure: Particularly, the home & living and the furniture industry can benefit from CGI models!
Take a look at our portfolio to get an insight into our work or contact us for a non-binding initial consultation!
A photorealistic product visualization of a sofa, developed by a CGI studio.
Tips for a successful collaboration with a CGI artist or CGI agency
Regardless of whether you choose an in-house CGI artist, a CGI freelancer, or a CGI agency, there are a few things you should consider:
- Good communication: For a good collaboration, make sure to communicate your goals and expectations clearly so that there are no misunderstandings.
- Regular feedback: Ask for updates regularly and give your 3D artist or agency feedback during the process. If you don't like something during the process, it's better to address it immediately.
- Realistic Deadlines: Set realistic deadlines so that quality and deadlines are in harmony.
Conclusion: In-house 3D artist or 3D studio?
So what's better now? Hiring a 3D animator or commissioning a CGI studio?
This depends on your individual situation as to what makes financial sense and what accommodates your workflow.
Employing an inhouse artist could make sense when you need 3D work done on a regular basis. However, this leads to more obligations and responsibilities and it's also more expensive to change an employee than an agency!
If you only want to commission a 3D project every now and then, it is better to contact a CGI studio. This way you don't have to pay for the 3D artist if no work is required and you have no obligations for a long-term collaboration. If you also want to know how the costs of CGI compare to traditional photography, use our CGI vs. photography calculator.
Are you looking for a 3D agency? Feel free to contact us! Our 3D artists at Danthree Studio will help you in all areas and can create both simple 3D images and elaborate 3D animations for you!
3D Studio discussing a 3D project
