CGI FAQ | Architectural Visualisation & AI Workflows
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Frequently Asked Questions

// AI Production - Commercial CGI - Workflow Automation

Clear answers on timelines, pricing, process and how AI fits into professional production — not just CGI.

Below you’ll find answers to the most common questions about AI production, workflow automation, commercial CGI and how I work with studios, brands and agencies. If you need anything else — just ask.

Getting Started

What do you need from me to begin? +

A brief, references or existing assets — enough to understand the production goal, whether that's a workflow, a tool or a CGI deliverable.

Can you start from an early concept rather than a finished spec? +

Yes — I regularly help prove out feasibility and shape the approach before full production begins.

Do you work with studios and brands outside the UK? +

Yes — I'm based in Kent and work remotely with studios and brands across the UK and internationally.

Process & Delivery

How long does a typical project take? +

Depends on scope — a single CGI image usually takes 3–7 days; workflow and tooling projects vary with complexity and are scoped up front.

How do review rounds work? +

Structured feedback stages keep delivery predictable, whether the output is a visual, a pipeline or a working tool.

Do you handle urgent deadlines? +

Yes — priority assets or a working prototype come first, with the rest following once the core is approved.

AI, Tools & Technology

What does "AI production" actually involve? +

Building and running the workflows — ComfyUI pipelines, automation, custom tooling — that make AI-assisted content repeatable and production-ready, not one-off experiments.

Are client assets and data kept private? +

Yes — nothing is uploaded to public models or used to train external systems.

Can projects be delivered AI-free? +

Yes — traditional CGI-only delivery is available where required for compliance, regulation or brand policy.

Pricing & Licensing

How is pricing calculated? +

Based on scope — number of deliverables, workflow complexity and delivery schedule.

Who owns the final output? +

Once paid, you hold the usage rights defined in the project scope.

Do you offer fixed quotes? +

Yes — send your brief for a clear estimate with no hidden extras.

Still have a question?

Send over a brief, moodboard or a drawing — I’ll reply with clear pricing and timings.

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