Before anyone gets on their high horse about this post we are not having a pop at the website itself. Afterall it is just a facilitator for these projects. However what has happened to our industry over the past number of years can be contributed to the 60 odd individuals/companies that are bidding on this project. To be bidding an average of $1000 for the level of work that is required in this project is simply MADNESS!

Lets just summarise what is being asked for, Oh an by the way we love that not only does the client want photorealistic renders and different options of each but wants it all done in 10 days! Sure while you’re at it you may as well ask for an animation.

So this is what is required:  1) The complete modelling and photorealisitic visualisation of 6No rooms. Each room to be fully populated. 2) To redo these rooms with alternative furniture styles and layouts 3) To have it complete in 10 days.

To have it complete in 10 days means approximately $100 per day at the avergae bid price. To produce this work in this space of time will require at least 10-15 hrs per day to complete – That is of course if it is being produced to the high quality that the client is requesting. Then again the at these rates we wouldn’t be expecting much and if high quality work is being produced for this then the sweatshops must be pretty hot!

So 10-15 hrs per day for 10 days yields $6-$10 per hour!!!!! Is this where are industry and profession is at? $6-$10 per hour. Where is the value on 3D Visualisation at these prices.  Do they think they will ever make money at this rate? Work for Free (or close to it) and you will never be idle. And if the individuals or companies think they will make money eventually by keeping their prices low and volume high they can think again. The only winners are the people who are making huge money of your work!

COP ON and support your industry and profession not destroy it.!

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