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CO₂ calculator: CGI vs. photo production - Danthree Studio

CO₂ calculator: CGI vs. photo production

Comparison based on referenced emission profiles (travel, set construction & energy, variants, rendering, data). Input only for the project context; all factors are stored. Optional: Distance to location for more precise travel emissions.

Default setting: Furniture (General) To the service page
1) Project context
Determines whether photo travel & hotels are included.
Helps to understand the effect of pure scaling (variants/angles/scenes).
Extended assumptions (energy/PUE/travel - optional)
Standard values are based on industry benchmarks (anonymized cases, 2019-2024). Customizable for fine-tuning.
2) Result
Savings (CO₂) compared to photo production
-%
With the same image quality (CMF).
Savings per deliverable
- kg
Formula: (Photo - CGI) ÷ Images.
Photo production - Total
- kg
- kg per picture
CGI - Total
- kg
- kg per picture

Photography - CO₂

- kg

CGI - CO₂

- kg
Formula & driver per image

Images = products × variants × scenes × camera angle.

    Breakdown - Photo production & CGI
    Photo production
      CGI
        Notes & sensitivity ±20 %

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        Sources & methodology (information without guarantee)

        *Estimate - not a complete LCA. Data without guarantee; no legal or environmental advice. Results are approximate and depend on setup, travel profiles, render farm, electricity mix, logistics, etc.

        *Estimate - not a complete LCA. Information without guarantee; no legal advice.
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        CO₂ calculator - CGI vs. photo production: real-time comparison for brands

        With our CO₂ calculator, you can compare the climate impact of classic photo production and modern CGI image production - in real time and based on referenced assumptions. You simply enter the project context (products, variants, scenes, camera angles, travel situation); the stored profiles for travel, set construction, electricity mix, render farm PUE and data transfer take over the calculation.
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        Danthree Studio stands for photorealistic 3D visualization in the furniture, interior and home & living segment - from the clean 3D model to the output in the 3D render studio. The calculator condenses this production experience into reliable key figures - including savings per deliverable.

        Calculate CO₂ savings: Sustainable advantages of CGI over classic photography

        Determine the climate impact of your image production with just a few entries. The calculator uses referenced profiles for travel, set construction & energy, rendering/IT and data and shows you the savings overall and per deliverable - ideal for furniture, interior & home & living.

        Quick decision in planning

        Simply enter products, variants, scenes, camera angles and travel settings - the tool immediately provides a reliable CO₂ comparison. For a profitability perspective, we also recommend our ROI calculator "CGI vs. photo shoot".

        Prove quality - View cases

        Our selected 3D CGI projects show what photorealistic CGI looks like in practice - from kitchens and bathrooms to upholstered furniture and outdoor ranges.

        Where CGI saves CO₂

        CGI avoids travel and set emissions, scales variants efficiently and enables re-use across campaigns. Our pipeline - from model to final render - can be found in the 3D animation studio.

        Methodology - compatible with current standards

        The logic is based on Scope 3 sources (including travel, energy, IT/data). For scientific classification, please refer to the IPCC's current synthesis overview.

        Scaling instead of set travel: When CGI clearly wins

        Many variants, multiple rooms and angles? CGI scales without transportation, hotel & reshoot risks - the CO₂ costs per image drop noticeably. Read our article on 3D content as the future of product photography to find out how brands can use it to deliver content faster.

        CO₂ estimation in seconds

        Enter products, variants, scenes and camera angles - the calculator immediately provides a comprehensible comparison of CGI vs. photography. We show why digital production processes have the edge here in our article on the digital 3D photo studio.

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        FAQ - Frequently asked questions about the CGI CO₂ calculator

        What inputs do I need for a reliable estimate?

        Products (SKUs), variants per product, scenes/rooms, camera angles and the expected travel situation (studio, domestic, international). Optionally, you can specify the distance to the location - this refines the travel emissions.

        How does the calculator calculate the savings per deliverable?

        Formula: Savings per image = (Σ CO₂ photo - Σ CO₂ CGI) ÷ number of final images. Final images = products × variants × scenes × camera angle. If desired, the travel influence can be hidden in this KPI in order to see pure scaling effects.

        Can I adjust emission factors such as PUE or electricity mix?

        Yes, the extended assumptions (electricity mix in kg CO₂/kWh, PUE of the render farm, travel baselines) can be edited. This makes the estimate project-specific - from the local studio to the green cloud region.

        Are samples & shipping taken into account?

        Yes, typical sample/shipping issues are mapped as part of the baseline in photo production. CGI generally avoids these logistics.

        How can I share or document results?

        Use "Share configuration" to generate a link with all parameters; "Print / PDF" creates an overview for internal coordination. Please contact us for a quote and specific measures: Contact.

        What services does Danthree offer for CGI?

        From clean 3D modeling and rendering to cross-channel playout - you can continue to use assets efficiently once they have been created.

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