Sometimes, words just aren't enough and you need people to be able to "see" something. In my case, that something is extremely hard to video so I decided I'd get an animation created instead. This is how I got an animation created for $170. I think that was a great price!
Step 1: get an animation created. Budget $50, spent $70 after tipping $20 for speedy completion.
Job title: Create illustration like sample provided
Details I used to describe the contract:
I invented a new drain plug and I need an illustration done asap. Attached you will find a rendering of my drain plug plus a sample illustration of what I want for my plug. The sample are the illustrations for the sure drain plug, not mine.
I only need the circles on the bottom done using my plug (renderings at the top) as follow:
1. First circle - (the purchaser needs to choose and install the correct sized adapter) show the adapter getting installed into the plug base.
2. Second circle - (similar to sample first circle) show removal of standard drain plug and installing of my drain plug
3. Third circle - show attaching the drain hose and turning the plug clockwise to turn on
4. Fourth circle - show turning the plug counter-clockwise to the off position and removing the drain hose
I like how the circles look but if you have a better idea for layout, I'm willing to listen.
I have solidworks files and a few other formats if that'll make this job easier for you. (Side NOTE: These files came from the product design phase, I'm just using them for a different purpose)
I would love to have this done tomorrow, Tuesday, July 22nd for me. If you get it done by then, I'll include a bonus.
(Side NOTE: the attached "rough sample" is from my actual product rendering and a defunct competitor's product packing. I though really summed up the use of my product as well. I don't want to reinvent the wheel, I just want it to be better)
Bids: 2 bids, one for $50 fixed price (my budget) and another for $11.00/hr.
Info about bids: The hourly rate bid had a 39% completion rate so she will be avoided like the plague. I don't wait until I get tons of bids to go through before hiring, as I get bids, I research the bidder, look at feedback, completion ratio, etc. and if I like them, I hire them and pause the job. I hired the first person because he had great feedback and great samples of his work.
About the Freelancer: Daniel from Brazil did a wonderful job. 5 star review from me.
STEP 2: Get the animation created
Job title: Create animation for my product, Budget $100, spent $99.99.
Details I used to describe the contract:
I have a product that I want a simulation created for just like the one in this video; http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen...2005_2006_2007_2008_2009_2010_2011_2012_2013/
The simulation I want occurs between 2:08 - 2:32.
I'm attaching renderings of my product but I will need something very similar but with my product instead and 30 seconds or less of simulation.
My product is an oil drain plug and I want to simulate the installation into an oil drain pan, then the draining of oil, which will include attaching a hose to the drain plug nipple, then turning the plug to make the oil flow. Once oil has finished draining, turning the plug off and removing the hose.
I have solidworks files of the plug you can use if this will make it easier.
My budget is $100 which includes the odesk fees. If you bid over $100 payable by me, your bid will be ignored.
Bids: 1 bid, one for $99.99 fixed price (my budget).
Info about bid: The first bid I got met the need so I hired him.
About the Freelancer: Andrew from the Ukraine did a wonderful job. I even hired him again for another project a few months later. 5 star review from me.
The animation: here's a link to the animation in a raw from without any words, any hipe, anything really. Just raw. http://www.nomessdrainplug.com/demo (Side NOTE: the animation came in a swf file format, I ended up just running it through an video converter (free) to create all the different formats that are internet ready like the one you just viewed)
To take this one step further, I can script words and sync those words with the actions and include this animation in a much better video sales letter or demonstration/product pitch (which I did but I'm not sharing now).
I hope you get something out of this.
Step 1: get an animation created. Budget $50, spent $70 after tipping $20 for speedy completion.
Job title: Create illustration like sample provided
Details I used to describe the contract:
I invented a new drain plug and I need an illustration done asap. Attached you will find a rendering of my drain plug plus a sample illustration of what I want for my plug. The sample are the illustrations for the sure drain plug, not mine.
I only need the circles on the bottom done using my plug (renderings at the top) as follow:
1. First circle - (the purchaser needs to choose and install the correct sized adapter) show the adapter getting installed into the plug base.
2. Second circle - (similar to sample first circle) show removal of standard drain plug and installing of my drain plug
3. Third circle - show attaching the drain hose and turning the plug clockwise to turn on
4. Fourth circle - show turning the plug counter-clockwise to the off position and removing the drain hose
I like how the circles look but if you have a better idea for layout, I'm willing to listen.
I have solidworks files and a few other formats if that'll make this job easier for you. (Side NOTE: These files came from the product design phase, I'm just using them for a different purpose)
I would love to have this done tomorrow, Tuesday, July 22nd for me. If you get it done by then, I'll include a bonus.
(Side NOTE: the attached "rough sample" is from my actual product rendering and a defunct competitor's product packing. I though really summed up the use of my product as well. I don't want to reinvent the wheel, I just want it to be better)
Bids: 2 bids, one for $50 fixed price (my budget) and another for $11.00/hr.
Info about bids: The hourly rate bid had a 39% completion rate so she will be avoided like the plague. I don't wait until I get tons of bids to go through before hiring, as I get bids, I research the bidder, look at feedback, completion ratio, etc. and if I like them, I hire them and pause the job. I hired the first person because he had great feedback and great samples of his work.
About the Freelancer: Daniel from Brazil did a wonderful job. 5 star review from me.
STEP 2: Get the animation created
Job title: Create animation for my product, Budget $100, spent $99.99.
Details I used to describe the contract:
I have a product that I want a simulation created for just like the one in this video; http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen...2005_2006_2007_2008_2009_2010_2011_2012_2013/
The simulation I want occurs between 2:08 - 2:32.
I'm attaching renderings of my product but I will need something very similar but with my product instead and 30 seconds or less of simulation.
My product is an oil drain plug and I want to simulate the installation into an oil drain pan, then the draining of oil, which will include attaching a hose to the drain plug nipple, then turning the plug to make the oil flow. Once oil has finished draining, turning the plug off and removing the hose.
I have solidworks files of the plug you can use if this will make it easier.
My budget is $100 which includes the odesk fees. If you bid over $100 payable by me, your bid will be ignored.
Bids: 1 bid, one for $99.99 fixed price (my budget).
Info about bid: The first bid I got met the need so I hired him.
About the Freelancer: Andrew from the Ukraine did a wonderful job. I even hired him again for another project a few months later. 5 star review from me.
The animation: here's a link to the animation in a raw from without any words, any hipe, anything really. Just raw. http://www.nomessdrainplug.com/demo (Side NOTE: the animation came in a swf file format, I ended up just running it through an video converter (free) to create all the different formats that are internet ready like the one you just viewed)
To take this one step further, I can script words and sync those words with the actions and include this animation in a much better video sales letter or demonstration/product pitch (which I did but I'm not sharing now).
I hope you get something out of this.
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