Following a well-defined process is crucial when working on complex projects. It helps everyone involved stay on task and organized while progressing towards clearly defined goals with a singular vision. At Dart Frog, we adhere to a robust four-stage process: Render Planning, The 3D Process, Revision Rounds, and Commenting and Delivery.
The first stage focuses on information gathering. We collect all essential data, including product geometry, samples, art direction, and other critical information. This foundation ensures that we start the project with a comprehensive understanding of your needs and expectations.
In the second stage, we dive into creating the virtual environment. This involves several key steps:
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Scene and Material Creation: Building the initial framework for your product's virtual space.
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Lighting and Propping: Enhancing the environment to showcase your product effectively.
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Rendering and Post-Production: Finalizing the visuals to ensure they are polished and ready for review.
The third stage is dedicated to refining the project. We standardly conduct four rounds of revisions, focusing on different aspects:
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1st Review: Product accuracy and composition
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2nd Review: Surface materials and lighting
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3rd Review: Styling
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4th Review: Final sign-off
The last stage focuses on proofing and final delivery. Using tools like Proof HQ and WeTransfer, we ensure all edits are tracked and made, and deliverables are transferred efficiently.
Tools for Collaboration and Delivery
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Proof HQ: This tool allows all constituencies to be on the same page as well as giving us a checklist of changes ensuring all of your edits get made. The tool tracks versions of all uploaded assets so users can easily go between deliverables.
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WeTransfer: An intuitive FTP solution that makes transferring large files easy, with availability for up to two months.
Consistency and Flexibility
Our typical project timeline runs about 6-8 weeks from kickoff to final delivery. This consistent process not only leads to great outcomes but also fosters strong relationships with our clients, many of whom become long-term partners. We can also adjust our workflow to integrate with any pre-existing tools or processes you prefer, often using a hybrid approach that combines our process with elements from your preferred workflow.
At Dart Frog, our goal is to make things easier for you and to eliminate stress. Our proprietary process is based on years of experience working with a multitude of clients on projects both big and small. This thorough and adaptable process ensures that every project moves forward smoothly and achieves the best possible results.