LUXURY PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY SEAMLESSLY MEETS 3D PHOTOGRAPHY & ANIMATION

With every successful campaign brand continuity is one of the most integral parts.  From conception, Kedron’s goal is always to create photo-realistic CG visuals that are indistinguishable from video and photography. Kedron has continuously delivered with this approach over the years due to the need of Titleist requesting shots that could never be accomplished by traditional cinematography and photography. 

Having worked five years with a variety of Titleist’ campaigns Kedron has not only delivered each time, but continues to set the bar higher and higher. Even the most trained eye would find it difficult to identify the live action from the CG in any given spot. With years of directing commercial content and CG/VFX Kedron’s acute ability to capture the essence of products, especially at a macro level yields impressive results.

Below are moments from the 2023 Scotty Cameron Studio Style campaign demonstrating a photo-realistic look in still form and in motion. The details are stunning. Kedron’s attention to detail and care for accurately depicting every facet of a club, from textures to metal effect dynamics is second to none. Kedron has created a unique process that begins with studying a product thoroughly in hand and while comparing it to in studio macro photography captured by macro lenses and medium format cameras. The team studies and executes imagery from start to finish based on the most advanced software available. It is the traditional understanding of art mixed with the most cutting edge technical process that lends to seamless success of every frame.

Kedron appreciates the opportunity to expand partner services with Titleist. We believe that we can elevate every campaign moving forward with our process of integrating luxury product photography with all of our 3D photography and animation. The level of detail and care will set the highest bar in the industry.

By our team handling new products from beginning to end
the results will be astounding.

SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISONS // KEDRON’S PHASE ONE PHOTOGRAPHY VS TRADITIONAL

Kedron had the privilege to generate stunning Phase One Stills (100 megapixels each) for creative purposes for the 2023 Scotty Cameron Studio Style campaign. Below are comparisons of Kedron’s (Left) Phase One captured angles with CMG’s (Right) captured angles. You will find that there is no comparison when it comes to the quality and details. Kedron is aware that the even lighting is not being portrayed here for perfect comparison results, but that isn’t a problem. Kedron is confident with any desirable lighting request.

01 // PHANTOM // ADDRESS

01 // PHANTOM // ADDRESS DETAIL

02 // PHANTOM // FACE

02 // PHANTOM // FACE DETAIL

03 // PHANTOM // BOTTOM 3/4 HERO

03 // PHANTOM // BOTTOM 3/4 HERO DETAIL

04 // PHANTOM // SHAFT

04 // PHANTOM // SHAFT // DETAIL

GUARANTEED QUICKER TURN AROUNDS, INCREASED IMAGE DETAILS, AND MATCHED PRICING

With Kedron taking on the photography portion of each campaign it lends to more efficiency and quicker results from the start. The photography at a macro level will provide everything needed for Kedron’s CG department to get a head start on club texturing, which is a huge win for everyone.

8K CG TECH IMAGES WITH VFX (C4D, Houdini workflow)

Kedron has the ability to generate extremely hi-res 8K Stills for print campaigns (higher res available upon request) For anything from catalog and tradeshow work, to in-store point of purchase needs, we can generate images that can not be created using traditional photography.

After the CG model is finalized in C4D, we work in a look development phase with your teams vision in SideFX Houdini, the world's leading film VFX software, to create custom VFX to bring the product features to life in a way that captures the audience's attention, raises the perceived product value, and stands clearly apart from the competition.

01 // GT // 4 Curated Tech Images with VFX integration // Used as part of campaign

SERVICES // PRICING

CAMPAIGN – PHOTOGRAPHY BID

After reviewing past photography campaigns we are price matching existing costs, while offering higher quality results.

Still Photography - Shot Exclusively on Medium Format

Price Per Individual Club (3 or less) - $5,000 per club (includes retouching and image license en perpetuity)

Full Putter Lineup (up to 10 Putters)  - $65,000 discounted to $50,000 to match competitor rate

5 Still Photos (6,000 x 6,000 pixels 300dpi @ TIF, JPG, PNG) (not to exceed 5 Photos per model) plus one Grip and One Putter Cover shot used across the lineup. All quotes include retouching and image license en perpetuity

Bottom 3/4 Hero - Evenly Lit

Bottom 3/4 Dark Hero (use neg fill)

Rear Cavity

At Address

Face (head on w shaft)

Grip (used across line)

Putter Cover (used across line)

INDIVIDUAL / BULK PRICING

We have been fortunate to be a partner with Titleist for the last 5 years. The rates below are based on our long standing relationship with Acushnet.

Clearing House

$10,500 Per Each CG Model  - Finished Model is Capable of All Motion / Print Needs

40% wholesale discount to $6,300 per model If the amount of models increases to 4 or more

Steps for Clearing House (based on having a physical product in hand)

  1. Receiving Physical Prototype

  2. Receive Blueprints / Brand Icons / Marketing Initial Architecture files

  3. Ingesting CAD from Engineering Team

  4. Macro Photo Shoot in our Studio

  5. Back and Forth with Cad comparing to Prototype

    1. Several Internal Reviews

  6. Full Geo model Approved - between Kedron and Titleist

    1. Logos

    2. Placement

    3. Bevels (postions, height, depth etc.)

  7. Full Texture map based off of clean geo model

  8. Full Lighting Exploration and Macro Lensing

    1. Making sure the model holds up for macro quality photography

  9. Exporting Specific Angles for texture and lighting sign off

    Services provided can include Art Direction / Creative Direction / Design / Print / Motion / 3D / Animation / VFX that served the entire campaign: Broadcast, Catalog, Website, Social Media, Trade-show and Product Branding.

Steps for Creating Photographic 3D Images /// 8K Beauty Shots (No VFX) C4D/Photoshop/Resolve - $2,200 Per 8K Image

Implementation of 3D crossover from C4D to Houdini

  1. Making sure textures and Lighting corresponds

  1. Design Phase based on VFX Tech description

  2. Lighting Angles based on VFX integration

  3. Adjusting parameters for all texture nodes based on lensing per shot

  4. Files are prepped for render with compositing in mind

  5. Compositing several parts and pieces between Softwares

    1. More involved compositing based on heaviness of VFX

    2. Alembic Files between Houdini Artist to C4D 

  6. Re-Touching renders in post

  7. Color Grade

  8. Mastering

Steps for Additional VFX Integration - 8K Tech Image VFX Treatment. C4D/Photoshop/ Houdini/ Resolve - $6,500 Per 8K Tech Image - 30% wholesale discount to $4,500 per VFX Image If the amount of images increases to 3 or more

Our team of artists start with the final textured model

  1. Blocking all desired angles

  2. Lighting angles

  3. Adjusting parameters for all texture nodes based on lensing per shot

  4. Files are prepped for render with compositing in mind 

  5. Compositing several parts and pieces

  6. Re-Touching renders in post

  7. Color Grade

  8. Mastering

    1. Evening Out all Shots for continuity

Looking Forward to Collaborating