3D packshots:software or freelancer?

The choice depends on your skills, image volume and available time, not just the price of the software.

In short: produce in-house if the need is recurring and someone trained in 3D can take it on. Hire a freelancer for a launch, a complex scene or one-off extra capacity.

At a glance

Criterion	In-house	With a freelancerMe
3D skills	Someone trained, or to be trained	Provided by the freelancer
Best fit	Recurring volume	Launch, one-off series, complex scene
Plan for	Software, hardware, training, render time	A precise brief: products, views, finishes, feedback rounds, deadline
Source files	Stay with you	To include in the quote, with licenses

See my 3D packshot offer

Production notes

Produce in-house

Suited to recurring needs with someone dedicated to 3D. Account for model preparation, training, hardware and render time as well as software.

Gray viewport render of the desk scene: monitor, keyboard, mouse and office chair — **Logitech K650 · CGI**

Hire a freelancer

Useful for a launch, extra team capacity or a complex scene. To compare quotes, specify products, views, finishes, expected feedback rounds and the deadline.

That is what I offer: CGI packshots made in Cinema 4D and Octane Render, previews to approve before the final render, and one point of contact from brief to delivery.

Logitech K650 keyboard pierced by rods and pink rings, on a light pink background — **Logitech K650 · CGI**

Combine the two

Commission the main scene, then produce variations in-house. Include source files, software compatibility and licenses in the quote: image delivery does not automatically include them.