Flat Pyramid Newsletter   Volume 12                                                                      April 2008 Top five Tips for Custom 3D Modeling Services Product Spotlight As you begin your Custom 3D Model procurement process, save time and money, in both the short- and long-term, with these tips. Obtain early involvement from individuals across your organization - Include representation from all the affected parts of your organization - marketing, finance, management, and individuals outside your organization, such as your clients. They will bring a different perspective during the process and once the 3D job is delivered they will accept it and implement it faster. Identify the reasons for seeking custom 3D modeling services - When evaluating and selecting a vendor to fulfill your custom 3D modeling request, compromises will need to be made. Sharing your primary reasons with vendors will allow them to provide you with proposals that address your needs and ultimately a finished 3D model that meets your objectives. Communicate these primary reasons to your vendors using documents such as a request for proposal, RFP or request for information, RFI. Be clear about your evaluation criteria - Determine the criteria & method for evaluating proposals and the finished 3D models. This will provide you some framework for the format of your RFP/RFI. Also, don’t change your mind about the criteria unless it is absolutely necessary because this can compromise the whole custom 3D model project. Set a calendar of activities to evaluate the 3D model and adhere to it - Agree to a regular meeting schedule. Work with vendors in advance to set a schedule to review the draft of the rendered images of the 3D model. This will gain commitment from your staff being available and for making decisions in a timely manner when the sample rendered images are provided by the vendor. Involve key evaluators in all aspects of the selection - Partial participation of key evaluators during demonstrations and reviewing of proposals can delay and invalidate the final custom 3D model. Remember, you can always purchase ready-made 3D models and other related 3D products from Flat Pyramid's 3D Library at a fraction of the cost of custom 3D modeling services. However, if you are looking for custom 3D model work send us your 3D model request and we will discuss with you how we can meet your needs. At Flat Pyramid, we have highly qualified artists and an effective project management process that can deliver high quality custom work for your next project. Site Info 3D Vehicles Flat Pyramid Support Excellent help and support is an essential part of our online 3D services. At Flat Pyramid, we guarantee customer satisfaction and are willing to work with your specific needs. If you find a 3D model in a different file format than the one you require, contact us and we will assist you in converting it to the appropriate file format at no additional cost to you. Reward your Clients with Flat Pyramid's Gift Certificates Give your clients/customers gift certificates to purchase any 3D products at Flat Pyramid. This is a great way to reward them for their continued business & make a great impression. Also, give a personalized gift certificate to colleagues or corporate partners as an appreciation for their great work.     To get your gift certificate today log in to your account and go to "Customer Administration" and click on "Buy a Gift Certificate" to place your order now. Check out Ckeri's collection of highly detailed vehicles. Ckeri's 3d vehicles include a high polygon and a low polygon version for 3ds and max file formats. 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