Guide – What does 3D cost?
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The price of 3D visualization and animation depends on a number of factors, just like the price of a car varies depending on model, equipment and features. We offer 3D solutions in all price ranges, from simple visualizations to advanced animations. We find the solution that fits your needs and your budget.
At RR3D we strive to deliver high-quality 3D services that meet your specific needs and visions. The price of a 3D animation can vary depending on a number of factors, and we want to ensure full transparency in our pricing structure.
On this page we review the primary elements that affect the final price, including project specification, timeline and deadline, budget, style, level of detail, frame rate / frames per second, format and output, revisions etc.
Which factors affect the price?
Time, price and quality – three factors that naturally go together. A shorter deadline may require extra resources and thus a higher price. If you want higher quality with more details, it requires more time and thus also a higher price.
We always work to find the optimal balance between time, price and quality that matches your needs. Who and what determines when something is good enough? And finished? The price of 3D and 3D animation can vary greatly depending on many factors, these include:
These factors affect the price:
Time, price and quality – how 3D is priced
Time, price and quality – three factors that naturally go together. A shorter deadline may require extra resources and thus a higher price. If you want higher quality with more details, it requires more time and thus also a higher price.
We always work to find the optimal balance between time, price and quality that matches your needs. Who and what determines when something is good enough? And finished? The price of 3D and 3D animation can vary greatly depending on many factors, these include:
Budget
If you can provide your budget, it’s the best way for us to help maximize what you get for your money.
We don’t try to maximize the budget, but it gives us the opportunity to find the best solution for both of us.
To ensure an optimal process, we encourage you to contact us with a detailed description of your project, as well as your budget. We will gladly provide you with a customized and non-binding proposal that matches your needs and budget.
Project specification
Do you have a clear idea and a finished project description of your project?
If you want help specifying the project, we can enter into a pre-production and idea phase, where we in close dialogue and partnership clarify and specify the project’s scope in the form of creative and technical concept development, storyboards etc. – everything is gathered in a common project description that forms the basis for quotation.
Timeline and deadline
If you have a tight deadline that may require overtime or extra resources to reach the goal, this can naturally affect the price.
A more flexible timeline allows for efficient production planning and optimal resource utilization, which can help reduce the price.
Frequent revisions and changes during the process can extend production time and increase the price.
Style
In addition to the level of detail, the style plays a crucial role for both the visual expression and the price of a 3D animation. The choice of style depends on the project’s purpose, target audience and budget.
Please show us examples of animations you like, and explain what mood and aesthetic you want.
Video with trends of styles within 3D animation – not created by RR3D, but shown for reference and inspiration. ©YumYumVideos
Examples of different styles and trends:
- Photorealistic: This style aims to create animations that look as realistic as possible. It requires advanced modeling, texturing and lighting to achieve a lifelike appearance.
- Stylized: This style gives more artistic freedom and can vary from cartoon-like to abstract. It can include simplified shapes, exaggerated proportions or a unique color choice.
- Cartoon: This style is inspired by cartoons and animations. It is often characterized by simple shapes, clear colors and exaggerated movements.
- Low poly: This style uses a low number of polygons to create a minimalist and geometric appearance. It can be an effective way to create stylish animations on a limited budget.
- Motion graphics: This style focuses on animating graphics, text and logos. It is often used in explainer videos, presentations and advertisements.
Level of detail
The level of detail in 3D models and 3D animations is a crucial factor for the final result – and for the price. The more detailed and complex a 3D model or 3D animation needs to be, the more time and expertise it requires to produce it.
The optimal level of detail depends on the project’s purpose and budget. It is important to find a balance between the desired level of realism and the economic framework.
Length of animation
The level of detail in 3D models and 3D animations is a crucial factor for the final result – and for the price. The more detailed and complex a 3D model or 3D animation needs to be, the more time and expertise it requires to produce it.
The optimal level of detail depends on the project’s purpose and budget. It is important to find a balance between the desired level of realism and the economic framework.
NOTE! Especially with technical animation films, we often see that they are underestimated – technical animation films often require longer time to understand than commercials, and it is typical for a technical animation film of a product that these are over 3 minutes long.
Resolution and format
When you order a 3D animation, it is important to consider what resolution and format you need. These factors play a role in both the visual expression and the price of the animation.
Resolution:
Resolution indicates the number of pixels in the image. A higher resolution gives a sharper and more detailed image, while a lower resolution can result in a more pixelated or blurry image. Screen technology is constantly evolving, and 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 px) is now standard in many films, but regular HD resolution (1920 x 1080 px) is in many cases still sufficient to get a sharp image.
Frame rate (frames per second)
The choice of frame rate is a balance between aesthetics, functionality and budget. By understanding how frame rate affects price, a choice can be made and ensure that the animation meets both creative and economic goals. A higher frame rate means that more images must be produced to create the animation. This increases production time and thus also costs.
Desired aesthetic: A higher frame rate (e.g. 60 FPS) gives a more fluid animation, while a lower frame rate (e.g. 24 or 12 FPS) can give a more cinematic or stylized expression.
Typical frame rates are:
Revisions
Our goal is to create a result you are proud of.
3D animation is an iterative process, where adjustments and fine-tuning often occur along the way. Feedback and revisions are an important part of the process that ensures the final result lives up to expectations.
Throughout the process we ensure close dialogue and ongoing feedback, so you are always involved and updated. We continuously present results and involve you in the process to ensure we are on the right track.
Number of revisions:
The number of included revisions depends on the project’s scope and complexity. This will be agreed upon in the initial contract – in a typical project there are 5 revisions, before
Additional revisions:
Sometimes new ideas or approaches emerge when a project has already started – if there is a need for additional revisions beyond what was agreed, this can be arranged for an extra fee – this will always be clearly agreed in advance, and we never add extra costs to a project without both parties agreeing to it first.
Hourly Projects
Do you need 3D expertise for a shorter period or a smaller defined project? At Rosbjerg and Reimers 3D, we also offer to work on an hourly basis, so you get exactly the help you need without committing to a larger project.
Benefits of hourly projects:
- Flexibility: You decide the scope of the task and the number of hours we should spend on your project.
- Transparency: You only pay for the time we actually spend on your project.
- Cost control: You have full control over the budget and can easily adjust the project scope along the way.
- Access to expertise: You get access to our expertise in 3D animation, visualization, and VR/AR without having to commit to a larger project.
When are hourly projects a good solution?
- Smaller tasks: If you need help with a smaller task, e.g., creating an animation for a social media post or visualizing a single product.
- Consultation and advice: If you need sparring and advice on 3D technology or help planning a project.
- Support and troubleshooting: If you need help solving a specific problem or error in an existing 3D production.
- Flexible needs: If you have a project with changing needs where it’s difficult to define a fixed scope in advance.
How does it work?
- Contact us: Tell us about your project and your needs.
- Fixed hourly rate: We agree on a fixed hourly rate for our services.
- Time tracking: We track the time we spend on your project.
- Billing: You receive an invoice based on the number of hours we have used.
We are transparent and flexible:
We always make sure to keep you updated on time consumption and give you the opportunity to adjust the project scope along the way. We are dedicated to delivering high quality and value for money, whether you choose a fixed-price project or an hourly project.
Contact us today to learn more about our hourly services.
Pricing structure
Our price examples are divided into 3 categories/price ranges. We do this because, out of discretion for our customers, we do not disclose final project prices.
Since an individual assessment is made per project, fixed prices cannot be given. The following list provides a description of the different price levels:
$ = Indicates a project that is relatively simple – for example where the level of detail is low, or that the customer has provided 3D drawings themselves, or other factors that can help reduce the total costs. This also applies to deadline, the total length of the animation etc.
$$ = Indicates a project that is more complex and has greater requirements for level of detail.
$$$ = Indicates a complex project that requires a lot of time and many resources.
Get quote
Get a non-binding quote for your 3D project.
To ensure that you get exactly the right quote, we have developed unique questionnaires for each of our services. Based on your answers, we prepare a detailed and non-binding quote that matches your needs and budget. We make sure to have a clear expectation alignment before we start, so you know exactly what you get.
To ensure an optimal process, we encourage you to contact us with a detailed description of your project, as well as your budget. We will gladly provide you with a customized and non-binding proposal that matches your needs and budget.
Page content:
- Guide – What does 3D cost?
- Which factors affect the price?
- Time, price and quality – how 3D is priced
- Budget
- Project specification
- Meetings and video conferencing
- Timeline and deadline
- Style
- Level of detail
- Length of animation
- Resolution and format
- Frame rate (frames per second)
- Revisions
- Hourly Projects
- When are hourly projects a good solution?
- How does it work?
- Pricing structure
- Get quote