Rendering Costs?
 

Hey Guys Whats Up!?!?

Im looking to get a rendering done for my car...I have a couple different things in mind I want to do. who should I talk to?

Thanks!

Paul

It really depends on what you want. Do you want to reinvent the wheel with major body mods? Or just need some paint ideas. I pay anywhere from 500 -750. depends on work done and style of work ( 3D or hand drawn Sketch )

I have used with great success

Carter Hickman
Sean Smith
Eric Black

They have all the 3 doe great work, now I just have to build what they designed.

great question. I was curious about the same thing!

another option for you as well...

http://www.carsbykris.com/1600site/index.html

i think for what your looking to do carter hickman would be the guy to go to, especially for messing around with ideas, etc

As we speak I am building a couple projects right now with Carter Hickman and building a couple projects with Ben Hermance. Both are top notch very talented guys. There are a lot of talented guys out there. Something very important with both of these guys, and the reason I use them, is they get it done when they promise. For me that is super critical. Weather I need the rendering on a given date to promote a new project, or need it to close a customer project, or am just really excited and want to see it when it is promised!

Both these guys mentioned are the only artist I have worked with that do that.

Carter is working on my next in house project and I need it done before SEMA to promote the project for next season. Carter will have it done 100% a week before SEMA In the past with other artist I have chewed my nails until the last second and have the rendering show up with a 80% done the day of the show! I do not need that extra presuure at SEMA.

As for cost. $500 to $1000. Best money one can spend on a project before paint and wheel selection.

I use alot of the rendering guys and actually work really well with a few of them and if you are looking for a rendering we get a deal on them and can save you some money. We usually pay $500-$750 and they usally run $750-$1000 for what we do. Let me know if you want some help.

WOW!! thank you guys for the recommendations! Most of the info that has been posted is correct, but it does vary a little from project to project. I just updated my site, so drop by and check out this years work. I think most everthing on the site now is just from this year. If you have any questions just let me know.

Thanks Jake and Frank and Rodger!!!

Carter
carter hickman designs

Another vote for Carter. He is great to work with & makes sure it's exactly what you are looking for.:thumbsup:

Since this is turning into "which" Artist to use instead of "how much" I will throw in Jason Rushforth's name in the hat. If you want a look that is progressive and unique he is a true designer that is concerned about every aspect of the build so it flows together- he even came over to lay out my stripes so they were in proportion to the drawing and vision- ALL ARTISTS mentioned do amazing work- here is just one more name to consider

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/g...stripes013.jpg

A few others to consider, members here too.
zvtdesigns.com - ZVT
mike Lomaka - not sure about website?
beachcitywagonmasters.com - DVierstra

Just two of my personal favourite artists:
Brian of Problem Child Kustoms - but a member here too.
Ryan Curtis. Don't think he is a member, not sure so here is contact kinda. http://brn-mny.deviantart.com/

.... and uh, *cough* me. See sig. Good luck with your search!

As said above, maybe give us details of what you want. For example if you want 3-d, hand sketched, Photoshop photo-chop, or computer based renderings, there are those on here who specialize in each of those areas that can help with that. There's tons of talent on here and we each have our individual style and technique. Maybe look through past posts and PM those with a style you like.

I don't have much on my website yet, but here's a pretty good example of what I can do...


http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...vars/postT.jpg

It depends on style and vision accuracy I agree with O'Dell, there are many Artists to choose from!

The best way to approach it is, make a "detailed" list or what I call a "Build list" of what you want or what you like, such as colors, wheels, treatments. How many views of your vehicle (front, rear, interior etc.) compile a list of photos for reference. This will help communicate your vision. Give a reasonable completion date. Next, get a few quotes from your list of artists that you like along with your compiled build list (above).

Cost depends on amount of time, revisions, # of views (front rear, 3./4, side engine bay, dash etc.), and amount creative design involved.

I am currently working on a project for a client 'Down Under.'

http://s3images.coroflot.com/user_fi...9ZOoL3tp6g.jpg
Here's what one actually looks like:

http://images.musclemustangfastfords...front_view.jpg



Good luck on your project!





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Its all in the style

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/j...chevelle_2.jpg

Pick one you like and go with it.

Thanks for the mention City. No, I don't have a website yet, but you can send me a personal email through here.

It all depends on what you are looking for. Take some time and look at posts of artwork and see what kind you like (compupter versus hand for example). If cost is an issue, get a few artists you like and give them all the same information you know. Generally speaking, the more you want, the more it will cost. Just to repeat again, there are a lot of good talented artists on here to choose from with styles that range the full spectrum.

Keep us posted,

Mike

Hoooweee! THAT THING IS HOT DUDE! Nice work!

Hey, nice work on the Chevelle. Please join in on our monthly Friday shows! Check out the link for this month...

https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=16872

If I am not mistaken, that Chevelle was drawn by Todd Emmons of toddemmonsdesign.com

he was formerly with Boyd Coddington, and freelances nowadays.

Thanks Ben! I have over 40 hours into it and still working on the interior and engine bay. The builder provided me with a build sheet. That REALLY helped!

Carter is awesome to work with!! :thumbsup:

i have used jason rushforth , and would recomend him . his price is great , his style is great , and he is a super person . ( and as i have stated in the past he has a hot wife ) lol

You are correct and we are working up a big deal right now, he lives right by my shop now and is doing stuff for us almost full time. Great guy to deal with and hes right on with everything he does. He is at our shop almost everyday so we will be pushing him huge. :thumbsup:

I wanted to take a minute to thank all those who reponded to this post. It's great to have so many talented people to choose from.It's amazing how many gifted car builder's and artist's are on this site willing to help.Paul and I have been kicking around some new idea's and thought this would be a good route to go.I know alot of you guy's are busy thrashing on getting stuff ready for sema so I greatly appreciate your time to post your thought's. take care Joe.:thumbsup:

We have used Eric Brockmeyer and Jason Rushforth on previous projects and both have done great work.

Carter is the man!

www.projectr517.com !